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Even if either or both get there, they’ll be the last for a while. Angelo Mathews and Dimuth Karunaratne are the next two in line, but neither will get there, if only because they won’t play enough Tests to score the 2000-odd runs they need. Even Marnus Labuschagne, who is 30, has played 56 Tests, and plays for a country that plays enough Tests, is over 5000 runs away currently.
And then nobody else for a decade.
It’s easy enough to argue for the greatness of all these batters. It’s also easy to argue – as becomes clearer watching cricket of this era – that the 2000s, in particular, was a golden age for batting pitches.
Smith’s 10,000 is a reminder alas that nothing about batting, about cricket, about sport, about life, is inevitable.
Steve Smith is undoubtedly one of the greatest batsmen of our generation, but why is he most likely the last player to reach the milestone of 10,000 Test runs?
There are a few reasons for this prediction. Firstly, the modern game has seen a shift towards shorter formats such as T20 and ODI cricket, which means that players are playing fewer Test matches and therefore have less opportunity to accumulate runs. With the rise of franchise leagues and the increasing demands on players, it is becoming increasingly rare for a player to have a long and successful Test career.
Secondly, the demands of modern cricket are greater than ever before. With the rise of faster and more aggressive bowling, as well as the increasing competitiveness of international teams, it is becoming harder for batsmen to consistently score runs at the highest level. Injuries and burnout are also common issues for players, which can further limit their longevity in Test cricket.
Lastly, the sheer talent and skill required to reach 10,000 Test runs is immense. Smith has shown time and time again that he possesses the ability to score runs against the best bowlers in the world, but not every player has the same level of talent and determination. It takes a special kind of player to reach such a milestone, and it is unlikely that we will see another player like Smith in the near future.
In conclusion, while Steve Smith has already achieved the incredible feat of scoring 10,000 Test runs, it is highly unlikely that we will see another player reach this milestone in the near future. The demands of modern cricket, the talent required, and the shifting priorities of players all point towards Smith being the last of his kind.
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Key events
31st over: Sri Lanka 95-4 (Chandimal 42, de Silva 13) Kuhnemann returns for an eighth over, seemingly recovered from that fractured and dislocated thumb injury he suffered a few weeks ago. De Silva takes him for a clipped a single through midwicket and Chandimal drives to long off to retain strike. Sri Lanka now trail by 559.
30th over: Sri Lanka 93-4 (Chandimal 41, De Silva 12) Reverse swept to the rope! Now Chandimal gets in on the counterattack, taking on Lyon and winning. The GOAT mixes up the next two, sends them through faster, flatter. Chandimal defends them before flinching weirdly at the final delivery and punching it fine for a single.
29th over: Sri Lanka 87-4 (Chandimal 36, De Silva 11) Swept for FOUR! Great shot by De Silva. He swatted at the previous ball and missed but hasd the courage to double down and try again. Kuhnemann knew an attack was coming and dropped it short and Sri Lanka’s captain duly went into a crouch and belted him square to the boundary.
28th over: Sri Lanka 81-4 (Chandimal 36, De Silva 5) At the venue where he took a five-for on debut 12 years ago, Lyon continues to befuddle the Sri Lankans. The ball is now spinning noticeably more than on day two and Lyon has this pair pinned in the crease. They eke two singles, neither from a convincing stroke.
27th over: Sri Lanka 79-4 (Chandimal 35, De Silva 4) Kuhnemann delivers a maiden as De Silva recovers from an appeal on the second ball – a bottom edge saves him – and defends the rest.
26th over: Sri Lanka 79-4 (Chandimal 35, De Silva 4) Lyon enters his 11th over with 1-31. This is the old man from Young’s 135th Test and his dismissal of Angelo Mathews last night gave him 540 Test wickets. A 23-year-old Lyon made his debut here 12 years ago wearing a lot of hair and although the locks have been lost, the legend has grown and the GOAT always has a ball in Galle. De Silva tries three reverse sweeps in this over and none work.
25th over: Sri Lanka 78-4 (Chandimal 35, De Silva 3) The Big Kuhnemann is on. The Queensland leftie opened the bowling with Starc yesterday and rewarded captain Smith’s faith by picking up the wicket of Oshada Fernando in his first over. Today’s start isn’t as smooth. Finding a ball drifting too wide outside off, De Silva opens the face late to dab it past slip and run three. Good chasing by Todd Murphy at third man saves four.
24th over: Sri Lanka 73-4 (Chandimal 33, De Silva 0) With a little dance and a lot of power, Chandimal skips out and on drives Lyon to the boundary. Good batting. Sri Lanka are in a hole but they must attack and score runs to dig themselves toward a draw. It won’t be easy though. Lyon is in the zone and responds to that lashing with five probing dot balls.
