is really — strength in cricket england is really showing in that squad. in that squad. we'll go full of confidence and desperate to put— go full of confidence and desperate to put on— go full of confidence and desperate to put on a — go full of confidence and desperate to put on a good show.— to put on a good show. buttler is back after— to put on a good show. buttler is back after welcoming _ to put on a good show. buttler is back after welcoming his - to put on a good show. buttler is back after welcoming his second | back after welcoming his second child and doesn't want to full winter away from his family. whether it's potential restrictions or in australia orchid cases here, coven still feels like the predominant issue in cricket. —— covid. {lit issue in cricket. -- covid. of course. _ issue in cricket. —— covid. of course, covid has become an extra one of— course, covid has become an extra one of those, and there's more challenges now then potentially there _ challenges now then potentially there was before.— challenges now then potentially there wa

others preferred to talk seemingly about the cricket. englandrd wicket, i think _ but plenty of mps are publicly worried. in my view national insurance rising is the wrong approach, somebody on £30,000 a year pays a bigger proportion of their income than someone earning is a quarter of £1 million. would you be willing to vote against it? i have not shied away from making my view clear, i want to give the government freedom and flexibility to change, but i see a significant number of colleagues opposed to a national insurance rise per se. number 10 will have to face down the opposition as well as some of their own, but waiting for change has been like watching paint dry. downing street knows there will be a fight, but it is up for a battle to complete the job. beyond this year there are big questions about how much money will be needed in the longer term to fund health and social care. nhs leaders have said that an extra £10 billion will be needed next year alone, to cover day—to—day services. here's our health editor hugh pym. the funding of hea

stilljust cricket match in leicester. englandeicester. england stilljust three down. i will have an update on that and the rest of the sport later. let's go to the house of commons now, the home secretary priti patel is speaking about how a third russian spy now faces charges of attempted murder over the salisbury novichok poisonings. with permission, i would like to make a statement. 0n the announcement today by counterterrorism policing that the crown prosecution service is authorised charges against a third individual in relation to the 2018 salisbury attack. an appalling event that shook the entire country and united are allies and condemnation. i would like to thank the opposition for their courtesy and support in allowing some of the parliamentary time to be used for the statement and the house will understand that this is an ongoing investigation. so we are limited in terms of what can be said about these three individuals. in march 2018, saga scrip pal and his daughter were poisoned with a military grade nerve agent. 0the

england's cricketers _ forward. many thanks indeed. england's cricketers have - forward. . l england's cricketers have taken important wickets in the morning session as they try to paid india backin session as they try to paid india back in the fourth test at the oval. the fourth day's play has been able to go ahead. some are self isolating and the india players returned negative lateral flow tests so could take to the field. the captain cut it. and read of 230. england will not want to chase anything which more than 300. still five sessions to go. emma is in the last 16 of the open. the british teenager reached the same stage at wimbledon this summer and dropped just one game in her third—round match. summer and dropped just one game in herthird—round match. in summer and dropped just one game in her third—round match. in her run to the fourth round at wimbledon emma showed promise, showed potential. another level. this was about power. spain's player is ranked 41 in the world. she struggled to appoint little in a game against the british teenager. she ranked 150 in the w

to cricket. england have a slender lead of 56 runs over india following day two of the fourth test.kfire 50 that gave england the edge over india. with the series level at one apiece, which way this match goes is anyone's guess, as patrick gearey reports. in south london there's an oval—shaped hole that swallows batsmen. 13 on day one, soon 1a disappeared. craig overton was nightwatchman. his shift was due to end, but dawid malan was not supposed to follow him through the trapdoor. still behind india's skinny total full—time for england to answer back. that's wherejonny bairstow comes in, with bat and chat for severe article he is all was keen to talk. of course intricate you can make all the arguments he wants. this is the point that matters. bear stowe leg before and angry afterwards for study felt someone had gotten in his eye line for some meanwhile, ollie pope was moving into the centre of the picture, quietly gliding past 50 and eventually pass india's score. at the other end, moeen ali, a player of such talent he seems to batten a dream like state, until all of the sudden int

cricket, and india have won the fourth test against england at the oval.ndia now have a 2—1 lead in the series with one test left to play. our sports correspondent joe wilson was watching. "look into my eyes — we've got this." just ten wickets to take and the whole day. thus was india's perspective. england saw a long march towards 368. not steps but runs. 100 without loss. it could be possible, couldn't it? an edge from rory burns, a catch from the wicketkeeper, and india were off. you play five days, it's decided by seconds and centimetres. what a game. haseeb hameed set off here, dawad malan was sprinting, stretching, not enough. run out. hameed made 63, hours of work, and then this. undone by ravi jadeja. now, watch the stumps. they are about to meetjasprit bumrah. ollie pope gone for two. jonny bairstow did not score. jasprit bumrah was unplayable, and the oval danced. how many now? moeen ali caught and gone for none, six down. but if england couldn't win, they could still defy. and draw. look, there's stilljoe root, there's still a chance to stop ind

