0 Have your say DBL Sharks Sheffield face a road game against Leicester Riders on Friday night in what will be a dress rehearsal for the BBL Trophy final a week on Sunday. The Sharks, who will be out to avenge an agonising 98-92 double overtime defeat earlier this month, face the Riders in the second of three meetings in quick succession.And head coach Atiba Lyons has been pleased with recent performances and results, with Sheffield going into this one on the back of important victories at Leeds and Cheshire.“We’re starting to find out an identity as a team,” said Lyons. “It’s a nice atmosphere right now which is great.“It’s starting to come together, when you put a team together you want them to develop the chemistry that our guys now have.“And we’re hitting the home stretch now so that’s good to see.”In Leicester, Sharks face another test of their silverware credentials, following two narrow defeats to the BBL … [Read more...] about DBL Sharks Sheffield set for Trophy final dress rehearsal against Leicester
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Karachi prepares for PSL final with full-dress rehearsal
Security consultants to observe full-dress rehearsal on Sunday to formulate report 0SHARES Share Tweet Email SECURITY DETAIL: Around 8,000 policemen who will have 300 to 400 police mobiles and 300 to 400 police motorbikes at their disposal will make sure the PSL3 final happens safely on March 25 at the National Stadium of Karachi. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: A full-dress rehearsal of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) third edition’s final will be held in Karachi on Sunday for which international security consultant arrived in Karachi on Saturday. Sindh police, Pakistan Rangers, Airport Security Force (ASF) and all other security agencies of Pakistan will present a demonstration of the security arrangements with other stakeholders of the PSL final also present. One of the international security consultants, Craig Dotson, arrived in Karachi to analyse the security arrangements in the city. Full dress rehearsal of PSL3 final scheduled for … [Read more...] about Karachi prepares for PSL final with full-dress rehearsal
Security team to visit Karachi for PSL final dress rehearsal
PCB officials will also meet IG Sindh to discuss security arrangements for the mega event 0SHARES Share Tweet Email First of Many: PSL final in Karachi will be league’s first match to be played in Pakistan’s largest city. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: A two-member security team will arrive in Karachi on Saturday to witness the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final rehearsal. The third edition of Pakistan’s cash-rich T20 league will be played from February 22 to March 25, where the Darren Sammy-led Peshawar Zalmi will defend their title. PCB’s differences with franchises over dues put third PSL edition in jeopardy All of the round matches and the first play-off will be played in the United Arab Emirates, whereas second and third play-offs will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Karachi will host the grand finale of the tournament at National Stadium, which will also be the PSL’s first match in the city. The dress rehearsal … [Read more...] about Security team to visit Karachi for PSL final dress rehearsal
Full dress rehearsal of PSL3 final scheduled for February 11
All stakeholders invited to a meeting on Feb 7 at the office of Inspector General of Sindh Police 0SHARES Share Tweet Email Last year Lahore hosted the final of the second edition of the PSL, but Karachi is set to replace it in the 2018 edition. PHOTO COURTESY: PSL KARACHI: A full dress rehearsal for Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) landmark final in Karachi is scheduled to be held at the National Stadium on February 11, The Express Tribune has learnt. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in a letter to the Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah informed that “on the instruction of honourable Chief Minister of Sindh, a full dress rehearsal has been scheduled on February 11. International Cricket Council, broadcasters and security consultants will also witness the rehearsal.” Johnson opts out as PSL franchises select replacements “On the basis a successfully conducted rehearsal, they will recommend Federation of … [Read more...] about Full dress rehearsal of PSL3 final scheduled for February 11
Dancing On Ice’s Stephanie Waring in floods of tears after horror fall in dress rehearsal but shocks viewers in live performance
Dancing On Ice star Stephanie Waring was in floods of tears after a horror fall in her dress rehearsal. The Hollyoaks actress crashed down onto the ice while practising her routine - but shocked viewers in the live performance with partner Sylvain Longchambon. Stephanie, who plays Cindy Cunningham in the E4 soap, managed to stay on her feet for the routine that really mattered. But she did fall over in the training rink before her live performance and was "terrified" of stumbling after weeks of pain and misery. Stephanie admitted skating was a "lot harder" than she ever though it would be after suffering from heavy knocks and bruising. She had a "confidence knock" with just two weeks to the live show as she fell badly, then again with one week left. "I'm an idiot Slyvain," she said while holding back the tears. "It's really scary because I keep doing it," she added. And things got worse in the dress rehearsal when poor Steph tumbled to the ice again and was left in tears. She said: … [Read more...] about Dancing On Ice’s Stephanie Waring in floods of tears after horror fall in dress rehearsal but shocks viewers in live performance