is ben stokes any danger? _ have lost the series. is ben stokes any danger? the series. is ben stokes any danger? lots of criticism - have lost the series. is ben stokes any danger? lots of criticism on i any danger? lots of criticism on social media and his role as captain. is that too much or not? it's absolutely too much. if you think— it's absolutely too much. if you think of— it's absolutely too much. if you think of the way that ben stokes has transformed the steam, when he took over. _ transformed the steam, when he took over, england have won only one of the previous— over, england have won only one of the previous 17, and this is only their— the previous 17, and this is only their first — the previous 17, and this is only their first series defeat in those two years— their first series defeat in those two years in charge. if stokes and the coach — two years in charge. if stokes and the coach brenda mccullum are in a four-year— the coach brenda mccullum are in a four—year cycle that will probably correlate — four—year cycle that will probably correlat

in such moments, ben stokes likes to — getting to 100.oments, ben stokes likes to take _ getting to 100. in such moments, ben stokes likes to take responsibility. - stokes likes to take responsibility. injury and surgery had stopped them from bowling since last summer. first ball back... india's skipper out. for him, this is normal. for everyone else, it's almost comical. and of course, inspirational even if you'rejimmy anderson. gil is 699's -- 699th you'rejimmy anderson. gil is 699�*s -- 699th test you'rejimmy anderson. gil is 699�*s —— 699th test with get —— test wicket. their lead was pumped up to an almost overwhelming scale despite occasional punctures. bashir and hartley kept going as they have all to her. but india are more than 250 roads up ahead in counting. for india, and eventful but painful day. patrick gearey, bbc news. elsewhere, peter o'mahony says the current crop of players is the best team he's played for. ireland sit top of the six nations table ahead of their penultimate match against england at twickenham tomorrow. a

and ben stokes was out on the stroke of lunch, the game was up and ready, and it tookjoe root to show composed 84, eked out some runs with the tale, when the game was already gone. so england beaten by an innings and 64 runs. comfortably, really, their worst performance of the tour. ,, , really, their worst performance of the tour. . , ., really, their worst performance of the tour. ,, , ., ., ., ., really, their worst performance of the tour. ,, ., ., ., ., the tour. seems a long time ago now, those heady — the tour. seems a long time ago now, those heady days _ the tour. seems a long time ago now, those heady days of _ the tour. seems a long time ago now, those heady days of the _ the tour. seems a long time ago now, those heady days of the first - the tour. seems a long time ago now, those heady days of the first test. - those heady days of the first test. i mean, we've spoken about how difficult a place it is to go to, india. in the cold light of day, will they regret the approach, just never going to be able to work in india? england officer had their moments, there is why didn't

so when ben stokes was bowled back at the stroke of lunch on the game was up, really, it took so richen the game was already gone. so england beaten by an innings and 6a runs, comfortably really their worst performance of the tour. it comfortably really their worst performance of the tour. it seems a lona time performance of the tour. it seems a long time ago _ performance of the tour. it seems a long time ago now, _ performance of the tour. it seems a long time ago now, those _ performance of the tour. it seems a long time ago now, those heady - performance of the tour. it seems a l long time ago now, those heady days of the first test. i mean, we spoke about how difficult it is to go to india. in the cold light of day... it's just never india. in the cold light of day... it'sjust never going to india. in the cold light of day... it's just never going to be able to work, england of his they had their moments, they we saw some good bowling performances as well put up orjust not enough of them.— orjust not enough of them. you're riaht to orjust not enough of them. you're right to highl

stokes to a century of england caps, after the captain achieved the milestone in the third test.e an unassailable 3—1 lead in the series. asa as a young kid, i think every young kid that sets out on a journey to playfair professional kit to make cricket want to play 100 test matches. and when i look back to 2012i've matches. and when i look back to 20121've made my debut at lord's, then 12 years 2012i've made my debut at lord's, then 12 years later if you'd have said i would play 100 test matches i would have snapped your hand off for one but also be pinching myself as well. in nba... rudy gobert�*s 43rd double—double opf the season saw the minnesota timberwolves move joint top of the western conference. the frenchman, who stands at seven foot one inch, dominated the portland trailblazers at both ends of the court finishing with 25 points, missingjust one of 17 shots. gobert also grabbed 16 rebounds — more than the other four minnesota starters combined — as he led the timberwolves to a 43rd win of the season. 119-11 119—11 for the winning margin. —— 119—114 the winning margin. t