cricket is off. i'm externally disappointed. so are the fans, actually. because right now, we needed england. mall cricket fraternity that we have, so in such times, we were expecting cricket to just be a little bit more responsive and responsible, i guess.- responsible, i guess. these setbacks. — responsible, i guess. these setbacks, after _ responsible, i guess. these setbacks, after so - responsible, i guess. these setbacks, after so much - responsible, i guess. these - setbacks, after so much progress. the security situation in pakistan is genuinely thought to have improved, and other teams have visited, hosting international cricket maggots test matches could show how it's changed. that's why this hurts. it’s show how it's changed. that's why this hurts. �* , ., _ show how it's changed. that's why this hurts. v . , ., this hurts. it's uneasy to find the words to express _ this hurts. it's uneasy to find the words to express how _ this hurts. it's uneasy to find the i words to express how disappointing this is. the fans were really looking forward to it, and ijust cannot overstate the impo

cricket is off. i'm extremely disappointed. so are the fans, actually. because right now, we needed england. pecting cricket to just be a little bit more responsive and responsible, i guess. these setbacks come after so much progress. the security situation in pakistan is generally thought to have improved, and other teams have visited. hosting international cricket matches could show how it's changed. that's why this hurts. it's not easy to find the words to express how disappointing this is. the fans were really looking forward to it, and i just cannot overstate the importance of needing to have england and regional teams coming in and giving the confidence for future tours. england say they are still planning to travel to pakistan next year, but after the week they've had, those in pakistani cricket may believe that when they see it on the pitch. patrick gearey, bbc news. the england lionesses manager sarina wiegman is strongly opposed to having a world cup every two years, saying, "players are not robots." fifa will hold a summit with its member associations and various fans groups at the

thanks so much for now, rachel. 0nto cricket. englandorning session on the first day of the fourth test against india at the oval. joe root�*s side didn't make the most of the overcast conditions in london initially after winning the toss, but eventually the bowlers got into their groove, reducing india to 54—3 at lunch. a wicket each forjames anderson, 0llie robinson and the returning chris woakes. the five—match series is tied at 1—1. live commentary on test match special over on 5live sports extra. england's footballers, are back in action for their first match since the euro 2020 final, tonight.. they're taking on hungary in budapest. england top their group, but know things won't be easy against a team, who held both france and germany to draws at the euros. in terms of qualification, it is a really important opportunity for us because if you can take points off your nearest challengers in their own home, then it puts us in a really strong position and we would be in control of the group, basically. that's all the sport for now. you

england men's cricket summer comes to a close at old trafford over the next few days.ing covid world. india's training session didn't happen. after another positive test, there was concern of course about the players. what we were told was that everybody is being tested regularly. as the eve of test match preparation goes, this was very irregular. england trained in the morning. fatigue amongst bowlers is a big issues for them, so the return of mark wood after injuring his shoulder. diving into an advertising board of lors would be very welcome. are you fit and ready to come in full speed? i'm fit for selection. i don't know about full classic mark would. struggling the ball still. just rotating my arm. my batting was good but i couldn't really throw it. i was going to have to get it the old school bowling. now, thankfully, if selected i'm ready. let's not lose sight of the importance of this test match with england. ashes to come on the horizon probably. ben stokes is absent as expected as he continues to rest and recover. jos buttler is in that squad as well. couple

they persuaded major cricketing nations england were due to follow new zealand here next month but nowsessing whether those t20 matches will still happen. they are “ust ullin: matches will still happen. they are just pulling the _ matches will still happen. they are just pulling the rug _ matches will still happen. they are just pulling the rug and _ matches will still happen. they are just pulling the rug and not - matches will still happen. they are just pulling the rug and not having| just pulling the rug and not having this to it such that the last moment. the match which are supposed to start ten minutes later. this does shake the confidence of the other teams are coming as well as for pakistan it is a huge shock. as credibility, a lot of things are at stake so that is going to be a lot of ramifications.— stake so that is going to be a lot of ramifications. pakistan's captain has tweeted _ of ramifications. pakistan's captain has tweeted of _ of ramifications. pakistan's captain has tweeted of his _ of ramifications. pakistan's captain has tweeted of his disappointment | has tweet

the england and wales cricket noard said in a statement... mer, the ecb agreed to return the favour. but now, a huge moment for pakistani cricket is off. i'm extremely disappointed. so are the fans, actually. because right now, we needed england. because it's a small cricket fraternity that we have, so in such times, we were expecting cricket to just be a little bit more responsive and responsible, i guess. these setbacks come after so much progress. the security situation in pakistan is generally thought to have improved, and other teams have visited. hosting international cricket matches could show how it's changed. that's why this hurts. it's not easy to put into words to express how disappointing this is. the fans were really looking forward to it, and i just cannot overstate the importance of needing to have england coming in and giving the confidence for future tours. england say they are still planning to travel to pakistan next year, but after the week they've had, those in pakistani cricket may believe that when they see it on the pit

