6 h. ago England expect most players will choose country over IPL for West Indies ODIs

League playoffs clash with international assignmentButtler, Bethell, Jacks could have allegiances testedEngland expect most of the five IPL players picked for their one-day international series against West Indies to report for international duty rather than complete the rescheduled tournament.The IPL’s league phase will now conclude on 27 May, two days before England play their opening game against West Indies at Edgbaston, meaning that Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton, whose teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention, will certainly be free to play for their country. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago England expect to have Jos Buttler back from IPL in time for West Indies series

The IPL is now due to conclude on June 3, with England in action under new skipper Harry Brook on May 29, June 1 and June 3.

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10 h. ago Jos Buttler among five IPL players in England ODI squad for West Indies series despite date clash

Clash comes after final stages of IPL were rescheduled following rising tensions between Indian and Pakistan

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11 h. ago Liam Dawson earns recall to England squad as IPL threatens player availability for West Indies series

Harry Brook’s first series as white-ball captain could now clash with the latter stages of the Indian Premier League

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28 h. ago England plans thrown into chaos with NINE stars at centre of major IPL dilemma

Jos Buttler decided to stand down as England's white-ball captain earlier this year, with Harry Brook taking on the responsibilities starting with the series against West Indies

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2 d. ago Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says

It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.

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5 d. ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England poised to cut interest rates in boost to mortgage holders

Economists expect Bank of England to cut rates to 4.25 per cent – with some anticipating push for even larger reduction

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6 d. ago UK hit with another heatwave as Brits set to bask in 20C temperatures

Temperatures of more than 20C are set to sweep across the country by the weekend, with one for Saturday showing that most places in England, Scotland and Wales can expect at least 20C

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1 week ago Popular Indian cuisine restaurants in West Lothian scoop trio of awards

The Bayleaf restaurants in both Bathgate and Livingston took home accolades

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2 w. ago We tried the north west's only Indian gastro pub and had just one regret

It might look like a normal pub, but the food offering is quite unique

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3 w. ago Tennis body defends ‘uncomfortable’ shower rule as criticism bubbles over

ITIA responds after reminder about anti-doping rulesMark Petchey says that the statute is ‘unacceptable’The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has come under fire after it issued a reminder about anti-doping rules, saying players chosen to give samples must remain in full view of chaperones if they choose to take a shower first.In a note sent to players via the tours that has found its way on to social media, the ITIA said although it had worked hard to ensure that showers after matches can amount to permissible delays to doping control it was not an “entitlement”. It requested players opting to freshen up first to strictly adhere to the requirement to stay in full view of the chaperone observing them at all times, and that failure to do so would be taken extremely seriously by the ITIA. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago What is the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and why has it sparked violent protests?

India’s parliament passed the controversial bill moved by Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments

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4 w. ago What is the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and why are people protesting it?

India’s parliament passed the controversial bill moved by Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments

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4 w. ago Violent protests rock Indian state over controversial Muslim land law

Violence continues to spread in Indian states of West Bengal and Assam over controversial Waqf law

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