Late English tries keep Simon Easterby grounded ahead of trip to Scotland
Simon Easterby's silence said more than any words could.
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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Monday, February 3)
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"Smog And Trouble-Free": Irfan Pathan's Cheeky Dig At England After India's T20I Series Win
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan took a subtle dig at the England team after India shattered records at Wankhede to secure a resounding 150-run victory over the touring side. In the final game of the enticing five-match series, India broke the shackles to script an emphatic win over England, concluding the series on a high note. The five-match affair saw a couple of heated remarks from current and former English players. After India cruised to a comfortable 7-wicket victory in the series opener at Eden Gardens, Harry Brook made a comment that triggered India fans and forced a reaction from former cricketers.
Aston Villa Sign Marcus Rashford On Loan From Manchester United
Aston Villa signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season on Sunday to end the England international's exile under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Once a hero for the United fans, Rashford has not featured for his boyhood club since December 12 and admitted earlier this season he was ready for a "new challenge". The 27-year-old had been linked with a move to AC Milan and Barcelona, but the European giants were put off by his reported 300,000-a-week pounds ($372,000) wages.
"High-Risk, High-Reward Cricket": Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Clears India's T20I Approach
While establishing the intention of hitting 250-plus scores regularly in T20Is, India head coach Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on his players for embracing "high-risk, high-reward cricket", which allowed them to fetch a 4-1 series win over England. India's ideology to play an aggressive brand of cricket, irrespective of the situation, was evident in the previous three T20Is against England. In Pune, England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood left India in tatters by clinching three wickets and topping it up with a maiden in the second over.
Mum says she's 'lucky to be alive' after heartburn led to cancer discovery
A mum-of-two believes she is "lucky to be alive" after seemingly harmless symptoms led to the diagnosis of a fatal disease. Nurse Rachel Edge, from Bolton, was informed that she could have lost her life "within 18 months" if her illness had not been treated in time.
Arsenal Thrash Man City To Boost Title Challenge, Man Utd Lose To Crystal Palace
Arsenal beat Manchester City 5-1 to keep their Premier League title hopes alive on Sunday, while Manchester United slumped to another meek 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace. In the battle between the top two for the past two seasons, the Gunners prevailed to move within six points of leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand. "It is a great day for us, especially with the necessity that we had to win the game," said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Rugby Australia set to extend broadcast deal with Nine, AFR reports
MELBOURNE :Rugby Australia is poised to sign a five-year extension to its broadcast rights agreement with Nine Entertainment in a deal worth A$210 million ($129 million), the Australian Financial Review reported.