main touring plans that the 2022 and chairman of the pakistan, cricket will inform, apply at ram is roger treated disappointed with england putting out their commitments and failing a member of that cricket fraternity when it needed it most french. but we'll come along to be in order to play the next to home games behind closed doors. off the crowd, trouble and saturday davi against champions. little and investigation is underway and they could face further sanctions. after opposing fans began throwing things at each other. before long supporters ran onto the pitch a half time to confront the visitor's wide. fleece and students had to break them up. kick off to the 2nd half was delayed for around 30 minutes long went on to win the match one nil. when roger federer announced last month, he needed a new operation. many of his fans left wondering if they see him play at the top level again, so that we pleased to hear that the 40 year old is sounding positive about his recovery. phaedra has given an encouraging update, but he needs to be patient. i'm feeling actually really good to considering. you know that things are not as

it might be late september, but there's still plenty of cricket about. england'somen are hoping to clinch their one day series against new zealand in leicester today. england are 2—0 up, but they had a terrible start and found themselves 27—a. katherine brunt led a bit of a recovery, though. her lower order runs helped england to 178 all—out. new zealand have lost four wickets and as a chaser when they could keep the series a lie. they are 106—4 through 30 of us we can keep up—to—date on that through the test match special and the bbc sport website. it could be a thrilling finish to cricket's county championship. four teams can still win the title, and division one leaders hampshire are up against it after day one against lancashire. lancashire won the toss and chose to bowl, a decision that paid off when 18—year—old all—rounder george balderson took three wickets and helped bowl out hampshire forjust 143. lancashire are 25—3 in theirfirst innings. you can follow all the twists and turns on the bbc sport website and bbc local radio. let's have a quick look at some

australian prime minister has said there will be "no special deals" to allow the families of england cricketersland players are considering pulling out because of australia's strict covid—19 travel protocols. it's after british prime minister boris johnson discussed the issue with scott morrison at a dinner in washington. morrison said... australia plans to ease restrictions once 80% of adults are vaccinated, morrison says that figure will reach 50% this week. the first test is scheduled to begin on the 8th of december. earlier i spoke to the bbc�*s cricket correspondentjonathan agnew and began by asking him how many players he anticipated might consider pulling out? ifi if i knew that i would be a wealthy man. it's too difficult to say the moment of speaking to a number of players, those without families and those who are facing possibly the last two are quite happy to go. it's a one set of that young children, babies in some case that are going, are battling at the moment. not with are battling at the moment. not with a conscience, that sounds a bit dramatic but i think you can see the power

the right now the message was sense, the england and wells cricket ball. he said they treated it seriously, but ultimately decided it was incredible. the threat follows nice aliens decision last week to abandon the mentor of pakistan over security concerns. pakistan's, cricket board chief from georgia has he found at england its decisions to counsel the tools of his country. english men side was supposed to fight too much as a woman for the t 20 well cut, while the women's side it would you to find pack them for the 1st time, had 5 fixtures. dcp said it had increasing concerns about traveling to the region or replace the teams, which is looking for excuses. you get a block ag, australia, new england, england got these teams a part of a blog, extremely new zealand, england. who do we complain to? because they were supposed to be part of the cricket family, but obviously they have not made off your heart of them. and they just look facility to wriggle out of pocket. how we go out of our way to accommodate them. we honor their wishes. we are one of the best h

to cricket. england have a slender lead of 56 runs over india following day two of the fourth test.oon a 14th disappeared. craig overton was nightwatchman. his shift was due to end, but dawid malan wasn't supposed to follow him through the trapdoor. half england's batsmen out, still 129 runs behind india's skinny total. time for england to answer back. that's wherejonny bairstow comes in, with bat and chat. virat kohli is always keen to talk. of course, in cricket, you can make all the arguments you wants. this is the point that matters. bairstow leg before and angry afterwards. he felt someone had got in his eye line. meanwhile, ollie pope was moving into the centre of the picture, quietly gliding past 50 and eventually past india's score, too. at the other end, moeen ali. a player of such talent, he seems to bat in a dreamlike state, until, all of a sudden, it turns out he's sleepwalking into trouble. no mo, and soon, they would have to cope without pope, gone for 81 — england in front but not in command. chris woakes offered some direction, up and over and further ahead. he made

reveal what's brought some types of fish back from the brain and advances india and the 4th cricket test against england action from day 3 coming up and for a hello from dell. hi, it's great to be with you. speaking of though, we've really cranked up, our humidity has to do with some wind direction. we've got going on the risk of some sand and does being tossed up through areas in saudi arabia. but want to get you the forecast for dough in particular, talking about that humidity. so the higher the humidity, the more uncomfortable it is for you. and i look at this by monday, up to 90 percent relative humidity. sorry, heat index. the core temperature of $42.00, but with a heat index feeling $54.00, it's drawn out across southern parts of pakistan. we had that much sooner. moisture leak in, but it's now pushed away, correct? she has a high of 33 degrees off to turkey and winds. we're really going to crank them up. so it's stumble. 27 degrees. i don't want to keep you hanging. so here's the next 3 days. look at those winds. they'll always be anywhere from about 50 to 60 kilometers per hour and unsettled con

