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Kevin Pietersen Decodes His Spin Mastery As England Look To Recreate 2012 India Glory

Underscoring the need for a robust defense, England batting great Kevin Pietersen has said his relentless defensive drills at the nets was the mantra to his success during the triumphant 2012-13 tour of India. Pietersen's 186 off 233 balls, in the second Test in Mumbai, is seen as one of the best performances by a foreign batter on a tour of India. The knock helped reverse the momentum after England were well beaten in the first Test, setting the tourists on the way to their first series win in India in 27 years. India have not lost a series at home since then.

LIVE: Storm Isha tracker map - latest updates as 'danger to life' warning issued

A 'danger to life' warning has been issued - covering huge swathes of the UK - ahead of the arrival of Storm Isha. Strong winds have prompted the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for the county, starting at midday on Sunday, January 21 and ending at midday on Monday, January 22.

Jordan Henderson opens up on six months of difficulty after completing Ajax move

Jordan Henderson admitted the past six months have been difficult for him as he joined Ajax after Saudi club Al-Ettifaq agreed to terminate his contract.

Greater Manchester town sees one of biggest increases in cases of ancient disease anywhere in UK

One borough of Greater Manchester has seen one of the biggest increases of an ancient disease anywhere in the country. Wigan had one of the biggest increases in the diagnoses rate of gonorrhoea, the ancient sexually transmitted infection.

Brothers Chris and Phil Hamblin hoping for first Category One success since quitting shopfitting for greyhound racing with Ela Maestro in £12,500 Cesarewitch Grand Final at Central Park

Two brothers who quit their shopfitting careers to become professional greyhound trainers could win their first Category One competition at Central Park Stadium on Saturday night.

Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, January 20)

Hello, and welcome to Wales Online's live blog for Saturday, January 20. We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel.

Wooden hut where people queue for £6 noodles is closest you can get to Thailand without travelling

In Wythenshawe’s Civic Centre - the heart of Manchester’s largest district - jutting out in front of Iceland supermarket and The Works, sits a long grey wooden shack. The owners of this establishment have never been busier.

Park Wood junior parkrun in Maidstone finishes after seven years | Mote Park confirmed as new venue with February 11 start date

The 264th and final Park Wood junior parkrun took place on Sunday - as organisers prepare to move to a new venue in Maidstone.

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Kevin Pietersen Decodes His Spin Mastery As England Look To Recreate 2012 India Glory

LIVE: Storm Isha tracker map - latest updates as 'danger to life' warning issued

Jordan Henderson opens up on six months of difficulty after completing Ajax move

Greater Manchester town sees one of biggest increases in cases of ancient disease anywhere in UK

Brothers Chris and Phil Hamblin hoping for first Category One success since quitting shopfitting for greyhound racing with Ela Maestro in £12,500 Cesarewitch Grand Final at Central Park

Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, January 20)

Wooden hut where people queue for £6 noodles is closest you can get to Thailand without travelling

Park Wood junior parkrun in Maidstone finishes after seven years | Mote Park confirmed as new venue with February 11 start date