Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday (April 12) at the age of 90 after a long illness.

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A man in north-western England has found a novel way to ward off loneliness and boredom in his neighbourhood during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Ralph McTell has updated his hit song "Streets of London" to reflect coronavirus times. After speaking with a neighbour about how the homeless could self-isolate in the midst of the pandemic, the legendary 1960s British folk music star who plays acoustic guitar decided to write a new verse to reflect this crisis.

Ralph McTell updates hit 'Streets of London' for coronavirus era

Liverpool is closing on their first domestic league title in 30 years and despite a recent run of disappointing results, the reds are just 12 points away from landing that much-awaited crown. Wion's Vidur Kathuria spoke to Liverpool Legend Emile Heskey on the Reds' sensational campaign and the Former England International's time at Anfield.

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In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.&nbsp;

England won the toss and chose to bowl, South Africa's Temba Bavuma and skipper Quinton de Kock came down to bat. They gave the team a good start. The opening pair smashed 48 runs in the first four overs. South Africa scored 177 runs with the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs.&nbsp;

England were&nbsp;cruising towards victory after Jason Roy's explosive 70 from 38 balls and captain Eoin Morgan's 52 from 34 balls.&nbsp;

It looked like England's game when they needed 7 runs off 7 balls with five wickets in hand and their in-form skipper on-strike. But English skipper's dismissal on the final ball for of the 19th over was a game-changing moment for England.

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In the 20th over, England needed just 7 runs off 6 balls, Lungi Ngidi's over conceded 5 runs and had 3 wickets

The wind during the match determined the course of the game, as strong winds managed to stop balls (in the air) crossing the boundaries and restricting the ball to the fielders standing in deep.&nbsp;

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“It was quite interesting towards the end there, but we knew if we stuck to our basics as a bowling unit we could end up winning,” South Africa captain Quinton de Kock said.

Lungi Ngidi was adjudged the Player of the Match, after scalping 3 crucial wickets in the game and the thrilling final over.&nbsp;

England has been dominating in this tour, they won the Test series against South Africa (3-1), and they drew the ODI series as one of the matches was abandoned due to rain.&nbsp;

In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. England won the toss and chose to bowl, South Africa's Temba Bavuma and skipper Quinton de Kock came down to bat.

In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. England won the toss and chose to bowl, South Africa's Temba Bavuma and skipper Quinton de Kock came down to bat. They gave the team a good start. The opening pair smashed 48 runs in the first four overs. South Africa scored 177 runs with the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. England were cruising towards victory after Jason Roy's explosive 70 from 38 balls and captain Eoin Morgan's 52 from 34 balls. It looked like England's game when they needed 7 runs off 7 balls with five wickets in hand and their in-form skipper on-strike. But English skipper's dismissal on the final ball for of the 19th over was a game-changing moment for England. Lungi Ngidi concedes just five runs from the final over to secure victory by just a single run!#SAvENG pic.twitter.com/suOfXCpRZY — ICC (@ICC) February 12, 2020 × In the 20th over, England needed just 7 runs off 6 balls, Lungi Ngidi's over conceded 5 runs and had 3 wickets The wind during the match determined the course of the game, as strong winds managed to stop balls (in the air) crossing the boundaries and restricting the ball to the fielders standing in deep. Is that #1 even a surprise? 🙄 Anyway. congratulations, @DaleSteyn62 on becoming 🇿🇦's leading T20 wicket-taker 👏 Take a bow! #ProteaFire #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/IsJhT5OBjY — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 12, 2020 × “It was quite interesting towards the end there, but we knew if we stuck to our basics as a bowling unit we could end up winning,” South Africa captain Quinton de Kock said. Lungi Ngidi was adjudged the Player of the Match, after scalping 3 crucial wickets in the game and the thrilling final over. England has been dominating in this tour, they won the Test series against South Africa (3-1), and they drew the ODI series as one of the matches was abandoned due to rain.

South Africa beat England by 1 run in thrilling clash

Political reporters staged a mass walk-out from the&nbsp;British&nbsp;government's&nbsp;briefing at the residence of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about Brexit after selected reporters were barred from attending it.

Senior political reporters from the Daily Mail, Times, Sun, BBC and Sky refused to attend the event at 10, Downing street after Lee Cain, Johnson's senior-most communications adviser tried to exclude selected reporters from the Mirror, Independent, the Huffington Post and PA Media from the event.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-will-prosper-prime-minister-johnson-sets-out-tough-terms-for-eu-talks-278292">'Britain will prosper': Prime Minister Johnson sets out tough terms for EU talks</a>

Later on, he said in a statement that “we’re welcome to brief whoever we like, whenever we like.”

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Journalists on the invited list were asked to stand on one side of a rug, while those not allowed in were asked by security to stand on the other side.

All the journalists who were not barred staged a mass walkout to send a message of solidarity and to imply that the Government possesess no right to scrutinise reporters.

Pippa Crerar, the political editor of the Mirror who among the reported who were asked to leave, tweeted about the incident.

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Tracy Brabin from the Labour party said, “press freedom is a cornerstone of our democracy, and journalists must be able to hold the government to account”.&nbsp;

According to sources, the briefing was meant for a few selected reporters called 'inner lobby' that has been functioning since <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-will-prosper-prime-minister-johnson-sets-out-tough-terms-for-eu-talks-278292">Boris Johnson</a> became the British Prime Minister.

Political reporters staged a mass walk-out from the British government's briefing at the residence of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about Brexit after selected reporters were barred from attending it.

Political reporters staged a mass walk-out from the British government's briefing at the residence of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about Brexit after selected reporters were barred from attending it. Senior political reporters from the Daily Mail, Times, Sun, BBC and Sky refused to attend the event at 10, Downing street after Lee Cain, Johnson's senior-most communications adviser tried to exclude selected reporters from the Mirror, Independent, the Huffington Post and PA Media from the event. Also read: 'Britain will prosper': Prime Minister Johnson sets out tough terms for EU talks Later on, he said in a statement that “we’re welcome to brief whoever we like, whenever we like.” Journalists on the invited list were asked to stand on one side of a rug, while those not allowed in were asked by security to stand on the other side. All the journalists who were not barred staged a mass walkout to send a message of solidarity and to imply that the Government possesess no right to scrutinise reporters. Pippa Crerar, the political editor of the Mirror who among the reported who were asked to leave, tweeted about the incident. My last word on this - I felt deeply uncomfortable being left to stand on one side of the room while colleagues' names were read out one-by-one and they joined the group who were deemed "acceptable" by No 10. Sinister and sad. — Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) February 3, 2020 × Tracy Brabin from the Labour party said, “press freedom is a cornerstone of our democracy, and journalists must be able to hold the government to account”. According to sources, the briefing was meant for a few selected reporters called 'inner lobby' that has been functioning since Boris Johnson became the British Prime Minister.

British reporters stage mass walkout from government briefing after seleted reporters banned

Ben Stokes and Mark Wood made a double strike shortly before tea, breaking stubborn South African resistance and setting up a 191-run win for England on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday.

The win clinched a 3-1 series victory for England.

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Set to make a world record 466 to win, South Africa reached 181 for two before Stokes bowled home captain Faf du Plessis for 35.

In the next over man-of-the-match Wood dismissed Rassie van der Dussen for 98. He went on to claim four for 54 to finish with match figures of nine for 100.

Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma shone briefly but South Africans were bowled out for 274.

Van der Dussen and Du Plessis batted for all but 13 minutes of an extended two-and-a-half hour afternoon session to give South Africa some hope, making the England bowlers toil on a hot afternoon.

But Stokes bowled a ball which hit a crack and kept low, deflecting off the toe of Du Plessis' bat into the stumps.

Van der Dussen looked set for a maiden Test century but in the next over he fell to Wood two short of the landmark.

He had batted impressively, hitting 15 fours and two sixes in a 133-ball innings but both he and Du Plessis were given a torrid time by Wood, bowling at express pace on a pitch where the bounce was gradually becoming more unpredictable.

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With tea looming, England set a field which suggested a short-pitched barrage was likely. But Wood then bowled a full-length delivery which Van der Dussen drove awkwardly to short cover where Stuart Broad held a good diving catch.

It was the second wicket for Stokes –- both which came at crucial times shortly before an interval. His first victim was opening batsman Dean Elgar, who was caught and bowled playing an awkward pull shot in the penultimate over before lunch. Stokes finished with two for 47.

De Kock and Bavuma batted brightly in a fifth-wicket stand of 48 before Broad bowled a vicious bouncer which Bavuma gloved to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.&nbsp;

Broad had Dwaine Pretorius caught at fine leg in his next over and the rest followed.&nbsp;

Vernon Philander, playing in his last Test, struck a couple of beefy blows before falling to Wood who supplied the coup de grace, another lifting ball flicking Anrich Nortje's glove on its way through to Buttler down the legside.

Ben Stokes and Mark Wood made a double strike shortly before tea, breaking stubborn South African resistance and setting up a 191-run win for England on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday.

Ben Stokes and Mark Wood made a double strike shortly before tea, breaking stubborn South African resistance and setting up a 191-run win for England on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday. The win clinched a 3-1 series victory for England. Mark Wood picks up his fourth wicket and South Africa are all out for 274. England win the Johannesburg Test by 191 runs, taking the #SAvENG series home 3-1! SCORECARD: https://t.co/fSsfDFTCrE pic.twitter.com/L0DkRhQS0I — ICC (@ICC) January 27, 2020 × Set to make a world record 466 to win, South Africa reached 181 for two before Stokes bowled home captain Faf du Plessis for 35. In the next over man-of-the-match Wood dismissed Rassie van der Dussen for 98. He went on to claim four for 54 to finish with match figures of nine for 100. Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma shone briefly but South Africans were bowled out for 274. Van der Dussen and Du Plessis batted for all but 13 minutes of an extended two-and-a-half hour afternoon session to give South Africa some hope, making the England bowlers toil on a hot afternoon. But Stokes bowled a ball which hit a crack and kept low, deflecting off the toe of Du Plessis' bat into the stumps. Van der Dussen looked set for a maiden Test century but in the next over he fell to Wood two short of the landmark. He had batted impressively, hitting 15 fours and two sixes in a 133-ball innings but both he and Du Plessis were given a torrid time by Wood, bowling at express pace on a pitch where the bounce was gradually becoming more unpredictable. 🔸 64 Tests 🔸 224 wickets 🔸 13 five-wicket hauls Congratulations on a terrific Test career, @VDP_24! pic.twitter.com/L0OEfskcBN — ICC (@ICC) January 27, 2020 × With tea looming, England set a field which suggested a short-pitched barrage was likely. But Wood then bowled a full-length delivery which Van der Dussen drove awkwardly to short cover where Stuart Broad held a good diving catch. It was the second wicket for Stokes –- both which came at crucial times shortly before an interval. His first victim was opening batsman Dean Elgar, who was caught and bowled playing an awkward pull shot in the penultimate over before lunch. Stokes finished with two for 47. De Kock and Bavuma batted brightly in a fifth-wicket stand of 48 before Broad bowled a vicious bouncer which Bavuma gloved to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. Broad had Dwaine Pretorius caught at fine leg in his next over and the rest followed. Vernon Philander, playing in his last Test, struck a couple of beefy blows before falling to Wood who supplied the coup de grace, another lifting ball flicking Anrich Nortje's glove on its way through to Buttler down the legside.

South Africa vs England, fourth Test: England thump South Africa to win series 3-1

While Joqauin Phoenix, Renee Zellweger and Brad Pitt may be drafting acceptance speeches for next month's BAFTA ceremony, in a foundry west of London, metalworkers are equally busy crafting the gold trophies that the stars hope to win.