then ben stokes. a five wicket haul, india were on top. for england, an all—too—familiar story.ul from them as it was wonderful from their opponents. three sixes and an over, as the hosts cruised beyond 100. shubman gill picked up where he left off. india ending the day in total control. england have a mountain to climb. india will resume tomorrow morning just 83 runs behind with nine wickets. the complaint was dismissed by red bull�*s board. the europa league last 16 ties get under way later — but news to mar the build up to brighton�*s tie in italy against roma. two brighton fans have been stabbed in rome, and were taken to hospital for non—life threatening injuries in the early hours today. liverpool�*s hopes of success in both domestic and european competition have been boosted by the return of mo salah. managerjurgen klopp revealed that the egyptian had trained for two days prior to the team travelling to prague and that salah will be involved in their round of 16 first leg clash. but he urged caution given liverpool�*s intense schedule — which includes hosting manchester c

he follows ben stokes to a century of england caps after he achieved that in the third test.n the series. as a young kid, i think every young kid that sets out on a journey playing professional cricket wants to try and play 100 test matches. and i think you look back to 2012, and i made my debut at lord's, then 12 years later, if you'd have said that you are going to be playing 100 test matches, you'd snap your hand off for one, but also be pinching yourself as well. promoter eddie hearn believes heavyweight anthonyjoshua will stop francis ngannou when the pairfight in saudi arabia on friday. ngannou, the former ufc heavyweight champion, controversially lost to tyson fury by split decision in october, but hearn knows that he poses a huge threat. for him, hejust wants to fight. you know, the work's done. he's in an unbelievable place physically, mentally. you know, we've been here so many times before. and really, all that matters is what happens on friday night. and we know the challenge in front of us, on every single level, ajay is better. but this is the heavyweight divisi

he follows ben stokes to a century of england caps, after he achieved that in the third test.e 3—1 lead in the series. asa as a young kid, every young kid that sets out on a journey plan professional cricket was to try and play 100 test matches. you look back a few thousand 12, i made my debut at lord's look back a few thousand 12, i made my debut at lords and 12 years later, to say you would have played 100 test matches, you would snap your hand off one but also pinching herself. promoter eddie hearn believes heavyweight anthonyjoshua will stop francis ngannou when the pair fight in saudi arabia on friday. ngannou, the former ufc heavyweight champion controversially lost to tyson fury by split decision in october but hearn knows that he poses a huge threat. hejust wants he just wants to fight. the work is done. he is in an unbelievable place physically, mentally. you are so many times before. all that matters is what happens on friday night. when the challenge in front of us, and every single level, ajay is better. but this is the heavyweight division, this guy can punch, thi

in such moments, ben stokes likes to take responsibility, injury and surgery are stopped him from bowlingince some. first ball back... india's skipper out. for him, this is normal, for everyone else, it's almost comical. and inspirational, evenif almost comical. and inspirational, even if you'rejimmy anderson. gog's 609th test wicket. india's metal water pumped up their lead to an almost overwhelming scale despite occasional punctures. game bashir and tom hartley kept going as they have all tours but india are more then 250 runs ahead and counting. for england, an event full painful day. third practice is under way now at the saudi arabian grand prix with qualifying to come. some news to bring you from there though — carlos sainz is not involved for ferrari. he needs surgery after being diagnosed with appendicitis. sainz has been replaced by ferrari's reserve driver, 18—year—old briton oliver bearman, who makes his fi debut. he becomes the youngest—ever british fi driver and the youngest driver in ferrari's history. f1 fi academy had their season opener earlier, with the british entry suf

