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now on bbc news, it's time for sportsday. hello, i'm olly foster. here's what's coming up on sportsday. joe root says he's still the man to lead england, despite their crushing defeat in the caribbean. england's women have turned things around at the world cup — they're into the semi—finals. and we'll also bring you up to speed with what's happening at the saudi arabian grand prix. max verstappen back on top of the podium.

we'll start with cricket, and contrasting fortunes for england. a good day for the women in new zealand, but notjoe root�*s side in the caribbean. he says he wants to carry on as skipper, despite a humbling ten—wicket defeat in the final test that also saw the west indies clinch the series. the match in grenada was all over by lunch on day four. here's our sports correspondent, joe wilson. where is the best view in grenada? that's a contender. from jack leeched's perspective... west indies were patient, steady, not if but when and how. chris dismissed like this. that catch, extraordinary reaction fromjason holder. victory for the west indies was now

a numericalformality. 28 to win. joe root lead england back knowing the series was lost. england arrived at rock bottom and now felt themselves thinking. and now felt themselves sinking. after two draws, this was the test when england face pressure. craigbraithwaite. the chance to win has been seized brilliantly by the players and the people of the west indies. joe wilson, bbc news. lots of high—profile voices from the within the game have suggested the time is now forjoe root to stand down. the man himself spoke to the bbc�*s cricket correspondent. although i'm still very passionate about taking this team—

although i'm still very passionate about taking this team forward, and i feel about taking this team forward, and i feel like--- — about taking this team forward, and i feel like... i'm _ about taking this team forward, and i feel like... i'm desperate - about taking this team forward, and i feel like... i'm desperate to - about taking this team forward, and i feel like... i'm desperate to turn l i feel like... i'm desperate to turn that around. to see them smiling because we don't feel that far away. it's probably frustrating for a lot of people to hear, but very passionate taking it forward. 50 of people to hear, but very passionate taking it forward. so you want to carry _ passionate taking it forward. so you want to carry on? _ passionate taking it forward. so you want to carry on? there _ passionate taking it forward. so you want to carry on? there seems - passionate taking it forward. so you want to carry on? there seems to i passionate taking it forward. so you | want to carry on? there seems to be such little emplacement. you want to carry on as captain?— carry on as captain? yeah, i've made that uuite carry on as captain? yeah, i've made that quite clear. _ carry on as captain? yeah, i've made that quite clear. all _ carry on as captain? yeah, i've made that quite clear. all i _ carry on as captain? yeah, i've made that quite clear. all i can _ carry on as captain? yeah, i've made that quite clear. all i can control - that quite clear. all i can control is what's in my power and in my hands, and that's taking that team forward. i'll do anything i can to help england win games and that'll never change. help england win games and that'll never change-— help england win games and that'll never change. much better news for en . land's never change. much better news for

england's women. _ they've made it into the world cup semi—finals in new zealand. after a shaky start to the tournament, losing their first three matches, they rounded off the group stage with a ioo—run victory over bangladesh. that sets up a last four clash against south africa on thursday in christchurch. jo currie reports. with a world cup semifinal spot in their sites, england were in full voice and full of optimism. having won the toss, they started to wobble. danny wyatt gone. she was followed shortly afterwards by heather might. —— heather night. england 26 for two, this wasn't in the game plan. it was left to study the ship. that brought up some much needed calm to the delight of the england fans. amyjones also found her range while sophia dunkley added a half—century to a respectable total of 234. now it was up to the bowlers. they made steady work

and got their awards, slowly chipping through the bangladesh order. davis taking the final wicket at england claimed a 100 run —— davis taking. so, we needed to come out and put on better performances, so i think we had a lot of positivity to get us through. sometimes that's just how it goes, but it's been great fight from the girls. to get four wins puts us in a very strong position. the defending champions had looked down and out earlier, now one game away from the final. jo currie, bbc news. let's get more on that england victory. henry moeran and alex hartley are with the test match special team in new zealand. england's task was simple — win and go to the semifinals. they got over bangladesh comfortably.

