Woman sheds a stone in just SIX DAYS using controversial weight loss method
A woman who shed a stone in just six days using a controversial weight loss method is one step closer to becoming a mum.
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Jamie Moore retires from the saddle on medical advice
Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Jamie Moore has announced his retirement from the saddle on medical advice following a fall last year.
"We Shouldn't Fly Until...": Ben Stokes Shares First Reaction To Shoaib Bashir Visa Row
The delay in issuance of an Indian visa to rookie England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir snowballed into a major controversy on the eve of a much-hyped Test series between the two countries with visiting skipper Ben Stokes calling the turn of events "frustrating" and a British government spokesperson demanding "fair" treatment for the youngster. The 20-year-old, who plays for Somerset in the English county, was forced to head back to England from the team's Abu Dhabi training base after a prolonged wait to secure an Indian visa. His family is of Pakistani heritage.
After Initial No, England Star Shoaib Bashir Gets Visa To Travel To India
England's spinner Shoaib Bashir has eventually received his Indian visa after the initial refusal from New Delhi. The player is set to travel to India and join up with the team by this weekend, informed England Cricket on Wednesday. "We're glad the situation has now been resolved," the board added. The issue hogged limelight as the England cricket team in December had announced its squad for the five-match Test series in India, giving enough time for the visa processing of the players. However, Bashir, who is from Pakistani heritage, failed to get an approval intially which saw him being unavailable for the first Test, starting January 25 in Hyderabad.
"Expect India To Treat British Citizens Fairly": UK PM Rishi Sunak's Office Reacts On Shoaib Bashir's Visa Issue
Earlier this week, uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir was effectively ruled out of the first Test of England's tour of India, starting Thursday in Hyderabad. Bashir, a 20-year-old player of Pakistani heritage, was forced to return home to resolve visa issues. As a result, he was unable to join the rest of the squad flying to India from a training camp in Abu Dhabi. England captain Ben Stokes expressed his frustration on the matter, saying that he felt bad for Bashir. India captain Rohit Sharma also hoped Bashir's visa issue could be resolved as soon as possible.
JPR Williams dies: Wales rugby legend passes away aged 74
Wales rugby legend JPR Williams has died aged 74 after a short illness, his family have confirmed.
The ‘best city' for Christmas shopping is under 90 minutes from Manchester
It’s hard to believe it but there's only a few days left until Christmas - a thought which may fill you with joy or dread depending on how much preparation you’ve got done. There’s decorations to sort, food to buy and of course, Christmas shopping to be done.
Uncapped Leggie Shoaib Bashir Headlines England Squad For India Tests
Twenty-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir was on Monday named in England's 16-man squad for the five-Test series against India along with fellow uncapped bowlers Gus Atkinson and Tom Hartley. Bashir only made his first-class debut for Somerset in June but is one of four spinners included for the tour, while vice-captain Ollie Pope and Jack Leach return to the team after injuries. Fast bowler Atkinson and left-arm spinner Hartley have represented England in white-ball cricket but are yet to play at Test level.