but in the face of adversity stepped forward saqib mahmood and jack leach.aid sadat, bbc news. mixed fortunes for british players at the miami open. heather watson beat elina svitolina over three sets in the second round. but us open champion emma raducanu is out — she was beaten by two sets to one by katerina siniakova, of the czech republic. the rfu say eddiejones is still the right man to lead england to next year's world cup. they had been criticised for issuing a statement saying they were encouraged by the side's solid progress, just hours after the defeat to france. probably the hardest thing to do in sport is to rebuild aside, and to go from a successful squad to a further successful squad. and you see that in multiple other sports. to actually transition from is very difficult, and we are on that journey. but we believe we are making progress, and we believe things like the new players i have come through, the spirit and that squad is absolutely sensational. they back eddy, and that's the most important thing. they believe in that direction and they

but in the face of adversity, step forward saqib mahmood and jack leach.ampion emma raducanu is out — she was beaten by two sets to one by katerina siniakova, of the czech republic. the rfu say eddiejones is still the right man to lead england to next year's world cup. they had been criticised for issuing a statement saying they were encouraged by the side's solid progress, just hours after the defeat to france. probably the hardest thing to do in sport is to rebuild a side, and to go from a successful squad through to a further successful squad. and you see that in multiple other sports. to actually transition from that is very difficult, and we're on thatjourney. but we believe we're making progress, and we believe things like the new players that have come through, the spirit in that squad is absolutely sensational. they back eddie, and that's the most important thing. they believe in that direction and they are proud of it. and that's all the sport for now. see you a little later. hello there. there are some big changes in the weather pattern on the wa

their second wicket of the day at the start of the afternoon session, matt fisher with the catch saqib mahmoodfor his first test wicket. captain kraigg brathwaite keeping the game safe for his side, scoring his 150th run from a58 deliveries. west indies are 372 for 6, still trailing england by 135. england's women face a big game this evening as they look to keep their cricket world cup dreams alive. bowler katherine brunt says the squad is "calm" before their must—win match against new zealand in auckland. england, the defending champions, lost their first three games but were much improved in a big win over india. they should make the semi—finals if they win their final three matches, starting against the hosts tonight. every game for us has been a semifinal and we have not relaxed at the start, we are not relaxed now, we are taking every game seriously. we are fighting as hard as you possibly can. for them it will be a must win game as it is false but it is no different to how the last four games have gone. we will approach it in the same way and hopefully give our best display this time. c

and it wasn't before long that saqib mahmood got involved, shamarh brooks edged to second slip and capatinjoeain with a very so west indies are 23—1 and need 260 by stumps to win the match. at the women's cricket world cup, england's fightback continues, they are still on course for a place in the semi—finals after a nerve—shredding one—wicket win over the hosts new zealand in auckland. chasing 204 to win at eden park, england were doing well but suffered a chaotic collapse of five wickets for 20 runs. ultimately the final pair — charlie dean and anya shrubsole got them over the line. 0ur cricket reporter henry moeran was watching with former england spinner alex hartley. well, once again in this world cup we've seen another nailbiter. not sure how we will get through the rest of the two weeks remaining, alex hartley, welcome, england wind in 2017, england get over the line by one wicket in a game they had to wind. that is the most important thing, they won this game and kept their world cup dreams alive but it was a nailbiter. we knew they would not lose this game, they needed 22 in the five

have done sooner — as they ran out of time to get the ten wickets needed, jack leach with three, saqib mahmooddeciding test, which is on thursday. rafa nadal�*s unbeaten streak has finally come to an end — it's a phenomenal run for the spaniard. he lost in the final of indian wells to taylor fritz. the australian open champion�*s run stretched back 20 matches, but fritz ended that overnight winning in straight sets. nadal said he suffered from breathing difficulties in the defeat but what a moment for fritz, becoming the first american to win at indian wells since andre agassi in 2001. boris becker will stand trial today, after being accused of failing to hand over assets to settle his bankrupty debts. the former tennis star was declared bankrupt injune 2017 and is alleged to have been hiding assets and transactions worth over £45 million. the 54—year—old has failed to hand over his trophies — including his 1985 wimbledon title, as well as silverware from his triumphs at the australian open in 1991 and 1996. and david beckham has handed over his instagram account to a ukrainian doctor, working