a moment for the england captain ben stokes — his first delivery, in over 250 days, getting the wicketf his counterpart — rohit — not before the india captain passed his hundred. gill was stopped in his tracks byjames anderson, who's just one away from his 700th wicket... england battled back late on — taking for five wickets for 52... there are always going to be thoughts in your head and noises around so that was still very. it was a tough night sleep but that's how it is and it's something you also enjoy the same time. you want to live for those days so i was really happy. carlos sainz will miss the saudi arabian grand prix injeddah on saturday — the ferrari driver's pulled out with appendicitis — and is replaced by 18 year old british driver ollie bearman. the reserve driver, will take sainz�*s place for third practice and for the rest of the weekend — including qualifying later. he becomes the youngest ever british f1 he becomes the youngest ever british fi driver and the youngest driver in ferrari's history. the moto gp kicks off this weekend. one man to keep an eye on is the six

the england captain ben stokes has admitted that they were completely outplayed for the last four testsared anyone to write them off at their own peril. they lost the final test inside three days in dharam—shala by an innings and 64 runs, losing the series 4—1. the only highlight of the day was jimmy anderson bringing up his 700th test wikcet at the age of a1. he dismissed kuldeep yadav to reach the milestone. only the late shane warne and sri lankan spinner muttiah muralitharan — both spin bowlers — have taken more wickets. they dismissed india for a77 in their first nnings but were then skittled for just 195, 84 from joe root the only meaningful resistance. tey now return home for series in the summer against west indies and sri lanka england came here with inexperienced batting _ england came here with inexperienced batting line—up, and their inexperience was in the bowling and their batting, and they have the ascendancy with bat in hand, and we needed _ ascendancy with bat in hand, and we needed to— ascendancy with bat in hand, and we needed to respond. 0ur ascendancy with bat in ha

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the england captain ben stokes has admitted that they were completely outplayed for the last four testsf at their own peril. they lost the final test inside three days by an innings and 64 runs, losing the series 4—1. the only highlight of the day was jimmy anderson bringing up his 700th test wicket at the age of 41. he dismissed kuldeep yadav to reach the milestone. they dismissed india for 477 in their first innings but were then skittled for just 195, 84 from joe root the only meaningful resistance. they now return home for test series in the summer against west indies and sri lanka. india can celebrate a resounding series victory even though india can celebrate a resounding series victory even though they india can celebrate a resounding series victory even though they were missing several regulars including virat kohli. we came here with the high hopes and we were very confident about what we could achieve out here, and we started off very well but losing the series 4—1, notjust myself, but the team, we are big enough to say we have been completely outplayed in the last four games.

the england captain ben stokes has admitted that they were completely outplayed for the last four testse three days in dharam—shala by an innings and 64 runs, losing the series 4—1. the only highlight of the day was jimmy anderson bringing up his 700th test wicket at the age of 41. he dismissed kuldeep yadav to reach the milestone. only the late shane warne and sri lankan spinner muttiah muralitharan — both spin bowlers — have taken more wickets. they dismissed india for 477 in their first innings but were then skittled for just 195, 84 from joe root the only meaningful resistance. they now return home for test series in the summer against west indies and sri lanka. we came here with the high hopes and we were very confident about what we could achieve out here, and we started off very well but losing the series 4—1, notjust myself, but the team, we are big enough to say we have been completely outplayed in the last four games. england came here with a very experienced batting line—up, and their inexperience was in their bowling. and they had the ascendancy with bat in hand, and we need

well, england captain ben stokes bowled for the first time in eight months and took the wicket of rohita with his first ball. he isa he is a freak, isn't he! it was almost written in the star that he was going to bowl it, when he bowled out sharma. we all know how he can round out our takeout, especially in conditions like these where you've got usually two spinners, two seamers and you want your third as stokes. a nice to see him back at the crease, which is to be careful that we don't push him too far. it's still early days, and i'm sure he'll rest up tonight, get some ice on it and see how it goes tomorrow. red bull's max verstappen is once again the man to beat at this weekend's saudi arabian grand prix injeddah, after qualifying on pole ahead of ferrari's charles leclerc. verstappen didn't need a second lap in final qualifying as he finished 0.319 seconds ahead of the frenchman. in the other ferrari, 0liver bearman is set to become the youngest briton to race in formula! after receiving a late call—up to replace carlos sainz, who has appendicitis. he'll start 11th on the grid. manc

