Rain delayed the scheduled start of the third day’s play in the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s on Friday. England were 111-2 in reply to New Zealand’s first innings 378 featuring debutant Devon Conway’s 200 — the highest score by a batsman making their Test bow in England. The hosts, now […]
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New Zealand’s Conway joins Test debut 200 club
New Zealand‘s Devon Conway became just the seventh batsman in Test cricket’s 144-year history to make a double century on debut with a score of exactly 200 against England at Lord’s on Thursday. The South Africa-born opener’s marathon effort of more than nine-and-a-half hours was the cornerstone of New Zealand’s first-innings total of 378. Conway […]
England bowler Robinson apologises for racist and sexist tweets
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson apologised Wednesday after a series of tweets of a racist and sexist nature came to light during his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord’s. The 27-year-old led England’s attack with 2-50 on the first day of the two-match series, but his performance was overshadowed as Twitter messages he had […]
Scotland fans warned off by London Mayor and football authorities
Scotland fans should only travel to London for their Euro 2020 clash with England if they have tickets or a safe place to watch the match, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Scottish football authorities said on Wednesday. The match on June 18 is traditionally a high-octane encounter both on and off the pitch — England […]
England paceman Archer targets T20 World Cup after surgery
England paceman Jofra Archer has targeted a return to action in time for the Twenty20 World Cup in October and the subsequent Ashes series after “career-defining” elbow surgery. The 26-year-old Sussex bowler is rehabilitating after an operation last week and is ready to miss England’s summer fixtures in a bid to finally resolve a problem […]
Four countries including Pakistan added to England’s travel “red list”
British government has added four new countries, including Pakistan, Philippines, Kenya and Bangladesh to its travel “red list”. The move will be in effect from 9th April. International visitors who have departed from or transited through Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh in the previous 10 days will be refused entry into England. Only British and […]
Homeless children in England living in shipping containers, hostels — Commissioner’s report
LONDON: Children in England are sleeping in converted shipping containers and rooming houses, environments that are often dangerous and far from their schools, a report by the Children’s Commissioner for England found on Wednesday. Homelessness has been increasing in England for nearly a decade amid rising private rents, a freeze on welfare benefits and a […]
New Zealand win toss and bat against England in Cricket World Cup final
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat against England in the World Cup final at an overcast Lord’s on Sunday. Early morning rain delayed the toss and start by 15 minutes but, at this stage, no overs have been lost. “We’ll bat first. It’s a tough decision — it’s a […]
Shadab Khan all geared-up for World Cup
Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan has fully recovered from a viral infection and is ready to join the Pakistan team, for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) 2019 World Cup. Shadab on Thursday departed for London where we will consult a senior gastroenterologist and hepatologist before joining the country’s squad. Shadab was declared fit for the […]
England, Pakistan to test World Cup options as third ODI today
By coming so close in game two, Pakistan should have a spring in their step but England’s 12-run victory was also a resolve-bolstering exercise for the home team. Jos Buttler’s stunning 50-ball century was the decisive factor but the fact that four of England’s five batsmen passed 50 combined with their bowlers’ ability to to […]