23rd over: Sri Lanka 69-4 (Chandimal 29, De Silva 0) Ouch! Chandimal’’s attempt to pull Starc off his hip has backfired painfully. He was too slow through the shot and it has cannoned into the exposed area between the hip and the rib cage. Chandimal calls for the medic straight away. Magic spray. Magic sponge. Magic gum. He takes anything he can get. Restored, he faces up again, bravely ducking and swinging a short ball off the helmet badge and getting it square for a single.
22nd over: Sri Lanka 68-4 (Chandimal 28, De Silva 0) Chandimal’s single means De Silva gets his first look at Nathan Lyon today. He’s wary of what he sees which is sharp turn out of that rough patch outside off. De Silva is in his 62nd Test and has 12 centuries at an average of 40 so he knows a trap when he sees one.
21st over: Sri Lanka 67-4 (Chandimal 26, De Silva 0) New batter is Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva. He plays out the over safely as Sri Lanka try to build a partnership of substance to scale this Australian Everest. As Starc celebrates his second wicket, his partner Alyssa Healy has just walked to the wicket at the MCG, replacing Phoebe Litchfield who has been dismissed by Lauren Bell to leave Australia 99-2.
Starc strikes! That’s a big wicket on day three as Mendis goes cheaply (for him). It was a lucky wicket for the big wuick. He sprayed it down the leg-side and Mendis chased it and unfortunately caught the edge. Carey pouched the chance with ease.
20th over: Sri Lanka 66-3 (Chandimal 26, Mendis 15) Usman Khawaja didn’t field yesterday due to cramp. Fair enough too after he batted 503 minutes and 352 balls. Instead Nathan McSweeney was sent in his stead and took a superb juggling catch in the gully to dismiss Dimuth Karunaratne for 7. McSweeney is back out there this morning as Ussie guzzles pickle juice in the shade of the dressing-rooms. Three singles from this Lyon over as Sri Lanka’s batters stay busy.
19th over: Sri Lanka 63-3 (Chandimal 24, Mendis 14) Mendis plays an aggressive angled bat to Starc but can’t get past the man at gully. He tries to drive the third but it sprays off the inside edge. Good to see an aggressive approach from the Sri Lankans this morning. Chandimal and Mendis are brilliant batters, highly capable of big runs on home pitches and have each compiled their highest Test scores at Galle so why not? A Chandimal single and a leg bye in this over means Sri Lanka are now only 591 behind.
18th over: Sri Lanka 61-3 (Chandimal 23, Mendis 14) Nathan Lyon is fizzing his off spinners into the rough left by Mitchell Starc’s big hooves. Second ball falls short of that golden rough and Chandimal pulls it for a boundary. Lyon’s riposte is brilliant. Chandimal is drawn forward to a floater and gets a thick edge. It should be safely scooped up by first slip but Smith is standing wider than usual and it flies past his left hand and runs for four. Lyon puts his hands to his head, tearing out invisible hair. He recovers to rip another past the edge. Chandimal recovers too, reverse sweeping the final ball for four. 12 from the over!
17th over: Sri Lanka 47-3 (Chandimal 9, Mendis 14) Mitchell Starc opens Australia’s attack from the other end. Straight away he slides a sweet nut past Mendis’s edge. Wry grins from batter and bowler. Beautiful bowling at 144kph. Starc is wearing long inner sleeves under his shirt today, perhaps a birthday present for turning 35 yesterday? Starc is full and focused on that channel outside off. Mendis survives but can’t score.
16th over: Sri Lanka 47-3 (Chandimal 9, Mendis 14) Mendis shucks off the rust with a little dab through square leg. Chandimal’s first attempt at a run is much dicier as Lyon tosses one down outside off and finds steep bounce. It leaps past the batter’s throat and goes over Alex Carey’s helmet. We are away!
Players are on the field and Nathan Lyon is at the top of his mark awaiting Kamindu Mendis, a man with five centuries and four fifties from his last 10 Tests! Let’s go…
Don’t forget the Women’s Ashes Test is happening at the MCG, with Australia looking good. Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland are in the midst of a 76-run partnership and Australia are cruising at 93-1 in pursuit of England’s 170.
Martin Pegan has out live coverage bubbling here…
Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal will resume Sri Lanka’s innings today unbeaten on 13 and 9 respectively. For the home side, their torment in the final session was slightly alleviated by rain, hence the start time of 3.21pm AEST today.
There is more rain predicted for the afternoon but so far things look clear for play to begin on time.
For those who came in late, here’s a report on day two…
Angus Fontaine
Greetings sports fans! Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of day three in this first Test between Australian and Sri Lanka at Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Australia are bossing this Test match. An Usman Khawaja double-century 232, Steve Smith’s 141 and Josh Inglis’s 102 on debut have set Sri Lanka the mountainous total of 654 (dec) – a new Australian record for Tests played in Asia. Sent in for an hour in the final session, Sri Lanka collapsed to 44-3!
