Why is it called Storm Babet and where does the name come from?
Storm Babet is the latest in a long line of storms that have battered the UK over the past few years.
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FA to review lighting Wembley arch in Israeli colours after criticism
LONDON : The Football Association (FA) said it would be reviewing whether to light Wembley's arch in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after receiving criticism for not doing so last week, CEO Mark Bullingham said on Thursday.
Injured Pakistan Opener Fakhar Zaman, Fever-Hit Salman Agha Unavailable For Australia Game
Pakistan will not have injured opener Fakhar Zaman and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha available for selection for their World Cup match against Australia in Bengaluru on Friday. Zaman is recovering from a knee injury while Agha is recuperating from a bout of fever. “Fakhar Zaman is being treated for a knee injury, he is expected to be available for selection next week,” Pakistan media manager said in a statement on Thursday.
Fakhar Zaman out of contention as Pakistan grapple with illness ahead of Australia clash
Pakistan received more unfortunate news on Thursday as opening batsman Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of their crucial World Cup match against Australia in Bengaluru.
Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera To Join Sri Lankan Squad As Travelling Reserves
Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and pacer Dushmantha Chameera will join Sri Lanka's World Cup squad in Lucknow on Friday as travelling reserves, country's cricket board announced on Thursday. Both Mathews and Chameera last played in an ODI series against Afghanistan in June. The 36-year-old Mathews is a veteran of 221 games with close to 6000 runs and 120 wickets under his belt. Of late, he has not bowled much and plays as a specialist batter only. Right-arm pacer Chameera, 31, has played 44 ODIs taking 50 wickets.
Shock results spark excitement at Cricket World Cup 2023
Several commentators at the Cricket World Cup 2023 seem to be of the view that the competition lacked spark in its opening stages. The criterion for this appeared to be a dearth of close, exciting, finishes.
New Zealand's quiet achiever Santner makes big noise at World Cup
Mild-mannered Mitch Santner rarely hogs the limelight in the New Zealand team but the all-rounder has made a big noise at the World Cup, taking a screamer of a catch against Afghanistan and a milestone 100th ODI wicket.
Cricket World Cup - 'Upsets Happen When...': Virat Kohli's Message To Indian Cricket Team Ahead Of Bangladesh Match
There are no "big teams" in the World Cup and upsets at the mega event happen when the conversation revolves around the more successful teams, star India batter Virat Kohli said on Wednesday. Kohli's statement comes following two major upsets in the ongoing World Cup. While Afghanistan stunned holders England by 69 runs in New Delhi on Sunday, Netherlands recorded their biggest win in the history of the game when they shocked South Africa by 38 runs in rain-curtailed affair in Dharamsala on Tuesday. (Cricket World Cup Points Table)