As the awards race heats up, BAFTA statues are forged from molten metal

A painting which was recently found by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/british-rocker-ozzy-osbourne-reveals-he-has-been-diagnosed-with-parkinsons-disease-275851">British artist</a> LS Lowry was sold to a private collector for a whopping £2.65 million on Tuesday.

The Mill, Pendlebury was painted by LS Lowry in 1943.

An <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/portable-electronic-nose-to-broaden-scope-for-health-industry-1006">industrial landscape</a> in the north-west <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/british-royals-being-victim-of-media-invasion-275866">England </a>is depicted in the painting.

Like many of the artist's work, the inspiration behind it were the mills, factories, chimneys and the bustle of the industrial heartland in the countryside.

The first electrically powered Mill called the Acme Spinning Company Mill is depicted in this painting along with families enjoying their day out.

''The composition is a happy painting which ticks all the boxes as it is visually appealing and historically sound'' said Nick Orchard, head of Modern British Art at Christie's.

It was owned and discovered by pioneering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hopes-for-many-battling-chronic-pain-as-scientists-discover-technique-to-silence-pain-gene-272255">DNA </a>researcher&nbsp;called Dr Leonard Hamilton who owned it for a period of 70 years.

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(Image courtesy: <a href="https://www.christies.com/departments/Photographs-72-1.aspx">Christie's Images Ltd</a>.)

He had hung it in his dorm when he studied at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/health-and-wellness/treating-cholesterol-at-an-early-stage-reduces-the-risk-of-heart-problems-study-266095">Oxford University.</a>

He brought it along with him to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tears-into-environmental-doom-mongers-at-davos-forum-275841">US </a>when he moved in 1949.

Nobody knew about its existence till he died in August last year.

A painting which was recently found by British artist LS Lowry was sold to a private collector for a whopping £2.65 million on Tuesday. The Mill, Pendlebury was painted by LS Lowry in 1943.

A painting which was recently found by British artist LS Lowry was sold to a private collector for a whopping £2.65 million on Tuesday. The Mill, Pendlebury was painted by LS Lowry in 1943. An industrial landscape in the north-west England is depicted in the painting. Like many of the artist's work, the inspiration behind it were the mills, factories, chimneys and the bustle of the industrial heartland in the countryside. The first electrically powered Mill called the Acme Spinning Company Mill is depicted in this painting along with families enjoying their day out. ''The composition is a happy painting which ticks all the boxes as it is visually appealing and historically sound'' said Nick Orchard, head of Modern British Art at Christie's. It was owned and discovered by pioneering DNA researcher called Dr Leonard Hamilton who owned it for a period of 70 years. (Image courtesy: Christie's Images Ltd.) He had hung it in his dorm when he studied at Oxford University. He brought it along with him to the US when he moved in 1949. Nobody knew about its existence till he died in August last year.

Recently discovered British artist LS Lowry painting sold for £2.65 million

The World Cup draw for the rugby league was conducted in the Buckingham Palace on Thursday.&nbsp;

Also read-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-to-appear-in-public-for-first-time-since-royal-split-274529">Prince Harry to appear in public for&nbsp;first time since royal split</a>

Tournament hosts and organizers England have promised the 'biggest and best' World Cup in the sport’s history in October and November next year.

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England has drawn with Samoa, France, and the Greeks in the group stage of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.&nbsp;

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The draw managed to gather a lot of attention because Prince Harry, a big rugby fan made his first public appearance since the announcement about him stepping away from their senior royal duties.&nbsp;

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The draw was conducted by The Duke of Sussex, Jason Robinson, and Dame Katherine Grainger.

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Other groups consist of Australia, are in Group B and have been drawn with Fiji, Scotland, and Italy.

Group C &nbsp;consists of Wales, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, and the Cook Islands.

In Group D New Zealand, Lebanon, Jamaica, and Ireland will play amongst themselves.

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The tournament is set to begin on October 23 and will go on till November 27.&nbsp;

England is set to face Samoa in the opening match of the tournament at St James Park, Newcastle on October 23.

The World Cup draw for the rugby league was conducted in the Buckingham Palace on Thursday. Also read- Prince Harry to appear in public for first time since royal split Tournament hosts and organizers England have promised the 'biggest and best' World Cup in the sport’s history in October and November next year.

The World Cup draw for the rugby league was conducted in the Buckingham Palace on Thursday. Also read- Prince Harry to appear in public for first time since royal split Tournament hosts and organizers England have promised the 'biggest and best' World Cup in the sport’s history in October and November next year. Also read- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle quit royal front line in shock move England has drawn with Samoa, France, and the Greeks in the group stage of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. RLWC2021 Chief Exec, @jon_dutton72 reflects on the success of the #RLWC2021Draw this lunchtime at Buckingham Palace 👇 pic.twitter.com/HXX3P3PYcU — Rugby League World Cup 2021 (@RLWC2021) January 16, 2020 × The draw managed to gather a lot of attention because Prince Harry, a big rugby fan made his first public appearance since the announcement about him stepping away from their senior royal duties. × The draw was conducted by The Duke of Sussex, Jason Robinson, and Dame Katherine Grainger. #RLWC2021 ambassadors, @Jodie_cunny and @simmoWhRL joined in with the game in the Buckingham Palace garden. #RLWC2021Draw https://t.co/7K3KLSP1LS pic.twitter.com/7GFQhm5y17 — Rugby League World Cup 2021 (@RLWC2021) January 16, 2020 × Other groups consist of Australia, are in Group B and have been drawn with Fiji, Scotland, and Italy. Group C consists of Wales, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, and the Cook Islands. In Group D New Zealand, Lebanon, Jamaica, and Ireland will play amongst themselves. × The tournament is set to begin on October 23 and will go on till November 27. England is set to face Samoa in the opening match of the tournament at St James Park, Newcastle on October 23.

Prince Harry 'draws' attention to 2021 Rugby League World Cup

Tottenham Hotspur striker&nbsp;Harry&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;will undergo surgery on his hamstring and is expected to be out of action until April, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Kane, who has netted 27 goals for Spurs and England this season, suffered the injury during Tottenham's 1-0 Premier League defeat at Southampton on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-tottenham-suffer-kane-injury-blow-271656">New Year's Day</a>.

"Following ongoing assessment by our medical staff over the past week, we can confirm that&nbsp;Harry&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring," Spurs said in a statement.

"The decision to undergo surgery is not expected to impact the time frame that the England captain will be sidelined, with the expectation that he will return to training in April."

Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/striker-less-aston-villa-hold-on-for-draw-at-leicester-273173">EFL Cup: Striker-less Aston Villa hold on for draw at Leicester</a>

Kane&nbsp;will miss Spurs' Champions League last-16 clash with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-dortmund-loose-out-on-two-goal-lead-to-draw-3-3-with-rb-leipzig-268861">RB Leipzig</a> and England's Euro 2020 warm-up games against Italy and Denmark.

The 26-year-old has been injury-free this season but had two lengthy layoffs last season with ankle ligament injuries.

Although Tottenham have struggled for form and are sixth in the league table,&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;has scored 11 goals in the league.

Another spell without&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;will be a major blow to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jose-mourinho-no-quick-fixes-for-spurs-in-transfer-window-272204">Jose Mourinho</a>'s Tottenham, who have slipped six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

Son Heung-min is likely to lead the line in his absence and teenager Troy Parrott may get more opportunities to play.

Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mourinho-confirms-tottenham-appeal-against-wrong-red-for-son-269877">Mourinho confirms Tottenham appeal against 'wrong' red for Son Heung-min</a>

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will undergo surgery on his hamstring and is expected to be out of action until April, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will undergo surgery on his hamstring and is expected to be out of action until April, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Kane, who has netted 27 goals for Spurs and England this season, suffered the injury during Tottenham's 1-0 Premier League defeat at Southampton on New Year's Day. "Following ongoing assessment by our medical staff over the past week, we can confirm that Harry Kane will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring," Spurs said in a statement. "The decision to undergo surgery is not expected to impact the time frame that the England captain will be sidelined, with the expectation that he will return to training in April." Read: EFL Cup: Striker-less Aston Villa hold on for draw at Leicester Kane will miss Spurs' Champions League last-16 clash with RB Leipzig and England's Euro 2020 warm-up games against Italy and Denmark. The 26-year-old has been injury-free this season but had two lengthy layoffs last season with ankle ligament injuries. Although Tottenham have struggled for form and are sixth in the league table, Kane has scored 11 goals in the league. Another spell without Kane will be a major blow to Jose Mourinho's Tottenham, who have slipped six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Son Heung-min is likely to lead the line in his absence and teenager Troy Parrott may get more opportunities to play. Read: Mourinho confirms Tottenham appeal against 'wrong' red for Son Heung-min

Premier League: Tottenham's Kane ruled out for three months with hamstring injury

Lowly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aston-villa-beat-liverpools-kids-to-reach-league-cup-semis-268863">Aston&nbsp;Villa</a>&nbsp;defied incessant pressure as they held out bravely for a 1-1 draw at Leicester City despite being unable to field a striker in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

Freddy Guilbert put&nbsp;Villa&nbsp;ahead with their first shot of the game after 28 minutes and Leicester, second in the Premier League and hoping to reach their first cup final since 2000, needed a 74th-minute equaliser by Kelechi Iheanacho to force a draw.

The second leg is on January&nbsp;28,&nbsp;with the winners of the match meeting either Manchester City or <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fa-cup-solskjaer-needs-time-to-make-lasting-impact-at-manchester-united-guardiola-272687">Manchester United</a> in the final.

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy returned to the side after missing the previous three matches with a minor calf problem while Jonathan Kodjia's illness left&nbsp;Villa, 17th in the league, without a recognised forward.

"We haven't got a choice. That's where we are," said&nbsp;Aston&nbsp;Villa&nbsp;manager Dean Smith.

Ayoze Perez had a shot deflected wide and&nbsp;Villa&nbsp;goalkeeper Orjan Nyland denied Vardy with his knees as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/irresistible-liverpool-thrash-leicester-270476">Leicester</a> seized the initiative but it was the visitors who went ahead.

A move started by Jack Grealish ended with Anwar El Ghazi crossing to the far post where Guilbert caught Ben Chilwell napping and volleyed home.

Villa&nbsp;nearly had another goal before halftime when Ezro Konsa headed onto the bar.

Leicester pressed forward relentlessly after the break but&nbsp;Villa&nbsp;appeared to be holding out comfortably until Hamza Choudhury stole the ball from Douglas Luiz and set up a break which ended with Vardy playing in Iheanacho and the Nigerian scored with a clinical finish.

Lowly Aston Villa defied incessant pressure as they held out bravely for a 1-1 draw at Leicester City despite being unable to field a striker in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

Lowly Aston Villa defied incessant pressure as they held out bravely for a 1-1 draw at Leicester City despite being unable to field a striker in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday. Freddy Guilbert put Villa ahead with their first shot of the game after 28 minutes and Leicester, second in the Premier League and hoping to reach their first cup final since 2000, needed a 74th-minute equaliser by Kelechi Iheanacho to force a draw. The second leg is on January 28, with the winners of the match meeting either Manchester City or Manchester United in the final. Leicester striker Jamie Vardy returned to the side after missing the previous three matches with a minor calf problem while Jonathan Kodjia's illness left Villa, 17th in the league, without a recognised forward. "We haven't got a choice. That's where we are," said Aston Villa manager Dean Smith. Ayoze Perez had a shot deflected wide and Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland denied Vardy with his knees as Leicester seized the initiative but it was the visitors who went ahead. A move started by Jack Grealish ended with Anwar El Ghazi crossing to the far post where Guilbert caught Ben Chilwell napping and volleyed home. Villa nearly had another goal before halftime when Ezro Konsa headed onto the bar. Leicester pressed forward relentlessly after the break but Villa appeared to be holding out comfortably until Hamza Choudhury stole the ball from Douglas Luiz and set up a break which ended with Vardy playing in Iheanacho and the Nigerian scored with a clinical finish.

