Boulter beaten by Kvitova | Norrie eases through
Katie Boulter pushed two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova all the way before losing in three sets in the last 16 of the Rothesay International Eastbourne.
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Polio spreading in Britain for first time since 70s as 'national incident' declared - families urged to check children are vaccinated
Polio is believed to be spreading in Britain for the first time in decades as health experts warn the NHS to watch out for paralysis cases. The UK Health Security Agency has repeatedly detected the poliovirus in London's sewage works and has called on families to check children are fully vaccinated.
Dinesh Karthik jumps 108 places, Ishan Kishan breaks into top 10 in ICC T20 rankings
Dinesh Karthik jumped a massive 108 spots to 87th on the latest ICC T20 rankings for batters, even as young opener Ishan Kishan broke into the top 10. Kishan finished the series with two half centuries against South Africa and was the leading run scorer with 206 runs at an average of 41. That form catapulted the left-hander up one spot to sixth on the latest T20 rankings for batters.
ICC T20I Rankings: Dinesh Karthik Makes Massive Jump, Ishan Kishan Breaks Into Top 10
On the back of his recent exploits, veteran Dinesh Karthik jumped a massive 108 spots to 87th on the latest ICC T20 rankings for batters, even as young opener Ishan Kishan broke into the top 10. Kishan finished the series with two half centuries against South Africa and was the leading run scorer with 206 runs at an average of 41. That form catapulted the left-hander up one spot to sixth on the latest T20 rankings for batters. Karthik has been in excellent form since IPL 2022 and had a few blazing knocks in the T20 series against South Africa.
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie relishing 'biggest test' of India visit
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie is hoping that playing the world's number-one ranked side will inspire his players in their two T20 clashes with India next week.
Violence against women in China: Footage of restaurant attack sparks outrage
Meanwhile, according to the United Nations, some 23 million people are suffering from acute hunger in Afghanistan, including 10 million children who urgently need help in order to survive. The situation is reaching a critical stage. Our correspondents Shahzaib Wahlah and Sonia Ghezali report from Herat, in the northwest of the country.
"Still I Can't Stop My Tears": Rashid Khan's Heartbreaking Post For Late Mother
Rashid Khan lost his mother two years ago on this day and the Afghanistan and Gujarat Titans leg-spinner took to Twitter to write a heartbreaking message remembering her on the anniversary of her death. "Two years since you left us MOM. Everyone says that time heals everything but even after 2 years still I can't stop my tears," Rashid wrote in his tweet. "My heart is filled with sadness. I don't know how will I move from this phase But I miss u every single moment," he added. He also shared a picture from his mother's funeral.
Watch: All 26 Sixes From England's Record-Breaking Innings vs Netherlands In 1st ODI
England smashed their way to a new world record on Friday, posting the highest-ever total in the history of One-Day International (ODI) cricket. On the receiving end were the Netherlands bowlers, who were plundered for a record 498 for four at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen by a rampant English side. Jos Buttler, who finished on 162 not out, led the carnage, bringing up his ton off just 47 balls. Liam Livingstone, batting at number six, made the fastest 50 in England's ODI history off just 17 balls -- the joint second-fastest of all-time. In all three England batters scored centuries in the run blitz.