The Met Office has issued a four-day amber extreme heat warning in the United Kingdom. Temperatures expected to hit 35 degrees celsius in some parts.

Fears of fire as UK faces new heat wave, Met office issues 4-day amber warning

The United Kingdom is in the grip of a historic heat wave. July 2022 is now officially the driest summer on record since the mid 1930s. The sweltering conditions have left source of Thames river dried up.

WION Climate Tracker| UK: Source of Thames river dries up; England faces drought like conditions

Parts of England are not receiving significant rainfall all summer and amid a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, authorities on Friday (August 12) officially declared a drought for the affected regions.&nbsp;

After a formal meeting of the National Drought Group, Water Minister Steve Double said, "All water companies have reassured us that essential supplies are still safe, and we have made it clear it is their duty to maintain those supplies."&nbsp;

Double added, "We are better prepared than ever before for periods of dry weather, but we will continue to closely monitor the situation, including impacts on farmers and the environment, and take further action as needed."&nbsp;

The Environment Agency said in a statement that parts of southern, central and eastern England are now in drought status.&nbsp;

The agency has moved into drought in eight of its 14 regions, which are Kent and south London, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Devon and Cornwall, Solent and South Downs, Herts and north London, East Anglia, Thames, and the east Midlands.&nbsp;

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The announcement means, that the water companies now will step up efforts to manage the impact of dry weather on farmers and also the environment.&nbsp;

The Environment Agency also mentioned that the water companies will also focus on their published drought plans, which might include hosepipe bans.&nbsp;

The UK has been reeling due to extreme heat in the past weeks with July being quite a challenge for the entire country. As per a report, July was the driest July for England since 1935 as the temperatures rose above 40C for the first time.&nbsp;

The weather department of the country also said that the period from January to June this year saw the least rainfall in England and Wales since 1976.&nbsp;

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Harvey Bradshaw, who is the National Drought Group chair, was quoted as saying, "We urge everyone to manage the amount of water they are using in this exceptionally dry period."&nbsp;

Authorities announced measures such as hosepipe bans to take the situation amid reports that England and Wales are severely impacted.&nbsp;

As per the Met Office, the UK overall had 56 per cent of its average rainfall for July. The weather department also mentioned that every month except February has been drier than average this year.&nbsp;

The source of the River Thames has dried up. It supplies 15 million people around London.&nbsp;

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Parts of England are not receiving significant rainfall all summer and amid a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, authorities on Friday (August 12) officially declared a drought for the affected regions.

Parts of England are not receiving significant rainfall all summer and amid a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, authorities on Friday (August 12) officially declared a drought for the affected regions. After a formal meeting of the National Drought Group, Water Minister Steve Double said, "All water companies have reassured us that essential supplies are still safe, and we have made it clear it is their duty to maintain those supplies." Double added, "We are better prepared than ever before for periods of dry weather, but we will continue to closely monitor the situation, including impacts on farmers and the environment, and take further action as needed." The Environment Agency said in a statement that parts of southern, central and eastern England are now in drought status. The agency has moved into drought in eight of its 14 regions, which are Kent and south London, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Devon and Cornwall, Solent and South Downs, Herts and north London, East Anglia, Thames, and the east Midlands. WATCH | Animal rights activists protest after carriage horse collapses due to heat The announcement means, that the water companies now will step up efforts to manage the impact of dry weather on farmers and also the environment. The Environment Agency also mentioned that the water companies will also focus on their published drought plans, which might include hosepipe bans. The UK has been reeling due to extreme heat in the past weeks with July being quite a challenge for the entire country. As per a report, July was the driest July for England since 1935 as the temperatures rose above 40C for the first time. The weather department of the country also said that the period from January to June this year saw the least rainfall in England and Wales since 1976. ALSO READ | UK: After emergence of samples, children in London to be offered polio booster WATCH | WION Climate Tracker| UK: Source of Thames river dries up; England faces drought like conditions × Harvey Bradshaw, who is the National Drought Group chair, was quoted as saying, "We urge everyone to manage the amount of water they are using in this exceptionally dry period." Authorities announced measures such as hosepipe bans to take the situation amid reports that England and Wales are severely impacted. As per the Met Office, the UK overall had 56 per cent of its average rainfall for July. The weather department also mentioned that every month except February has been drier than average this year. The source of the River Thames has dried up. It supplies 15 million people around London. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Amid heatwave, UK declares drought across eight areas of England

England and Wales have been put under extreme heat warning. This is the second most severe alert there, for now it has been extended till the weekend. WION Correspondent Alex Iszaat brings you ground report from London.

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Another heatwave looms in the United Kingdom as Britain's weather service, the Met Office, has issued an amber warning on Tuesday (August 9). The amber "Extreme Heat" warning is issued for parts of England and Wales as temperatures continue to rise.

Another heatwave looms in the United Kingdom as Britain's weather service, the Met Office, has issued an amber warning on Tuesday (August 9). The amber "Extreme Heat" warning is issued for parts of England and Wales as temperatures continue to rise. The announcement comes on the same day when a report revealed that last month saw the lowest extent of Antarctic sea ice on record for July. According to the European Union's satellite monitoring group, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) found Antarctic sea ice extent reached 15.3 million square kilometres, some 1.1 million km2, or seven per cent, below the 1991-2020 average for July. ALSO READ | Beluga whale stranded in Seine river to be moved to saltwater lock What is the amber warning? As we know that Britain's first-ever red "Extreme Heat" warning was issued in July. Notably, the amber warning is second-most severe after red. When it comes to the UK, the alert has been issued for extreme heat covering four days from Thursday to Sunday. The UK Met Office said that the warning means that people who are vulnerable to extreme heat could face adverse health effects. There are chances that there will be delays to travel. The Met Office also warned that there is an increased risk of water accidents and fires as more people visit coasts and beauty spots. The report has mentioned that the temperatures are expected to peak at 35 Celsius on Friday and may hit 36C in some places on Saturday. ALSO READ | Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, HK, Macau, Tibet: Covid outbreaks, lockdowns, mass tests expose China policy fail July was quite a challenge for the UK as it was the driest July for England since 1935. During the month, the temperatures rose above 40C for the first time. Such changes are clear indications of climate change that leads to making extreme heat and eventually causes catastrophic situations like drought, etc. And scientists have also said that the July heatwave was made at least 10 times more likely because of climate change. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker | 'Extreme heat' alert in England & Wales; firefighters reel under unusual heat × As quoted by the Guardian, the Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: "Thanks to persistent high pressure over the UK, temperatures will be rising day-on-day through this week and an extreme heat warning has been issued." Rudman added, "Temperatures are expected to peak at 35C on Friday and Saturday, or even an isolated 36C on Saturday. Elsewhere will see temperatures widely into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius. Coupled with the high daytime temperatures there will be some warm nights, with temperatures expected not to drop below the low 20s Celsius for some areas in the south." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK issues new amber heat warning for England and Wales

In several areas of southern England, hosepipes are no longer allowed. Customers of Southern Water in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were forced to make the change starting at 17:00 BST. This prohibits the use of hosepipes to irrigate lawns, wash vehicles, or fill swimming pools and ornamental ponds.