cricket. some england players are still wavering because of the covid restrictions in australia.says he understands if some players decide not to tour this winter because of the stresses of competing and bubbling for the past 18 months in a pandemic. there wasn't a factor in terms of returning by. it was something that would've been very difficult personally i don't think i would've retired i think i would've gone because ia days as long time. i did six days here in my lovely room with the balcony and stuff in ia days i struggle with that. ia days would've been very difficult. again it depends if yourfamily been very difficult. again it depends if your family can come over. there's obviously issues that need to be resolved. it depends on what it is. but i won't be surprised if skies pull out because of it. you can listen to a lot more of that interview with moeen ali on the tms podcast on bbc sounds. he talks to aatif nawaz about his test highlights and also his love of boxing and video games greg rutherford has a chance of becoming the first british athlete to win medals at both

england well on top before another of cricket's great traditions, lunch. adam wild, bbc news.stars, abba, are making a major announcement later today. 0ur entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba is here. we are both quite excited, but what does that mean?— does that mean? well, mamma mia, here we no does that mean? well, mamma mia, here we go again! — does that mean? well, mamma mia, here we go again! knowing _ does that mean? well, mamma mia, here we go again! knowing me, - here we go again! knowing me, knowing you, we are both huge abba fans, as our millions across the globe, and for decades they've been saying i have a dream, and that dream is new music. aber of course have been teasing us for a long time saying we were leaving, some new songs, fans have responded with everything from, i do, i do, i do, to gimme, gimme, gimme. it's been going on and on and on but we are due on arrival at around 17:a5pm tonight, a global live stream, announcement, will it be an exhibition, a theatrical experience, an event? if it's not new music fans will be saying i don't know whether to la

and now india say they can't feel the team because they fear it will spread england's cricket board initially said india had forfeited the match, but then later retracted that india went to up heading into that final game. well still ahead here on out of here in a battle of abortion rights goes to the court with the us government during the state of texas and the migrants from across latin america risking their lives to cross the desert in chile. ah hello there. we got to very nasty storms, either side of the philippines at the moment. this is our old tropical storm, which made its way across lose on the on in the week. and then we got another one to see the clearly mark i on the storm of this one here. this is super typhoon chance to that'll run up towards taiwan as we go through saturday and on into sunday, this led to cause some fighting. but just across the far north of the philippines, it will cause some big problems across the good parts of taiwan as we move into the early part of next week. meanwhile, concerned that continues to make his way towards vietnam. now looking at central part

cricket. there's been huge disappointment amongst england and india cricket fans this morning ater it was announcedd final test had been called off. the news broke just two hours before the match was due to start. a number of india's backroom staff tested positive for covid—i9 and they were so concerned about it spreading to the playing squad that it was decided they wouldn't be able to field a team. joe wilson reports from old trafford. well, let's try and tell some of the different sides of the story of the test match that didn't happen. cancellation confirmed this morning. far too late to stop many making the journey to fill the seats. yes, they will be refunded, but they were inconvenienced, to say the least. i've been working all night, so i have not slept a wink or night, to get here today to be cancelled at the last minute, i find shocking. we come from london. we stayed here last night— come from london. we stayed here last night and we booked a hotel last night and we booked a hotel last night— last night and we booked a hotel last night when he came... fortnight?— last night when he came.

a bit of cricket news. england _ is on the sofa. a bit of cricket news. ues. a diplomatic- going to reciprocate. international relation issues. a diplomatic row, | relation issues. a diplomatic row, es. england abandoning their plans to travel to pakistan days after new zealand pulled out of their tour because of a specific and credible threat. no suggestion of a security issue for the ecb, who said whilst travel to the region was a concern it was to protect the mental and physical wellbeing of the players who faced living in a strict bubble environment. england women have never played there, the men returning for the first time since 2005, were using the matches as as preparation for the 2020 world cup. i'm extremely disappointed — so are the fans, actually. because, right now, we needed england, because it's a small cricket fraternity that we have. and so, in such times, we were expecting england tojust be a little bit more responsive and responsible, i guess. so we are hurt, but forward we shall move. you get the sense of frustration that the pakistan f

the cricket never stops, it just changes location and format. englandmed today. mark wood is in it, and ben stokes is expected to continue to rest and recover. just bought there is in that squad too. ——jos bought there is in that squad too. —— jos buttler. bought there is in that squad too. -- jos bottlen— -- jos buttler. couple of names unavailable _ -- jos buttler. couple of names unavailable for _ -- jos buttler. couple of names unavailable for that _ -- jos buttler. couple of names unavailable for that selection, l -- jos buttler. couple of names l unavailable for that selection, but i think_ unavailable for that selection, but i think this — unavailable for that selection, but i think this is really shown to be honest — i think this is really shown to be honest. we'll go full of confidence and desperate to put on a good show and desperate to put on a good show and win_ and desperate to put on a good show and win that trophy. no and desperate to put on a good show and win that trophy.— and win that trophy. no ipl, pakistan and _ and win that trophy.

