text: Edward Ede was educated at Eton but, although a good allrounder, did not obtain a place in the XI. A batsman of considerable skill, he also kept wicket and bowled lobs with success on many occasions: he learnt to bowl through watching old Clarke coaching the boys at Eton. Ede was closely associated with Hampshire cricket all his life, and to the day of his death took the keenest interest in the fortunes of the county. For many years he was editor of the Hampshire County Cricket Guide, and for almost a quarter of a century, commencing in 1882, was honorary scorer to the county team. At one time he was prominently identified with the turf, having several horses in training. His twin brother, GM Ede, was a very well-known gentleman jockey: he won the Grand National on The Lamb for Earl Poulett in 1868, and was killed two years later when riding Chippenham for the same owner in the Sefton Steeplechase at Liverpool.
  Heath Streak, the former Zimbabwe captain, is soon expected to be appointed head coach of the national side. In August, Streak was appointed Zimbabwe's bowling coach ending a stand-off with the board which dated back to his removal as captain in April 2004, a move which triggered a player strike that threatened the international future of the game in the country.
  The Zimbabwe Independent reported that Walter Chawaguta, the current coach, will be assistant coach to Streak. The newspaper also reported that Alistair Campbell, who was appointed the chairman of selectors in July, will temporarily be the side's batting coach.
  Sarri has been Chelsea's top target to replace Conte all summer and sources have told ESPN FC that progress has been made in talks with Napoli over a compensation fee.
  Chelsea's pursuit of Sarri has been ongoing for several weeks with the two clubs haggling over Sarri's release clause.
  Antonio Conte's future at Chelsea has been the subject of speculation for several months with it being widely reported that he would be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.
  Chelsea are also lining up a move to appoint Zola as Sarri's assistant to help him settle into English football.