Three weeks are anticipated for the restrictions to apply. In Kent and Sussex, similar restrictions are being implemented following the driest July since 1935. A punishment of up to £1,000 might be imposed on anyone who violates the restrictions. The decision to enact the restriction, which is the first in England this year, was described by Southern Water as a "vital step" in protecting the habitats of the River Test and the River Itchen, from which it draws water.

The business reported last month that river flows were roughly 25% lower than they should have been for July. The company's head of risk and compliance, Alison Hoyle, told the BBC that she wanted to assure customers that there wouldn't be any limitations on using water for critical purposes. Portsmouth Water warned its customers not to waste water but did not impose a hosepipe ban. The company stated that it was constantly reviewing its stance and keeping an eye on the issue.

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Customers of Thames Water have also been advised to use water "wisely." The business stated that the introduction of a temporary use ban, "which is likely to include hosepipes," would be the next step in its legally required drought plan.&nbsp;

According to a prior statement from Thames Water, water is being moved from north London to Berkshire to prevent the county from enacting a hosepipe ban. The National Drought Group elevated England to "prolonged dry weather" status, the last stage before a drought, after an emergency meeting conducted last month. About a million South East Water users in Kent and Sussex will be subject to restrictions starting on August 12.

(with inputs from agencies)

In several areas of southern England, hosepipes are no longer allowed. Customers of Southern Water in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were forced to make the change starting at 17:00 BST.

In several areas of southern England, hosepipes are no longer allowed. Customers of Southern Water in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were forced to make the change starting at 17:00 BST. This prohibits the use of hosepipes to irrigate lawns, wash vehicles, or fill swimming pools and ornamental ponds. Three weeks are anticipated for the restrictions to apply. In Kent and Sussex, similar restrictions are being implemented following the driest July since 1935. A punishment of up to £1,000 might be imposed on anyone who violates the restrictions. The decision to enact the restriction, which is the first in England this year, was described by Southern Water as a "vital step" in protecting the habitats of the River Test and the River Itchen, from which it draws water. The business reported last month that river flows were roughly 25% lower than they should have been for July. The company's head of risk and compliance, Alison Hoyle, told the BBC that she wanted to assure customers that there wouldn't be any limitations on using water for critical purposes. Portsmouth Water warned its customers not to waste water but did not impose a hosepipe ban. The company stated that it was constantly reviewing its stance and keeping an eye on the issue. Also Read: WATCH | Casper, the ghostly octopus discovered in waters off Hawaii is likely new species Customers of Thames Water have also been advised to use water "wisely." The business stated that the introduction of a temporary use ban, "which is likely to include hosepipes," would be the next step in its legally required drought plan. According to a prior statement from Thames Water, water is being moved from north London to Berkshire to prevent the county from enacting a hosepipe ban. The National Drought Group elevated England to "prolonged dry weather" status, the last stage before a drought, after an emergency meeting conducted last month. About a million South East Water users in Kent and Sussex will be subject to restrictions starting on August 12. (with inputs from agencies)

Hosepipe ban begins in parts of southern England to protect river habitats

Bank of England has raised the interest rates by 0.5 points also known as 50 basis points. highest interest rate rise since 1997 amid looming recession.

Bank of England warns of Inflation in UK

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition is living upto expectations. So far, a lot of action and drama has taken place in every sports and viewership has been top-notch worldwide. In hockey, the men's and women's category is progressing towards the semi-final rounds but the group stages have already given&nbsp;plenty of big moments to&nbsp;fans.

During Canada and England men's clash, on Thursday (August 04), tempers flared between Canadian defender&nbsp;Balraj Panesar and England striker&nbsp;Chris Griffith. Their altercation made heads turn as Bajraj grabbed the Englishman by his collar during the final few minutes of the proceedings in Birmingham, England.

The exact reason behind the fight is not known, however, it was quite an ugly scene as the duo were separated by&nbsp;other players.

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Following the tussle, Balraj faced the brunt of his action and was shown the red card. Griffith was also punished by the officials and the 31-year-old was handed a yellow card. Talking about the clash, Canada were no match to England as the home side thrashed them 11-2 and ended at the second spot in Pool B, with Manpreet Singh-led India topping&nbsp;the group.

India will now face South Africa whereas England will lock horns with Australia in the men's hockey semi-finals.

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition is living upto expectations. So far, a lot of action and drama has taken place in every sports and viewership has been top-notch worldwide.

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition is living upto expectations. So far, a lot of action and drama has taken place in every sports and viewership has been top-notch worldwide. In hockey, the men's and women's category is progressing towards the semi-final rounds but the group stages have already given plenty of big moments to fans. During Canada and England men's clash, on Thursday (August 04), tempers flared between Canadian defender Balraj Panesar and England striker Chris Griffith. Their altercation made heads turn as Bajraj grabbed the Englishman by his collar during the final few minutes of the proceedings in Birmingham, England. The exact reason behind the fight is not known, however, it was quite an ugly scene as the duo were separated by other players. Here's the viral video: WATCH: Canada @FieldHockeyCan defender Balraj Panesar was shown the #RedCard during their final group stage #Hockey match against @EnglandHockey at #CWG22. pic.twitter.com/zl1RCdG5Io — BNN Canada (@BNNCA) August 5, 2022 × ALSO READ | India vs Australia SF live streaming: When and where to watch CWG 2022 women's hockey match in India? Following the tussle, Balraj faced the brunt of his action and was shown the red card. Griffith was also punished by the officials and the 31-year-old was handed a yellow card. Talking about the clash, Canada were no match to England as the home side thrashed them 11-2 and ended at the second spot in Pool B, with Manpreet Singh-led India topping the group. India will now face South Africa whereas England will lock horns with Australia in the men's hockey semi-finals.

CWG'22: Canada's Balraj Panesar makes heads turn, grabs England forward Chris Griffiths by collar - WATCH

Shrinking economy, soaring inflation Bank of England sounds alarm Is the UK hurtling towards a recession?

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Inflation was continued to hit major economies, this time price rise in UK has hit 40-year higher levels; last month, it was backed by surging petrol and food prices.

Bank of England aims to reduce inflation by 2%

Memories of Nelson Mandela, the legendary anti-apartheid activist who served as South Africa's President from 1994 to 1999, are held in deep respect in the country. The fighter who spent 27 years of his life fighting for the rights of the non-white Africans breathed his last on December 13, 2013.

Mandela is known for his activism and his decades-long fight to end Apartheid in South Africa, and is also remembered for his sense of humour. Madiba, as he was fondly called, often poked fun, and even made self-deprecating jokes just to make others around him comfortable. But his jokes were indirect and statesman-like.

Mandela was awarded US Congressional Gold Medal in the year 1999. In his acceptance speech in the US Congress, he expressed one regret of his life, failing to become world heavyweight boxing champion!

"There is one regret I have had throughout my life: that I never became the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. I would like my friend Evander Holyfield to know that today I feel like the heavyweight boxing champion of the world," he said to thunderous laughter of US lawmakers.

Evander Holyfield is the boxer whose ear was famously chomped off by Mike Tyson. The infamous match had taken place just three years before. Holyfield was heavyweight champion in early 90s.&nbsp;

'Hello Elizabeth'

Perhaps it took stature of Nelson Mandela to get away with regarding Queen of England as "Elizabeth". Mandela always spoke with the queen using her first name. He of course respected her. The queen, in turn, regarded him as 'Nelson'.

Mandela himself was born in the royal family of his tribe.

