England were humiliated by 10 wickets in the shortest Test match since the war. All done and dusted inside 140.2 overs, England's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final were also dashed as India took a 2-1 lead in the series with one match left to play. The over reliance on Joe Root's batting this winter was exposed for the second match in succession, but so too perhaps was their reliance on his bowling as he claimed the first five wicket haul of his career. But just when Root thought his 5-8 as part of bowling India out for 145 in response to England's 112, might have given his side a way back into the game, all hopes were dashed by a second innings horror show of 81 all out. The state of the pitch has been the main talking point with the ball bursting through the surface from day one and 17 wickets falling on day two. Some balls turned violently to put huge doubts into batsmen's minds, but the most damage was done by balls not turning and going straight on with … [Read more...] about Joe Root makes comments about pitch as England humiliated by India inside two days
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Pregnant mum turns her dressing gown into a chic evening dress for her mate’s 30th
A PREGNANT woman who couldn't find a comfortable outfit to wear to a friend's 30th stunned friends and family by stepping out in a dressing gown. Bree, 26, from Adelaide, Australia, picked up the chic midnight blue kimono for just £11.25 (AU$20/US $15.79) at the Australian chain Kmart , dubbing it her "new evening wear". She draped the gown over her body and styled it with statement earrings, heels and a belt, which sat nicely above her burgeoning bump. To complete the dressy look, she opted for a sleek high ponytail, which sat on her right shoulder for the photos, which she later shared on Facebook. Pretty impressed with how her outfit came together, Bree - who is already mum to one - shared snaps in a popular Australian Facebook group and said: “Kmart sleepwear is my new ‘evening wear’. You’re welcome.” Since sharing her unique sleepwear transformation on Monday, her post has been ‘liked’ more than 2,300 times with hundreds of comments from fellow Kmart shoppers … [Read more...] about Pregnant mum turns her dressing gown into a chic evening dress for her mate’s 30th
Tiger Woods accident latest news – Crash injuries could see golfer hooked on painkiller meds again, friends fear
TIGER Woods’ family worry he may get hooked on painkillers as he recovers from his horrific car crash. A source said the golf icon , who has been in rehab, has a “deep-seated” issue with prescription drugs — and warned a “potentially huge problem” lies ahead. Tiger , 45, suffered serious leg and ankle injuries in the crash near Los Angeles earlier this week. Yesterday US President Barrack Obama sent "prayers" to Tiger Woods, tweeting "Sending my prayers to @TigerWoods and his family tonight—here’s to a speedy recovery for the GOAT of golf. "If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s to never count Tiger out." It comes as police officials say that the golfer won't face criminal charges, with Deputy Carlos Gonzalez adding: "This remains an accident, an accident is not a crime, they do happen, unfortunately." Asked whether or not any drugs of alcohol tests were done at the scene, Gonzalez said: "The Deputy on the scene assessed the condition of Tiger Woods and … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods accident latest news – Crash injuries could see golfer hooked on painkiller meds again, friends fear
‘Normal’ summer hope for Brits as lockdown to end on June 21 after 4 key steps
Boris Johnson has raised hopes of a ‘normal’ summer by announcing plans to lift all Covid restrictions in England by June 21. The Prime Minister set out a four-step easing of restrictions starting with the return of all children to school and social mixing outdoors ( see below ). He predicted that the success of the vaccine roll-out meant: “Today the end really is in sight”. Mr Johnson told MPs: “A wretched year will give way to a Spring and a Summer that will be incomparably better”. He later added that the “crocus of hope is poking through the frost”. But in a dramatic shift in tone, he stressed that his approach must now be “cautious” to avoid a fourth national lockdown. And he admitted that he could not guarantee that the measures would be “irreversible” - although he wanted them to be. What is your view? Have your say in the comments section Tory MPs have urged him to lift measures by April 26 now that more than 17.7m people have received their first Covid … [Read more...] about ‘Normal’ summer hope for Brits as lockdown to end on June 21 after 4 key steps
Cheltenham Festival 2021 LIVE: Nicky Henderson stable tour including Shishkin and Champ
Nicky Henderson has given the lowdown on his intended team for the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. The top trainer has a number of leading contenders this year, including Champ in the WellChild Gold Cup and reigning champion hurdler Epatante. Shishkin has starred ahead of the Sporting Life Arkle, where he is set to take on another exciting two-miler, the Willie Mullins-trained Energumene. Over four days, from March 16-19, 14 Grade 1 contests are staged – the top level of the sport. Fans are set to watch all of the action from home this year, based on the current coronavirus rules. "We continue to monitor Government guidance and should this change in advance of The Festival supporting WellChild we will act accordingly," a racecourse spokesperson has said. Hear the latest news on Nicky Henderson's 2021 Cheltenham Festival team below... 15:39 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle entries Pipesmoker, Gallyhill, Bothwell Bridge, Patroclus and Captain Morgs are all in the race. … [Read more...] about Cheltenham Festival 2021 LIVE: Nicky Henderson stable tour including Shishkin and Champ