has been ruled out of the second test against west indies in barbados and will be replaced by saqib mahmoodnesday. captain joe root says it's a shame for wood. it would be very disappointing. he's been exceptional for it would be very disappointing. he's been exceptionalfor us, it would be very disappointing. he's been exceptional for us, seen as a big part of this team moving forward, it's a bit of a blow, but it gives other guys opportunities. as a said at the start of this trip, the guys have got that chance to step up and share their worth and take on some slightly new roles. it's exciting as well. henrick stenson has been named as europe's ryder cup captain for next year's contest in rome. the 2016 open champion known as the "ice man" succeeds padraig harrington, who presided over europe's defeat at whistling straits. stenson made his ryder cup debut in 2006, where the swede holed the winning putt in a dominant european victory. he was vice—captain to harrington at the last edition and said being named captain was emotional and an honour. it's extremely humbling. it's something i don't

england's last two batters jack leach and saqib mahmood then put on 90 runs for the last wicket as englandted at the time i got out, head down sort _ the time i got out, head down sort of— the time i got out, head down sort of thing. but obviously the partnership we put on was massive — the partnership we put on was massive for us in the game. we obviously— massive for us in the game. we obviously took a little bit of advantage as that ball got softer. _ advantage as that ball got softer, got bowlers back into their— softer, got bowlers back into their third softer, got bowlers back into theirthird and softer, got bowlers back into their third and fourth spells, and — their third and fourth spells, and just— their third and fourth spells, and just stuck out there and made — and just stuck out there and made it— and just stuck out there and made it hard work for them. you can get all the latest sports news at our website — you can get all the latest that's bbc.com/sport.but from me mimi fawaz and the rest of the sport team, goodbye. more now in ukraine. president putin has never called it a

before the tail enders came to the rescue with a last—wicket stand of 90 betweenjack leach and saqib mahmood just before the close. play starts at 2.00. australia's dominance at the women's cricket world cup continued, with victory over bangladesh. they kept their 100% record in the group stage in tact. they were given a scare, though. chasing 136 to win, australia lost three wickets for four runs at one stage, but beth mooney and annabel sutherland combined well for 66 to lead their team to a five—wicket victory. as group winners, they'll meet the fourth—placed team in the quarterfinals. andy murray said playing world number two daniil medvedev would be a "really good test" of where his game is at, after he reached the second round of the miami 0pen. he needed a tie—break to take the first set against federico delbonis, but he sailed through the second 6—i. murray has a heavy block of training booked in after this tournament, and he said the match against medvedev would show him what he needs to work on. it's been confirmed that sebastian vettel will miss sunday's saudi arabian grand prix.

he'll be replaced by lancashire's saqib mahmood who'll be making his test debut. the drawn first test in antigua. and captainjoe root says its now an opportunity for others. it is obviously disappointing. a very disappointing for him because he has been exceptionalfor us very disappointing for him because he has been exceptional for us of late. we see him as a big part of this team. it is a bit of a blow, but it gives other guys opportunities and as i said at the start of this trip, the guys have got this chance to step up and show their worth and take on some slightly newer roles. it is exciting as well. it is exciting as well. uefa says its waiting for reports from match observers before deciding whether to charge manchester united over the behaviour of their supporters at old trafford last night. atletico madrid manager diego simeone was pelted with missiles as he sprinted down the touchline after his side's1—0 win in the champions league. united say they're reviewing cctv footage to identify those responsible for throwing bottles. the result ended united's hop