As per former British PM Gordon Brown's 2013 parliament speech, Mandela wanted a certain person from his tribe to get invited to Buckingham Palace. After trying diplomatic channels he decided to phone the queen directly.

His first words to Queen of England during the call reportedly were,"Hello Elizabeth, how's the Duke?". While the official records said the queen was non-committal in her assurances, Mandela got his way in the end.

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Memories of Nelson Mandela, the legendary anti-apartheid activist who served as South Africa's President from 1994 to 1999, are held in deep respect in the country.

Memories of Nelson Mandela, the legendary anti-apartheid activist who served as South Africa's President from 1994 to 1999, are held in deep respect in the country. The fighter who spent 27 years of his life fighting for the rights of the non-white Africans breathed his last on December 13, 2013. Mandela is known for his activism and his decades-long fight to end Apartheid in South Africa, and is also remembered for his sense of humour. Madiba, as he was fondly called, often poked fun, and even made self-deprecating jokes just to make others around him comfortable. But his jokes were indirect and statesman-like. Mandela was awarded US Congressional Gold Medal in the year 1999. In his acceptance speech in the US Congress, he expressed one regret of his life, failing to become world heavyweight boxing champion! "There is one regret I have had throughout my life: that I never became the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. I would like my friend Evander Holyfield to know that today I feel like the heavyweight boxing champion of the world," he said to thunderous laughter of US lawmakers. Evander Holyfield is the boxer whose ear was famously chomped off by Mike Tyson. The infamous match had taken place just three years before. Holyfield was heavyweight champion in early 90s. 'Hello Elizabeth' Perhaps it took stature of Nelson Mandela to get away with regarding Queen of England as "Elizabeth". Mandela always spoke with the queen using her first name. He of course respected her. The queen, in turn, regarded him as 'Nelson'. Mandela himself was born in the royal family of his tribe. As per former British PM Gordon Brown's 2013 parliament speech, Mandela wanted a certain person from his tribe to get invited to Buckingham Palace. After trying diplomatic channels he decided to phone the queen directly. His first words to Queen of England during the call reportedly were,"Hello Elizabeth, how's the Duke?". While the official records said the queen was non-committal in her assurances, Mandela got his way in the end. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Home favourite Alex Yee has won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, taking victory for England in the men`s triathlon here on Friday. Yee chased down Hayden Wilde to clinch victory in 50 minutes 34 seconds, beating the New Zealander by 13 seconds with Australia`s Matthew Hauser three seconds further back. 
 
Wilde had been hit by a 10-second penalty, which cost him dear, after leading heading into the 5km run. Yee described his win as "my greatest achievement ever", adding, "It`s the first time I`ve been able to race in front of my parents for a long time at a major Games."

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"I`m just happy. It`s bizarre it`s me that`s doing this and I can feel extremely grateful to be in this situation. I feel proud to be a triathlete today, to see so many different nations who I`ve never raced before and who are doing triathlon for the first time. 
 
"It`s just wicked. Really proud of the guys in my team, they helped me," he said.

Home favourite Alex Yee has won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, taking victory for England in the men`s triathlon here on Friday. Yee chased down Hayden Wilde to clinch victory in 50 minutes 34 seconds, beating the New Zealander by 13 seconds with Australia`s Matthew Hauser three seconds further back.

Home favourite Alex Yee has won the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, taking victory for England in the men`s triathlon here on Friday. Yee chased down Hayden Wilde to clinch victory in 50 minutes 34 seconds, beating the New Zealander by 13 seconds with Australia`s Matthew Hauser three seconds further back. Wilde had been hit by a 10-second penalty, which cost him dear, after leading heading into the 5km run. Yee described his win as "my greatest achievement ever", adding, "It`s the first time I`ve been able to race in front of my parents for a long time at a major Games." ALSO READ | Ashleigh Gardner's blitz ensures Australia's winning start at CWG 2022, chase down 155 vs India "I`m just happy. It`s bizarre it`s me that`s doing this and I can feel extremely grateful to be in this situation. I feel proud to be a triathlete today, to see so many different nations who I`ve never raced before and who are doing triathlon for the first time. "It`s just wicked. Really proud of the guys in my team, they helped me," he said.

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Eoin Morgan is a cricketer from England who has made a distinction for himself in world cricket. In a way, he initiated major changes in English cricket.

He encouraged the newcomers. He led them from the front. As a cricketer and captain, Morgan has proven himself as a motivator beyond that.

Many players play for cricket. But Ian loved cricket dearly. The same is true for England cricket

Eoin Morgan is a rare cricketer who has realized the dream of the team dreaming of a title in cricket for 44 years.

He led England to the World Cup in 2019. This is an unprecedented scene. That is why the England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) gave him a book saying that he is not only a leader with a great vision but also a person who is always inspiring.

Some have been off their game in the meantime. But sports fans are not able to digest Eoin Morgan's announcement of his resignation.

There are very few players like this in world-class cricket. Among them are Mohammed Azharuddin, Rahul Dravid, Kumar Sangakkara, MS Dhoni.

As of now, Eoin Morgan has announced his resignation. An era in limited overs cricket

Needless to say it is over. Lack of form and injuries have plagued him since last two years.

Eoin Morgan made England a formidable team after he was handed over the reins of the ECB. England under his leadership

Scored more than 400 runs more than five times.

In 2016, he made it to the final of the T20 World Cup. Many records may have been registered in terms of career. But he

Leadership will always be memorable.

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Eoin Morgan is a cricketer from England who has made a distinction for himself in world cricket. In a way, he initiated major changes in English cricket. He encouraged the newcomers.

Eoin Morgan is a cricketer from England who has made a distinction for himself in world cricket. In a way, he initiated major changes in English cricket. He encouraged the newcomers. He led them from the front. As a cricketer and captain, Morgan has proven himself as a motivator beyond that. Many players play for cricket. But Ian loved cricket dearly. The same is true for England cricket Eoin Morgan is a rare cricketer who has realized the dream of the team dreaming of a title in cricket for 44 years. He led England to the World Cup in 2019. This is an unprecedented scene. That is why the England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) gave him a book saying that he is not only a leader with a great vision but also a person who is always inspiring. Some have been off their game in the meantime. But sports fans are not able to digest Eoin Morgan's announcement of his resignation. There are very few players like this in world-class cricket. Among them are Mohammed Azharuddin, Rahul Dravid, Kumar Sangakkara, MS Dhoni. As of now, Eoin Morgan has announced his resignation. An era in limited overs cricket Needless to say it is over. Lack of form and injuries have plagued him since last two years. Eoin Morgan made England a formidable team after he was handed over the reins of the ECB. England under his leadership Scored more than 400 runs more than five times. In 2016, he made it to the final of the T20 World Cup. Many records may have been registered in terms of career. But he Leadership will always be memorable. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Eoin Morgan is an innovator and motivator

It has been a tumultuous summer season for England, heat waves, record temperatures, wildfires and now an impending drought. Analysis shows that the first six months of this year have been the driest since 1976.

WION Climate Tracker | England suffers driest spell since 1976

There remains no clarity regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to the Red Devils club in 2021 and there is one more year left in his contract. However, the superstar footballer isn't reportedly happy at the Old Trafford club and has already handed in a transfer request.