EFL Cup: Striker-less Aston Villa hold on for draw at Leicester

Manchester United midfielder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-considering-january-reinforcements-with-pogba-mctominay-injured-271629">Paul Pogba</a> posted a series of bizarre videos on social media after undergoing ankle surgery on Tuesday before confirming the procedure had been successful.

Apparently still feeling the effects of the anaesthetic, Pogba posted videos on Instagram saying he was unsure if he was "high or sober" and that he was blessed to be alive, before talking about needing a haircut.

He later deleted the stories and replaced them with a shorter one in which he appeared less groggy.

"It's me I'm back. Everything went well. We have to keep the positive energy," the French World Cup winner said.

"You have to keep happy, so I'll put some music on and dance on one leg obviously... you know me you have to keep the smile."

Pogba, who has made only eight appearances in all competitions this season, has been repeatedly linked by British media with a move away from United but his agent <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paul-pogba-must-put-his-head-down-focus-on-manchester-uniteds-pre-season-bryan-robson-236301">Mino Raiola</a> told Sky Sports last month that the midfielder would be staying at Old Trafford.

Pogba's recovery is expected to keep him out of action for up to four weeks. The 26-year-old was sidelined for three months earlier this season with another ankle injury.

United will host local rivals <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fa-cup-solskjaer-needs-time-to-make-lasting-impact-at-manchester-united-guardiola-272687">Manchester City</a> in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals later on Tuesday.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba posted a series of bizarre videos on social media after undergoing ankle surgery on Tuesday before confirming the procedure had been successful.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba posted a series of bizarre videos on social media after undergoing ankle surgery on Tuesday before confirming the procedure had been successful. Apparently still feeling the effects of the anaesthetic, Pogba posted videos on Instagram saying he was unsure if he was "high or sober" and that he was blessed to be alive, before talking about needing a haircut. He later deleted the stories and replaced them with a shorter one in which he appeared less groggy. "It's me I'm back. Everything went well. We have to keep the positive energy," the French World Cup winner said. "You have to keep happy, so I'll put some music on and dance on one leg obviously... you know me you have to keep the smile." Pogba, who has made only eight appearances in all competitions this season, has been repeatedly linked by British media with a move away from United but his agent Mino Raiola told Sky Sports last month that the midfielder would be staying at Old Trafford. Pogba's recovery is expected to keep him out of action for up to four weeks. The 26-year-old was sidelined for three months earlier this season with another ankle injury. United will host local rivals Manchester City in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals later on Tuesday.

Manchester United's Pogba in high spirits after successful ankle surgery

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fa-cup-man-utd-held-by-wolves-man-city-cruise-through-272201">Manchester&nbsp;City</a>'s Pep Guardiola believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stamped his authority at&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;United with a fresh tactical approach but said the Norwegian will need more time to build a squad capable of winning titles.

United have struggled for consistency in Solskjaer's first full season as manager and have won just two Premier League games since beating City last month.

The defeat to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-dominate-manchester-united-in-first-win-for-arteta-271539">Arsenal</a> on New Year's Day left United five points behind fourth-placed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-arteta-aims-to-solve-ozil-issue-as-chelsea-clash-looms-270702">Chelsea</a>, but Guardiola has seen signs of United players finally translating Solskjaer's gameplans onto the pitch.

"Ole has started seeing the team he wanted - that's my feeling," Guardiola told a news conference ahead of City's League Cup semi-final first-leg against United on Tuesday.

"Even the last (league) game against Arsenal, that they lost, we saw what they want.

"It's not easy to handle a team at a big, big club... always demanding to win competitions and every manager needs time. I have the feeling United started to play the way he wants."

Guardiola will look to ensure his team is not vulnerable to counter-attacks as they were when United duo <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-must-focus-on-rashford-martial-dont-need-haaland-berbatov-269072">Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial</a> carved out an early lead at the Etihad Stadium last month.

"I think we conceded few counter-attacks in the beginning and in just two-three seconds they're in the box. They have incredible pace and talent to do that," the Spanish coach said.

"In general the game was good, we created chances."

City confirmed defender Nicolas Otamendi, who missed the last two games against Port Vale and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/klopps-kids-knock-everton-out-of-fa-cup-272440">Everton</a>, has returned to training and will be available for the match at Old Trafford.

"I have an idea of the way I want to play but I am not 100 per cent&nbsp;sure of the guys who play tomorrow," Guardiola added.

"Especially with the incredible amount of games some players have in the legs, they should be rested for the previous games."

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stamped his authority at Manchester United with a fresh tactical approach but said the Norwegian will need more time to build a squad capable of winning titles.

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stamped his authority at Manchester United with a fresh tactical approach but said the Norwegian will need more time to build a squad capable of winning titles. United have struggled for consistency in Solskjaer's first full season as manager and have won just two Premier League games since beating City last month. The defeat to Arsenal on New Year's Day left United five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, but Guardiola has seen signs of United players finally translating Solskjaer's gameplans onto the pitch. "Ole has started seeing the team he wanted - that's my feeling," Guardiola told a news conference ahead of City's League Cup semi-final first-leg against United on Tuesday. "Even the last (league) game against Arsenal, that they lost, we saw what they want. "It's not easy to handle a team at a big, big club... always demanding to win competitions and every manager needs time. I have the feeling United started to play the way he wants." Guardiola will look to ensure his team is not vulnerable to counter-attacks as they were when United duo Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial carved out an early lead at the Etihad Stadium last month. "I think we conceded few counter-attacks in the beginning and in just two-three seconds they're in the box. They have incredible pace and talent to do that," the Spanish coach said. "In general the game was good, we created chances." City confirmed defender Nicolas Otamendi, who missed the last two games against Port Vale and Everton, has returned to training and will be available for the match at Old Trafford. "I have an idea of the way I want to play but I am not 100 per cent sure of the guys who play tomorrow," Guardiola added. "Especially with the incredible amount of games some players have in the legs, they should be rested for the previous games."

FA cup: Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at Manchester United — Guardiola

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-dominate-manchester-united-in-first-win-for-arteta-271539">Arsenal</a>'s Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates stadium on Monday.

Nelson put a near full-strength home side ahead in the 55th minute, scrappily side-footing the ball into the net after the Leeds defence was caught out by an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-im-really-disappointed-with-the-result-arteta-270937">Alexandre Lacazette</a> cross.

Arsenal, who have won the world's oldest cup competition a record 13 times -&nbsp;but lost to Leeds in the 1972 final - visit fellow Premier League side Bournemouth in the fourth round.

Leeds had taken the game to Arsenal straight from the whistle, pushing forward and blasting 11 shots on goal to the hosts' one in the first 25 minutes alone.

They dominated possession and striker Patrick Bamford was unlucky not to score after 15 minutes when he collected the ball from Jack Harrison but curled his close-range shot onto the bar.

Arsenal by contrast looked a shadow of the side who beat <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fa-cup-man-utd-held-by-wolves-man-city-cruise-through-272201">Manchester United</a> 2-0 in the Premier League on New Year's Day.

But Mikel Arteta's side looked a different team in the second half, with Lacazette whipping an early free-kick off the bar and David Luiz going close before Nelson struck.

"Leeds are a great team and they pressed us, we didn't expect it. We got the goal in the end and that is the most important thing," said Nelson.

"This will give us confidence to go forward."

Lacazette said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-boss-arteta-gives-playmaker-ozil-benefit-of-the-doubt-270933">Arteta</a> gave the players a firm talking to at halftime, although the manager made it sound less daunting.

"Now I'm really pleased but we saw two different teams from the first to second half. I tried to tell them exactly what they were going to face and after 32 minutes we'd won one duel," he said.

"We changed our attitude, desire and organisation at halftime and then we were completely different. It was good for my players to learn and to suffer on the pitch."

Both sides fielded second-string keepers - with Emiliano Martinez coming in for Arsenal and Illan Meslier for leeds - and the home side were missing striker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-aubameyang-goal-earns-artetas-arsenal-draw-at-bournemouth-270498">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</a> due to illness, but otherwise they fielded strong lineups.

Arsenal's Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates stadium on Monday.

Arsenal's Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates stadium on Monday. Nelson put a near full-strength home side ahead in the 55th minute, scrappily side-footing the ball into the net after the Leeds defence was caught out by an Alexandre Lacazette cross. Arsenal, who have won the world's oldest cup competition a record 13 times - but lost to Leeds in the 1972 final - visit fellow Premier League side Bournemouth in the fourth round. Leeds had taken the game to Arsenal straight from the whistle, pushing forward and blasting 11 shots on goal to the hosts' one in the first 25 minutes alone. They dominated possession and striker Patrick Bamford was unlucky not to score after 15 minutes when he collected the ball from Jack Harrison but curled his close-range shot onto the bar. Arsenal by contrast looked a shadow of the side who beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League on New Year's Day. But Mikel Arteta's side looked a different team in the second half, with Lacazette whipping an early free-kick off the bar and David Luiz going close before Nelson struck. "Leeds are a great team and they pressed us, we didn't expect it. We got the goal in the end and that is the most important thing," said Nelson. "This will give us confidence to go forward." Lacazette said Arteta gave the players a firm talking to at halftime, although the manager made it sound less daunting. "Now I'm really pleased but we saw two different teams from the first to second half. I tried to tell them exactly what they were going to face and after 32 minutes we'd won one duel," he said. "We changed our attitude, desire and organisation at halftime and then we were completely different. It was good for my players to learn and to suffer on the pitch." Both sides fielded second-string keepers - with Emiliano Martinez coming in for Arsenal and Illan Meslier for leeds - and the home side were missing striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to illness, but otherwise they fielded strong lineups.

FA Cup: Arteta's gunners push through against Leeds

Opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-drop-bairstow-from-test-squad-for-new-zealand-series-251553">Dominic Sibley</a> struck a career-best unbeaten 85 as England seized control of the second Test against South Africa at the close of the third day at Newlands on Sunday, grinding down their hosts ahead of a fourth-innings victory charge.

The tourists reached 218 for four at stumps, a lead of 264 that already looks substantial with two full days remaining, and potentially provides an excellent chance to level the four-match series.

Sibley put on 116 for the third wicket with captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-captain-joe-roots-year-of-frustration-as-england-falter-in-test-arena-270931">Joe Root</a> (61), before the latter steered Dwaine Pretorius to Faf du Plessis at slip late on.

Nightwatchman Dominic Bess gloved a leg-side delivery from Anrich Nortje (2-36) to end the day.

Sibley will seek to take the game further away from South Africa with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-stokes-and-broad-bicker-as-england-end-first-test-with-a-loss-270971">Ben Stokes</a> on day four with England's travelling fans in full voice in Cape Town.

"We’ve done really well – the performance with the ball yesterday and today we have shown some real grit with the bat," England seamer James Anderson told reporters.

"It is hard to say what is a good target to set. If the wicket is as flat as it was today, we would want 350 plus as a minimum.

"But if it starts to deteriorate, then we feel in the game right now. Whatever we post we will have to bowl well."

Sibley’s previous best in Tests was 29 and he showed impressive patience and concentration to see off the new ball and then accumulate his runs by waiting for the right opportunities to score.

He took 140 balls to reach his 50 and batted for almost the full day, which allowed Root to score more freely at the other end.

South Africa’s other two wickets in England’s second innings were that of Zak Crawley (25), who edged Kagiso Rabada to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, and Joe Denly (31), caught at long leg attempting a hook off Nortje.

It was, at times, a war of attrition that the visiting side won with risk-free, smart&nbsp;cricket.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/james-anderson-becomes-fifth-bowler-in-this-decade-to-take-wicket-on-first-ball-of-test-270372">Anderson</a> took five wickets and Stokes an England record five catches as they made short work of wrapping up the South African first innings, bowling the hosts out for 223.

