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UK PM Boris Johnson signals early end to Covid isolation rules

Laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate will be lifted within weeks, bringing an end to all domestic coronavirus restrictions

Down memory lane: India's triumphs at Under-19 World Cup

Besides winning the five titles, the Indian colts have also finished runners-up thrice -- 2006, 2016 and 2020.

Yash Dhull has good head on his shoulders: Hrishikesh Kanitkar

India lifted a record fifth U19 World Cup title after defeating England in the summit clash here at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Rasheed's suggestions in field helped me to have free mind: Yash Dhull

India lifted a record fifth U19 World Cup title after defeating England

England beat Afghanistan to enter U-19 World Cup final, end 24-year wait

Afghanistan, they will head to the Coolidge Cricket Ground for the third-place playoff

England lifts Covid-19 restrictions as Omicron threat recedes

From Thursday, face coverings are no longer required by law anywhere in England, and a legal requirement for Covid passes for entry into nightclubs and other large venues has been scrapped

West Indies thrashes England by 9 wickets in T20 series opener

England followed up its heavy Ashes defeat with a nine-wicket loss to West Indies in their Twenty20 series opener on Saturday. England was all out for 103 in 19.4 overs after recovering from 39-6 at the halfway stage before West Indies reached 104-1 with nine wickets and 17 balls to spare. After being asked to bat first on a tricky pitch with inconsistent bounce, England lurched to 10-3 and 49-7 as its Ashes batting woes transferred to the Caribbean at the outset of this five-match series. Lower-order batters Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid spared England's blushes to some extent but West Indies was rarely troubled in its pursuit. Jordan top-scored for England with 28 from 23 balls and was one of only four batters to make double figures in a much-changed lineup for the tourists, without the likes of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes after their Ashes exertions. West Indies opener Brandon King's unbeaten 52 from 49 deliveries broke the back of the chase. Nicholas Pooran was 27 not out as t

Ashes, 5th test: England all out for 188, Australia takes 115-run lead

Continuing their domination in the series, Australia bowled out England for 188 in their first innings to take a 115-run lead on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test, here on Saturday

Suspect in 2012 France family slaying freed without charges: Report

Saad al-Hilli, his wife Ikbal and his mother-in-law Souhaila al-Allaf were shot dead on a remote mountain road near Annecy in eastern France

Covid-19: UK offers hope to the world as Omicron surpasses peak

The variant appears to have slowed in New York City, other parts of America

England cuts minimum Covid-19 self-isolation to 5 days from Monday

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid made a statement in the House of Commons to confirm the change for England,

Troops deployed to help England cope with Covid-hit staff absences

The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it will provide 40 defence medics and 160 general duty personnel for the next three weeks to assist with the crisis

Ashes: England in big trouble in third test amid virus scare

On an extraordinary of cricket both on and off the field, England faced an uphill battle to save the third test against Australia and with it the Ashes. Before play even began Monday. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England's support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia was bowled out for 267 as the home side grabbed a first-innings advantage of 82 runs, before England reached 31-4 in its second innings at stumps Monday. England seamer James Anderson gave a masterful display, claiming the key wickets of Marcus Harris (76) and Steve Smith (16) in his tally of 4-33 off 23 overs. But England's batters were soon under attack again. Mitchell Starc (2-11) dismissed Zak Crawley, caught behind for 5, and Dawid Malan, leg before without scoring, in consecutive deliveries in the fifth over. Debutant Scott Boland (2-1) delighted his home crowd of 42,626 roaring fans by ...

Ashes Test: Short delay to Day 2 start after England Covid-19 scare

The start of the second day of the third Ashes cricket test between Australia and England was delayed by Covid-related scare within the England camp.

New Covid cases in England touring party, Silverwood to miss 4th Ashes Test

England Men's head coach Chris Silverwood will be missing the fourth Ashes Test against Australia after his family member tested positive for Covid-19

England reaching Euro 2020 final is 'highlight' of the year for David James

According to former England goalkeeper David James, the Three Lions playing in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium was the highlight of the year 2021.The Gareth Southgate-managed England side missed out on a maiden European Championship triumph after losing in a close final which lead to the penalty shootout where Italy triumphed.Asked about the highlight of the year 2021, David James told ANI: "Messi winning the Copa America for the first time generated a lot of interest globally. I think from the English perspective, the Euros predominantly being hosted in England and the Three Lions entering into the final will be my highlight. As an ex-England player to see the national team achieve something that myself and many generations were unable to do.""Difficult to top especially when it's at your home, in England. For me, that (Euro 2020 Final) was the football highlight of the year," he added. Italy's Triumph in EURO 2020 could be relived on Sony from December 27 to 31 at 9:30 pm ...

Root says bitterly disappointed with defeat, asks team to play for pride

England Test captain Joe Root has asked his team to play for pride now and conceded it was "bitterly disappointing" to be beaten so badly in the third Ashes Test.

Premier League clubs to meet as Covid wreaks havoc with weekend fixtures

Saturday's match between Burnley and Aston Villa was the latest to fall victim to the virus and was cancelled just two-and-a-half hours before the scheduled kick off

Let the hype begin: England cricketers arrive in Brisbane for the Ashes

Let the hype, hyperbole and general madness begin. It's nearly Ashes time, the most anticipated series in world cricket.

Cheaper Covid-19 tests in place for vaccinated travellers to England

Other parts of the UK - Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - are also expected to follow similar LFT rules for vaccinated travellers in the coming weeks