fast bowler saqib mahmood will make his test debut for england in the second test against west indiesar as comebacks go, it really would be one of the finest if england were to go on to win the women's world cup in new zealand. wicketkeeper amyjones said salvaging the defence of their crown would give them the chance to do "something incredible" after three losses from three. they have to win all remaining matches to have any hope of making the semi—finals — starting with india in the early hours tomorrow morning. absolutely, we can turn it around. i think we have had really close games. there's a lot we can improve on and, yeah, i think considering the losses, the mood is not too bad, so hopefully we can bring that positivity the next game. we have the opportunity to do something incredible now. our backs are up against the wall, as you say, so i think, yes, we have all the motivation we need. henrik stenson is europe's new ryder cup captain for the tournament which takes place in rome next year. the swede, who was part of three winning sides for europe against the us, will attempt t

craig overton and saqib mahmood with the other wickets so far. chris woakes with three now.e women's cricket world cup, australia continue to dominate, this time with victory over bangladesh keeping their 100% record in the group stage. the aussies were given a scare, though. chasing 136 to win, they lost their first three wickets for just 26 runs, but beth mooney and annabel sutherland combined for 76 to lead their team to a five—wicket victory. as group winners, they'll meet the fourth—placed team in the quarterfinals. now, he called it the biggest disappointment of his career, but roberto mancini was relucatnt to discuss his future as italy manager after his side's shock world cup qualifying exit to north macedonia last night. just eight months after winning the european championship, italy were beaten 1—0 in their playoff semifinal. veteran defender giorgio chiellini said they were "crushed", but he admitted they'd been poor throughout qualifying. to huge delight for the victors. these were the scenes in skopje, the capital of north macedonia, as fans celebrated. they ha

has been ruled out of the second test against west indies in barbados and will be replaced by saqib mahmoodt the start of this trip, the guys have got that chance to step up and share their worth and take on some slightly new roles. it's exciting as well. henrick stenson has been named as europe's ryder cup captain for next year's contest in rome. the 2016 open champion known as the "ice man" succeeds padraig harrington, who presided over europe's defeat at whistling straits. stenson made his ryder cup debut in 2006, where the swede holed the winning putt in a dominant european victory. he was vice—captain to harrington at the last edition and said being named captain was emotional and an honour. it's extremely humbling. it's something i don't think i could ever have imagined back in the day. i was watching them play in the ryder cup, and that sparks thoughts of one day playing in the ryder cup and now i'm sitting here after a successful playing career in the ryder cup as the 2023 captain, so it is humbling. yeah, emotional. leicester tigers have been fined more than three hundred thousand

there are two debuts today for england, bowlers saqib mahmood and a last minute surprise inclusion forindia by 4 wickets in mount maunganui. after three straight defeats — it's their first win of the tournament — and means they're still able to qualify for the semi finals but can't afford any more slip ups. 0ur senior sports news reporter laura scott was watching: their backs against the wall, what else could england do but come out swinging? in the field, they look to transformed, how is that for precision? delivering under pressure, spending her way to four wickets in the second world cup match. india scheduled forjust134. match. india scheduled forjust 134. but england match. india scheduled forjust134. but england got off to a nervy start, losing too early wickets. sometimes you just need a bit of luck. and saved by the bail. she went on to score 45, captain adding 53, england secures victory with 18 overs despair. you're medically pleasing to get a victory on the board. with a pretty good performance and hopefully, this is the start of some winds. knowing there on the board and no

there are two debuts today for england, bowlers saqib mahmood and a last—minute surprise inclusion forer a nervy start, losing two early - a nervy start, losing two early wickets. sometimes you just need a bit of luck. saved by the bails. she went on to score 45 and the captain added 53, helping england to secure victory with 18 overs to spare. really pleasing to get a win on the board. with a pretty good performance, and hopefully this is kind of hopefully the start of summer winds. kind of hopefully the start of summerwinds. it kind of hopefully the start of summer winds. it is one of four we know we need to win.— know we need to win. england relieved but _ know we need to win. england relieved but realistic, - know we need to win. england relieved but realistic, knowing know we need to win. england - relieved but realistic, knowing they are on the board but not out of the woods. laura scott, bbc news. england lock charlie ewels has been banned for three games after being sent off in the six nations defeat against ireland on saturday. ewels was shown a red card after just 82 seconds