then ben stokes. suddenly, india was on top. for england, it was all too familiar of a story.80 all out. —— 218. could india's batsmen press on their advantage? how's this for an answer? three sixes and an over off of brashear as the hosts cruise past 100. bashir did eventually get some revenge. but gil picked up where he left off. india ended the day in total control, and it's england that now have a mountain to climb. andy swiss, bbc news. the six nations review andy farrell has made one change as hugo keenan returns in place of kieran crawley. england has made three charges. he scored his first try in the defeat to scotland. marcus smith is in line to make his first appearance in the championship. george ford starting at ten. scotland travelled to rome to take on italy. cameron redpath, george porter and andy christie coming in. ben white and jamie ritchie respectively, lewis, the son of wallaby ritchie respectively, lewis, the son of walla by great ritchie respectively, lewis, the son of wallaby great michael, will make his debut. wales host france on sunday after three de

ben stokes likes to take responsibility in such moments.course, inspirational, even if you'rejimmy anderson. gill his 699th test wicket. the other numbers were less enticing for his team. india pumped up their lead to an almost overwhelming scale despite occasional punctures. bashir and hartley, england's spinners, kept going as they have all tour. but india are more than 250 runs ahead and counting. for england, an eventful but painful day. patrick gearey, bbc news. leeds united look set to go back up to second in the championship — they're leading sheffield wednesday 2—0 with full time approahcing —— approaching. a resurgent wednesday had won their last 4 league games but patrick bamford put leeds ahead shortly before half—time. leeds were in control after that and with nearly an hour gone willy gnonto doubled their lead. wednesday are currently second from bottom. just a few minutes to go in super league leaders st helens�* game against salford red devils. saints had won their first three games to top the table, but after being behind fo

ben stokes likes to take response ability in such moments.en if you'rejimmy anderson. gil�*s 699th test wicket. the other numbers were less enticing for his team. india pumped up their lead to an almost overwhelming scale despite occasional punctures. bashir and hartley, england's spinners, kept going as they have all to her. but india are more than 250 runs ahead and counting. for england, and eventful but painful day. patrick gearey, bbc news. they sent out match of the premier league this weekend. liverpool at home to second place manchester city fc— arsenal could move top overnight tomorrow if they beat branford, but they'll only stay there if there isn't a winner at anfield. but in the dugouts, two serial winners full of mutual respect. is the best manager in the world. i have no problem with being not even close to them, and i'm actually fine, believe it.— fine, believe it. he'll be back sooner or— fine, believe it. he'll be back sooner or later, _ fine, believe it. he'll be back sooner or later, so _ fine, believe it. he'll be back soo

then ben spokes for a duck. ——then ben stokes for a duck. suddenly, india were on top.ked up where he left off. india ending the day in total control, and it's england who now have a mountain to climb. andy swiss, bbc news. and that's all the sport for now. hello there. thursday has been a predominantly dry day, but the amount of cloud you've seen has varied a lot from place to place. best of the sunshine has been across the western side of the country. a lovely day here in nairn in highlands scotland, but you can also see the extent of the day's cloud on this satellite picture, particularly affecting parts of east wales, central and eastern england, eastern parts of scotland. so, a big difference from the west coast of scotland, the east coast of scotland in st andrew's, fife, very grey. we've even seen a bit of drizzle falling from that cloud. and overnight we go, the cloud will continue to roll in from the north sea, thick enough at times to give us occasional patches of light, rain or drizzle on and off. temperatures kept above freezing by the brisk winds — 2—5 degr