The main concern for Ronaldo is that he wants to play in the Champions League (CL) and with Man United finishing sixth in the last EPL season, he will be deprived of CL football action for the 2022/23 season. Thus, the Portuguese star isn't willing to continue with the Red Devils. Amid such reports, the superstar striker had missed Man United's pre-season games, which further raised speculations regarding his exit.

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While new manager Erik ten Hag and the club's public stance has been the same that they are not willing to let go of&nbsp;Ronaldo, things have continued to remain unclear. In between all of this, Ronaldo has reached Manchester amid uncertainty over his future with the club. It remains unclear whether&nbsp;the Portuguese captain will return to training or only after talks&nbsp;happen&nbsp;over his future at Old Trafford.

As per a report in Sky Sports, Erik had stated that he expects Ronaldo to remain at Man United as he remains in his scheme of things for the future. "We are planning for Cristiano Ronaldo for the season and that's it. I'm looking forward to working with him. Cristiano is not for sale. He is in our plans and we want success together," the Dutchman stated.

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"He's not with us and it's due to personal issues. I spoke with him before this issue came up. I had a conversation with him and I had a good talk. That is between Cristiano and me. What I can confirm is we had a really good conversation together. I didn't speak to him after (the news)," he had added.

There remains no clarity regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to the Red Devils club in 2021 and there is one more year left in his contract.

There remains no clarity regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to the Red Devils club in 2021 and there is one more year left in his contract. However, the superstar footballer isn't reportedly happy at the Old Trafford club and has already handed in a transfer request. The main concern for Ronaldo is that he wants to play in the Champions League (CL) and with Man United finishing sixth in the last EPL season, he will be deprived of CL football action for the 2022/23 season. Thus, the Portuguese star isn't willing to continue with the Red Devils. Amid such reports, the superstar striker had missed Man United's pre-season games, which further raised speculations regarding his exit. ALSO READ | Atletico Madrid back out from signing Ronaldo from Man United due to financial constraints: Report While new manager Erik ten Hag and the club's public stance has been the same that they are not willing to let go of Ronaldo, things have continued to remain unclear. In between all of this, Ronaldo has reached Manchester amid uncertainty over his future with the club. It remains unclear whether the Portuguese captain will return to training or only after talks happen over his future at Old Trafford. As per a report in Sky Sports, Erik had stated that he expects Ronaldo to remain at Man United as he remains in his scheme of things for the future. "We are planning for Cristiano Ronaldo for the season and that's it. I'm looking forward to working with him. Cristiano is not for sale. He is in our plans and we want success together," the Dutchman stated. ALSO READ | 'Lionel Messi's chapter at Barcelona not over': Club president Laporta makes bold claim on Argentine's return "He's not with us and it's due to personal issues. I spoke with him before this issue came up. I had a conversation with him and I had a good talk. That is between Cristiano and me. What I can confirm is we had a really good conversation together. I didn't speak to him after (the news)," he had added.

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga: Striker reaches England, likely to hold talks with Man United over his future

A shortage of 50,000 nurses and midwives is creating a serious risk to patient safety as the NHS in England faces the greatest workforce crisis in history. The government said the workforce is growing and NHS England is drawing up long-term plans to recruit more staff.

NHS in England facing worst staffing crisis in history

England all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to retire from ODI cricket sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity. Earlier this week, Stokes took to social media to announce he will be quitting the fifty-over format as he felt it is 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game. The England Test skipper played his farewell ODI game against South Africa in Durham.

Stokes is one of the best all-rounders in the world at present and was a vital cog in England's ODI squad. He was one of the heroes of the country's maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 2019 and played a sensational knock in the final to keep the hosts in the game.

His decision to retire from ODIs came as a shock to many while also sparking a debate over the intensifying workload on cricketers who play all three formats these days. Many have paid tribute to the England star, who will continue to lead the team in Tests and also ply his trade in T20Is.

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Former England Test captain Joe Root recently paid a touching tribute to Stokes after his farewell ODI against South Africa. Root spoke about Stokes' contributions for England in ODIs, including their maiden World Cup triumph in 2019.&nbsp;

"Obviously, a lot of emotions will be running through you. There’s a lot running through me at the minute as a friend. But just to sum things up, I mean your performances throughout your career and your efforts have been extraordinary. Some of the things you’ve achieved on the field have been extraordinary. Whether it be in the (World) Cup final, whether it be a number of things that you’ve done. Fifers, hundreds, incredible pieces of fielding," Root said in a video shared by ECB on Twitter.

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Root, who was replaced by Stokes as England's Test captain, earlier this year, also went on to laud the star all-rounder for playing a key role in changing the way white-ball cricket is played. The former England Test captain called Stokes an inspiration for kids and said he is one of the reasons why budding cricketers would want to become all-rounders like him.

"But I think it’s also important to remember that some of the things that you’ve done have captured a nation. They’ve brought people to the game that have never watched it before. Been a part of the team and been a big part and a leader of a team that’s changed the way a lot of people around the world play white ball cricket in its format. The same with kids now that want to bat, bowl, and field because of the way you have gone about it," Root added.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to retire from ODI cricket sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity. Earlier this week, Stokes took to social media to announce he will be quitting the fifty-over format as he felt it is 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to retire from ODI cricket sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity. Earlier this week, Stokes took to social media to announce he will be quitting the fifty-over format as he felt it is 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game. The England Test skipper played his farewell ODI game against South Africa in Durham. Stokes is one of the best all-rounders in the world at present and was a vital cog in England's ODI squad. He was one of the heroes of the country's maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 2019 and played a sensational knock in the final to keep the hosts in the game. His decision to retire from ODIs came as a shock to many while also sparking a debate over the intensifying workload on cricketers who play all three formats these days. Many have paid tribute to the England star, who will continue to lead the team in Tests and also ply his trade in T20Is. Also Read: Beware world cricket! Ben Stokes might be first of many to give up a format to ensure longevity Former England Test captain Joe Root recently paid a touching tribute to Stokes after his farewell ODI against South Africa. Root spoke about Stokes' contributions for England in ODIs, including their maiden World Cup triumph in 2019. "Obviously, a lot of emotions will be running through you. There’s a lot running through me at the minute as a friend. But just to sum things up, I mean your performances throughout your career and your efforts have been extraordinary. Some of the things you’ve achieved on the field have been extraordinary. Whether it be in the (World) Cup final, whether it be a number of things that you’ve done. Fifers, hundreds, incredible pieces of fielding," Root said in a video shared by ECB on Twitter. "Kids now want to bat, bowl and field because of the way you have gone about it and done it in an England shirt."@root66 with some lovely words after @benstokes38 played his final ODI pic.twitter.com/mcGrmPyN18 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 22, 2022 × Also Read: 'Definitely a wake-up call': England captain Jos Buttler on Ben Stokes' shock ODI retirement Root, who was replaced by Stokes as England's Test captain, earlier this year, also went on to laud the star all-rounder for playing a key role in changing the way white-ball cricket is played. The former England Test captain called Stokes an inspiration for kids and said he is one of the reasons why budding cricketers would want to become all-rounders like him. "But I think it’s also important to remember that some of the things that you’ve done have captured a nation. They’ve brought people to the game that have never watched it before. Been a part of the team and been a big part and a leader of a team that’s changed the way a lot of people around the world play white ball cricket in its format. The same with kids now that want to bat, bowl, and field because of the way you have gone about it," Root added.