Can the home side conjure a miracle and pull this Test out of the fire? They still have Dinesh Chandimal at the crease – his glorious double-century in 2022 led Sri Lanka to a comeback victory and a squared series. And his current partner Kamindu Mendis is no slouch either, having scored 1000+ Test runs last year at an average nudging 75.
But the road to another 610 runs and parity is long, winding and steep. It is also deadly, with Australia’s triple-threat spin cartel of Nathan Lyon (1-7), Matthew Kuhnemann (1-26) and Todd Murphy already developing an appetite for destruction.
Play starts at the traditional time of 3.21pm so batten ‘em down and buckle ‘em up. We’ll have action under way soon.
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day three – live updates
The first men’s cricket Test between Sri Lanka and Australia is well underway, with both teams giving it their all on the field. As we enter day three of the Test match, the excitement and tension are palpable as fans eagerly await to see how the game unfolds.
Australia’s cricket team has been in fine form, with standout performances from players like Steve Smith, David Warner, and Pat Cummins. The team has shown great skill and determination in their play, and they will be looking to continue their strong performance as they aim to secure a victory in this Test match.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka is not to be underestimated, as they have some talented players in their lineup who are more than capable of turning the game in their favor. The home team will be looking to put up a tough fight and make a comeback in the match.
Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds on the field. Will Australia continue their dominance, or will Sri Lanka fight back and turn the tables? Follow along to find out.
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As far as guests go, Australia were positively horrendous, but in terms of a visiting force in unfamiliar territory they were nigh-on immaculate.
But in reality, to grouse over these moments would be to do a grave disservice to the planning and execution required to put forth such a complete performance. Batter after Australian batter stepped out, charged, slid deep in the crease and swept, all in service of putting Sri Lanka’s spinners off their rhythms.
The ultimate ignominy was the sight of Jayasuriya bowling wide outside Smith’s leg stump on the first evening, simply in the hope of slowing down the scoring while Sri Lanka waited for the second new ball. The same Jayasuriya who, before this series, had racked up 106 wickets over 17 innings at the ground – that’s a wicket roughly every 48 deliveries. The same Jayasuriya who had dismantled this same opposition on debut not three years prior.
But maybe he shouldn’t feel so bad. The fact is, this Australia are not that Australia. In fact, since that tour there’s no side with a better average playing spin than this Australia.
Vandersay had been among the more threatening Lankan spinners, primarily due to his legspin naturally creating more revs. But while Australia arrived with plans upon plans, Sri Lanka rigidly stuck to ones that weren’t working. It was clear on day one that any turn on offer might be slow, but at no point did the Lankan spinners make a concerted attempt to vary their pace.
Some of this could be attributed to a lack of initiative on the part of the hosts, but maybe even more down to the Australians simply bullying them away from it.
“We tried [to bowl faster],” explained Vandersay. “but like I said earlier, the way they batted, they played back foot, they came front, they swept on either side of the wicket. Credit goes to them.”
It was a statement steeped in a feeling of inevitability; we tried, but they were better. You hear it frequently in sports. Just earlier this month Alexander Zverev echoed similar sentiments about Janik Sinner after the latter’s Australian Open triumph. But you don’t expect to hear it about a visiting team in Galle.
Sure there have been bad results for Sri Lanka in Galle before, most notably against India in 2017, but that was a pretty great India side and a pretty poor Sri Lankan one. This game – and yes, it might only be two days old – is a reality check.
It’s a harsh lesson for the Lankans, and one you might argue they should already have learnt. New Zealand had provided a warning shot of sorts over the course of their two-Test series a few months prior, where the 2-0 margin neatly concealed the periods when New Zealand’s batters had handled the Lankan spinners without all that much fuss.
Such periods within Tests tend to end up as footnotes, but had Sri Lanka paid closer attention they would have realised that better teams will simply execute such plans better.
And so it transpired as Australia sauntered along at a scoring rate of 4.24 – one matched by a visiting side on only four other occasions – while Sri Lanka’s spin options each racked up (unwanted) milestones of their own, going for 189, 193 and and 182 runs respectively, all on a surface tailored to them.
Sure, this is not how things were supposed to be, but unless Sri Lanka adapt, they might be this way more often than not.
In the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia, Sri Lanka’s spinners found themselves unable to contain Australia’s proactive gameplan. Despite the spin-friendly conditions at the Galle International Stadium, the Australian batsmen took the attack to the Sri Lankan bowlers from the outset.
Nathan Lyon, Australia’s premier spinner, led the charge with his aggressive approach, picking up crucial wickets at regular intervals. Sri Lanka’s spinners, on the other hand, struggled to find the right lines and lengths to trouble the Australian batsmen.
The lack of a clear gameplan and proactive approach from the Sri Lankan spinners allowed Australia to build a commanding lead in the first innings. Sri Lanka’s batsmen also found it difficult to counter the relentless pressure applied by Lyon and the other Australian bowlers.
