Siraj claims 4-fer on County debut, Chelsea-Liverpool game called off
Mohammed Siraj starred in his first day in Warwickshire whites as he finished with bowling figures of 4/54 with Somerset struggling at 182/8 at the end of day one. The 28-year-old got off to a quick wicket taking start as he picked three wickets including that of Pakan opener Imam-ul-Haq, conceding only 25 runs off his first 3 overs.
The Bears received their caps during this morning’s team talk. 
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Right arm off break bowler Jayant Yadav also received his Warwickshire debut cap alongside Siraj, and got the wicket of Somerset opener Tom Lammon early on. Siraj claimed the final wicket before stumps in Birmingham as he got Josh Davey leg before wicket.
With 104 points in 11 matches, Warwickshire trail at the 11th spot in the County Championship Division One standings.
Chelsea vs Liverpool among PL games called off
The two big weekend matches in the English Premier League (EPL), Chelsea facing Liverpool at home and Leeds United’s visit to Manchester United, have been called off. The games are the latest to join the l of fixtures falling out this week owing to policing issues related to the Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Sunday’s fixture between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge has been postponed, the Premier League have confirmed. 
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As it stands right now, the other seven Premier League fixtures due to be played from Friday will go ahead after receiving assurances about policing levels, with Brighton v Crystal Palace having been postponed last week for unrelated reasons.
In a statement, the EPL said it had no option but to postpone three fixtures after extensive consultations with clubs, police, local Safety advisory groups and other relevant authorities. Earlier the Arsenal vs PSV Europa League home fixtures, scheduled for Thursday, had also been called off.
US Soccer investigation into NWSL misconduct nearing end
US Soccer have stated that their investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League that began last October is expected to expected to be completed early next month.
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The brief statement issued the governing body on Monday read, “Last October, U.S. Soccer retained Sally Q. Yates of King & Spalding LLP to lead an independent investigation into allegations of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in women’s professional soccer. That investigation is nearing its conclusion. U.S. Soccer will publish the full report early October, following the completion of the investigation.”
The investigation was initiated after North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley was accused of sexual harassment and coercion two former players. Riley was among the five NWSL coaches who were either dismissed or stepped down last season amid claims of inappropriate behavior, and league Commissioner Lisa Baird stepped down in the wake of the players’ claims.
