The ongoing five-match Test series between England and India has heated up with the last game at Lord’s witnessing some fiery exchanges amongst players of both teams. Tempers flared while words and gestures became a constant part of the match which the hosts won to take a 2-1 series lead.
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SC Europa beat HTB Cricket by 7 wickets
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HTB Cricket beat VFB Fallersleben by 8 wickets
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SG Findorff beat SC Europa by 7 runs
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VFB Fallersleben beat Berlin CC by 4 wickets
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SG Findorff beat Berlin CC by 16 runs
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Durham beat Lancashire by 4 wickets
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Nottinghamshire beat Hampshire by 4 wickets
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Netherlands Women beat Italy Women by 43 runs
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Ireland Women beat Germany Women by 10 wickets
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North West Warriors beat Munster Reds by 2 runs
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Leinster Lightning beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 6 wickets
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Gulbarga Mystics beat Mysore Warriors by 7 wickets
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Southern Brave beat Welsh Fire by 4 runs
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Southern Brave Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 3 wickets
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Northern Superchargers Women beat London Spirit Women by 8 wickets
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Chicago Kingsmen beat Australian Capital Territory by 26 runs
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Perth Scorchers Academy beat Melbourne Stars Academy by 7 wickets
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Nepal beat Melbourne Renegades Academy by 33 runs
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Pakistan Shaheens beat Adelaide Strikers Academy by 107 runs
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Gorakhpur Lions beat Noida Super Kings by 14 runs
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Now, with tension in the air and the series on the line, England and India are expected to go hard at each other in the upcoming Manchester Test, starting July 23. Both teams have also implied in the pre-match press conferences that they will be going in with an attacking mindset and ready to give it back to the opposition.
The Three Lions are, however, now ready to up the ante as they have brought in a special mental skills coach amidst a high-drama series. Gilbert Enoka, who has previously been with the NZ Rugby team, have joined Brendon McCullum’s coaching setup before the ENG vs IND 4th Test. It is understood that the move comes in a bid to toughen the England squad for a crunch phase against India and for the high-octane Ashes against Australia later this year.
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Notably, Enoka and England head coach Brendon McCullum has previously worked together for New Zealand cricket. Enoka was also collaborating with the English squad behind the scenes since their pre-season training camp in London. He has now joined the team and addressed a team meeting at Old Trafford and will stay with the group through the end of the week.
A respected leader in New Zealand rugby,
Popular for his ‘no di******’ policy, the veteran mental skills guru was associated with New Zealand rubgy for an 15-illustrious career, which also witnessed a golden era for the team, including consecutive World Cup triumphs (2011 and 2015) and a long reign as the world’s No.1 side.
Before making his mark in rugby, Enoka worked with the Blackcaps cricket team (1998–2004) and the national netball squad (1994–97). In 2023, he expanded his influence to football, joining English Premier League side Chelsea for a short-term role.
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