As the match progressed, it became clear that Sri Lanka’s spinners were unable to find answers to Australia’s aggressive gameplan. The lack of penetration and control from the Sri Lankan spinners allowed Australia to dominate proceedings and ultimately secure a convincing victory in the first Test.
Moving forward, Sri Lanka will need to regroup and come up with a better gameplan to counter Australia’s proactive approach in the remaining matches of the series. It will be crucial for the Sri Lankan spinners to find their rhythm and execute their plans effectively if they are to bounce back in the series.
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Australia’s Josh Inglis celebrates a memorable century (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by … [+]
As he came to the crease for the first time in Test cricket, Josh Inglis chewed gum at a furious pace as he tapped away at the benign surface in Galle.
It may have looked like a classic case of a debutant struggling to contain his nerves, but seasoned observers of Inglis well knew those traits. He chews gum like he’s ready for battle. He is a busy cricketer, who likes to get straight to business. And he only has one thought when he gets to the crease.
“I enjoy playing the game aggressively and scoring runs in that way… that’s what I love to do,” Inglis told me a few years ago. “Sometimes it comes off, sometimes it doesn’t and you look a bit stupid but that’s okay.”
There was no thought of easing his way into Test cricket. He hit his first delivery through mid-on for a boundary and he was off. This isn’t merely riding on the back of hindsight, but it was quickly evident that Inglis was on his way to being in the rarefied club of debutant Test century makers.
Josh Inglis after scoring his century (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Even though he grew up on the pace-friendly wickets in Perth, Inglis is a noted player of spin and his decisiveness was evident from the start. He was quick on his feet whether skipping down the track or rocking back deep in his crease. Inglis is the right mix of old school and new school merging.
He has a rock solid defence as he showed early in his innings when Sri Lanka’s spinners thought they could rattle the newbie. And, befitting a new age player with plenty of success in the shorter formats, he can change gears, sometimes deceptively. He strolled to the tea break on 44 at a run a ball pace without really raising a sweat – metaphorically speaking because the stifling humidity ensured copious amounts of perspiring.
But every time a lull was emerging, just when the bowlers thought they could probe, Inglis went on the attack and regained control. “I just tried to be really proactive and put the bowlers under pressure when I could and tried to get down the other end,” Inglis said after play.
Apart from an overturned lbw decision on 58 and a couple of false strokes, Inglis was pretty well supreme. He motored to his century and jumped high in the sky, pumping his fists, as his parents beamed in the terraces. His proud father blew kisses to his son, who has vindicated the faith in the selectors shoehorning the Western Australia wicketkeeper into the side as a specialist batter.
Much like legendary wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, Inglis stepped into Test cricket with an extensive resume and the years of toil showed. He has been a standout performer for WA in the Sheffield Shield in recent seasons and is Australia’s incumbent wicketkeeper in the shorter formats.
His leadership skills have been identified by Australia’s hierarchy with Inglis having recently captained the national team in T20I and ODI cricket.
It’s odd to say about a debutant but Inglis, who soon turns 30, is already a senior member of the Australia set-up and used to the rigours of it all. He’s somewhat a taciturn figure, but does speak maturely when fronting the press. Inglis seemed to lighten up a bit and appeared more comfortable in front of the cameras after taking Australia’s leadership reins.
He could well be in the mix to be Australia’s next Test captain when Pat Cummins eventually steps down.
And he might just become their next great batter. There has been much debate over who will take the baton from Steve Smith in what has been a seamless transition for Australia over decades. Greg Chappell, Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke and Smith have taken turns being Australia’s batting talisman.
Josh Inglis made a brilliant debut ton (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Smith is having a renaissance right now but he’s at the twilight of his legendary career. Sam Konstas, who Inglis replaced in a reshuffled batting order, is being hyped as the next big thing, but he’s only 19 and there will be bumps in the road at least for a little while.
Inglis’ time is now. The hard part will be trying to find a permanent spot for him after this series. Will he take the gloves and replace Alex Carey, who has been in strong form and is a beloved figure in the team, or can he remain as a specialist batter?
His flexibility makes Inglis such an appealing option for selectors, with some pundits believing he could even open in Tests even though he never has in first-class cricket.
All those possibilities await and the selectors will have to make some hard calls. But, right now, Inglis is basking in his remarkable start to what should be a long Test career.
“I’m just really happy, it probably hasn’t sunk in yet,” he said.
Josh Inglis, the talented wicketkeeper-batsman from Western Australia, has been making waves in the cricketing world with his impressive performances in the ongoing Ashes series against England. With his aggressive batting style and ability to handle pressure situations with ease, many are touting him as the next big thing in Australian Test cricket.
Inglis’ recent innings in the Ashes have shown a glimpse of his potential as a future star batter for Australia. His fearless approach at the crease, coupled with his excellent technique and ability to play both pace and spin bowling, have earned him praise from fans and experts alike.