it might be late september, but there's still plenty of cricket about. england'sd found themselves 27—a. katherine brunt led a bit of a recovery, though. her lower order runs helped england to 178 all—out. new zealand have lost four wickets and as a chaser when they could keep the series a lie. they are 106—4 through 30 of us we can keep up—to—date on that through the test match special and the bbc sport website. it could be a thrilling finish to cricket's county championship. four teams can still win the title, and division one leaders hampshire

next to cricket and england women are playing new zealand in their second one day international in worcesterr lauren winfield—hill too. kate cross has taken three wickets, new zealand are 111—4 after 2a overs. rain has stopped play so if they don't get back on, the touring side will level the series at 1—1 on the dls method. that is all the sport for now. newcastle falcons are taking on harlequins on the opening weekend of the gallagher premiership season. harlequins lead 19—17. we're going to bring you the latest coronavirus figures. 29,612 covid—19 cases were record in the past 2a hours. there were 56 deaths within 28 days of a positive test, according to the official data. the new data means deaths in the last seven days were up 3.3% on the week before, while cases continued to fall, down 17.7% on the week before. 81.7% of people have been fully inoculated. a government minister has said there will be no threat to gas supplies in the uk this winter. alok sharma told the bbc�*s andrew marr show that householders would be protected from spiralling wholesale prices. it comes as the governmen

zealand withdrawal dealt a massive blow to park sounds, hopes of staging regular international cricket with england subsequently calling on their men's and women's tours. the information minister claims the west indies team due to arrive in december has also been sent a threat that he said was fake in the indian premier league on wednesday, the deli capital when top of the table after convincing when we're the bottom place sunrise, who's hyderabad, delhi needed 130 c for victory and they got there with more than to despair. a wicked in hand. tiger woods is not expected who'd turn this week's rider's ryder cup as he continues to recover from a car accident in february. but his presence will be felt by the us team at whistling streets in wisconsin. american boast, 8th of the world's top 10 rank players. justin thomas as tiger remains in those he aspects supporter of the team. he's so into it. he obviously wants the best for our team, wants the best for all of us and it means a lot to him. i think people would be surprised. i mean, they obviously saw it and you all saw it and australia how much it mea

england, which is so frustrating. well, security's been heightened around new zealand women's crickets seen in england after they received a threatening email organizer had the message was treated seriously to ultimately decided. it was incredible. while new zealand, both 1st and the 3rd one, the international series against thing on here, the just chase down a 179 to win the 3 wicked strike delivery american golf. a price in december claims, $1.00 of golf most infamous few to come to an end just in time for the rod a cup. shambler and brooks kept opin involved in a series of public disagreements in recent years. but both a part of the us team about to take on europe for my us open champion to chicago even in seeing the pay could be partner together during this events. a lot of this social media stuff is definitely been driven by a lot of external factors, not necessarily us to we had a great we had some great conversations to a championship wake when we had dinner and then this week as well. i had dinner sent out, sat down dinner with him last night and who's fine, and i think there may be something fun coming up here.

no more cricket tour. englandfrom their tour to pakistan next month citing mental wellbeing as one of the driving factors. good evening. there will be no bail—out by the taxpayer for struggling energy firms, according to the business secretary, who's been holding crisis talks with industry leaders today. kwasi kwarteng said customers would be protected if more energy companies went out of business and he said there was no prospect of an energy supply emergency this winter. the growing crisis has been caused by a massive rise in the wholesale prices, paid by the energy companies. the food and drinks industry is also warning that one of the knock—on effects of the situation will be more shortages in the shops. our business editor simonjack reports. the uk energy sector is in crisis. dozens of small energy providers have already gone bust, and dozens more are not expected to make it through winter, as soaring energy prices leave many unable to deliver on price promises made to millions of customers who were encourage

in pakistan for the 1st time had 5 victors, the chairman of the pakistan, cricket board tweeted that he's disappointed with england for putting out of that commitment and fading, a member of that cricket for tennessee when it needed it nice, this is what the invalid cricket board have to say. the mental and physical well being of all players and support staff remains our highest priority. and this is even more critical given the times we are currently living in. we're sincerely sorry for the impacts this will have on cricket and pakistan and emphasize on ongoing commitment to our main touring plans that for 2022 french football car. long had been ordered to play there next to home games behind closed doors off to crowd trouble. in saturday, scobee against champions bill and investigation is underway and they could face a further sanction offer, posing found, began throwing things at each other before the supporters, ronald to the pitch half time to confront the visitors. right place and students have to break them up. kick off to the 2nd half was delayed for around 30 minutes long went on to win the match one mill

withdrawal dealt a massive blow out of pocket bands, hopes of staging, regular international crickets with england subsequently calling off their men's and women's tours. the information minister claims the west indies team due to arrive in december has also been sent a friday. and he said with fake and the indian primary league on wednesday, the deli capital when top of the table after convincing, when are with the bottom place, sunrise is hydro bob deli needed 132 traditionally. and they got there with more than to despair and he had no spending resilient football. legend pele says he's feeling a little better every day. the 80 year old is being put through his paces at a hospital in sao paolo, the 3 time world winner is just undergoing surgery to remove a tumor in his colon. factor woods is not expected to attend this week's rider cap as he continues to recover from a car accident in february. but its presence will be filed by the us team, whistling streets, and wisconsin americans, both the 8 of the world's top 10 rank players. justin thomas's tiger remains and enthusiastic supporter of a team