england captain ben stokes has admitted they were completely outplayed for the last four tests in indiasing the series 4—1. the only highlight for them wasjimmy anderson bringing up his 700th test wikcet at the age of 41. he dismissed kuldeep yadav to reach the milestone. england dismissed india for 477 in theirfirst innings but were then bowled out for just 195. 84 from joe root was the only meaningful resistance. they now return home for series in the summer against west indies and sri lanka. india can celebrate a respounding series victory, even though they were missing several key players, including virat kohli. we came he was very high hopes, we were confident about what we could achieve out here, and office it started out well. —— we came here with very high hopes. obviously losing the series 4—1, i think not just myself but the team as well, i think we are man enough to say we have been completely outplayed in the last four games.— have been completely outplayed in the last four games. england came he was a really — the last four games. england came he was a really experienced _

he follows ben stokes to a century of england caps, after he achieved that in the third test.mona halep has had herfour—year ban for doping reduced to nine months by the court of arbitration for sport. the two time grand slam winner tested positive for an anti—anaemia drug two years ago. having feared her career was over the 32—year—old can now return to to the sport immediately. 0ur tennis correspondent russel fuller has more. this is a significant victory for simona halep in that the original independent tribunal ruled that she was guilty of intentional doping, whereas the court of arbitration for sport has determined that it was the result of a contaminated supplement that she took a head of the us open of 2022. they say that she did not exercise sufficient care or attention, that she is not guilty of significant fault or negligence, and that's why the ban has been reduced to four years to nine months, and she is free to continue her career with immediate effect. other charges related to abnormalities into her biological passport have also been dismissed. it leaves us to wo

a special moment and doing it as the same series as ben stokes.sary of d—day, hand—made silhouettes of servicemen will be used as a poignant reminder of those who gave their lives during the normandy landings. they really do look amazing, don't they? around 80 groups from choirs to veterans, nhs workers to guides and scouts have been assembling the figures, ready for their journey to the british memorial in france. 0ur reporter katharine da costa has more. the chance to roll up their sleeves and join in with painting and assembling dozens of silhouettes. these children from st peter's primary school are from military families stationed at raf brize norton. working on this special d—day installation is particularly poignant for them. it's like a privilege to be part of this project because when you see these outside in france, you're going to know that you've been a part of this. it means quite a lot though, because my dad's in the raf. when we see it up there in france, it will be really special— because we know that we've as a team made them. - m

ben stokes dismissed india captain, rohit sharma, with his first delivery in england's final test in. that effort saw warrington go back into the lead — with 10 minutes remaining — and they hung on to win 22—20 to secure a third successive win. now when you're trying to focus, in a round of golf, what is the most irritating thing that could happen? people talking generally. moving about in your line of vision? absolutely. most of would be a mob of kangaroos stamping across the course. amazing pictures. hundreds. this is in melbourne, australia. all play was stopped until they had passed. they were obviously on a mission to get where they were going. they didn't go around any bunkers. a night —— a nightmare for the green keepers. it reminds me of that scene in jurassic park. and mob is the correct term, is it? no, a mob of kangaroos. you can also call them a herd. i didn't know they moved in such large numbers. absolutely. big mobs. they like each other�*s company. they move so fast. a5 mph. it is quite mesmerising. i wouldn't object to seeing that on a golf course. it's quite remarka

ben boulos, bbc news. been cremated until several weeks later. that is what one grieving man claims has happened to him. peter welburn paid a funeral directors which is at the centre of a police investigation. 0ur reporter, aruna iyengar, has the story. the doors are boarded up at legacy funeral directors in hull. there is anger in the community after police raided its premises. they have removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes from one of the company's sites. it is part of an ongoing investigation over concerns about the care of the deceased. one of those grieving is former trawlerman and grandad peter welburn. he paid £1900 to legacy for a funeral for his wife shirley. they'd been married for 33 years. she died on the 25th of november in hull royal infirmary. but peter has found out the ashes he was given after her funeral on december the 23rd, just before christmas, might not be hers. he was told by a crematorium in leeds that she was cremated there on the 16th of january, weeks after he was given the