Joe Root pays touching tribute to Ben Stokes after his last ODI: Kids want to bat, bowl & field because of you

India have produced several big cricketers over the years. Sunil Gavaskar is one of them, in a list comprising many stalwarts such as MK Pataudi, Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, Sachin Tendulkar, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and the likes.

Gavaskar's successful international career is remembered and lauded to date, where he was particularly impressive in the longest format of the game ending with 10,122 runs with 34 centuries. At one point, he had his century-tally in Tests was the most by any batter before Sachin Tendulkar surpassed him in 2005. Gavaskar was also part of Kapil-led India's historic 1983 World Cup-winning team and led India to a title win the World Championship of cricket as well.

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While Gavaskar already has a stadium named after him in USA and a Sunil Gavaskar stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Now, the legendary cricketer-turned-commentator is set to have another stadium named after him. England's Leicester cricket ground&nbsp;is all set to be named after the ICC Hall of Famer, who was the first to&nbsp;reach the 10,000-run club&nbsp;in Test cricket.

"I am delighted and honoured that a ground in Leicester is being named after me. Leicester is a city with possibly the strongest supporters of the game, especially Indian cricket, and therefore it is a huge honour indeed," he has told TOI.

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After his cricketing career, Gavaskar remains a big name in world cricket and is known for his commentary stint worldwide. Recently, he opined on Virat Kohli's poor form and told India Today, "If I had about 20 minutes with him, I would be able to tell him the things he might have to do. It might help him, I am not saying it will help him but it could, particularly with regards to that off-stump line."

India have produced several big cricketers over the years. Sunil Gavaskar is one of them, in a list comprising many stalwarts such as MK Pataudi, Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, Sachin Tendulkar, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and the likes.

India have produced several big cricketers over the years. Sunil Gavaskar is one of them, in a list comprising many stalwarts such as MK Pataudi, Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, Sachin Tendulkar, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and the likes. Gavaskar's successful international career is remembered and lauded to date, where he was particularly impressive in the longest format of the game ending with 10,122 runs with 34 centuries. At one point, he had his century-tally in Tests was the most by any batter before Sachin Tendulkar surpassed him in 2005. Gavaskar was also part of Kapil-led India's historic 1983 World Cup-winning team and led India to a title win the World Championship of cricket as well. ALSO READ | WI vs IND: With Ravindra Jadeja ruled out, India name new vice-captain for 1st ODI in Trinidad While Gavaskar already has a stadium named after him in USA and a Sunil Gavaskar stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Now, the legendary cricketer-turned-commentator is set to have another stadium named after him. England's Leicester cricket ground is all set to be named after the ICC Hall of Famer, who was the first to reach the 10,000-run club in Test cricket. "I am delighted and honoured that a ground in Leicester is being named after me. Leicester is a city with possibly the strongest supporters of the game, especially Indian cricket, and therefore it is a huge honour indeed," he has told TOI. ALSO READ | From Shikhar Dhawan to Jasprit Bumrah: 7 captains Rahul Dravid has worked with as India's head coach After his cricketing career, Gavaskar remains a big name in world cricket and is known for his commentary stint worldwide. Recently, he opined on Virat Kohli's poor form and told India Today, "If I had about 20 minutes with him, I would be able to tell him the things he might have to do. It might help him, I am not saying it will help him but it could, particularly with regards to that off-stump line."

England's Leicester cricket ground set to be named after Little Master Sunil Gavaskar

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with 36.4 degrees Celsius in the east of Anglia. The country could have its hottest day on record this week. The weather department has issued a red warning in large parts of England stretching from York and Manchester to London and the South East.

UK braces for highest temperature ever | England records hottest day of the year

Hardik Pandya`s impressive all-round show (71 runs and 4 wickets) along with Rishabh Pant's fantastic maiden century (125 not out) in the 50-over cricket guided India to a convincing five-wicket win over England in the third and final ODI and 2-1 win in the three-match series at Old Trafford, here on Sunday.

Pandya first starred with the ball before joining forces with Pant at a crucial juncture in the run chase as the two batters added 133 for the fifth wicket to set up India`s five-wicket win.

All-rounder Hardik (4/24) and leg-spinner Chahal`s (3/60) superb bowling efforts helped India bowl out England for 259 in 45.5 overs. Skipper Jos Buttler played a vital knock (60 off 80) for England, who were invited to bat first by India captain Rohit Sharma.

Apart from Buttler, Jason Roy (41), Moeen Ali (34), and Craig Overton (32) were the other main contributors with the bat for the hosts. Besides Pandya and Chahal, Mohammed Siraj (2/66), and Ravindra Jadeja (1/21) were the other wicket-takers for India.

Chasing a challenging total, India were off to a bad start as Reece Topley removed Shikhar Dhawan early. Dhawan drove a full delivery but couldn`t keep it down and Roy took the catch at backward point.

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Skipper Rohit Sharma looked in fine touch before Topley dismissed him. The ball was just outside off and Rohit (17) pushed and edged behind to the lone slip fielder Joe Root.

As has been the case in recent matches, Virat Kohli looked good once again but flattered to deceive again as Topley bowled just outside off and the star batter nicked it behind again and walked back for 17, leaving India in trouble. Suryakumar Yadav scored 16 before he was sent back to the hut by Craig Overton.

India were now reeling at 72/4, needing a big partnership and they got it with Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya, who launched a brilliant counter-attack. The pair embarked on a partnership of 133 runs, which came in only 115 deliveries.

Their crucial partnership had some audacious shots, coupled with sensible defending. They found it easy to pierce the field at ease, as the England bowlers did not have any answers to their brilliance. Both Hardik and Pant brought up their half-centuries and started to up the ante, which brought Pandya`s wicket courtesy of a brilliant catch by Carse.

When Pandya got out in the 36th over of the innings, there was still a lot to be done as India needed 55 runs to win. And, Pant became even more aggressive and went on to hit his first ODI century.

The wicket-keeper batter treated the England bowlers with disdain, smashing David Willey for five fours in an over. In the end, Pant remained not out with 125 off 113 and along with Ravindra Jadeja (7 not out off 15) helped India to a thumping five-wicket victory in 42.1 overs and a 2-1 series win.

Reece Topley (3/35) was England`s most successful bowler while Brydon Carse (1/45) and Craig Overton (1/54) also chipped in with one wicket each.

Earlier, opener Jason Roy showed aggressive intent and fetched three fours right in the very first over but India struck at the other end just nine balls into the game.

Siraj, who returned to the playing XI in place of an unfit Jasprit Bumrah, made an impact straight away by getting rid of Jonny Bairstow (0), who got a leading edge while attempting to work one on the leg side and the substitute Shreyas Iyer took an easy catch.

Joe Root (0), who came to bat next, couldn`t do anything as Siraj forced him to give an easy catch to the slip fielder, leaving England in trouble at 12/2 at the end of two overs. However, unfazed by the double strike, Roy and Ben Stokes decided to counterattack and struck a flurry of boundaries. And in no time, they raced to their 50-run partnership.

With main bowlers not controlling the flow of runs, skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Hardik Pandya into the attack. The all-rounder kept denying Roy the room, which the batter usually craves and that resulted in the wicket. On a short ball, Roy got a top edge in his attempt to smash it as Rishabh Pant took the catch and India got their third wicket.