england were 52—2. adam wild was watching. ringing in the day's play. for all the modernisation, cricket remains a game of tradition. kes, here announcing his return to cricket. there was a dismissal before lunch, india were struggling. virat kohli made it to 50 but having been dropped once, england wouldn't let him go again. such is the series, now wildly unpredictable, india are as unbeatable as they can be brilliant. in a display of batting brilliance, india took something from the day, a day that india's opening batsman had to see out. instead they got themselves out, the day shifting once more. amongst the traditions, nothing is certain here. adam wild, bbc news. the greek composer mikis theodorakis, who found worldwide fame with his score to the 19605 film zorba the greek, has died at the age of 96. theodorakis produced a huge range of music, from opera to popular songs. he was arrested in the late �*60s because of his opposition to the military coup in greece, and had his music banned in the country because of his left—wing politics. of all the musical reunions we fantasise about, surely the return of abba has

three england international cricketers have pulled out of the rescheduled ipl tournament in the uae. and'sjonny bairstow, chris woakes and dawid malan have withdrawn from the competition, which was delayed in may due to rising coronavirus infections. england limited—overs captain eoin morgan is among nine english players still scheduled to take part in the tournament, which starts on 19th september. that's all from sportsday. and now on the bbc news channel, it's click. hey, welcome to click. let me hit you straightaway with a buzzword that you might have heard being thrown around recently. lara, are you ready for a buzzword? always ready. ok: the metaverse. what do you think of the idea? ah, mark zuckerberg's vision that it won't be long before we're all working, playing and living in this whole virtual universe. it reminds me of second life from about 15 years ago, remember that? yeah, i do, i do. this was an early realisation of the sci—fi idea that's been around for as long as i can remember. but the tech wasn't up to it then. it wasn't, but of course things have moved along. we l

yes, england cricketers have made early breakthroughs on day one of the 4th test against india. after winning the toss england put india into about 1st and paid off almost immediately. chris woke, got rid of ro it sharma in the 1st over at the oval and then all the robinson and james anderson picked up wickets as well. india or one of 5 for right now, the theory this tied at 11. and finally, will leave you with afghan a stand 1st female paralympic who got the chance to compete at the games in tokyo? the kia could a daddy is a ty, quando fighter who arrived in japan several days late after fling cobble for paris during the taliban takeover. she lost both her fights on thursday, but still made history. it's not clear where afghan a stands to pair athletes will go after the games. but several countries, including australia, have been mentioned as possible destinations. one athlete at the paralympics had his eyes on the prize, and it wasn't just the metal, a guide running alongside a visually impaired, 200 meter athlete proposed on the track in tokyo, just after the race. thankfully,

england's cricketers have made another fine start in the fourth test against india.enry moran has been watching for us at the oval... henry, perfect day to win the toss and joe root�*s bowlers now they are 53 for three start maybe it was as below par as we thought? it’s maybe it was as below par as we thou . ht? �* , , maybe it was as below par as we thou:ht? h , ., ., , maybe it was as below par as we thou:ht? �*, , ., ., , ._ quite frankly as i looked down at the scorecard it seems barely believable that we've seen the amount of action that we have is a particularly at the way the ending started. we saw plus overs or so and pretty good control putting to bed but then those wicked started tumbling. look at the likes of the way they got out in such familiar ways in terms of what we seen so far in this series with him england finding that outside edge, managing to make the best of the conditions. when connie was removed for a 50 on a day when he looked like he was in really good touch of perceptive will go on a break this had not scored a hundred in close to two years

three england international cricketers have pulled out of the rescheduled ipl tournament in the uae. hdrawn from the competition, which was delayed in may due to rising coronavirus infections. england limited—overs captain eoin morgan is among nine english players still scheduled to take part in the tournament, which starts on 19th september. that's all from sportsday. and now on the bbc news channel, it's click.

because right now we needed england because it is a small critic —— cricket fragility that we have andonsible, i guess. so we are hurt. but forward we shall move. in portugal, the rather comfortable victory in lisbon to go four points clear of porto. the visitors gave them a fright after sloppy play at the back. quality strike from the brazilian to draw the scores level at 1—1. a quality strike from the brazilian to draw the scores level at 1—1. butjust two minutes later julian weigl then put benfica back in front with this header before darwin nunez then grabbed his second of the game. there was an exciting finish to the women's time trial at the cycling road world championships in belgium, with dutch rider ellen van dijk taking the title in an upgrade from the bronze she won last year. switzerland's marlen reusser had to settle for silver for the second time in a row and olympic champion annemiek van vleuten could only manage third. to tennis, and there's a tasty tie to look forward and finallyl, a player named beckham on the right wing, drawing in football fans in the us — sound fam