Anderson (5-40) knocked over Rabada (0) with the first ball of the day and completed his England record 28th Test five-wicket haul when Nortje (4) edged to Stokes at slip for the all-rounder to take his fifth catch of the innings.

It is the joint-most by any player in Test&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;and the 12th time a fielder had taken five catches in an innings, but a first for England.

South Africa won the first Test in Pretoria by 107 runs.

Opener Dominic Sibley struck a career-best unbeaten 85 as England seized control of the second Test against South Africa at the close of the third day at Newlands on Sunday, grinding down their hosts ahead of a fourth-innings victory charge.

Opener Dominic Sibley struck a career-best unbeaten 85 as England seized control of the second Test against South Africa at the close of the third day at Newlands on Sunday, grinding down their hosts ahead of a fourth-innings victory charge. The tourists reached 218 for four at stumps, a lead of 264 that already looks substantial with two full days remaining, and potentially provides an excellent chance to level the four-match series. Sibley put on 116 for the third wicket with captain Joe Root (61), before the latter steered Dwaine Pretorius to Faf du Plessis at slip late on. Nightwatchman Dominic Bess gloved a leg-side delivery from Anrich Nortje (2-36) to end the day. Sibley will seek to take the game further away from South Africa with Ben Stokes on day four with England's travelling fans in full voice in Cape Town. "We’ve done really well – the performance with the ball yesterday and today we have shown some real grit with the bat," England seamer James Anderson told reporters. "It is hard to say what is a good target to set. If the wicket is as flat as it was today, we would want 350 plus as a minimum. "But if it starts to deteriorate, then we feel in the game right now. Whatever we post we will have to bowl well." Sibley’s previous best in Tests was 29 and he showed impressive patience and concentration to see off the new ball and then accumulate his runs by waiting for the right opportunities to score. He took 140 balls to reach his 50 and batted for almost the full day, which allowed Root to score more freely at the other end. South Africa’s other two wickets in England’s second innings were that of Zak Crawley (25), who edged Kagiso Rabada to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, and Joe Denly (31), caught at long leg attempting a hook off Nortje. It was, at times, a war of attrition that the visiting side won with risk-free, smart cricket. Anderson took five wickets and Stokes an England record five catches as they made short work of wrapping up the South African first innings, bowling the hosts out for 223. Anderson (5-40) knocked over Rabada (0) with the first ball of the day and completed his England record 28th Test five-wicket haul when Nortje (4) edged to Stokes at slip for the all-rounder to take his fifth catch of the innings. It is the joint-most by any player in Test cricket and the 12th time a fielder had taken five catches in an innings, but a first for England. South Africa won the first Test in Pretoria by 107 runs.

Cricket: Sibley, Root put England in command of second Test

In an age of sports science, expert physical conditioning and meticulous planning, watching Test cricketers clumsily kick a soccer ball around as they&nbsp;warm&nbsp;up&nbsp;defies&nbsp;belief.

Not only because they look as if they are going hurt themselves, but because that is often what happens as their child-like enthusiasm for a kick-about clash with the tenets of professional sport.

The latest casualty is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rory-burnss-maiden-test-century-frustrates-australia-240333">Rory Burns</a>, England's opening batsman who top-scored in the first Test against South Africa but who will now return home with a serious ankle injury, missing out on the rest of the four-match series.

He hurt ligaments on Thursday trying to kick the ball away as his captain Joe Root bore down on him.

It came only 24 hours after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-draw-second-test-with-england-win-series-265850">Ollie Pope</a> had taken angry exception to a crunching tackle from teammate Matt Parkinson that in a real game of football might have earned the leg spinner a red card.

"If you look at what football does, the benefits from a psychological and fun point of view are outstripped by the dangers from it, but we will discuss that. I am not coming in with an iron rod right now," said Ashley Giles -- a year ago when he was appointed the new England director of cricket.

But <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-archer-may-miss-test-against-south-africa-271563">England</a> have now added yet&nbsp;another&nbsp;name to a growing list of soccer casualties.

Just over a year ago, Jonny Bairstow lost his place as wicketkeeper on a tour of Sri Lanka after damaging ankle ligaments in a kick-about.

A decade ago, then England coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kirsten-ideal-candidate-to-coach-england-atherton-255139">Andy Flower</a> banned the&nbsp;warm-up&nbsp;soccer&nbsp;routine&nbsp;after Joe Denly damaged a knee because of an unwieldy tackle before a one-day international match against Australia at The Oval.

Like Bairstow, Denly is on tour in South Africa and might have offered some caution, as might have James Anderson, who turned his ankle playing soccer on tour in New Zealand in 2008.

Opponents South African can relate. Ace bowler Vernon Philander was out for eight months after he damaged his ankle in a pre-match kick-about in India.

But South Africa also still continue to play an awkward version of a rondo, where a few players in the middle of a circle of others try to intercept a soccer ball being passed between the players on the outer ring.

Australia's culture is reflected in their choice of touch rugby rather than soccer to get the blood flowing.

But this proved even costlier. In was during such a game that Glenn McGrath stood on a stray cricket ball left on the outfield at Edgbaston and ripped the ligaments in his right ankle, changing the course of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-batting-woes-to-pace-aces-major-takeaways-from-ashes-2019-249986">Ashes</a> in 2005.

In an age of sports science, expert physical conditioning and meticulous planning, watching Test cricketers clumsily kick a soccer ball around as they warm up defies belief.

In an age of sports science, expert physical conditioning and meticulous planning, watching Test cricketers clumsily kick a soccer ball around as they warm up defies belief. Not only because they look as if they are going hurt themselves, but because that is often what happens as their child-like enthusiasm for a kick-about clash with the tenets of professional sport. The latest casualty is Rory Burns, England's opening batsman who top-scored in the first Test against South Africa but who will now return home with a serious ankle injury, missing out on the rest of the four-match series. He hurt ligaments on Thursday trying to kick the ball away as his captain Joe Root bore down on him. It came only 24 hours after Ollie Pope had taken angry exception to a crunching tackle from teammate Matt Parkinson that in a real game of football might have earned the leg spinner a red card. "If you look at what football does, the benefits from a psychological and fun point of view are outstripped by the dangers from it, but we will discuss that. I am not coming in with an iron rod right now," said Ashley Giles -- a year ago when he was appointed the new England director of cricket. But England have now added yet another name to a growing list of soccer casualties. Just over a year ago, Jonny Bairstow lost his place as wicketkeeper on a tour of Sri Lanka after damaging ankle ligaments in a kick-about. A decade ago, then England coach Andy Flower banned the warm-up soccer routine after Joe Denly damaged a knee because of an unwieldy tackle before a one-day international match against Australia at The Oval. Like Bairstow, Denly is on tour in South Africa and might have offered some caution, as might have James Anderson, who turned his ankle playing soccer on tour in New Zealand in 2008. Opponents South African can relate. Ace bowler Vernon Philander was out for eight months after he damaged his ankle in a pre-match kick-about in India. But South Africa also still continue to play an awkward version of a rondo, where a few players in the middle of a circle of others try to intercept a soccer ball being passed between the players on the outer ring. Australia's culture is reflected in their choice of touch rugby rather than soccer to get the blood flowing. But this proved even costlier. In was during such a game that Glenn McGrath stood on a stray cricket ball left on the outfield at Edgbaston and ripped the ligaments in his right ankle, changing the course of the Ashes in 2005.

Football injures England cricketer Rory Burns

England paceman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-archer-in-no-ball-controversy-270703">Jofra Archer</a> may miss out on the second Test against South Africa after skipping bowling practice at Newlands on Wednesday.

Archer, who took six wickets in the first Test defeat at Pretoria including 5-102 in the second innings, did bat in the nets and took part in fielding drills but a sore right elbow kept him from bowling.

A decision on the 24-year-old would have to be made just before the start of the Test on Friday.

He had been a doubt for the first match after suffering from the virus that swept through the England camp on their arrival in South Africa but recovered in time to play in the 107-run defeat.

For the first time on tour, England's entire 19-man squad were at practice on Wednesday including spinner Jack Leech, who has suffered the longest from the flu bug.

Leech could come into contention as a spin option for England in the Newlands Test.

"Fingers crossed we’ve beaten the illness. It was nice to have everyone here and training together today," said wicketkeeper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-beat-england-by-107-runs-in-first-test-270868">Jos Buttler</a> on Wednesday.

"We start the new year afresh. We’ve had a lot of things thrown at us since the start of the tour but we know it is no excuse for how we performed (in the first Test)."

England paceman Jofra Archer may miss out on the second Test against South Africa after skipping bowling practice at Newlands on Wednesday. Archer, who took six wickets in the first Test defeat at Pretoria including 5-102 in the second innings, did bat in the nets and took part in fielding drills but a sore right elbow kept him from bowling.

England paceman Jofra Archer may miss out on the second Test against South Africa after skipping bowling practice at Newlands on Wednesday. Archer, who took six wickets in the first Test defeat at Pretoria including 5-102 in the second innings, did bat in the nets and took part in fielding drills but a sore right elbow kept him from bowling. A decision on the 24-year-old would have to be made just before the start of the Test on Friday. He had been a doubt for the first match after suffering from the virus that swept through the England camp on their arrival in South Africa but recovered in time to play in the 107-run defeat. For the first time on tour, England's entire 19-man squad were at practice on Wednesday including spinner Jack Leech, who has suffered the longest from the flu bug. Leech could come into contention as a spin option for England in the Newlands Test. "Fingers crossed we’ve beaten the illness. It was nice to have everyone here and training together today," said wicketkeeper Jos Buttler on Wednesday. "We start the new year afresh. We’ve had a lot of things thrown at us since the start of the tour but we know it is no excuse for how we performed (in the first Test)."

England paceman Jofra Archer may miss Test against South Africa

Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad were involved in a spat during the Centurian&nbsp;Test as the England vice-captain exchanged heated words with his teammate.

Interestingly, the two clashed as the team went into a huddle after the fall of a wicket.

The exact words exchanged between England vice-captain Stokes&nbsp;and fast bowler Broad remain&nbsp;unclear.

However, former England captain Nasser Hussain who was in the commentary box believed&nbsp;that Stuart&nbsp;might have said something which did not go well with his vice-captain.

Along with Hussian was former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding&nbsp;who was also surprised and hoped for the quarrel to "end soon".

The West Indies legend added that before the tussle, the two players were joined by the captain&nbsp;Joe Root&nbsp;in a conversation on the field while South African player Dwaine Pretorius was walking towards the pitch.&nbsp;

Hussain added that he was "pleased"&nbsp;that the two players who had problems exchanged words to "clear their minds".

It ended badly for England, however, as the visitors&nbsp;ended the first Test match with a loss, being unable to reach the target of 376 runs. Hosts South Africa beat England easily by 107 runs.&nbsp;

Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad were involved in a spat during the Centurian Test as the England vice-captain exchanged heated words with his teammate. Interestingly, the two clashed as the team went into a huddle after the fall of a wicket.

Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad were involved in a spat during the Centurian Test as the England vice-captain exchanged heated words with his teammate. Interestingly, the two clashed as the team went into a huddle after the fall of a wicket. The exact words exchanged between England vice-captain Stokes and fast bowler Broad remain unclear. However, former England captain Nasser Hussain who was in the commentary box believed that Stuart might have said something which did not go well with his vice-captain. Along with Hussian was former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding who was also surprised and hoped for the quarrel to "end soon". The West Indies legend added that before the tussle, the two players were joined by the captain Joe Root in a conversation on the field while South African player Dwaine Pretorius was walking towards the pitch. Hussain added that he was "pleased" that the two players who had problems exchanged words to "clear their minds". It ended badly for England, however, as the visitors ended the first Test match with a loss, being unable to reach the target of 376 runs. Hosts South Africa beat England easily by 107 runs.