100 runs ensuring they will be in the final four. having lost their first three matches. alex hartley has been watching. this was a professional job by england. it was always going to be an easier game, but you can't underestimate anyone in this tournament. they didn't do that. it wasn't an easy win. bangladesh made up for the majority and put them under a little pressure at times. sophia dunkley is a fine player and she's had moments in this tournament. today was her finest performance. player of the match today. she really showed maturity and she deserves player of the match. she was able to accelerate later on. three matches loss, they were staring at an exit at turning things around will give them real confidence. it's all about peaking at the right

time. i'm sure we'll hear that a lot. they are the first ever team to qualify after losing their first three games.— three they will look at who they will play and hope australia are not the opponents because they are looking the best. at some point, you have to beat the best, and australia look like the best of. they are. they've been brilliant in world cricket for a number of years, but could they nearly escaped playing australia? this is a world cup full of surprises and entertainment. we've seen some fabulous cricket. we just hope these semifinals live up to what we've seen. i'm sure they will. we've had good pictures. pictures have been brilliant throughout and that's what makes exciting cricket. england make it through to the semifinals and thank goodness for that from england, because for so long, it looked as though their title would be faltering at the very first hurdle.

henry and alex hartley. they sent us that before england knew who they would be playing, but there has been another group match and england do know now it's going to be south africa. they were already sure of a place in the semifinals before they pulled off a thrilling victory against india. it all went down to the final ball. the escorts tied. —— the scores. a single from mignon du preez secured the win. that knocked out india and handed west indies a semi—final spot against australia. there's been an incredible finish to the second race of formula one.

third, and lewis hamilton started down and 15th but managed to finish content. george russell was fifth. chelsea have moved to the top of the women's super league after a huge win against leicester city. 9—0 the final score at the king power stadium. they were 3 up after 7 minutes and it was six by halftime, 2 each from beth england and guro reiten, including this fluked cross shot just before the break. they added three more in the second half — jessie fleming finishing off the scoring after a well worked move. chelsea are now a point clear of arsenal. manchester united women were playing at old trafford in front of fans for the first time and came from behind to beat everton 3—1. let's see if we can bring you those pictures, we can't. they came from

behind to beat everton. this is the scottish women's premier league. 6—0 against hamilton. rangers also won 6-0. france have won their opening match in the women's six nations. they thrashed italy 39—6 in grenoble. les bleus were just pipped to the title by england last year in a changed format because of covid, schedule, with each side but it's back to the normal championship with each side playing five matches. this was the pick of the tries from the french from chloe jacquet. they play ireland next weekend while the italians host england. leicester tigers are now 12 points clear at the top of the rugby union premiership. they had lost on their last six visits to sandy park, and despite a fightback from exeter, they held on to win by 22 points to 17. chris ashton went over twice, his 91st and 92nd tries

in the premiership, that equals tom varndell�*s career record. tigers are now guaranteed a play—off place but they look almost certain to finish the regular season at the top of the table. wakefield trinity are through to the challenge cup quarterfinals. they came from behind to win at warrington. wolves led 12—6 at the break but two tries in as many minutes around the hour mark from wakefield saw them win 16 points to 12. corey hall with the winning score. they will face wigan in a fortnight. joining them in the quarter—finals will be huddersfield. they survived a second half comeback from barrow to win 30 points to 16. cameron norrie has reached the fourth round of the miami 0pen for the first time, beating the frenchman hugo gaston in straight sets.

the british number one was broken in the first game, but he soon recovered to take the first by six games to three. norrie wasted seven match points before sealing the win 7—5 in the second. he'll play the norwegian casper ruud in the last 16. don't forget lots of reaction to england's defeat, the men in cricket. and also a great win for max verstappen, the world champion in the saudi arabia grand prix. from me, that's all for now and it's click.

solar power is the earth's most abundant energy source, and today, that goes far beyond simply plonking panels on rooftops. we keep seeing scientists develop new ways to make the technology more flexible, more powerful, and more useful. this factory in stockholm is making ultra—thin solar cells that don't even need sunlight to harvest energy. the idea is they can be used outside or inside your home to power products. i will be showing you later on what that means for various devices. but first, here's dan simmons has been looking at how who's been looking at how although most of us like the idea of clean energy, so far, we've not been persuaded. maybe it's because we don't own our own roof. 0r it's the upfront costs.

maybe we're thinking of moving and feel we can't take solar panels with us. or just those glaring large slabs isn't quite the look we're after. so, i've been to the homes of two british start—ups. of two british start—ups who want you to look again. this is the solivas arc. its curves are wrapped in an organic solar film which doesn't contain any toxic substances nor rare earth materials that could require mining. and so, it has a much smaller carbon footprint than traditional panels. and that's not all. now, the arc is designed to capture sunlight throughout more of the day, and that's partly because it's got five surfaces on which to harvest energy. and this curved design means that usually it has a sweet spot which is very useful at the start and end of the day in particular. i think it looks quite futuristic. and if solar sculptures like this were to catch on,

i can see them being seen as a sort of carbon neutral status symbol.