After a few overs, Pandya struck again to remove Stokes, who came down the track but couldn`t play the short ball with authority and the bowler himself took the catch, putting England in deep trouble at 74-4 after 13.2 overs.

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From there on, the onus was on skipper Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali to bail England out of trouble. They bided their time but eventually got into their groove, stitching a crucial partnership and putting a bit of pressure back on the Indian bowlers.

Just when it looked like their partnership was flourishing and leading England towards a decent total, Ravindra Jadeja struck in his very first over and gave India the much-needed wicket of Moeen, who edged the ball down the leg side and Pant took a brilliant catch.

However, skipper Buttler held the England innings together and hit a crucial fifty. With more than 17 overs left in the innings and England already half down, Buttler along with Liam Livingstone needed to bat deep but Pandya once again changed the course of the game in a matter of three deliveries.

In the 37th over of the innings, both Livingstone and Buttler looked to take on Pandya on the short ball but were caught brilliantly by Jadeja in the deep on both occasions. David Willey, who had scored crucial runs for England in the previous game, looked in fine touch again and was beginning to find a boundary an over but Chahal returned to the attack and put an end to the cameo (18) with a slower one.

The lower-order batters hit the leg-spinner for a few boundaries, but Chahal picked up the final two wickets in the same over to polish off the tail and end England`s innings at 259 in 45.5 overs.

Hardik Pandya`s impressive all-round show (71 runs and 4 wickets) along with Rishabh Pant's fantastic maiden century (125 not out) in the 50-over cricket guided India to a convincing five-wicket win over England in the third and final ODI and 2-1 win in the three-match series at Old Trafford, here on Sunday.

Hardik Pandya`s impressive all-round show (71 runs and 4 wickets) along with Rishabh Pant's fantastic maiden century (125 not out) in the 50-over cricket guided India to a convincing five-wicket win over England in the third and final ODI and 2-1 win in the three-match series at Old Trafford, here on Sunday. Pandya first starred with the ball before joining forces with Pant at a crucial juncture in the run chase as the two batters added 133 for the fifth wicket to set up India`s five-wicket win. All-rounder Hardik (4/24) and leg-spinner Chahal`s (3/60) superb bowling efforts helped India bowl out England for 259 in 45.5 overs. Skipper Jos Buttler played a vital knock (60 off 80) for England, who were invited to bat first by India captain Rohit Sharma. Apart from Buttler, Jason Roy (41), Moeen Ali (34), and Craig Overton (32) were the other main contributors with the bat for the hosts. Besides Pandya and Chahal, Mohammed Siraj (2/66), and Ravindra Jadeja (1/21) were the other wicket-takers for India. Chasing a challenging total, India were off to a bad start as Reece Topley removed Shikhar Dhawan early. Dhawan drove a full delivery but couldn`t keep it down and Roy took the catch at backward point. Also read | BCCI had Rs 400 million in bank when I joined and Rs 476.8 billion when I was banned, claims Lalit Modi Skipper Rohit Sharma looked in fine touch before Topley dismissed him. The ball was just outside off and Rohit (17) pushed and edged behind to the lone slip fielder Joe Root. As has been the case in recent matches, Virat Kohli looked good once again but flattered to deceive again as Topley bowled just outside off and the star batter nicked it behind again and walked back for 17, leaving India in trouble. Suryakumar Yadav scored 16 before he was sent back to the hut by Craig Overton. India were now reeling at 72/4, needing a big partnership and they got it with Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya, who launched a brilliant counter-attack. The pair embarked on a partnership of 133 runs, which came in only 115 deliveries. Their crucial partnership had some audacious shots, coupled with sensible defending. They found it easy to pierce the field at ease, as the England bowlers did not have any answers to their brilliance. Both Hardik and Pant brought up their half-centuries and started to up the ante, which brought Pandya`s wicket courtesy of a brilliant catch by Carse. When Pandya got out in the 36th over of the innings, there was still a lot to be done as India needed 55 runs to win. And, Pant became even more aggressive and went on to hit his first ODI century. The wicket-keeper batter treated the England bowlers with disdain, smashing David Willey for five fours in an over. In the end, Pant remained not out with 125 off 113 and along with Ravindra Jadeja (7 not out off 15) helped India to a thumping five-wicket victory in 42.1 overs and a 2-1 series win. Reece Topley (3/35) was England`s most successful bowler while Brydon Carse (1/45) and Craig Overton (1/54) also chipped in with one wicket each. Earlier, opener Jason Roy showed aggressive intent and fetched three fours right in the very first over but India struck at the other end just nine balls into the game. Siraj, who returned to the playing XI in place of an unfit Jasprit Bumrah, made an impact straight away by getting rid of Jonny Bairstow (0), who got a leading edge while attempting to work one on the leg side and the substitute Shreyas Iyer took an easy catch. Joe Root (0), who came to bat next, couldn`t do anything as Siraj forced him to give an easy catch to the slip fielder, leaving England in trouble at 12/2 at the end of two overs. However, unfazed by the double strike, Roy and Ben Stokes decided to counterattack and struck a flurry of boundaries. And in no time, they raced to their 50-run partnership. With main bowlers not controlling the flow of runs, skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Hardik Pandya into the attack. The all-rounder kept denying Roy the room, which the batter usually craves and that resulted in the wicket. On a short ball, Roy got a top edge in his attempt to smash it as Rishabh Pant took the catch and India got their third wicket. After a few overs, Pandya struck again to remove Stokes, who came down the track but couldn`t play the short ball with authority and the bowler himself took the catch, putting England in deep trouble at 74-4 after 13.2 overs. Also read | WATCH: Siraj dismisses Root, Bairstow on ducks in 3rd ODI against England From there on, the onus was on skipper Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali to bail England out of trouble. They bided their time but eventually got into their groove, stitching a crucial partnership and putting a bit of pressure back on the Indian bowlers. Just when it looked like their partnership was flourishing and leading England towards a decent total, Ravindra Jadeja struck in his very first over and gave India the much-needed wicket of Moeen, who edged the ball down the leg side and Pant took a brilliant catch. However, skipper Buttler held the England innings together and hit a crucial fifty. With more than 17 overs left in the innings and England already half down, Buttler along with Liam Livingstone needed to bat deep but Pandya once again changed the course of the game in a matter of three deliveries. In the 37th over of the innings, both Livingstone and Buttler looked to take on Pandya on the short ball but were caught brilliantly by Jadeja in the deep on both occasions. David Willey, who had scored crucial runs for England in the previous game, looked in fine touch again and was beginning to find a boundary an over but Chahal returned to the attack and put an end to the cameo (18) with a slower one. The lower-order batters hit the leg-spinner for a few boundaries, but Chahal picked up the final two wickets in the same over to polish off the tail and end England`s innings at 259 in 45.5 overs.

Pant ton, Pandya's all-round show help India to 2-1 series win over England

The Bank of England (BoE) has hinted at further interest rate rises as it vows to bring inflation back down to 2%. BoE's chief economist Huw Pill said that the central bank's focus was getting prices down and making life more affordable again.

Bank of England warns of rate hike, vows to bring down inflation

Whoever does take over as the next conservative party leader and UK's next Prime Minister is going to have to deal with a cost of living crisis and rising inflation. The Bank of England has warned of a further interest rate rise, this alongside vowing to try and bring inflation down.

