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Key events 29th over: India 161-4 (Washington 9, Axar 0) A good over from Jacks, one from it. Though India remain strong favourites, England have given themselves a sniff. What more can anyone ask for? Share 28th over: India 160-4 (Washington 8, Axar 0) Axar Patel is the new batter, so England have two left-handers […]

Key events 22m ago UK joins €90bn EU loan to cover Ukraine’s defence 1h ago Leaders arrive for Ukraine talks in Paris 1h ago EU condemns IOC’s decision to allow Russian to compete at Olympics 2h ago Nato condemns Russia’s ‘malicious cyber activities’ and says its activity poses threat to security 3h ago Zelenskyy arrives […]

Key events Sinner (7)6-7 0-1 Zverev* Will Sinner consider a rethink? We know Zverev is committed to attack because he has, whereas the champ has been a little more passive, waiting rather than unloading. But a fantastic cross-court pass gives him 15-all … then a drop makes 30-all following an ace down the T, before […]

Key events 36 mins. A few kicks back and forth as each side probes for an error, and it’s advantage Scotland for Fassi fiddling with the ruck. Russell send it to touch, can Scotland get themselves level before the half? Share TRY! South Africa 14 – 7 Scotland (Matt Fagerson) 34 mins. Tapped penalty followed […]

Key events 71st over: India 278-7 (Deepti 55, Sayali 0) Sayali blocks away against Ecclestone, remaining scoreless after 14 deliveries. Share 70th over: India 276-7 (Deepti 53, Sayali 0) Villiers tweaks away for her 17th over on the bounce. Share 69th over: India 275-7 (Deepti 52, Sayali 0) Ecclestone skips through her six in quick […]

Key events Where to watch France v Morocco? Graham Ruthven has the details: Share Is anyone considering flying to Miami for Norway v England? I’ve just had a look at flights, just out of interest. You can fly to Miami tomorrow, via Madrid, for about a grand with BA. With a direct return flight, coming […]

Key events We may hear about the casualties from the crash later on, but currently race radio has not indicated any DNFs. Hopefully just some manageable road rash for those who hit the deck. Share Updated at 17.16 BST Quick chat with stage favourite Jasper Philipsen on TNT. He was clearly disappointed with fifth place and […]

Key events Had the feel of a second-week transition stage today, not day four of the race. Must have been the woozy heat and the way the bunch knocked off their effort in the stage’s second half. Share Pedersen reflects on ‘masterpiece in teamwork’ double quotation markI would say a masterpiece in teamwork, maybe not […]

Key events Tomorrow’s stage, then, ought to be one for the breakaway now His Pogship has gotten off the mark. It covers 181.9km from dreamy Carcassonne to Foix, covering four categorised climbs. Share At the other end of the race, Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Intermarché) abandons the Tour. Last I heard he was alone with […]

Key events Jonas Vingegaard keeps his yellow jersey. Well, he did not lose any time to Pogacar (aside from bonus seconds). I think that’s a good outcome for the Dane, who we know to be less explosive and less suited to a punchy stage like this. Jonas Vingegaard defended his yellow jersey on day two […]