At just 27 years old, Inglis has already proven himself as a reliable wicketkeeper and a handy lower-order batsman in limited-overs cricket. However, his performances in the longer format of the game have been equally impressive, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel in Test cricket.
With Australia in need of a solid middle-order batsman following the retirement of stalwarts like Steve Smith and David Warner, Josh Inglis might just be the answer they are looking for. His aggressive batting style, combined with his ability to build partnerships and score runs consistently, make him a valuable asset for the Australian Test team.
As he continues to impress with his performances in the Ashes series, it is clear that Josh Inglis is primed to become Australia’s next star batter in Test cricket. With the upcoming series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, he will have the opportunity to further cement his place in the team and showcase his talent on the international stage.
Keep an eye on Josh Inglis, as he looks set to make a big impact in Australian cricket and establish himself as a key player for years to come.
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[Warning: The below contains spoilers for Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 3 Episode 6, “Terror and Brotherhood.”]
This season, the grueling Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test has already claimed half the recruits. With eight remaining going into Wednesday’s (January 29) episode, the Directing Staff (DS) took the famous faces even further out of their comfort zones with a focus on duty and resilience. The fourth week began with a search and hostage rescue course. During the simulated mission, their job was to save innocent civilians in mortal danger.
From there, the recruits faced a high-wire traverse followed by a dead hand over a 300-foot drop. Just when the exhausted group thought they were done for the day, the DS weren’t done. They endured a “bee sting” punishment after Christy Carlson Romano failed to maintain weight within her Burgen backpack earlier in the day. They were called into a muddy and wet obstacle course that ended with the shocking elimination of Carey Hart. The motocross legend was medically withdrawn from injuries to his ankle and wrist suffered during a fall.
The favorite wasn’t the only one who went home. During Day 8, a three-stage endurance test in mountainous terrain pushed actress Kyla Pratt to her breaking point. Fellow Disney Channel alum Romano followed not long after when it was decided she couldn’t keep up.
Here Hart opens up about what he got out of the experience, what his wife Pink thought of his efforts, and more.
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How frustrating was it for you to have been through all the other challenges and done so well, but then be taken out by that one obstacle course at the compound?
Carey Hart: It was definitely frustrating, but truthfully it was my own fault. You really have to pay attention to the details and information the DS gives you. As the show and challenges were going on, they got a little more complicated. I think a good example of that was the gas mask situation with Cam Newton. You think you’re going in this situation with this mask on, then throw you a curveball. Mask is off and you still have to complete your challenge. Where I screwed up and got hurt was the second or third circuit we had to do because it was the quickest eliminated.
Typically we would do two laps on that square around the compound and go back to the square. This time DS said for us to run it back again around the compound and back into the square, I didn’t pay attention that it was one lap. Me and most of the other people did two laps. Had I paid attention, I wouldn’t have been in that situation.
You talked about on the show how physically drained you were at this point. Do you think you would have been able to make it to the end had the injury not taken place?
Truthfully, I’m pretty stubborn. I have a pretty high suffering rate. I think, again I wasn’t in the moment, but I think I would have had it to make it to the end. Had it just been my wrist, because I tweaked my wrist when I hit the ground, and not the ankle? If it was just the wrist, I could have taped it up and moved on. As grueling as that whole program is, especially with the old ankle I have that is getting fused next year, I had to be smart and tap out.
What were those next days after like as you looked back?
Going into the show, I have so many injuries and issues with my body. And it’s all self-inflicted, so I don’t complain about it. I went there to take it day by day. Literally, there were five things that could have happened in the first two days that could have taken me out of the whole situation. I could have rolled an ankle on a rock hiking through one of the challenges. I was happy, but also obviously disappointed because I was so close to the end. I think it was like 48 hours left. I was really happy with my showing and how I held up through the whole program. I definitely left with my head held high.
How did your wife respond after you spoke to her following the medical withdrawal?
There was initially no communication, but she knew the length of the time of the show. I’m sure for her, in the back of her mind, if she heard from me any time before the tenth day, there would probably be an injury. I got injured about midnight that night. By the time I got back to my phone, it was like 2 or 3 a.m. I got her on FaceTime, her eyes are wide and face is kind of pale because she was waiting for me to tell her I have a bone sticking out. I let her off pretty easily as it was just a couple of sprains.
So she was more, “What? Just a few sprains. You can go back out there!”
She knows me. Normally, I would have pushed through, but in that situation, there was no way I could get through with an ankle injury.
How would you describe the dynamic of the group from your perspective? Anyone you are particularly close to now?
Honestly, it’s great. I think Cam Newton said it best that this was a trauma bond, especially with the last eight of us. We were really a solid group and created that trauma bond. We still have a group chat going. We all individually talk quite a bit. I would say I really connected well with Cam, Golden [Tate], Kyla, Kayla [Nicole], everybody. Actually, Brody [Jenner] is coming up tomorrow to ride some motocross with me at the house. I’m definitely keeping up with everybody.
