London: Supporters of the far right English Defence League rallied in Central London shouting anti-Islamic slogans in protest over the beheading of a soldier last week. Two war memorials have also been vandalised in the city. Three men arrested in London were on Monday released on bail while the two main accused, shot by police, remain under arrest in a hospital. The trio, aged 21, 24 and 28, were arrested...
09:55 AM, May 28, 2013
Leeds: Graeme Swann bowled England to the brink of victory against New Zealand in the second and final Test at Headingley. The off-spinner took four for 61 in 21.4 unchanged overs, extending his match haul to eight wickets, before bad light ended the fourth day with New Zealand 6 for 154. That left the Black Caps still needing a further 310 runs to reach their victory target of 468. The...
08:19 AM, May 28, 2013
London: England has been confirmed as the host country for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. The tournament, scheduled to involve 10 teams, will be held in June at 10 different venues which will be announced later. "The ECB is honoured to have been selected to stage one of the largest and most important global sports...
05:15 PM, May 27, 2013
CLICK HERE for Live Updates from day four of the Headingley Test between England and New Zealand. Day three summary: Graeme Swann took four wickets as England established a commanding position on the third day of the second Test. At the close, England were 116 for 1 in their second innings - a lead of 296 runs - after Swann starred in New Zealand's second straight batting collapse. England captain...
03:06 PM, May 27, 2013
Skipper Michael Clarke says spinner Nathan Lyon needs not look over his shoulder in England in the coming months despite the looming presence of Fawad Ahmed in the Australian team set-up. Lyon was the only spin bowler named in the 16-man squad for the five-Test Ashes series starting on July 10, but there is mounting speculation Pakistani-born leg-spinner Ahmed will be drafted into the side at his expense. Former refugee...
10:18 AM, May 27, 2013
Leeds: Graeme Swann took four wickets as England established a commanding position on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley on Sunday. At the close, England were 116 for 1 in their second innings -- a lead of 296 runs -- after Swann starred in New Zealand's second straight batting collapse. England captain Alastair Cook, who opted against enforcing the follow-on, was 88 not out...
01:26 AM, May 27, 2013
Sydney: Skipper Michael Clarke said on Sunday he is looking for success in next month's Champions Trophy to gain Ashes series momentum for his side against England. Clarke and several players left on Sunday for England to prepare for the June 6-23 Champions Trophy in England and Wales as a prelude to the five-Test Ashes series in July-August. While interest has centred on the Ashes starting at Nottingham's Trent Bridge...
05:29 PM, May 26, 2013
England resumed day three at 337 for 7, with Matt Prior (38) and Graeme Swann (21) at the crease. CLICK HERE for Live Updates from Day 3 of the Headingley Test. Day 2 round-up: Joe Root made the second Test worth waiting an extra day for as he notched his maiden Test century on his Headingley home turf in leading England to 337 for 7 against New Zealand on Day...
03:09 PM, May 26, 2013
Leeds: Geoffrey Boycott said Joe Root had "played beautifully" after the England batsman scored his maiden Test hundred, against New Zealand, at his Headingley home ground on Saturday. Root's 104, his first century in his sixth Test match, also saw him become the first Yorkshireman to score an inaugural Test ton at the club's Headingley headquarters in Leeds, northern England. There was further local pride in the 22-year-old Root's fifth-wicket...
09:56 AM, May 26, 2013
Leeds: Joe Root made the second Test worth waiting an extra day for as he notched his maiden Test century on his Headingley home turf in leading England to 337 for 7 against New Zealand on day two Saturday. In scoring 104, Root exceeded the Yorkshire Cricket Club's marketing of the match as Root's Test, the 22-year-old's first at his home ground. It was the same scenario for fellow Yorkshire...
11:39 PM, May 25, 2013
A maiden Test century by Joe Root and a fine half-century from Bairstow helped England post 337 for 7 at stumps on Day 2. CLICK HERE for Live Updates from Day 2 of the Headingley Test after rain washed out the opening day's play. Playing XIs: England: Alastair Cook (capt), Nick Compton, Jonathan Trott, Ian Bell, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Matt Prior (wk), Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Steven Finn, James...
02:52 PM, May 25, 2013
London: England Under-21 winger Andros Townsend has withdrawn from the squad for June's European Championship in Israel after being charged by the FA with alleged betting offences. "The FA has announced it has charged Andros Townsend in relation to alleged breaches of its rules governing misconduct and betting," an FA statement said on Friday. "The Tottenham Hotspur player has been charged with breaches of Rule E8 (b) in relation to...
09:21 AM, May 25, 2013
Leeds: Play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on the opening day of the second and final Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley due to persistent rain. The downpours left the outfield saturated on a chilly day. A better forecast is in prospect for the weekend with sunny spells and warmer temperatures. England won the first Test by 170 runs at Lord's. ...
09:29 PM, May 24, 2013
London: The British government on Friday defended the country's security services against criticism they missed signs which might have helped prevent the brutal murder of a soldier on a street of south-east London. MI5 now faces a House of Commons inquiry after it was confirmed the two terror suspects arrested over his murder were known to the national security agency. But Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said it was impossible to...
03:59 PM, May 24, 2013
Stumps: The first day's play of the second Test between England and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain. TOSS DELAYED: It's raining in Leeds, and even if it stops right now, we are in for an at least 90-minute delay. But the rain doesn't look like relenting at the moment, keeping the ground under covers. Ground News: The conditions are freezing as we approach the toss time. Heavy wind...
02:34 PM, May 24, 2013
London: Reports of smoke coming out the rear of a plane caused chaos at London's Heathrow Airport and forced the authorities to shut down two runways on Friday. A British Airways flight, on way to Oslo, was forced to make an emergency landing and all passengers were safely evacuated. One of the two runways was opened later on and the aircraft took off from London safely. Authorities ruled out any...
02:27 PM, May 24, 2013