tail—enders jack leach and saqib mahmood shared 90 for last—wicket stand on day one and got endland tooff final last night, scoring both goals in their 2—1 win over austria in cardiff. and at the age of 32, he knows this could be his last chance to reach a world cup. if they make qatar, it would be their first appearance in the finals since 1958. they have one more hurdle to overcome — an eliminator against scotland or ukraine. italy have failed to qualify for the second world cup in a row after defeat in the play—off semifinal last night. just eight months after winning the european championship, they were beaten by north macedonia i-o. afterwards italy manager roberto mancini was reluctant to discuss his future after saying failure to qualify for this year's world cup was the biggest disappointment of his career. england manager gareth southgate says he doesn't see the benefit of boycotting this year's world cup in qatar. the coutries human rights record has provoked some players and teams to speak out in the build up to the tournament and this week, the england team, along with sout

the session also saw saqib mahmood get his first test match wickets.g for the champions league. they lost to liverpool last time out, but beat aston villa here, the only goal of the game came from bukayo saka. the gunners now four points clear in that all important fourth place. to the race in the scottish premiership, champions rangers need to beat dundee if they're to keep pace with leaders celtic who put four past ross county. giorgos giakoumakis with his second hat—trick in five games. ange postecoglou's side on a brilliant unbeaten run. are we all excited about the f1? the race to come?— race to come? definitely. are you drawn into _ race to come? definitely. are you drawn into the _ race to come? definitely. are you drawn into the sport? _ race to come? definitely. are you drawn into the sport? definitely, | drawn into the sport? definitely, after the drum of last season, it is notjust after the drum of last season, it is not just cars after the drum of last season, it is notjust cars going round circle, i've thought. notjust cars going round cir

but an unlikely last—wicket stand of 90 betweenjack leach and saqib mahmood kept them afloat, and theyall. we knew that obviously have a little bit of sting out there attack. they'd have to bring part time bowlers on and i felt that's there was a good win for heather watson at the miami open. she beat elina svitolina in three sets to reach the third round but there was another early exit for emma raducanu, beaten by katerina sinialova. the us open champion has won just two of her seven matches this season. andy murray said playing world number two daniil medvedev would be a "really good test" of where his game is at, after he reached the second round in miami. he needed a tie—break to take the first set against, federico delbonis, but sailed through the second 6—1. murray has a heavy block of training booked in after this tournament. medvedev, although he is from russia, is still allowed to play. he will be a neutral. he russia, is still allowed to play. he will be a neutral.— will be a neutral. he has in the ast few will be a neutral. he has in the past few weeks _ will be a neutral.

have done sooner — as they ran out of time to get the ten wickets needed, jack leach with three, saqib mahmoodlong time in the field, concentration, and ability to take those chances today when there were some tired bodies flying around was a great effort. so a lot of good signs again. another british bid to buy chelsea football club has emerged, two days after the intial deadline. global investment firm centricus, which oversees £29 billion in assets and featuring several chelsea season—ticket holders, says it wants to "maintain and support existing management and will be "committed to supporting the club and its key stakeholders "to ensure its continued success." at least four consortiums have already said they have bid to buy the premier league club, which was put up for sale by owner roman abramovich earlier this month prior to the russian billionaire being sanctioned. rafa nadal�*s unbeaten streak has finally come to an end — it's a phenomenal run for the spaniard. he lost in the final of indian wells to taylor fritz. the australian open champion's run stretched back 20 matches, but fritz