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This seems like such a physical and emotionally impactful show to be on. What do you think you got from this experience?
I think it was just how I can challenge myself. I didn’t have some romantic idea where I was searching for myself through this show. No disrespect to those who were doing those things for that reason. For me at age 48 and the professional career I’ve had, which isn’t your average career, I just wanted to feel that endorphin dump again. I wanted to feel that rush. For me, I accomplished what I wanted. Every day I was there was an accomplishment. I left with my head held high. It was a great experience.
What would you say was the hardest part of this, the mental or physical?
It was 100 percent mental. It wasn’t just so much in the challenges we had to do. The most mentally draining part for me was you just don’t know when the day is over. You can be completely soak and wet at 10 at night with your kit sitting at the edge of your bunk. You don’t know if you can put on dry clothes or if you’re going to get called back out again. That element of not knowing, you’re always idling at eight and willing to jump at 10.
Is there someone in mind from your circle you think would be good to go through this?
I can think of 50 people, but it would be hard to say one person. I think it would be good for someone who wants to compare themselves to that world of people. You are kind of control your own life and control your own career path. A lot of times you have someone work with you or for you. To relinquish all your power and name where you’re just a number, to have to just fall in and give a hundred percent no matter what, it’s a pretty humbling and eye-opening experience. There are a lot of benefits that can come up from this.
What’s next for you now that you’ve had this experience? Are you looking to tackle any more reality TV?
For me, that was truly for the experience. When I was younger, I dipped a toe into the reality TV world with the show about my tattoo shop and some other things. I saw this as just the challenge to test my old body. I still compete. I still do motocross. I still do freestyle motocross at a very old age, but still do it and build these Indian motorcycles I have. This is going to be a great experience for me because now when I go to rallies and press things, it will give people something new to talk about versus my first backflip and old stuff from my motocross career.
What is the future of this sport in your eyes?
I think the sky’s the limit. I think the athletes are getting that much better and much more intense. I think the promotions are really good. I think what is being done in Supercross is awesome. The sky’s the limit. I hope to see it continue to grow. It’s a machine heavily dependent on sponsor dollars, but I think with the viewership the races are getting now, I hope the sport grows. It’s fun. I just took my family to Anaheim too for Supercross over the weekend. It’s fun being a fan again and not a team owner.
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Wednesdays, 8/7c, Fox
In a recent interview, former contestant on the reality TV show “World’s Toughest Test” opened up about their shocking exit from the competition. The contestant, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that they had to leave the show due to a serious injury sustained during a grueling challenge.
The contestant explained that they had been determined to push through the pain and continue competing, but ultimately had to bow out for their own safety. They expressed disappointment at having to leave the competition, but acknowledged that their health had to come first.
Despite their early exit, the contestant had nothing but praise for the intense challenges and high stakes of the show. They described the experience as incredibly challenging but also extremely rewarding, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to test their limits in such a unique and demanding environment.
Fans of “World’s Toughest Test” were shocked to see the contestant leave so suddenly, but many applauded their decision to prioritize their well-being. The contestant’s story serves as a reminder of the physical and mental toll that reality TV competitions can take on participants, and highlights the importance of listening to one’s body and knowing when to step back.
As the competition continues with fewer contestants, viewers can expect even more drama, intensity, and unexpected twists as the remaining recruits battle it out to be crowned the ultimate champion of the “World’s Toughest Test.”
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No. 18 Illinois plays at Nebraska on Thursday night (7:30 p.m. CT, BTN), opening a stretch of three road contests in four games over a span of 10 days.
The Fighting Illini are coming off an 83-74 home win over Northwestern on Sunday. Five different Illini scored in double figures and the Orange and Blue led by as many as 25 points in the contest.
Illinois is 23-8 all-time vs. Nebraska, including a 16-6 mark since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten conference in 2011-12.
Head coach Brad Underwood is 10-2 against Nebraska and has led the Illini to nine-consecutive wins in the series, a streak that began on Feb. 2, 2019.
Included in that streak, the Illini have won three straight over the Huskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois is No. 10 in the latest NCAA NET rankings, second in the Big Ten. The Illini are tied for ninth nationally with four Quad 1 wins.
Illinois is a combined 5-3 away from State Farm Center this season, with a 3-2 mark in true road contests. The Illini had won three straight conference road games prior to an 80-78 heartbreaker at No. 12 Michigan State in its most recent road game Jan. 19.
Illinois has the Big Ten’s best road record since the start of the 2019-20 season. During this span, the Illini are 32-23 (.582) in conference road games.
At 3-2 in conference road games so far this season, the Illini are on pace to finish .500 or better on the road in league play for the fifth time in the last six seasons.
Kasparas Jakucionis is a unanimous selection to the five-player Freshman All-America Team by The Athletic.
Jakucionis has also been named Midseason All-America third team by The Sporting News. Jakucionis was one of just two freshmen among the 15 players recognized, along with Duke’s Cooper Flagg.
