Pope Francis gets first all-electric Popemobile
The Vatican unveiled Pope Francis' new 'Popemobile' on Wednesday, a Mercedes G-Class, which will be used to drive through St. Peter's Square to greet pilgrims.
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Schar grabs late equaliser as Newcastle deny Liverpool
NEWCASTLE, England : Premier League leaders Liverpool had their advantage cut to seven points as Fabian Schar's late equaliser earned Newcastle United a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James' Park on Wednesday.
England name unchanged team for second New Zealand test
Ollie Pope is set to continue as England wicketkeeper in the absence of an injured Jordan Cox, with the visitors naming an unchanged playing eleven for the second of their three-test series against New Zealand on Wednesday.
"Graveyard, Road": Multan Pitch Faces Brutal Criticism During Pakistan vs England Test
Former England cricket team skippers Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen blasted the pitch in Multan during Day 1 of the first Test match against Pakistan on Monday. The pitch looked completely devoid of any help for the bowlers and the Pakistan duo of Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique slammed brilliant centuries. Pakistan opted for a completely flat track for the first Test match and it straightaway came under fire from English experts. Pietersen took to social media to call the surface "bowlers graveyard".
Pakistan Star, Who 'Has Better Record Than Virat Kohli', Slams Test Ton Against England
Pakistan cricket team batter Abdullah Shafique returned to form with a brilliant century on Day 1 of the first Test match against England in Multan on Monday. Shafique looked in tremendous touch as he slammed 102 off 184 deliveries before getting dismissed by Gus Atkinson. It was a significant knock for the Pakistan cricketer who scored three ducks in the last three matches. Even Pakistan skipper Shan Masood was asked about Shafique's form but he defended his teammate with a reference to India batter Virat Kohli. Masood pointed out that after 19 Tests, Shafique's record was actually better than Kohli.
Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: Saim Ayub Departs For 4, 1-Down Pakistan Steady vs England
Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: Pakistan skipper Shan Masood won the toss and opted to bat against England in the the first Test of three-match series in Multan. Pakistan will be coming to this series after facing 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in a Test series at home. They will now aim to break their streak of losing the last 10 home Tests. On the other hand, the visitors will be playing without their star all-rounder and skipper Ben Stokes as he has been out due to a hamstring injury. England will be led by Ollie Pope in his absence. (Live Scorecard)
Cricket–Pope confident Woakes can lead new-look England pace attack in Pakistan
England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.
Ben Stokes Still A Doubtful Starter For England's First Test Against Pakistan
England captain Ben Stokes is still a doubtful starter for the side's first Test against Pakistan, starting on October 7 in Multan. Stokes is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred and missed England's 2-1 series victory over Sri Lanka, with Ollie Pope leading the team in his absence. “I think he's got to do a few more tests, but he's been doing some running and stuff. He seems to be doing well, recovering well from his injury, (but) we don't know just yet. We feel ready, whatever team comes out it will be a nice balance either way. We've got a really deep squad with plenty of options with the ball and with the bat as well,” said opener Zak Crawley to reporters after England held its first practice session.