England replace Atkinson with Carse for second T20 v India
CHENNAI : Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson for England's second T20 International against India on Saturday while Jamie Smith has also been added to the squad.
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New rules on private parking could help drivers get fines cancelled
New regulations for private parking are set to make it easier for drivers to challenge and reduce fines. The introduction of a new code of practice by the British Parking Association and the International Parking Community will also mean private parking firms will need to provide clearer signage, but motoring organisations argue it does not go far enough.
Inside Dodgers' Roki Sasaki signing, spree that rocked MLB - ESPN
SIX YEARS AGO, when the world knew next to nothing of a gangly 17-year-old pitcher in Japan, a Los Angeles Dodgers evaluator sat in the stands at his high school games with a video camera to capture the splendor. Roki Sasaki's fastball regularly reached 100 mph, his right arm a whirling force of nature. The Dodgers were smitten. Sasaki could eventually be the best pitcher in the world, team officials told one another. And when the time came for his inevitable move to Major League Baseball, they wanted to ensure he felt as strongly about them as they did him.
Asian Games Equestrian Gold Winner Anush Agarwalla Bids Farewell To Horse Manni
India's Asian Games gold-winning rider Anush Agarwalla on Friday announced the end of a seven-year-old successful partnership with his horse Manni which 'retires' from competitive sport. Agarwalla, who won a gold medal in the dressage team event and a bronze in the individual event at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, bid an emotional farewell to his equine partner. He said Manni will "enter retirement" and will no longer compete. "Manni gave me my many firsts -- my first Grand Prix, my first international Grand Prix, and my first international placings. He took me to the big international shows I had only dreamed of," Agarwalla said in an emotional video on Instagram.
HSBC announces service to end in new blow to customers
HSBC is preparing to close down its payments app, Zing, just a year after its launch, in a move that could disappoint customers. The Zing platform, which allows users to make international payments and provides a multi-currency debit card, will be phased out.
Israel reportedly seeks postponement of withdrawal from Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms
Israel asked the US for a further 30 days to withdraw from southern Lebanon, according to local media, only days ahead of the 60-day deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Brazil aiming for more NFL games after successful 2024 venture
NFL and Brazilian officials are in the midst of discussions that are expected to secure a long-term contract to bring more NFL games to Brazil.
Canada draws Romania, Japan in qualifying group for Billie Jean King Cup
Canada will face Romania and Japan in its qualifying group for the Billie Jean King Cup international women's tennis tournament in April.