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ICC WORLD CUP | Pakistan gets a boost as leg-spinner Shadab returns to training

Pakistan fielding a fit-again Shadab Khan in its crucial World Cup encounter against England looked brighter with the all-rounder taking part in the team’s nets session at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. As the Pakistani team resumed its practice ahead of its final round robin league match on Saturday…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Schools in England using Airbnb-style strategy to raise funds

Cash-strapped schools are turning to renting out their spaces commercially using online platforms

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

‘Inconsistent' Babar Azam toils hard at nets; Shadab Khan set for return

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's preparations for the crucial World Cup match against England in Kolkata showcased the team's focused training session. All-rounder Shadab Khan, recuperating from a concussion, appeared geared for a comeback. The team's skipper, Babar Azam, sought to make a significant impact in the tournament.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Stuart Broad on retirement: ‘How do I replace the feeling of wickets, the adulation? Maybe I don’t need to’

The bowling great tells Lawrence Ostlere about his fairytale Ashes ending, sledging Australians, his love of Bazball and the uncertainty of retirement as he launches his new autobiography, ‘Broadly Speaking’

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Tory peer called out for ignoring devolution at Covid Inquiry

THE SNP president has called out a Tory peer who said Scotland “always wanted” to implement different Covid rules.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

The Spirit of Cricket: hard to define but always whatever we want it to be

Angelo Mathews was entitled to feel aggrieved against Bangladesh but these furious debates can be an enjoyable distraction in a world gone bad

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Watch: Joe Root's bizarre dismissal against Netherlands in Pune

NEW DELHI: Any big tournament is known for the knocks, catches and wickets and one such bizarre dismissal took place on Wednesday when England batter Joe Root was knocked over by the Netherlands fast bowler Logan van Beek in the World Cup match in Pune.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Rise in mouth cancer deaths linked to NHS dentist shortages, say campaigners

Dentistry cuts blamed after figures show 46% increase from 2011 to 2021 in oral cancer deaths in England

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

ICC World Cup: England make two changes, opt to bat against Netherlands

In a bid to avoid further World Cup embarrassment against the Netherlands in Pune, England captain Jos Buttler made some strategic changes while deciding to bat first after winning the toss at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

England thrash Netherlands to end losing streak at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

A century from Ben Stokes along with fifites from Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes helped England win their first match in five and keep alive their Champions Trophy qualification hopes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023