United Kingdom: Bank of England vows to bring down inflation

Stunning numbers of Eoin Morgan, England's white-ball legend

England cricket team's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan is reportedly set to retire from international cricket soon and might not lead the hosts in the upcoming T20I series against India next month. Morgan has been one of the best captains to have led England and is the only skipper to have guided the side to a World Cup triumph. He has also been lauded by many over the years for transforming the way England play white-ball cricket.

England had failed to make it to the knockout stages of the ODI World Cup in 2015 following which Morgan took over the reins. England adopted an aggressive and all-out approach in white-ball cricket under Morgan and tasted huge success as their performances on the field improved significantly.

Morgan also helped the likes of Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow among others to become world-beaters in white-ball cricket and form a strong core for England in both ODIs and T20Is. England have reaped rewards from Morgan's leadership and his retirement is set to mark the end of an era for the team.

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Former England captain Nasser Hussain heaped praise on Morgan after reports of his retirement from international cricket emerged on Monday (June 27). Hussain said Morgan was ahead of his time in realising the value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for English cricket and helped English players become better by encouraging them to play in the premier T20 tournament.

"He was also ahead of his time, along with Kevin Pietersen, in realising the value to English cricket of the IPL. First, he helped make better players of the likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone. Then he encouraged them to play in the IPL, where they learned to be even better," Hussain wrote in his column for Daily Mail.

Morgan along with former England captain Kevin Pietersen was among the first few English players to play in the IPL despite resistance from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Morgan is also England's most successful ODI skipper of all time with 76 wins in 126 ODIs and a winning percentage of 65.25.

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Talking about his replacement as England's white-ball captain after his retirement, Hussain believes Jos Buttle will be the ideal candidate to take over the reins. Buttler is one of the best white-ball batters in the world at present and has been in top-notch form recently.

"Buttler is the perfect replacement. He and Morgan are close friends, and he’s stepped in the Morgan way of doing things. He'll have no problem in replicating his style of play. And there's no greater compliment than that," wrote Hussain. 
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England cricket team's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan is reportedly set to retire from international cricket soon and might not lead the hosts in the upcoming T20I series against India next month.

England cricket team's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan is reportedly set to retire from international cricket soon and might not lead the hosts in the upcoming T20I series against India next month. Morgan has been one of the best captains to have led England and is the only skipper to have guided the side to a World Cup triumph. He has also been lauded by many over the years for transforming the way England play white-ball cricket. England had failed to make it to the knockout stages of the ODI World Cup in 2015 following which Morgan took over the reins. England adopted an aggressive and all-out approach in white-ball cricket under Morgan and tasted huge success as their performances on the field improved significantly. Morgan also helped the likes of Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow among others to become world-beaters in white-ball cricket and form a strong core for England in both ODIs and T20Is. England have reaped rewards from Morgan's leadership and his retirement is set to mark the end of an era for the team. Also Read: Joe Root hands over a stump to Daryl Mitchell as a fitting gesture after England whitewash NZ - Watch Former England captain Nasser Hussain heaped praise on Morgan after reports of his retirement from international cricket emerged on Monday (June 27). Hussain said Morgan was ahead of his time in realising the value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for English cricket and helped English players become better by encouraging them to play in the premier T20 tournament. "He was also ahead of his time, along with Kevin Pietersen, in realising the value to English cricket of the IPL. First, he helped make better players of the likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone. Then he encouraged them to play in the IPL, where they learned to be even better," Hussain wrote in his column for Daily Mail. Morgan along with former England captain Kevin Pietersen was among the first few English players to play in the IPL despite resistance from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Morgan is also England's most successful ODI skipper of all time with 76 wins in 126 ODIs and a winning percentage of 65.25. Also Read: BCCI not happy with Indian players hanging out in public, issues warning after Rohit Sharma's positive case Talking about his replacement as England's white-ball captain after his retirement, Hussain believes Jos Buttle will be the ideal candidate to take over the reins. Buttler is one of the best white-ball batters in the world at present and has been in top-notch form recently. "Buttler is the perfect replacement. He and Morgan are close friends, and he’s stepped in the Morgan way of doing things. He'll have no problem in replicating his style of play. And there's no greater compliment than that," wrote Hussain.

Eoin Morgan was ahead in time to realise IPL's value to English cricket, says former captain Nasser Hussain

Number of abortions reached to a record high in England and Wales. According to the latest data, experts believe the rise is driven by financial insecurity caused by the covid pandemic.

Pandemic to blame for rise in Abortions in England & Wales?

A man has claimed that the North Yorkshire town in England where he resides is an ‘UFO hotspot’ and he even published videos of strange objects flying in the sky near his house. Russ Kellett, who lives in the town of Filey in the Borough of Scarborough, identifies himself as an ‘UFO investigator’ and he even claimed that he has been abducted 'at least 60 times' from the age of 16. Earlier, he made headlines when he claimed that he saw pop star Robbie Williams on an alien spacecraft.

Kellett has now released footage of a dolphin-shaped article flying in the sky. While a lot of people has dismissed his claims by pointing out that the object is just a balloon, he denied the claims.

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"People have said they have seen other crafts in the shape of a dolphin. When I put out someone said it was a balloon. If it was a helium balloon you would see the tether,” he told Yorkshire Live.

According to the Yorkshire Live report, he also said that he saw a “flying man” near Halifax.

"It's like nothing I have ever seen in my life. It was going towards Halifax. It came down around that area. People call it the 'flying man. West Yorkshire and the east coast have got all sorts going on."

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The abduction claims have also put him in the headlines.

"There was a silver object which I thought was a dustbin. He walked behind this silver object and the next thing it juddered and went up. I thought 'what the heck is this," he said according to the report.

A man has claimed that the North Yorkshire town in England where he resides is an ‘UFO hotspot’ and he even published videos of strange objects flying in the sky near his house.

A man has claimed that the North Yorkshire town in England where he resides is an ‘UFO hotspot’ and he even published videos of strange objects flying in the sky near his house. Russ Kellett, who lives in the town of Filey in the Borough of Scarborough, identifies himself as an ‘UFO investigator’ and he even claimed that he has been abducted 'at least 60 times' from the age of 16. Earlier, he made headlines when he claimed that he saw pop star Robbie Williams on an alien spacecraft. Kellett has now released footage of a dolphin-shaped article flying in the sky. While a lot of people has dismissed his claims by pointing out that the object is just a balloon, he denied the claims. Also read | At least 280 dead after magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan "People have said they have seen other crafts in the shape of a dolphin. When I put out someone said it was a balloon. If it was a helium balloon you would see the tether,” he told Yorkshire Live. According to the Yorkshire Live report, he also said that he saw a “flying man” near Halifax. "It's like nothing I have ever seen in my life. It was going towards Halifax. It came down around that area. People call it the 'flying man. West Yorkshire and the east coast have got all sorts going on." Also read | Watch: Plane with 126 onboard catches fire after landing at Miami airport The abduction claims have also put him in the headlines. "There was a silver object which I thought was a dustbin. He walked behind this silver object and the next thing it juddered and went up. I thought 'what the heck is this," he said according to the report.

Man releases footage of 'flying object', calls British town 'UFO hotspot'

The popular bed race is back in England after a two-year hiatus. Money raised in the race will reach local charities. The race course also includes crossing the River Nidd.