Jakucionis recorded 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists last Thursday vs. Maryland, his eighth 20-point game of the season which ties the Illinois program freshman record. He followed that performance with an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double (third overall, second via pts-reb) vs. Northwestern.
Illinois is No. 10 in the latest KenPom net rating at 25.32. The Fighting Illini are on pace for their third top-15 ranking of the Underwood era.
Four of Illinois’ last six wins have come by 25+ points. The Illini defeated Chicago State, 117-64 (+53), recorded an historic 109-77 (+32) victory at No. 9 Oregon, earned a 91-52 (+39) home win over Penn State, and rolled to a 94-69 (+25) victory at Indiana. The Illini have led by 25+ points in nine games this season.
Illinois is averaging 85.8 points, the team’s highest output since the 1988-89 Flyin’ Illini averaged 86.4 ppg. Illinois is on pace for the No. 6 scoring offense mark in program history.
Illinois ranks second in the Big Ten with a scoring margin of +16.3 points. That is on pace for No. 2 in the Illini record book behind the 1942-43 team, which outscored opponents by 20.6 points per game. The UI’s top mark in the modern era is +15.9 ppg set in 2004-05.
Illinois leads the nation in rebounding at 45.0 boards per game, on pace for the program’s best average in 53 seasons, since posting 48.0 rebounds per contest in 1971-72. The Orange and Blue have outrebounded their opponent in 17 of 20 games this season.
The Illini rank No. 12 in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency (93.2), on pace for its highest ranking since reaching seventh during the 2021 season, and the second-best number of the Underwood era (88.9 in 2021).
Illinois is 10th nationally in KenPom’s effective field goal percentage defense (.440), ranking 10th in 3-point defense (.285) and 15th in 2-point defense (.445). Illinois joins Cincinnati, Florida, Kansas, Little Rock, and San Diego State as one of six programs to rank in the top 15 of both categories.
According to KenPom, the Illini rank fifth nationally, and first among Power Conference programs, with a 3-point attempt rate (3-point attempts/total field goal attempts) of 30.3%. Among major conference teams, Illinois ranks first nationally with five games of 15+ made 3-pointers.
Illinois is 3-3 against Top-25 ranked teams this season with wins over No. 19 Arkansas, No. 20 Wisconsin, and at No. 9 Oregon. The Illini’s three ranked wins are tied for ninth most in the nation.
Brad Underwood has led the Illini program to Top-25 rankings in seven consecutive seasons, currently at No. 18 in the latest AP poll and 20th in the coaches poll. Illinois has been ranked for a total of eight weeks this season, including an active streak of six -consecutive weeks, and has reached as high as 13th.
Illinois has registered 75 wins in league play since the start of the 2019-20 season, one behind Purdue for the most in the conference over the last six seasons. And when including the conference tournament, the Illini have 80 wins during this time span, also one behind Purdue’s mark.
The Illini won the 2024 Big Ten Tournament championship as the #2 seed, captured the regular season championship in 2022, and led the conference in wins while adding a B1G Tournament crown in 2021, and the team’s three total championships during that span are tied with Purdue for the most in the Big Ten.
Following the 2024 Elite Eight appearance and Big Ten Tournament Championship, Illinois has a dramatically different roster this season. The program returns just one rotation player – last year’s ninth-leading scorer Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn – and returns just 2.9% of its minutes, 2.2% of its points, and 2.0% of its rebounds overall.
Eight different Illini players have recorded a 20-point game this season, tied for the top mark in the NCAA, and the most by any Big Ten program since at least 2004-05.
Newcomers to the Illini roster have accounted for 92.0% of the team’s scoring so far (1,560 of 1,696 total points), with UI freshmen accounting for 39.6% of those points (617).
Four of the Illinois’ top scorers and rebounders are all in their first year of collegiate basketball. Freshman G Kasparas Jakucionis ranks first in scoring (15.9 ppg) and fourth in rebounding (5.4 rpg). Sophomore C Tomislav Ivisic nearly averages a double-double at 13.0 points (second on team) and team-leading 8.5 rebounds. Freshman F Will Riley is the Illini’s No. 4 scorer at 10.3 points per game. And Freshman F Morez Johnson Jr. ranks second on the team at 6.6 rebounds per game with a team-leading 50 offensive boards (2.5 per game).
At 15.9 points per game, point guard Kasparas Jakucionis is on pace to match the Illini freshman scoring average record of set by Kiwane Garris 31 years ago.
Jakucionis has posted four game this season with 20+ points, 6+ rebounds and 5+ assists, tied for second nationally, one behind Northwestern senior Brooks Barnhizer.
Jakucionis scored 20+ points in six straight games from Nov. 25-Dec. 22, shattering the Illini freshman record for consecutive 20-point games (previous record was two).