Stokes, Broad bicker as England lose first Test against South Africa

South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;broke down stubborn England resistance to win the first Test of their World Test Championship series by 107 runs at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

England needed 376 to win but despite some committed batting were bowled out for 268 on the fourth day of the five-day encounter.

An enthralling contest swung&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa's way when left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled Ben Stokes to halt a brief flurry of strokes as Stokes and captain Joe Root tried to lift the scoring rate before the second new ball was due.

The new ball then had an immediate impact with Kagiso Rabada having Jonny Bairstow caught at gully before Anrich Nortje claimed the crucial wicket of Root, who made a fighting 48 before he was caught behind.&nbsp;

It was the second time in the day Nortje claimed a wicket with the second ball of a new spell after he made the first breakthrough of the day by dismissing top-scorer Rory Burns for 84.

The remaining wickets fell quickly, with Rabada finishing with four for 103 and fellow fast bowler Anrich Nortje claiming three for 56.

Maharaj, who broke England's first wicket stand of 92 on Saturday when he dismissed Dom Sibley, took two for 37.

South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;produced a disciplined bowling performance, making scoring difficult on a pitch which always offered something to the bowlers with some sideways movement and uneven bounce.

England added only 50 runs in 25 overs while losing two wickets during the morning.

Rory Burns took his overnight score of 77 to 84 before mistiming a pull against Nortje to be caught at mid-on, while Joe Denly was leg before wicket to Dwaine Pretorius for 31.

Burns and Denly saw off the threat of Vernon Philander and Rabada but found scoring difficult.

Philander conceded only one run in five overs. Rabada gave up 23 in six overs, which included two hooked sixes by Denly.

Burns, who faced most of Philander’s bowling, adding only seven runs off 37 balls. The change to Nortje brought an immediate result for&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;as Burns attempted to pull the fast bowler’s second delivery and sent the ball looping to Rabada at mid-on.

Nortje made a second crucial breakthrough when&nbsp;South&nbsp;African captain Faf du Plessis made an inspired bowling change.&nbsp;

First innings destroyer Vernon Philander sent down three overs with the second new ball but was not making the batsmen play many deliveries, so Du Plessis called on Nortje with immediate success.

South Africa broke down stubborn England resistance to win the first Test of their World Test Championship series by 107 runs at SuperSport Park on Sunday. England needed 376 to win but despite some committed batting were bowled out for 268 on the fourth day of the five-day encounter.

South Africa broke down stubborn England resistance to win the first Test of their World Test Championship series by 107 runs at SuperSport Park on Sunday. England needed 376 to win but despite some committed batting were bowled out for 268 on the fourth day of the five-day encounter. An enthralling contest swung South Africa's way when left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled Ben Stokes to halt a brief flurry of strokes as Stokes and captain Joe Root tried to lift the scoring rate before the second new ball was due. The new ball then had an immediate impact with Kagiso Rabada having Jonny Bairstow caught at gully before Anrich Nortje claimed the crucial wicket of Root, who made a fighting 48 before he was caught behind. It was the second time in the day Nortje claimed a wicket with the second ball of a new spell after he made the first breakthrough of the day by dismissing top-scorer Rory Burns for 84. The remaining wickets fell quickly, with Rabada finishing with four for 103 and fellow fast bowler Anrich Nortje claiming three for 56. Maharaj, who broke England's first wicket stand of 92 on Saturday when he dismissed Dom Sibley, took two for 37. South Africa produced a disciplined bowling performance, making scoring difficult on a pitch which always offered something to the bowlers with some sideways movement and uneven bounce. England added only 50 runs in 25 overs while losing two wickets during the morning. Rory Burns took his overnight score of 77 to 84 before mistiming a pull against Nortje to be caught at mid-on, while Joe Denly was leg before wicket to Dwaine Pretorius for 31. Burns and Denly saw off the threat of Vernon Philander and Rabada but found scoring difficult. Philander conceded only one run in five overs. Rabada gave up 23 in six overs, which included two hooked sixes by Denly. Burns, who faced most of Philander’s bowling, adding only seven runs off 37 balls. The change to Nortje brought an immediate result for South Africa as Burns attempted to pull the fast bowler’s second delivery and sent the ball looping to Rabada at mid-on. Nortje made a second crucial breakthrough when South African captain Faf du Plessis made an inspired bowling change. First innings destroyer Vernon Philander sent down three overs with the second new ball but was not making the batsmen play many deliveries, so Du Plessis called on Nortje with immediate success.

South Africa beat England by 107 runs in first Test

England's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/englands-jofra-archer-says-he-has-moved-on-from-racial-abuse-264849">Jofra Archer</a> was no-balled and warned for a high no-ball but appeared to escape sanction for a second high delivery in a controversial end to the second day of the first Test on Friday.

South African captain Faf du Plessis and coach Mark Boucher were understood to have approached match referee Andy Pycroft after the close of play but there was no immediate statement on what transpired.

"The match referee has deferred the situation for comment to the International Cricket Council communications department. We have been asked to leave it to them," said a South African team spokesperson.

"There was a little bit of conversation going on after the game," said South African opening bowler Vernon Philander.

"The umpires have to deal with it. Hopefully they will make the right call."

Although Philander said it was a matter for the umpires he offered his own opinion.

"For me it's plain and simple. You are setting an example for the rest of the people looking into this game. You have to make the right call. Are you going to tolerate it at another game or are we going to put a stop to it right here?"

Square leg umpire Chris Gaffaney signalled no-ball when an attempted slower ball by the England fast bowler went past nightwatchman Anrich Nortje in the penultimate over of a dramatic day during which 15 wickets fell.

The next delivery also was high and full, which had Nortje falling to the turf to avoid being hit, as Archer again tried to bowl his slower "knuckle" ball.

Umpire Gaffaney appeared to start signalling another no-ball, which could have resulted in Archer not being allowed to bowl again according to International Cricket Council regulations. But he seemed to check his signal. The umpires spoke to Archer and the over was called.

England batsman Joe Denly, who was fielding at leg slip, said he was surprised that Archer had attempted two successive slower balls but said he felt the second one had "just missed the stumps".

England's Jofra Archer was no-balled and warned for a high no-ball but appeared to escape sanction for a second high delivery in a controversial end to the second day of the first Test on Friday.

England's Jofra Archer was no-balled and warned for a high no-ball but appeared to escape sanction for a second high delivery in a controversial end to the second day of the first Test on Friday. South African captain Faf du Plessis and coach Mark Boucher were understood to have approached match referee Andy Pycroft after the close of play but there was no immediate statement on what transpired. "The match referee has deferred the situation for comment to the International Cricket Council communications department. We have been asked to leave it to them," said a South African team spokesperson. "There was a little bit of conversation going on after the game," said South African opening bowler Vernon Philander. "The umpires have to deal with it. Hopefully they will make the right call." Although Philander said it was a matter for the umpires he offered his own opinion. "For me it's plain and simple. You are setting an example for the rest of the people looking into this game. You have to make the right call. Are you going to tolerate it at another game or are we going to put a stop to it right here?" Square leg umpire Chris Gaffaney signalled no-ball when an attempted slower ball by the England fast bowler went past nightwatchman Anrich Nortje in the penultimate over of a dramatic day during which 15 wickets fell. The next delivery also was high and full, which had Nortje falling to the turf to avoid being hit, as Archer again tried to bowl his slower "knuckle" ball. Umpire Gaffaney appeared to start signalling another no-ball, which could have resulted in Archer not being allowed to bowl again according to International Cricket Council regulations. But he seemed to check his signal. The umpires spoke to Archer and the over was called. England batsman Joe Denly, who was fielding at leg slip, said he was surprised that Archer had attempted two successive slower balls but said he felt the second one had "just missed the stumps".

Controversy erupts over Jofra Archer's no-ball

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hard-work-paid-off-says-quinton-de-kock-after-defeating-india-251443">Quinton de Kock</a> fell five runs short of his century after dragging South Africa out of early trouble to 277 for nine at the close on the opening day of the first test against England at Centurion Park on Thursday.

England took a wicket with the opening delivery of the four-test series and had their hosts teetering on 111-5 after lunch but De Kock’s belligerent innings brought South Africa back into the match.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/james-anderson-becomes-fifth-bowler-in-this-decade-to-take-wicket-on-first-ball-of-test-270372">James Anderson</a> marked his 150th cap and return to the England attack with the first-ball wicket of opener Dean Elgar, setting the tourists up for early domination of an inexperienced home side seeking to halt a run of five successive test defeats.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-punjabs-sam-curran-does-bhangra-with-owner-preity-zinta-after-defeating-delhi-207481">Sam Curran</a>’s skilful bowling earned him figures of 4-57 and Stuart Broad returned from illness to claim 3-52.

But De Kock wrestled the initiative away from England with an innings that combined early aggression, as he sought to impose himself on the bowlers, with later circumspection.

"We tried to make sure we kept up our intent, to keep ticking over and not get bottled up," De Kock told reporters.

"When England are on top, it's very tough to score runs against them."

He reached his 50 off 45 balls with some ferocious hitting before digging in to try to tire out the England bowlers on a hot day.

De Kock fell agonisingly short of a sixth test century as he feathered an away swinger from Curran through to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler for 95 off 128 balls.

De Kock featured in an 87-run sixth-wicket stand with 30-year-old debutant Dwaine Pretorius, who made 33, and 47 runs for the seventh wicket with Vernon Philander who was 28 not out at the close.

Curran led the way for the England bowlers, who had to do without Ben Stokes, forced off the field by dehydration although he did return to the field for the last hour.

The 37-year-old Anderson’s first ball in Test cricket for five months, having limped out of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-batting-woes-to-pace-aces-major-takeaways-from-ashes-2019-249986">Ashes</a> series with a calf injury, was a warm-up delivery down the leg side that Elgar tried to flick at and edged to Buttler.

New regime&nbsp;

It was not the start South Africa, under a new coaching regime after an administrative crisis, were looking for against an England side who have battled with a flu bug in their camp since arriving almost two weeks ago.

But Zubayr Hamza, in his third test, boosted his chances of securing the regular No. 3 place with 39 before being caught in the slips by Stokes off Broad.

"We would have liked to have got them out but if we can keep them to under 300, we are confident we can go on and bat big," Curran said.

Quinton de Kock fell five runs short of his century after dragging South Africa out of early trouble to 277 for nine at the close on the opening day of the first test against England at Centurion Park on Thursday.

Quinton de Kock fell five runs short of his century after dragging South Africa out of early trouble to 277 for nine at the close on the opening day of the first test against England at Centurion Park on Thursday. England took a wicket with the opening delivery of the four-test series and had their hosts teetering on 111-5 after lunch but De Kock’s belligerent innings brought South Africa back into the match. James Anderson marked his 150th cap and return to the England attack with the first-ball wicket of opener Dean Elgar, setting the tourists up for early domination of an inexperienced home side seeking to halt a run of five successive test defeats. Sam Curran’s skilful bowling earned him figures of 4-57 and Stuart Broad returned from illness to claim 3-52. But De Kock wrestled the initiative away from England with an innings that combined early aggression, as he sought to impose himself on the bowlers, with later circumspection. "We tried to make sure we kept up our intent, to keep ticking over and not get bottled up," De Kock told reporters. "When England are on top, it's very tough to score runs against them." He reached his 50 off 45 balls with some ferocious hitting before digging in to try to tire out the England bowlers on a hot day. De Kock fell agonisingly short of a sixth test century as he feathered an away swinger from Curran through to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler for 95 off 128 balls. De Kock featured in an 87-run sixth-wicket stand with 30-year-old debutant Dwaine Pretorius, who made 33, and 47 runs for the seventh wicket with Vernon Philander who was 28 not out at the close. Curran led the way for the England bowlers, who had to do without Ben Stokes, forced off the field by dehydration although he did return to the field for the last hour. The 37-year-old Anderson’s first ball in Test cricket for five months, having limped out of the Ashes series with a calf injury, was a warm-up delivery down the leg side that Elgar tried to flick at and edged to Buttler. New regime It was not the start South Africa, under a new coaching regime after an administrative crisis, were looking for against an England side who have battled with a flu bug in their camp since arriving almost two weeks ago. But Zubayr Hamza, in his third test, boosted his chances of securing the regular No. 3 place with 39 before being caught in the slips by Stokes off Broad. "We would have liked to have got them out but if we can keep them to under 300, we are confident we can go on and bat big," Curran said.

