Crouch brace remembered and Roy stars for England – Friday’s sporting social
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from March 3rd.
football
England recalled a Peter Crouch brace.
A @petercrouch double! 👏
the previous #ThreeLions The striker’s goals help us beat Egypt 3-1 #On this day in 2010. pic.twitter.com/H3oIRCLKh7
— England (@England) March 3, 2023
Clubs have done their part to raise awareness.
Watford FC are happy to support #IWD2023, with awareness matchdays at this weekend’s men’s and women’s games. 💛#HugEquity | #EFLT together
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) March 3, 2023
We mark World Animal Day by removing the wolf from our coat of arms and emphasizing how empty a #WorldWithoutNature were.
📰🌍
— wolves (@wolves) March 3, 2023
Aston Villa is once again proud to show support for #WorldWildlife Day.
A #WorldWithoutNature is incomplete, just like our badge today. 🟣
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 3, 2023
The #WorldWildlife Daywe work with brands and sports teams around the world to raise awareness of a #WorldWithoutNature by removing nature from our logo. #CPFC | @wf pic.twitter.com/FuJttNTyNB
— Women of Crystal Palace FC (@cpfc_w) March 3, 2023
#New profile picture pic.twitter.com/hTJzQRbQqH
– Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) March 3, 2023
Our world – like our logo – is empty without nature. 🟠
The #WorldWildlife Daywe join global brands and sports teams to highlight a #WorldWithoutNature by removing it from our logo.#hcafc | @WWF pic.twitter.com/Apk9ecKaLi
— Hull City (@HullCity) March 3, 2023
cricket
Jason Roy played in Bangladesh.
A great 💯 from the England opener! #BANvENG | 📝: https://t.co/NuMyCOBOyO pic.twitter.com/NLTheJJO8n
— ICC (@ICC) March 3, 2023
Before Sam Curran piled in with quick runs and wickets.
Anyone know what Sam Curran had for breakfast?
Ask for a friend. pic.twitter.com/X7EiAORxtH
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 3, 2023
Australia reached the final of the World Test Championship by defeating India.
#WTC23 Tied for good 🏆
Happy birthday Australia. We will see us in June! 👋 pic.twitter.com/H2YdaWPzYV
— ICC (@ICC) March 3, 2023
Kevin Pietersen had an audience with the Indian Prime Minister.
It is my honor to speak so passionately and heartily about the release of cheetahs on your birthday, sir @narendramodi. Thank you for your infectious smile and firm handshake. I am very much looking forward to seeing you again, sir! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/9gEe3e1wwV
– Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 3, 2023
darts
Michael van Gerwen marches on.
Thank you Exeter, delighted with back-to-back Premier League wins. Now it’s straight into the car to get ready for Minehead. Thanks for all the support 💚💚 pic.twitter.com/rdE4CuNlpP
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) March 3, 2023