now, a written message is sent to england and wales cricket board. he said they treated it seriously, but ultimately decided it was incredible. going well in this much bowling the harm . see me out for a 17800 pakistan's cricket board chief armies rogers hit soundings, decisions to cancel their tools of his country. ellen's men side was supposed to fight c my cheese as a woman, the t 20 will cut while the women's side, who were you to find packs on the 1st time, have 5 fixtures, e. c, b sang without increasing concerns about traveling to the region. you get a block ag, austria new england. got these teams a part of a block that extremely new zealand, england. who do we complain to? because they were supposed to be part of the cricket family, but obviously they have not made up your heart of them and they just look for silly to wriggle out of pocket how we go out of our way to accommodate them. we honor their wishes, we are one of the best hosts in the world. and then when we go to visit them, they even miss theresa play as well in quarantine. we acce

christina mc hale 636. 1 england's cricketers are on top in the 4th test against india. they ripped through india's top order in the morning session before claiming the key wicket of captain coley, who had hit 50. they've lost a few more since then, but india are fighting back and are now $185.00 for 7. the series is tied at $11.00 . i've ghana sans 1st female pair limpy and got the chance to compete at the games in tokyo. zekia who the daddy is a type one doe fighter who arrived in japan several days late after fleeing cobble for paris during the taliban take over. she lost both her fights on thursday, but still made history. it's not clear where afghan is stands to pare athletes will go after the games. and finally, one athlete at the paralympics had his eyes on the prize and not just the metal guide running alongside a visually impaired, 200 meter athlete proposed on the track in tokyo. she said, yes, we'll back to dream. yes, he did look like a. thank you so much. leah. thanks for watching the news. our back in a moment right after the break. ah ah ah ah ah ah ah. st

it's advantage india in the 4th cricket test against england visit has started the 2nd in 99 runs behind, but they now have a lead of 171 heading into day 4 and with 7 wickets in hand. sharma scored his 1st test century away from india and some pilot from italy proved that tunnels on the trains and cause very constance become the 1st person in the world to fly a plane at 32 tunnels. incredible feats and took place in turkey. he flew through the 2nd tunnel as an average speed of 255 for our whole flight. last thing is just under 44 seconds. i don't think that's really going to catch on. it's. i wouldn't fancy being in a plane in the tunneled field with me. he did a pretty please with him. so cindy with it off. thanks very much jim. and that's it for me. this news. i'll be back in a few minutes with another 4 days news. thanks for watching. ah, me. news news, news. news . more than a decade of civil war life remains a challenge sincerely. we follow the citizens of this war to a nation as they pushed their limits for suffice risky news. sierra leo. on al jazeera. oh, the conflict between th

the head of england's cricket board has called it a very sad day for test crickets after the 5th, much in the series with india. it was cancelled just hours before is due to starts . that was because of a curve is 19 outright in the in the camp head coach rubbish asked re tested positive last week and another member of the back room staff contract. the virus on thursday. the tourist said they were unable to fail to team because of fear that will spread england who, what to one down a heading into the final test initially said india had forfeited the match, but later retracted that boxing legend of the holyfield has warned us the star veto balfor's that he'll be in trouble when the 2 fight in florida on saturday, 58 year old harley field is stepping back in the ring office 10 years as a replacement of good to know who's recovering from it before the undisputed heavyweight champion says he's in good shape. as an added twist to this bout former us president donald trump will provide alternative commentary alongside his son, donald and junior and paper who trump style the code into the new

you will just sounds before you to start the 5th cricket test between england and india has been cancelled because of the coven 19 outbreak. in the india cap, head coach rubbish! history tested positive during the last march. another member of the back room staff contract to the virus on thursday. they now cannot field a team because they fear it spread england initially said india have forfeited the test, but later attracted that into a 2 went up heading into the final game. it was old, the old indian plays had been negative and it was go ahead. so to make such a late call, i think he's a bit strange one. and i say, is it clear? that's what you people travel from all over 21000 days. first 3 days, i mean a lot of people have already paid for trouble, but never got 3 in afghanistan, correct? rashid khan has stepped down as captain of the t. 20. welcome squad. his announcement came less than an hour after he was named for the tournament. rashid says he stepping down or not being consulted on who made the squad box or van de holyfield says he's still in shape and ready to fight for me. you f

the 5th cricket test between england and india has been cancelled because of a coven 19 outbreak. can be india camp. head coach, rubbish. just re tested positive during the last march and another member back from self contract to the virus on thursday. they now cannot fail the team because they fear it will spread england initially said india had forfeited the test, but later retracted that. india with 2 were not heading into the final game. afghanistan, crooked air, a sheep con her step down as captain of the t. 20 woke up scored. his announcement came less than an hour off to the teams named for the tournament, for she says he stepping down off to not being consulted on who made the squad. george russell says he's excited to be joining mercedes f one team next year and is hoping to learn from 7 time world champion. louis hamilton, 23 year old russell moves from williams to replace, fell through both us. he clenched his 1st have a podium finish. second at the rain hit belgian rome, probably 2 weeks ago, russell also underlined his credentials when he stood in for hamilton last ye