Cricket: De Kock leads South Africa fightback against England

Arsenal&nbsp;have&nbsp;a squad that can be improved but the&nbsp;players&nbsp;must take up responsibility and be accountable for their actions on the pitch if they are to be a part of the club's future plans,&nbsp;new&nbsp;manager Mikel&nbsp;Arteta&nbsp;said on Monday.

In his first&nbsp;news conference last week,&nbsp;Arteta&nbsp;had demanded "passion and energy"&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;players&nbsp;and the Spaniard said he was satisfied with what he saw during Saturday's 0-0 draw at Everton.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-citys-guardiola-expects-quick-decision-on-arteta-over-arsenal-move-268874">Arteta</a>, 37, will make his managerial debut when 11th-placed&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;travel to Bournemouth on Thursday.

"I think that we have a really good team with a lot to improve,"&nbsp;Arteta&nbsp;told reporters. "I need them all on board. All the meetings we've had is to get everyone on board and so far I'm very happy with the reaction."

"What we are going to transmit to the team is&nbsp;accountability&nbsp;to play for this football club. This is the basic... We are much more committed. The body language (in the Everton draw) was much better and they had much more passion, that is non-negotiable."

Arteta&nbsp;confirmed interim&nbsp;boss&nbsp;Freddie Ljungberg, who took charge for six games following <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sacked-unai-emery-honoured-to-coach-arsenal-265333">Unai Emery</a>'s sacking, will stay on as a member of the coaching staff.

"I spoke to him after the game,"&nbsp;Arteta&nbsp;added. "I told him who I want to bring in and I wanted to know what he was feeling. We decided the best thing would be for him to carry on with us.

"I knew&nbsp;him a little and we will start a&nbsp;new&nbsp;chapter and he was very positive."

Arteta&nbsp;also said midfielder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-can-censor-ozil-but-cannot-hide-human-rights-violations-against-uighurs-pompeo-268791">Mesut Ozil</a> was a part of his plans despite Ljungberg's unhappiness over the German's conduct during&nbsp;Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Manchester City earlier this month.

Ozil kicked his gloves in frustration after being withdrawn in the 59th minute and Ljungberg said his unacceptable conduct would have prevented him&nbsp;from&nbsp;being selected at Everton had he been fit for the match.

"It's a question for Freddie,"&nbsp;Arteta&nbsp;said. "I just wanted him to pick the best possible lineup for the game. You're not going to be judged on what you done in the past, positive or negative.

"We will try to put the most competitive team out, we are to be ready and nullify them as much as possible."

Arsenal have a squad that can be improved but the players must take up responsibility and be accountable for their actions on the pitch if they are to be a part of the club's future plans, new manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday.

Arsenal have a squad that can be improved but the players must take up responsibility and be accountable for their actions on the pitch if they are to be a part of the club's future plans, new manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday. In his first news conference last week, Arteta had demanded "passion and energy" from the players and the Spaniard said he was satisfied with what he saw during Saturday's 0-0 draw at Everton. Arteta, 37, will make his managerial debut when 11th-placed Arsenal travel to Bournemouth on Thursday. "I think that we have a really good team with a lot to improve," Arteta told reporters. "I need them all on board. All the meetings we've had is to get everyone on board and so far I'm very happy with the reaction." "What we are going to transmit to the team is accountability to play for this football club. This is the basic... We are much more committed. The body language (in the Everton draw) was much better and they had much more passion, that is non-negotiable." Arteta confirmed interim boss Freddie Ljungberg, who took charge for six games following Unai Emery's sacking, will stay on as a member of the coaching staff. "I spoke to him after the game," Arteta added. "I told him who I want to bring in and I wanted to know what he was feeling. We decided the best thing would be for him to carry on with us. "I knew him a little and we will start a new chapter and he was very positive." Arteta also said midfielder Mesut Ozil was a part of his plans despite Ljungberg's unhappiness over the German's conduct during Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Manchester City earlier this month. Ozil kicked his gloves in frustration after being withdrawn in the 59th minute and Ljungberg said his unacceptable conduct would have prevented him from being selected at Everton had he been fit for the match. "It's a question for Freddie," Arteta said. "I just wanted him to pick the best possible lineup for the game. You're not going to be judged on what you done in the past, positive or negative. "We will try to put the most competitive team out, we are to be ready and nullify them as much as possible."

New Arsenal boss Arteta demands accountability from players

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-end-sensational-year-as-roberto-firminos-extra-time-goal-seals-club-world-cup-269525">Liverpool</a>, newly crowned Club World Cup winners, return to their main task - fighting for their first league title in 30 years -&nbsp;when they face their closest challengers Leicester City on Thursday.

The Boxing Day clash of the top-two, at Leicester's King Power stadium, headlines a full programme of festive fixtures and despite Leicester's 3-1 reverse at Manchester City on Saturday, Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp is aware of the dangers that his side face.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-leicester-break-club-record-with-4-1-win-at-villa-267125">Leicester</a> manager Brendan Rodgers, who was replaced by Klopp at Anfield, has built a team that has won as many games as Pep Guardiola's City, 12 out of 18. They have lost just three times and in Jamie Vardy, they have the league's top scorer with 17 goals.

"We will try (to stop Vardy). He's a massive striker, an exceptional striker. One of the top three since I've been in England," said Klopp.

"He's difficult to defend, always on the shoulder... playing the offside line, really dangerous. The only thing you can do is avoid the passes to him and that's what we'll try.

"But Leicester is not only Jamie Vardy. Brendan has done an excellent job there and they're a proper top-class team. The quality they have is exceptional," added the German.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-liverpool-manager-klopp-extends-contract-to-2024-268150">Klopp</a> will need to draw on his strength in depth given that midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered an ankle injury in the extra-time win over Flamengo in the Club World Cup final in Qatar.

With Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip and Brazilian Fabinho all sidelined, Joe Gomez is likely to partner Virgil van Dijk in the centre of defence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-must-focus-on-rashford-martial-dont-need-haaland-berbatov-269072">Manchester United</a>, smarting from their defeat at Watford on Sunday, are at home to Newcastle United, a game which could see Paul Pogba return to the starting line-up.

The French midfielder, who had been out with an ankle injury since September, came on as a substitute at Watford but could start against Steve Bruce's side.

"He is the best all-round midfielder in the world," said United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who admits that it can be tricky to designate a precise midfield duty for the former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/soccer-football-lazio-beat-juventus-again-to-win-italian-supercup-269651">Juventus</a> player.

"He can perform all roles, but if I play him low, (some people will say] he should have played high and, if I play him high, I should have played low. There’s always going to be that discussion with him. But it’s great to have him back," he said.

Two clubs will have new managers in charge for the first time with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal at struggling Bournemouth and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/carlo-ancelotti-everton-will-play-attractive-football-269894">Carlo Ancelotti</a> taking the reigns of Everton at home to Burnley.

Third-placed Manchester City face a tough trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.

Liverpool, newly crowned Club World Cup winners, return to their main task - fighting for their first league title in 30 years - when they face their closest challengers Leicester City on Thursday.

Liverpool, newly crowned Club World Cup winners, return to their main task - fighting for their first league title in 30 years - when they face their closest challengers Leicester City on Thursday. The Boxing Day clash of the top-two, at Leicester's King Power stadium, headlines a full programme of festive fixtures and despite Leicester's 3-1 reverse at Manchester City on Saturday, Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp is aware of the dangers that his side face. Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers, who was replaced by Klopp at Anfield, has built a team that has won as many games as Pep Guardiola's City, 12 out of 18. They have lost just three times and in Jamie Vardy, they have the league's top scorer with 17 goals. "We will try (to stop Vardy). He's a massive striker, an exceptional striker. One of the top three since I've been in England," said Klopp. "He's difficult to defend, always on the shoulder... playing the offside line, really dangerous. The only thing you can do is avoid the passes to him and that's what we'll try. "But Leicester is not only Jamie Vardy. Brendan has done an excellent job there and they're a proper top-class team. The quality they have is exceptional," added the German. Klopp will need to draw on his strength in depth given that midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered an ankle injury in the extra-time win over Flamengo in the Club World Cup final in Qatar. With Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip and Brazilian Fabinho all sidelined, Joe Gomez is likely to partner Virgil van Dijk in the centre of defence. Manchester United, smarting from their defeat at Watford on Sunday, are at home to Newcastle United, a game which could see Paul Pogba return to the starting line-up. The French midfielder, who had been out with an ankle injury since September, came on as a substitute at Watford but could start against Steve Bruce's side. "He is the best all-round midfielder in the world," said United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who admits that it can be tricky to designate a precise midfield duty for the former Juventus player. "He can perform all roles, but if I play him low, (some people will say] he should have played high and, if I play him high, I should have played low. There’s always going to be that discussion with him. But it’s great to have him back," he said. Two clubs will have new managers in charge for the first time with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal at struggling Bournemouth and Carlo Ancelotti taking the reigns of Everton at home to Burnley. Third-placed Manchester City face a tough trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.

Football: Liverpool face Vardy threat on festive return to domestic action

Queen&nbsp;Elizabeth will stress the value of harmony and&nbsp;reconciliation&nbsp;in her Christmas message this&nbsp;year, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday,&nbsp;after&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp;in which the tortuous&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-boris-johnsons-brexit-deal-wins-first-vote-in-new-parliament-269404">Brexit</a>&nbsp;process aggravated deep divisions in Britain.

The palace released two short extracts from the 93-year-old monarch's televised Christmas Day message, one on the 75th anniversary of the World War Two D-Day landings, the other on the life of Jesus and the importance of&nbsp;reconciliation.

There was no indication of whether the&nbsp;Queen&nbsp;will mention more painful aspects of 2019 for the royal family, particularly the furore over her son Prince Andrew's links to disgraced US&nbsp;financier <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/jeffrey-epstein-how-the-man-with-famous-friends-fell-apart-242546">Jeffrey Epstein</a>.

Along with her 98-year-old husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, being involved in a car crash in January and having to spend this Christmas in hospital for checks, it has been what many commentators have called another "annus horribilis" for her.

That was how she described 1992, when three of her children's marriages - including that of Prince Charles to Princess Diana - collapsed and a fire severely damaged her Windsor Castle home.

In Tuesday's extracts, the&nbsp;Queen&nbsp;said of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/d-day-in-pictures-remembering-the-longest-day-253">D-Day</a>: "For the 75th anniversary of that decisive battle, in a true spirit of&nbsp;reconciliation, those who had formerly been sworn enemies came together in friendly commemorations either side of the Channel, putting past differences behind them ...

"By being willing to put past differences behind us and move forward together, we honour the freedom and democracy once won for us at so great a cost."

On&nbsp;reconciliation, she talks of "how small steps taken in faith and in hope can overcome long-held differences and deep-seated divisions to bring harmony and understanding ..."

She adds: "The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this&nbsp;year&nbsp;have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference."

Britain's regional and political divisions have been exacerbated in the 3-1/2&nbsp;years since it voted to leave the EU.