Jakucionis became the fourth Big Ten freshman since 1996-97 with at least six-straight 20-point games, and the first to do so since Indiana’s Eric Gordon had seven in a row in 2007.
Jakucionis has eight 20-point games this season, tying the Illini all-time record for 20-point games by a freshman with Cory Bradford who set the current mark as a redshirt freshman in 1998-99.
Over his last 13 games, Jakucionis is averaging 17.9 points (233) and 5.3 assists (69), knocking down an average of 2.2 threes per game (29) on 40.3% from 3-point range (29-72) along with 88.2% from the foul line (60-68).
Tomislav Ivisic is the No. 6 rebounder in the Big Ten at 8.5 rpg. Ivisic has led the Illini rebounding effort, which ranks No. 1 nationally in total rebounds per game, in 11 of 20 contests.
Ivisic, classified as sophomore in his first season of collegiate competition, has recorded seven double-doubles through 18 games, ranking fifth in the Big Ten, tied for 34th in the NCAA overall, and tied for first among power conference underclassmen.
Ben Humrichous has knocked down at least one 3-pointer in 19 of 20 games this season. He leads the team and ranks eighth in the Big Ten averaging 2.1 triples per contest.
After opening the year averaging 7.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in his first eight games, Tre White has found a rhythm on the court for the Illini. Beginning with a 23-point, 8 rebound effort vs. #20 Wisconsin on Dec. 10, White is averaging 12.4 points (149) and 5.6 rebounds (67) over the last 12 games, scoring in double figures seven times.
During that same 12-game stretch, Kylan Boswell is averaging 14.4 points (173), 6.6 rebounds (79), and 4.2 assists (50). He scored a career-high 22 points in the Illini’s win at Indiana (Jan. 14).
Boswell recorded the seventh triple-double in Illinois history and fifth of the Underwood era against Chicago State (Dec. 29), tallying 18 points, career-high 10 rebounds, and career-high 10 assists.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn continues to make a big impact off the bench for the Illini in his sophomore season. Over his last 10 games, Gibbs-Lawhorn is averaging 9.9 points (99) while shooting 55.2% (37-67) from the field.
Morez Johnson Jr. is also excelling for the Illini. Over his last 10 games Johnson is averaging 8.3 points (83) and 7.1 rebounds (71), highlighted by a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double in the win over Penn State (Jan. 8), and a 15-point, nine-rebound effort in his second-career start vs. Northwestern on Jan. 26.
Johnson, at 6.6 rebounds per game, is on track for the fourth-best freshman mark in Illini history.
Johnson recorded his third double-double of the season in Illinois’ Jan. 8 win over Penn State, recording a career-high 20 points and pulling down a game-high 11 rebounds.
Through 20 games, Johnson has recorded 23 total blocks, eighth in the Illini freshman record book. Johnson is on pace to finish his freshman season third among Illini freshmen all-time behind only Deon Thomas (54 in 1990-91) and Kofi Cockburn (44 in 2019-20).
Illinois leads the Big Ten in eight team statistical categories, with the following NCAA rankings: total rebounds per game (1st in NCAA; 45.0), defensive rebounds per game (1st; 31.5), rebound margin (1st; 11.5)scoring offense (6th; 85.8), 3-point attempts per game (7th; 31.0), 3-point percentage defense (13th; .285), field goal percentage defense (27th; .397), and offensive rebounds per game (25th; 13.5).
Three Illini scored 20+ points vs. Penn State – Ben Humrichous (21), Morez Johnson Jr. (20) and Tre White (20). It marked just the third time in the last 35 seasons that Illinois had a game featuring a trio of 20-point scorers.
Illinois’ 32-point road win over #9 Oregon was the largest margin of victory ever by a road team over an AP Top-10 opponent, and the largest road win in Illinois program history against any top-25 opponent.
In their 109-77 win at #9 Oregon, Illinois became the first Big Ten team since Feb. 9, 1989, to record 100+ points in a Top-10 road win (No. 10 Michigan defeated No. 8 Iowa, 108-107).
Illinois also posted a dominant 94-69 win at Indiana on Jan. 14. The 25-point margin of victory was the second-largest for a Hoosiers’ opponent in Assembly Hall history, while Illinois’ 94 points marked the most ever scored by a visiting team in a regulation game at Assembly Hall.
The University of Illinois men’s basketball team will close out the month of January with a tough road test against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Illini are currently riding a hot streak, with impressive wins over ranked opponents and a recent victory over in-state rival Northwestern.
As the Illini continue to climb in the rankings and solidify their spot as a contender in the Big Ten, this upcoming game against Nebraska will be crucial for continuing their momentum. The Cornhuskers have proven to be a tough opponent in the past, and the Illini will need to bring their A-game to secure a win on the road.
Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams as they battle it out on the court. Be sure to tune in and support the Illini as they look to close out January with another impressive victory. #IlliniBasketball #NebraskaCornhuskers #BigTenBasketball
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