a set as it is tournament is the chase is the 1st runtime way and if it's the 4th cricket test between england and india is find the balance. cynthia began this 2nd in 90000000, runs behind england. but they've not lost the wicket yet. i've been a sharma and, and who are still there, and they are currently 74 for no law in fleet is down to 25. for my f one. well champion kimmy recommend is tested positive for coven 19 and will miss sunday's dutch grown pre. the 41 year old fin is showing no symptoms, but has been placed into isolation. is alpha mayor team, so he'll be replaced by polish. dr. robert competes office at today's qualifying session. it's been quite the week for reichen, and he knows he's going to retire at the end of the season, having race in formula one for more than 20 years. to boxing, an oscar delaware has come back, fight is off because he's been hospitalized with coven. 1948 year old mexican is fully vaccinated with you to fight for me. you are the champion vitor belfort in los angeles next week. delaware hasn't fought since 2008, but still hopes to be back before the end of

cricket. some england players are still wavering because of the covid restrictions in australia.ntiment makes a cricketer realise that you spend a lot more time away from home and there is quarantining and isolating. it's very difficult. you end up spending a lot more time away from your family, in a hotel room all the time and mentally it is not easy actually. it is very difficult. and even play the white ball stuff came up even play the white ball stuff came up on second half of the indian premier league right now, it feels like doing two tours almost was at one in india and they come back and go back and forward to finish. i think is happening everywhere. things are getting better slowly, but it is very difficult. you mentioned _ but it is very difficult. you mentioned that _ but it is very difficult. you mentioned that emily - but it is very difficult. you mentioned that emily from family as well. many people have been talking about the ashes and these restrictions and not totally sure what they're going to be but it seems like it is when to be quite heavy. is that all a fact

and i mean, it would have been unrealistic to hold for more in the head of england's cricket board of code. it a very sad day for test cricket after the fis, much in the series with india, it was cancelled on friday just hours before is due to stop. that was because of a cave at 19 outbreak in the india camp had cage ravish at st. tested positive last week and another member of the back rooms off contract, the virus on thursday. the tourist said they were unable to feel the same because the 5th it would spread england. he was to one down heading into the final test initially said india had forfeited the match that was late and retracted. i think at this point we are looking forward to making sure that we can reschedule this match at some point in the near future. and then we get separately have our cc judy case over whether this series is completed now and needs to be effective. whether that fit matches is not void or whether it's actually regarded as something else for you or something else. i don't know, boxing legend of an highly felt has won us. they saw veto bow thought that he'l

malawi to nail and it was the goal this between them bob way on south africa, the false cricket tests between england and india if finally poised, a going into the day, the hand side finished fastenings with a 99 wrong leave. the pipe top scored with a t one while chris wakes added 50 india. it will resume their 2nd innings, trailing by 56 runs. and they've got all the wickets in hand. a big base for the asian winter and picks in february for the 1st time since 2014, the world's best ice hockey plaza will take part in the game. the an h. l has agreed to a break in the regular season to allow players from participate. but as part of the deal player can withdraw from the games if kobe 19 conditions in china at themed impractical or unsafe. and here's something you don't see very often in major league baseball, this should have been a teen catch. right sy depo scrambling it was pirate 2nd baseman will defy beef, i should say with the ever that it proved very closely indeed because it gave chicago a 65 victory a not a good day for him. lauren, that is useful for me. thank you very much. indeed, and the q

england's cricketers are chasing 368 to win the fourth test against india with over a day left to playbut half centruries from pant and thakur and some useful runs from yadav and bumrah saw india reach 466 in their second innings. 10 wickets needed for them with the series poised at 1—1. england are 25—0. the fifth test starts on friday at old trafford. the paralympic games have come to close. great britain finishing second in the medal table, just as they did in rio five years ago but they won medals in 18 of the 19 sports they entered and that is a new team record. there's were no more british golds on the final day but krysten coombs took one of the two bronzes for the team in the sh6 badminton singles. the other came for the wheelchair basketball team. they trailed against spain at half time but they came back to win by 68 points to 58. it's been another gripping day at the solheim cup in ohio and the usa are right back in it after the morning foursomes in toledo. they now trail europe byjust a point. mel reid and leona maguire the only european winners, with usa taking the other t

the final cricket test against england is called all factory call the 19 outbreak in one of the teams to have the details ah, in the world news, the leaders of the us and china has spoken directly for the 1st time in nearly 7 months present. joe biden called she jing paying for discussions that come at a low point in the countries relations biden toll. she both leaders need to ensure competition does not lead to conflict. and she said, u. s. policies as training ties, katrina, you has more from aging. this phone call is hugely significant. so far we've got scant details about what exactly was discussed, but both sides are saying so far that it was a broad discussion. now bridging has released a statement, a very brief one saying that washington initiated the colon invited. she didn't ping to speak with joe biden and that it was an in depth. 7 and extensive strategic communication on issues of common concern. now, where yet to see whether there was any concrete outcomes or actions to come out of this phone call. but it is a very positive sign. the relationship between the u. s. and chi

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