A landslide election win for Conservative Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/uk-election-what-boris-johnsons-victory-means-for-britains-place-in-the-world-268495">Boris Johnson</a> this month enabled him finally to win approval for his&nbsp;Brexit&nbsp;deal in parliament, but also re-awakened calls north of the border for another referendum on Scottish independence.

The&nbsp;Queen's message was filmed at Windsor Castle, west of London, and produced by the BBC.

Queen Elizabeth will stress the value of harmony and reconciliation in her Christmas message this year, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, after a year in which the tortuous Brexit process aggravated deep divisions in Britain.

Queen Elizabeth will stress the value of harmony and reconciliation in her Christmas message this year, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, after a year in which the tortuous Brexit process aggravated deep divisions in Britain. The palace released two short extracts from the 93-year-old monarch's televised Christmas Day message, one on the 75th anniversary of the World War Two D-Day landings, the other on the life of Jesus and the importance of reconciliation. There was no indication of whether the Queen will mention more painful aspects of 2019 for the royal family, particularly the furore over her son Prince Andrew's links to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein. Along with her 98-year-old husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, being involved in a car crash in January and having to spend this Christmas in hospital for checks, it has been what many commentators have called another "annus horribilis" for her. That was how she described 1992, when three of her children's marriages - including that of Prince Charles to Princess Diana - collapsed and a fire severely damaged her Windsor Castle home. In Tuesday's extracts, the Queen said of D-Day: "For the 75th anniversary of that decisive battle, in a true spirit of reconciliation, those who had formerly been sworn enemies came together in friendly commemorations either side of the Channel, putting past differences behind them ... "By being willing to put past differences behind us and move forward together, we honour the freedom and democracy once won for us at so great a cost." On reconciliation, she talks of "how small steps taken in faith and in hope can overcome long-held differences and deep-seated divisions to bring harmony and understanding ..." She adds: "The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference." Britain's regional and political divisions have been exacerbated in the 3-1/2 years since it voted to leave the EU. A landslide election win for Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson this month enabled him finally to win approval for his Brexit deal in parliament, but also re-awakened calls north of the border for another referendum on Scottish independence. The Queen's message was filmed at Windsor Castle, west of London, and produced by the BBC.

Queen stresses reconciliation after bruising Brexit year

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-face-acid-test-in-world-cup-semi-final-clash-with-australia-234734">England&nbsp;</a>will be&nbsp;looking to bring a heady year to a successful close in the opening Test&nbsp;of their four-match&nbsp;series&nbsp;against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-south-africa-3rd-test-day-4-india-win-ranchi-test-by-an-innings-and-202-runs-clinch-series-3-0-over-south-africa-257413">South Africa</a>, which starts on Boxing Day in Pretoria but must beware a home side eager to revive their fortunes.

English&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;has been basking in the glory of dramatic World Cup success in 2019 but the Test&nbsp;arena did not offer any subsequent triumphs as they failed to regain the Ashes and lost last month in New Zealand.

Yet they are favourites to beat their&nbsp;hosts, who have had a year of turmoil both on and off the field.

South Africa surprisingly lost a home&nbsp;series&nbsp;to Sri Lanka earlier in the year, flopped at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-uefa-announces-new-playoff-system-for-2022-world-cup-qualifiers-266326">World Cup </a>and was comprehensively thumped in India in October, losing all three&nbsp;tests to sit bottom of the new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-test-championship-is-a-right-move-taken-at-right-time-feels-virat-kohli-244476">World&nbsp;Test&nbsp;Championship</a> standings.

There has also been a crisis at&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;South Africa, who are at loggerheads with the players union, have been accused of mismanagement, losing millions on an ill-conceived Twenty20 venture and are soon to lose their major sponsors.

Several changes have recently been made, including the appointment of&nbsp;test&nbsp;cricket’s most successful captain Graeme Smith as acting director of&nbsp;cricket.

In turn, he appointed old teammate Mark Boucher to coach the side, with another stalwart Jacques Kallis brought on board as a batting consultant.

The changes are expected to infuse&nbsp;energy&nbsp;to a moribund side, who&nbsp;looked listless in India where they suffered a&nbsp;series&nbsp;of heavy defeats.

But captain Faf du Plessis will take charge of a relatively inexperienced team after a&nbsp;series&nbsp;of recent retirements from the&nbsp;test&nbsp;arena, including Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn.

Joe Root leads an&nbsp;England&nbsp;side that has James Anderson and Johnny Bairstow back and excitedly awaits to see if Ben Stokes can repeat the bludgeoning he handed South Africa in the 2015-16&nbsp;series&nbsp;and what Jofra Archer might be able to extract from seamer-friendly wickets.

A bout of illness in the&nbsp;England&nbsp;camp on the eve of the first&nbsp;test, however, means Archer and Stuart Broad are both scrambling to be fit in time to make Thursday’s team line-up.

The first&nbsp;test, from December&nbsp;26-30, at Centurion in Pretoria is followed by&nbsp;tests at Newlands in Cape Town (January&nbsp;3-7), St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth (January&nbsp;16-20) and the Wanderers in Johannesburg (January&nbsp;24-28).

England will be looking to bring a heady year to a successful close in the opening Test of their four-match series against South Africa, which starts on Boxing Day in Pretoria but must beware a home side eager to revive their fortunes.

England will be looking to bring a heady year to a successful close in the opening Test of their four-match series against South Africa, which starts on Boxing Day in Pretoria but must beware a home side eager to revive their fortunes. English cricket has been basking in the glory of dramatic World Cup success in 2019 but the Test arena did not offer any subsequent triumphs as they failed to regain the Ashes and lost last month in New Zealand. Yet they are favourites to beat their hosts, who have had a year of turmoil both on and off the field. South Africa surprisingly lost a home series to Sri Lanka earlier in the year, flopped at the World Cup and was comprehensively thumped in India in October, losing all three tests to sit bottom of the new World Test Championship standings. There has also been a crisis at Cricket South Africa, who are at loggerheads with the players union, have been accused of mismanagement, losing millions on an ill-conceived Twenty20 venture and are soon to lose their major sponsors. Several changes have recently been made, including the appointment of test cricket’s most successful captain Graeme Smith as acting director of cricket. In turn, he appointed old teammate Mark Boucher to coach the side, with another stalwart Jacques Kallis brought on board as a batting consultant. The changes are expected to infuse energy to a moribund side, who looked listless in India where they suffered a series of heavy defeats. But captain Faf du Plessis will take charge of a relatively inexperienced team after a series of recent retirements from the test arena, including Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn. Joe Root leads an England side that has James Anderson and Johnny Bairstow back and excitedly awaits to see if Ben Stokes can repeat the bludgeoning he handed South Africa in the 2015-16 series and what Jofra Archer might be able to extract from seamer-friendly wickets. A bout of illness in the England camp on the eve of the first test, however, means Archer and Stuart Broad are both scrambling to be fit in time to make Thursday’s team line-up. The first test, from December 26-30, at Centurion in Pretoria is followed by tests at Newlands in Cape Town (January 3-7), St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth (January 16-20) and the Wanderers in Johannesburg (January 24-28).

England start favourites against South Africa in Boxing Day Test

On December 19 Queen Elizabeth II formally opened a new session of Britain's Parliament with a speech laying out Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans to use his commanding majority to take the U.K. out of the European Union and shake up the country's public services. #UKParliament #UKElections

State opening of the UK Parliament, Queen lays out Boris Johnson's Brexit Plans

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-set-sights-on-flamengo-as-firmino-takes-reds-into-club-world-cup-final-269087">Liverpool</a> did not disclose the fee but British media have reported that his release clause was 7.25 million pounds ($9.30 million) and that the 24-year-old would officially join from the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-liverpool-in-eye-of-storm-against-salzburg-267519">Red Bull Salzburg</a>&nbsp;on January&nbsp;1.

"It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player. And I'm so excited that the moment has come true," Minamino told Liverpool's website in a statement.

"To play in the Premier League was one of my targets. I was thinking if my career as a footballer progressed smoothly, someday I would be able to play in the Premier League.

"But I never thought I would be able to play in this team and I'm really happy about it."

Minamino, who has scored 11 goals in 22 matches for Japan, previously played for Cerezo Osaka in the Japanese top flight.

Liverpool did not disclose the fee but British media have reported that his release clause was 7.25 million pounds ($9.30 million) and that the 24-year-old would officially join from the Red Bull Salzburg on January 1.

Liverpool did not disclose the fee but British media have reported that his release clause was 7.25 million pounds ($9.30 million) and that the 24-year-old would officially join from the Red Bull Salzburg on January 1. "It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player. And I'm so excited that the moment has come true," Minamino told Liverpool's website in a statement. "To play in the Premier League was one of my targets. I was thinking if my career as a footballer progressed smoothly, someday I would be able to play in the Premier League. "But I never thought I would be able to play in this team and I'm really happy about it." Minamino, who has scored 11 goals in 22 matches for Japan, previously played for Cerezo Osaka in the Japanese top flight.

Liverpool reach agreement with Salzburg to sign Minamino

Mourinho&nbsp;has been the opposing manager scheming against the club he led to three Premier League titles during spells with Inter Milan and Manchester United.

But the sight of him leading bitter rivals <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-bayern-brush-aside-mourinhos-spurs-to-claim-perfect-six-267846">Tottenham</a> is not something diehard Chelsea fans ever thought they would witness and the reaction of some on Sunday is likely to X-rated.

To add another level of intrigue, Frank Lampard, one of Mourinho's loyal lieutenants during his two spells in charge, will be the man trying to outfox him, knowing defeat would see Spurs leapfrog his side into the top four.

Premier League leaders Liverpool take time out from their title surge as they face Flamengo in FIFA's World Club Cup final in Qatar on Saturday.

The clubs immediately below them, Leicester City and champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-not-on-par-with-european-elite-says-guardiola-267118">Manchester City</a>, clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Leicester's eight-match winning run in the league ended last week when they drew with Norwich City but victory over City would see them cut Liverpool's advantage to seven points.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-everton-sack-manager-silva-after-merseyside-derby-humbling-266568">Everton</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-citys-guardiola-expects-quick-decision-on-arteta-over-arsenal-move-268874">Arsenal</a>, both trying to secure new managers, meet in the early kickoff at Goodison Park. Bottom club Watford host Manchester United on Sunday.

All eyes will be on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, though, where Spurs will aim to continue their revival under Mourinho. Having won only three of their opening 12 league games, a run that led to the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, they have won four out of five under Mourinho to climb to fifth and have reached the last 16 of the Champions League.

In that time they have reduced an 11-point gap between themselves and Chelsea to three points.

Winning streak&nbsp;

While Tottenham have been buoyant and Mourinho has been all smiles, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lampard-keen-to-strengthen-chelseas-attack-in-january-267569">Lampard</a> is wearing a frown after his young Chelsea team have hit the buffers. After a seven-match winning streak in the league, they have lost four of the last five and suddenly their place in the top four is under threat.

Worryingly for Chelsea, Mourinho's record at home against sides he has managed is incredible.

He has won 12 of 13 of such fixtures, drawing one, and all three against Chelsea, twice with United and once with Inter.

Tottenham have also won three of their last five Premier League fixtures against Chelsea, as many as they had in their previous 20 against them in the competition.

While Tottenham were fortunate to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers last week, they are clearly enjoying the Mourinho 'bounce' and former captain Ledley King believes the key has been Mourinho restoring Tottenham's self-belief.

"Confidence plays a big part, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-spurs-have-the-momentum-heading-into-chelsea-clash-kane-268958">Spurs</a> seemed to be stuck in a bit of a rut at the moment in time when Mauricio went," King said. "Mourinho is a winner. He's won everything.

"From my experience, if someone like that comes into your club you listen, you take everything on board and you try to soak up as much as you can."

