Bishan Bedi obituary One of India’s greatest cricketers admired for his mesmerising spin bowling who captained his country in the 1970s The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
Brook, Root among players to get ECB multi-year central contract; Stokes in one-year category England cricketers awarded multi-year contracts, with Ben Stokes receiving a one-year deal. Joe Root, Mark Wood and Harry Brook given three-year contracts, while 18 others, including Jos Buttler, given two-year deals The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023
England agree first multi-year central contracts but Ben Stokes takes short-term option Influential Test captain opts to remain on a traditional 12-month deal despite being offered three years Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
Bishan Singh Bedi: A craftsman of flight and an old-school straight talker It started off as a lyrical amble across the stumps before he reached the bowling crease. And at the point of the release, almost meditating over the next note, the poet of aerial trajectory let go of the ball to spin a story. Newslaundry · Oct 24, 2023
ECB hands out first multi-year central contracts NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Mark Wood have been awarded three-year central contracts as part of their new multi-year contracting system. The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023
Just Stop Oil protesters sentenced for aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt England player Jonny Bairstow carried Daniel Knorr off the pitch. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Ben Stokes opts against multi-year England extension after 26 central contracts announced The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
England players sign multi-year deals but Ben Stokes takes one-year extension The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Ben Stokes signs one-year England deal after turning down multiyear contract The England & Wales Cricket Board has handed out its first multiyear central contracts but Ben Stokes has signed only a one-year deal The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
South Africa support 'great guy' Bongi Mbonambi amid investigation over alleged racial slur World Rugby are looking to swiftly complete their probe into Tom Curry's allegations as Paris final looms Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
Afghanistan captain on his side’s stunning upset against Pakistan in Cricket World Cup: ‘Tastes sweet’ Afghanistan ends seven-match losing streak against Pakistan in stunning upset that ‘tastes sweet’ The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Jonny Bairstow breaks silence on Lord’s stumping as he reopens Ashes wounds Bairstow also suggested Australia were deceitful in the way they went about trying to convince umpires they had made clean catches The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
No country for old men? Last dance for Rugby World Cup’s elder statesmen New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
London weather: Met Office issues yellow rain warning for capital and parts of southern England The alert is in place from 6pm on Tuesday until 10am on Wednesday Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023 Bishan Singh Bedi treated me like his son: Sachin Tendulkar He was the manager of the Indian team on my initial India tours of New Zealand and England back in 1990. I remember he used to make us work hard, sweat it out on the ground and I used to enjoy doing that. He was strict and would pull us…
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023 SA vs BAN, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue NEW DELHI: The South African cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in a crucial World Cup match, determined to continue their exceptional performance after a stunning victory against defending champions England. The Proteas understand the importance of maintaining momentum and not letting up in the tournament.
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023 World Cup, South Africa vs Bangladesh: South Africa looking to replicate England showing against Bangladesh Proteas motivated to fix poor World Cup record against Tigers
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Fresh deluge of rain forecast as yellow weather warning comes into force The warning for heavy rain will be in place between 3am and 4pm on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession It comes amid a ‘mental health emergency’ in England, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 Why England's scrum was penalised against South Africa after losing battle for referee's heart and mind Persistent Red Rose misdemeanours tallied up to swing Rugby World Cup semi-final against them at a vital moment
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 England exit Rugby World Cup with pride but need more than grit to woo public What is the wider purpose for Borthwick’s semi-finalists when so many supporters feel the team is still not speaking to them?
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Afghanistan stun Pakistan to claim latest Cricket World Cup shock The result in Chennai pushed defending champions England to the bottom of the group
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Medium flood risk for England and Wales after Storm Babet death toll rose The Environment Agency issued more than 300 flood warnings and received more than 1,800 calls to its flood line at the storm’s peak, a minister said.
The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023 ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | Our bowling was not up to the mark, says Babar Azam Pakistan captain Babar Azam admits bowling attack not up to mark after Afghanistan beat them in World Cup upset. Afghans chased target of 283 with six balls to spare. Babar credits Afghans for win, Ibrahim Zadran named Player of the Match for 87. Mohammad Nabi says win a big moment…