Bed race in England after two-year-hiatus: Money raised in the race will reach local charities

Bank of England will raise interest rates again as UK inflation heads for double digits. While UK forecast to be the weakest economy in 2023 among the rich nations, investors predict a quarter-point rate hike by the Bank.

Bank of England to raise interest rates as UK inflation heads for 10%

A&nbsp;government-commissioned review which came on&nbsp;Thursday (June 9) recommended, that the age at which people can buy tobacco in England should rise by one each year, as this would be the first step in moving towards a&nbsp;"smoke-free" society.

In England, the minimum age today is 18.&nbsp;

Javed Khan, who is the&nbsp;former head of children's charity Barnardo's, advised that the age should be increased annually so that one-day no one can buy tobacco.

"Without immediate and sustained action, England will miss the smoke-free target by many years and most likely decades", said Khan.

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The review also recommends 15 suggestions to help the government build a smoke-free by 2030.

"A smoke-free society should be a social norm,&nbsp;but to achieve this, we must do more to stop people taking up smoking, help those who already smoke and support those who are disproportionately impacted by smoking", he further added.

Notably, almost six million people in England smoke. It is the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death, with around one in four deaths because of smoking, according to the official figures.

A similar plan was introduced by New Zealand as well in 2021.

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A government-commissioned review which came on Thursday (June 9) recommended, that the age at which people can buy tobacco in England should rise by one each year, as this would be the first step in moving towards a "smoke-free" society.

A government-commissioned review which came on Thursday (June 9) recommended, that the age at which people can buy tobacco in England should rise by one each year, as this would be the first step in moving towards a "smoke-free" society. In England, the minimum age today is 18. Javed Khan, who is the former head of children's charity Barnardo's, advised that the age should be increased annually so that one-day no one can buy tobacco. "Without immediate and sustained action, England will miss the smoke-free target by many years and most likely decades", said Khan. Also read | In India PIL seeks increase of smoking age from 18 to 21, says youngsters start to smoke to look 'cool' Watch | At least 183 Monkeypox cases confirmed in England The review also recommends 15 suggestions to help the government build a smoke-free by 2030. "A smoke-free society should be a social norm, but to achieve this, we must do more to stop people taking up smoking, help those who already smoke and support those who are disproportionately impacted by smoking", he further added. Notably, almost six million people in England smoke. It is the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death, with around one in four deaths because of smoking, according to the official figures. A similar plan was introduced by New Zealand as well in 2021. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich to seal a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany.

Germany broke the deadlock when Jonas Hofmann fired the hosts ahead at the Allianz Arena, but Kane levelled from the spot with two minutes left.

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck stumbled into Kane in the area and the penalty was given after a VAR review.

The Tottenham striker moved into outright second -- just three behind Wayne Rooney -- on England's list of all-time leading goalscorers, passing Bobby Charlton's total of 49.

"It's a really nice feeling," Kane told Channel Four.

"I had a couple of early chances and thought it could be one of those days."

"It's good to get the goal and it's just a shame we didn't nick it in the end," added Kane, who had earlier been denied by a superb Manuel Neuer save.

Gareth Southgate's side remain bottom of Group A3 after losing 1-0 to Hungary in Budapest last Saturday.

Southgate was "pleased with lots of parts" of the England performance.

"The Germans are the masters of tournaments and this was a good test," he told ZDF.

"Most of this (England) team has played a World Cup semi-final and the Euro 2020 final -- they showed the character to fight for a point."

Germany, who visit Hungary on Saturday, are a point above them in third as the Germans' coach Hansi Flick extended his unbeaten run to 11 games, dating back to September.

"We played a really good game, but weren't rewarded for the performance," Flick told ZDF.

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Germany, playing in the shirts of their national women's team, twice breached the England defence in the first half without reward.

Thomas Mueller lobbed the ball over England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, but the whistle had already gone after an injury to Kalvin Phillips, who was replaced by Jude Bellingham.

Hofmann then broke clear and fired past Pickford, but after a VAR check, the effort was ruled offside.

Neuer, who captained Germany for the 54th time to overtake 2014 World Cup-winning skipper Philipp Lahm, made a reflex save to deny Bukayo Saka.

England struggled to get the ball into the box, especially in the first half, when Kane was closely marshalled by the German defence.

Germany were finally rewarded for their pressure early in the second period.

Joshua Kimmich split the defence with a pass into the feet of Hofmann, who drilled in a shot which Pickford could only get a glove to.

Only a fine stop by Pickford prevented Mueller marking his 114th international appearance with a goal.

Neuer again came to Germany's rescue with another excellent save from Kane's close-range effort.

However, there was no denying England's captain who sent Neuer the wrong way from the spot.

"It's bitter to concede the equaliser -- extremely stupid," Hofmann said. "But we created good chances and it was a decent performance."

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England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich to seal a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany. Germany broke the deadlock when Jonas Hofmann fired the hosts ahead at the Allianz Arena, but Kane levelled from the spot with two minutes left.

England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich to seal a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany. Germany broke the deadlock when Jonas Hofmann fired the hosts ahead at the Allianz Arena, but Kane levelled from the spot with two minutes left. Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck stumbled into Kane in the area and the penalty was given after a VAR review. The Tottenham striker moved into outright second -- just three behind Wayne Rooney -- on England's list of all-time leading goalscorers, passing Bobby Charlton's total of 49. "It's a really nice feeling," Kane told Channel Four. "I had a couple of early chances and thought it could be one of those days." "It's good to get the goal and it's just a shame we didn't nick it in the end," added Kane, who had earlier been denied by a superb Manuel Neuer save. Gareth Southgate's side remain bottom of Group A3 after losing 1-0 to Hungary in Budapest last Saturday. Southgate was "pleased with lots of parts" of the England performance. "The Germans are the masters of tournaments and this was a good test," he told ZDF. "Most of this (England) team has played a World Cup semi-final and the Euro 2020 final -- they showed the character to fight for a point." Germany, who visit Hungary on Saturday, are a point above them in third as the Germans' coach Hansi Flick extended his unbeaten run to 11 games, dating back to September. "We played a really good game, but weren't rewarded for the performance," Flick told ZDF. Also Read | Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal Germany, playing in the shirts of their national women's team, twice breached the England defence in the first half without reward. Thomas Mueller lobbed the ball over England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, but the whistle had already gone after an injury to Kalvin Phillips, who was replaced by Jude Bellingham. Hofmann then broke clear and fired past Pickford, but after a VAR check, the effort was ruled offside. Neuer, who captained Germany for the 54th time to overtake 2014 World Cup-winning skipper Philipp Lahm, made a reflex save to deny Bukayo Saka. England struggled to get the ball into the box, especially in the first half, when Kane was closely marshalled by the German defence. Germany were finally rewarded for their pressure early in the second period. Joshua Kimmich split the defence with a pass into the feet of Hofmann, who drilled in a shot which Pickford could only get a glove to. Only a fine stop by Pickford prevented Mueller marking his 114th international appearance with a goal. Neuer again came to Germany's rescue with another excellent save from Kane's close-range effort. However, there was no denying England's captain who sent Neuer the wrong way from the spot. "It's bitter to concede the equaliser -- extremely stupid," Hofmann said. "But we created good chances and it was a decent performance." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The community spread of Monkeypox in England is raising some serious concerns as the country has now recorded at least 183 infections in the month of May.

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