Paul Downton is leaving his position as managing director of England cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday.
With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.
India were relegated to the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone group II after top seeds Australia blanked them 3-0 in their third and final group I match in Bangkok on Friday.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
The spot gold price has gained 6 per cent this month after closing September in the high $730s. In just two months, gold has amassed 15 per cent in gains, up nearly 25 per cent so far this year. Analysts, however, say the market could be getting overheated and in need of a correction. Jon Nadler of Kitco.com agreed, telling traders to "stay on the alert for another arm-wrestling session between the profit-takers and the buyers out there."
The front-runner of course is party treasurer and long-serving party legislator, S Duraimurugan. A Vanniar by caste from the rival PMK-strong northern belt, Duraimurugan makes up for his weak political grounding through his debating skills in the assembly, and witty repartee, both inside and outside. Apart from caste and regional representation, personal loyalty to the leader would count even more -- but there is no death of loyal and competent candidates in the party for the post, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Goalkeeper Peter Shilton said he would be the first to congratulate David Beckham if he beat his record -- but would be surprised if he did.
A summary of Thursday's matches in the English Premier League.
Dior unveiled its Cruise Collection 2018 in the wilderness.
Opening batsman Andrew Strauss will lead England in the first test against West Indies at Lord's starting on Thursday in the absence of injured captain Michael Vaughan.
Talent squeeze has been eroding some benefits of Indian vendors.
England's build-up to their one-day series in Sri Lanka has been hit by a stomach virus sweeping through the squad.
Chelsea's new signing Gonzalo Higuain netted his first two Premier League goals in Chelsea's 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town while Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min struck late for a 1-0 win over Newcastle United as they moved into second place.
Liverpool's dream run was demolished in the most unlikely fashion by strugglers Watford on Saturday in what must be considered the most extraordinary reverse of the entire Premier League season. On the evening when the European champions were expected to complete the best sequence in the history of English football's top-flight with a 19th straight league victory, they were instead hammered 3-0 by the team lying one from bottom. Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday.
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The former South Africa pace ace believes the vast experience he gained in 72 Tests and 164 one-day internationals can certainly help England's inconsistent pace men.
India blew away a 4-0 lead but beat England in he play off match.
Here's looking at Priyanka's sexiest red carpet looks in the recent years.
Riyad Mahrez scored one and set up another as Leicester City strolled to a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Monday.
The actress turned 59 and became the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
The Awards recognise books written last year by writers based in the UK and Ireland.
Liverpool a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City at Anfield, thus maintaining the league leaders' 100 per cent start
Worcestershire were promoted to Division One of the English County Championship after a five-wicket victory over Northamptonshire.
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The 65-year-old South African says those who raise such obstacles are talking rubbish.
Pele's medal from his first World Cup victory in 1958 when he was just a teenager sold for 200,000 at least 60,000 more than its estimated price tag.
Scientists have long believed that the first humans came to North America after the last Ice Age ended about 13,500 years ago.
The film could have been a true horror flick if the casting would had been better.
Tottenham Hotspur climbed to third with a 3-1 win over Southampton while Chelsea hung on to fourth spot, above Arsenal on goal difference, despite a 2-1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Kiel broke his leg last week and died in St Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, last afternoon, confirmed his agent Steven Stevens Sr.
The defending champions beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 to move to fourth place in the Premier League.
England captain Alistair Cook is convinced he has improved as a batsman despite failing to score a Test century since 2013.
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