Olympics commentator releases statement after 'shameful' on-air remarks saw him axed
Olympics commentator Bob Ballard has issued an apology for remarks that led to his dismissal from Eurosport's coverage of the games.
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"I Don't Want To Be Captain, I Want To...": Suryakumar Yadav Makes Bold Statement
India captain Suryakumar Yadav, whose captaincy skills were on display during the first T20I against Sri Lanka, stated that he wants to classify himself as a leader and not as a captain. When Sri Lanka's opening duo of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis inflicted carnage in Pallekele, the 214-run total started turning into a comfortable chase for the hosts. Sri Lanka raced to 84/0 in the ninth over and looked well set to spoil the beginning of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar's era.
"It Doesn't...": Shubman Gill's Honest Statement On Being Handed India Vice-Captaincy In ODI, T20Is
Shubman Gill, India's vice-captain in white-ball formats, on Thursday lauded new head coach Gautam Gambhir for his clarity of thought, while hoping to establish himself as an all-format player in the coming months. Gill will be the deputy to Suryakumar Yadav in the shortest format while he will be the second-in-command to Rohit Sharma in the ODIs during India's trip to Sri Lanka, beginning with the first T20I at Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday. This is Gambhir's debut tour as India coach after he replaced Rahul Dravid, who vacated the seat after India's T20 World Cup triumph in the America's last month.
Brutal footage of officer kicking man in head at Manchester Airport surfaces as cops issue statement
Brutal footage of an armed officer kicking and stamping on a man's head during an incident at Manchester Airport has surfaced online. The clip, shared widely on social media, was filmed at the airport on Wednesday afternoon (July 24).
Andy Murray in official retirement statement as Scot reveals last ever tournament
Andy Murray has confirmed that the Olympics will be his last ever tennis tournament.
Mum of missing Ben Ross issues first statement after he was found alive
The mother of Benjamin Ross says she is "so relieved" at being reunited with her son after he was found alive. Ben, 26, a trainee barrister from Golborne in Wigan, had been missing in Majorca since July 10, when his mum Felix Robinson lost contact with him.
Lewis Hamilton's 18-word statement on Max Verstappen 'hostility' speaks volumes
Lewis Hamilton has suggested that there will always be 'hostility' from Max Verstappen's camp after their clash at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy issues statement after 'attempted murder' bus station stabbing
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has issued a statement after a horrific bus station stabbing on Thursday afternoon (July 18). A 19-year-old man was left injured in the violent attack, which was also filmed and posted on social media.