Mourinho has been the opposing manager scheming against the club he led to three Premier League titles during spells with Inter Milan and Manchester United. But the sight of him leading bitter rivals Tottenham is not something diehard Chelsea fans ever thought they would witness and the reaction of some on Sunday is likely to X-rated.

Mourinho has been the opposing manager scheming against the club he led to three Premier League titles during spells with Inter Milan and Manchester United. But the sight of him leading bitter rivals Tottenham is not something diehard Chelsea fans ever thought they would witness and the reaction of some on Sunday is likely to X-rated. To add another level of intrigue, Frank Lampard, one of Mourinho's loyal lieutenants during his two spells in charge, will be the man trying to outfox him, knowing defeat would see Spurs leapfrog his side into the top four. Premier League leaders Liverpool take time out from their title surge as they face Flamengo in FIFA's World Club Cup final in Qatar on Saturday. The clubs immediately below them, Leicester City and champions Manchester City, clash at the Etihad Stadium. Leicester's eight-match winning run in the league ended last week when they drew with Norwich City but victory over City would see them cut Liverpool's advantage to seven points. Everton and Arsenal, both trying to secure new managers, meet in the early kickoff at Goodison Park. Bottom club Watford host Manchester United on Sunday. All eyes will be on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, though, where Spurs will aim to continue their revival under Mourinho. Having won only three of their opening 12 league games, a run that led to the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, they have won four out of five under Mourinho to climb to fifth and have reached the last 16 of the Champions League. In that time they have reduced an 11-point gap between themselves and Chelsea to three points. Winning streak While Tottenham have been buoyant and Mourinho has been all smiles, Lampard is wearing a frown after his young Chelsea team have hit the buffers. After a seven-match winning streak in the league, they have lost four of the last five and suddenly their place in the top four is under threat. Worryingly for Chelsea, Mourinho's record at home against sides he has managed is incredible. He has won 12 of 13 of such fixtures, drawing one, and all three against Chelsea, twice with United and once with Inter. Tottenham have also won three of their last five Premier League fixtures against Chelsea, as many as they had in their previous 20 against them in the competition. While Tottenham were fortunate to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers last week, they are clearly enjoying the Mourinho 'bounce' and former captain Ledley King believes the key has been Mourinho restoring Tottenham's self-belief. "Confidence plays a big part, Spurs seemed to be stuck in a bit of a rut at the moment in time when Mauricio went," King said. "Mourinho is a winner. He's won everything. "From my experience, if someone like that comes into your club you listen, you take everything on board and you try to soak up as much as you can."

Football: Jose Mourinho aiming to add to Chelsea's woes

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/united-kingdom-economy-grows-at-slowest-annual-rate-since-2010-in-q3-261355">Bank of England (BoE)</a> admitted a rogue supplier has been misusing&nbsp;feeds&nbsp;of its&nbsp;press&nbsp;briefings, allowing high-speed traders&nbsp;access&nbsp;to market-sensitive information seconds before rivals.

Following a report in The Times newspaper, the UK central bank said on Wednesday a third-party supplier had&nbsp;accessed a back-up audio feed of some of its&nbsp;press&nbsp;conferences without consent, and supplied it to "other external clients".

Briefings by&nbsp;BoE&nbsp;Governor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/bank-of-england-chief-pulls-out-of-chinese-event-244164">Mark Carney</a> and other top central bank officials often move markets including sterling and gilts, and&nbsp;access&nbsp;to them&nbsp;early&nbsp;would potentially allow traders to make millions.

Carney is due to leave the bank - which makes a policy announcement at noon - within weeks. His replacement is expected to be announced soon following last week's national election.

The third-party supplier, whom the&nbsp;BoE&nbsp;did not name, had been misusing the audio feed since earlier this year, the central bank said in a statement.

"This wholly unacceptable use of the audio feed was without the Bank's knowledge or consent, and is being investigated further," it added.

The feed was intended as a fallback option if the&nbsp;BoE's official video feed of the&nbsp;press&nbsp;conference&nbsp;went down, according to The Times.

A spokesman for the Bank told&nbsp;that it had referred the misuse of the feed to the Financial Conduct Authority on Thursday.

The FCA, the body responsible for regulating markets and traders, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The supplier in question had been sending the feed to high-speed traders who seek to benefit from receiving comments of the bank's governor before others can.

The&nbsp;BoE&nbsp;curbed the supplier's&nbsp;access&nbsp;once the misuse was identified to it by the newspaper and said that the supplier did not distribute&nbsp;feeds&nbsp;from its most recent news&nbsp;conference&nbsp;and will not be involved in any&nbsp;conferences in the future.

The Bank of England (BoE) admitted a rogue supplier has been misusing feeds of its press briefings, allowing high-speed traders access to market-sensitive information seconds before rivals.

The Bank of England (BoE) admitted a rogue supplier has been misusing feeds of its press briefings, allowing high-speed traders access to market-sensitive information seconds before rivals. Following a report in The Times newspaper, the UK central bank said on Wednesday a third-party supplier had accessed a back-up audio feed of some of its press conferences without consent, and supplied it to "other external clients". Briefings by BoE Governor Mark Carney and other top central bank officials often move markets including sterling and gilts, and access to them early would potentially allow traders to make millions. Carney is due to leave the bank - which makes a policy announcement at noon - within weeks. His replacement is expected to be announced soon following last week's national election. The third-party supplier, whom the BoE did not name, had been misusing the audio feed since earlier this year, the central bank said in a statement. "This wholly unacceptable use of the audio feed was without the Bank's knowledge or consent, and is being investigated further," it added. The feed was intended as a fallback option if the BoE's official video feed of the press conference went down, according to The Times. A spokesman for the Bank told that it had referred the misuse of the feed to the Financial Conduct Authority on Thursday. The FCA, the body responsible for regulating markets and traders, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The supplier in question had been sending the feed to high-speed traders who seek to benefit from receiving comments of the bank's governor before others can. The BoE curbed the supplier's access once the misuse was identified to it by the newspaper and said that the supplier did not distribute feeds from its most recent news conference and will not be involved in any conferences in the future.

Hedge funds gained early access to BoE press conference feeds

Nobody doubted&nbsp;England's title credentials in their home World Cup after the spectacular metamorphosis of Eoin Morgan's side into a white-ball juggernaut since their embarrassing exit from the 2015 tournament.

But few anticipated the drama that would mark their crowning moment as they ended a 44-year wait for a maiden 50-over World Cup title at a mesmerised Lord's.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/englands-ben-stokes-travels-rocky-road-en-route-success-245836">Stokes</a>'s international future had been in doubt after he was involved in a court case over a fight outside a nightclub, but with that behind him, he returned to the fold in spectacular style.

In the final, he channelled his inner gladiator to almost single-handedly drag&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-draw-second-test-with-england-win-series-265850">England</a>&nbsp;to a tie with New Zealand as, after six weeks of cricket, the game was decided by a Super Over.

That too ended level but&nbsp;England&nbsp;knew it would be enough to win the trophy on the obscure boundary countback rule, triggering wild celebrations at the home of cricket and heated debate about the fairness of the rule.

Defeated captain Kane Williamson, adjudged player of the tournament, handled gracefully the heartbreak that cemented New Zealand's reputation as the tournament's perennial bridesmaids.

Three months after the July 14 final, the game's governing body discarded the rule, prompting a sarcastic response from New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham.

"Next on the agenda: Better binoculars for the ice spotters on the Titanic," tweeted the all-rounder who faced five of the six deliveries from Jofra Archer in that fateful Super Over.

Stokes&nbsp;also lit up the Ashes series.

After&nbsp;England&nbsp;had been bowled out for 67 and were running out of batsmen in their second innings, he smashed an incredible unbeaten 135 to secure an astonishing victory in the third Test at Headingley.

His heroics earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, but even the great all-rounder had to bow to&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;when it came to dominating the series.

&nbsp;

ASHES REDEMPTION

In a drawn series, Australia retained the Ashes largely because&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;redeemed himself in extraordinary fashion after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last year.

Stripped of the captaincy and smeared in ignominy after the Cape Town fiasco,&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;became Australia's immovable rock as he amassed 774 runs in seven innings at an average of 110, despite missing the third Test with a concussion.

Financial powerhouse India lost in the World Cup semi-finals but flexed their muscles in the long format. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month.

That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home.

In other significant developments, women's T20 got the nod to feature in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, while Test cricket returned to Pakistan after more than a decade with a two-match series against Sri Lanka.

The game continued to grapple with corruption issues and Bangladesh captain Shakib-Al-Hasan was given a two-year ban, one of which is suspended, for failing to report fixing approaches.

Player-board disputes flared up in Bangladesh and South Africa, the latter also grappling with a tricky transition after quick Dale Steyn quit Test cricket while batsman Hashim Amla and leg-spinner Imran Tahir retired altogether.

The game also lost former&nbsp;England&nbsp;captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-england-captain-bob-willis-dies-at-70-266269">Bob Willis</a>, one of the heroes of the classic 1981 Ashes series who died of cancer aged 70 this month.

Nobody doubted England's title credentials in their home World Cup after the spectacular metamorphosis of Eoin Morgan's side into a white-ball juggernaut since their embarrassing exit from the 2015 tournament.

Nobody doubted England's title credentials in their home World Cup after the spectacular metamorphosis of Eoin Morgan's side into a white-ball juggernaut since their embarrassing exit from the 2015 tournament. But few anticipated the drama that would mark their crowning moment as they ended a 44-year wait for a maiden 50-over World Cup title at a mesmerised Lord's. Stokes's international future had been in doubt after he was involved in a court case over a fight outside a nightclub, but with that behind him, he returned to the fold in spectacular style. In the final, he channelled his inner gladiator to almost single-handedly drag England to a tie with New Zealand as, after six weeks of cricket, the game was decided by a Super Over. That too ended level but England knew it would be enough to win the trophy on the obscure boundary countback rule, triggering wild celebrations at the home of cricket and heated debate about the fairness of the rule. Defeated captain Kane Williamson, adjudged player of the tournament, handled gracefully the heartbreak that cemented New Zealand's reputation as the tournament's perennial bridesmaids. Three months after the July 14 final, the game's governing body discarded the rule, prompting a sarcastic response from New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham. "Next on the agenda: Better binoculars for the ice spotters on the Titanic," tweeted the all-rounder who faced five of the six deliveries from Jofra Archer in that fateful Super Over. Stokes also lit up the Ashes series. After England had been bowled out for 67 and were running out of batsmen in their second innings, he smashed an incredible unbeaten 135 to secure an astonishing victory in the third Test at Headingley. His heroics earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, but even the great all-rounder had to bow to Smith when it came to dominating the series. ASHES REDEMPTION In a drawn series, Australia retained the Ashes largely because Smith redeemed himself in extraordinary fashion after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last year. Stripped of the captaincy and smeared in ignominy after the Cape Town fiasco, Smith became Australia's immovable rock as he amassed 774 runs in seven innings at an average of 110, despite missing the third Test with a concussion. Financial powerhouse India lost in the World Cup semi-finals but flexed their muscles in the long format. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month. That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home. In other significant developments, women's T20 got the nod to feature in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, while Test cricket returned to Pakistan after more than a decade with a two-match series against Sri Lanka. The game continued to grapple with corruption issues and Bangladesh captain Shakib-Al-Hasan was given a two-year ban, one of which is suspended, for failing to report fixing approaches. Player-board disputes flared up in Bangladesh and South Africa, the latter also grappling with a tricky transition after quick Dale Steyn quit Test cricket while batsman Hashim Amla and leg-spinner Imran Tahir retired altogether. The game also lost former England captain Bob Willis, one of the heroes of the classic 1981 Ashes series who died of cancer aged 70 this month.

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