Two new variants of coronavirus found in England under investigation
One of the new variants, first identified in Bristol, has been designated a “Variant of Concern”, by the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group. The other, first identified in Liverpool, has been designated as a “Variant under Investigation” by the group.
Feb 10, 2021, 07:01 AM IST
SL vs ENG, 2nd Test: James Anderson takes six-fer as England bowl Sri Lanka out for 381
Joe Root scored a breezy, unbeaten 67 and will resume on the third morning with Jonny Bairstow, who has 24. The pair have put on 93 for the third wicket at a rate of more than four runs per over to dig the tourists out of some early strife.
Jan 23, 2021, 20:24 PM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson announces strict new nationwide lockdown
The UK Prime Minister advised people to leave their homes only for essential shopping, some daily exercise or medical reasons.
Jan 05, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
Moeen Ali contracts COVID-19 ahead of England's first Test against Sri Lanka
England are in Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series that begins on January 14.
Jan 05, 2021, 00:24 AM IST
WHO says authorities investigating new COVID-19 variant in England
There is no evidence the strain behaves differently to existing types of the virus.
Dec 15, 2020, 02:00 AM IST
England ODI series against South Africa postponed over mental health fears
The announcement comes after the players were subjected to a number of COVID-19 scares.
Dec 08, 2020, 14:25 PM IST
West Indies might play two instead of three Tests against Bangladesh in 2021: CWI
West Indies and Bangladesh are slated to play three Tests, as many One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two-match T20Is early next year.
Nov 23, 2020, 16:16 PM IST
England to enter stricter three-tier system after COVID lockdown ends on Dec 2
England will end a national COVID-19 lockdown on December 2 and move into tougher tiered regional restrictions than before, with more areas facing severe constraints to prevent the virus from reigniting, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said.
Nov 22, 2020, 07:53 AM IST
Jos Buttler shines as England clinch three-match T20I series against Australia
Dawid Malan who was last match’s top-scorer and Jos Buttler stitched a brilliant 87-run stand which completely turned the match in England’s favor.
England's Ian Bell to call time on 22-year career at end of 2020 domestic season
The five-time Ashes winner has amassed 13,331 runs along with 26 centuries in 287 appearances for the English side
Sep 06, 2020, 15:57 PM IST
Tom Banton, Mohammad Hafeez move up in T20I Rankings after England-Pakistan series
Hafeez who topped the series with 155 runs including two half-centuries was named the player of the match and also took the player of the series award.
Sep 02, 2020, 16:45 PM IST
Eoin Morgan, Dawid Malan help England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in 2nd T20I
Mohammad Hafeez and Babar Azam powered Pakistan to a solid 195/4 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat first.
Aug 30, 2020, 23:05 PM IST
Manchester United's Harry Maguire found guilty of assault, resisting arrest
Maguire, his brother Joe Maguire and their friend Christopher Sharman have been on trial in Greece after an incident took place in the early hours of Friday morning.
Aug 25, 2020, 22:55 PM IST
England's James Anderson becomes first fast bowler to pick 600 Test wickets
He reached the milestone in his 156th appearance.
Aug 25, 2020, 21:33 PM IST
England announce squad for UEFA Nations League games, three players get maiden call-ups to senior team
English side last played against Montenegro and Kosovo in November 2019.
Aug 25, 2020, 19:37 PM IST
3rd Test Day 5: England clinch series 1-0 against Pakistan after match ends in draw
The English team took the series 1-0 and clinched their second international series in the post-COVID-19 world.
UK announces tougher fines for people breaching COVID-19 social distancing rules
Those participating in illegal gatherings, as well as those who do not wear face-covering where it is mandatory, might be fined 100 pounds (USD130), with the amount doubling on each offense up to 3,200 pounds ($4,188).
Aug 23, 2020, 21:19 PM IST
South Africa women's team drops England tour in September due to current international travel regulations
A 24-women squad was selected in preparation of the proposed tour.
Aug 18, 2020, 22:37 PM IST
England on top despite Abid Ali half century for Pakistan
It’s advantage England in an early ending to the first day. Pakistan lose three quick wickets against an impressive English seam attack
Aug 14, 2020, 11:19 AM IST
Major antibody home test study finds 6% of England COVID-19 infected
The study, following what is described as the world's largest home antibody testing programme involving a finger-prick test, is published by Imperial College London and involved over 100,000 volunteers.
Aug 13, 2020, 17:44 PM IST
