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England Test Captain Joe Root Steps Down From Post
After returning from the Caribbean tour, England Men's Cricket Test Captain Joe Root said, "I have decided to step down as England Men’s Test captain". Calling it a challenging decision, Root said the announcement was made after a detailed discussion with family and close ones. He further added that he would continue to represent Three Lions and extend his support to the next elected captain of the team.
Tags: Joe root, England Cricket Team, Test Captaincy, Three Lions, England
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Queen Elizabeth II Tests COVID-19 Positive With Mild Symptoms
Queen Elizabeth II, tested positive for COVID-19 on February 20. The 95-year-old has been diagnosed with mild symptoms and is likely to continue working from her residence at Windsor Castle, England. However, a report from palace said, "She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines." Moreover, the Buckingham Palace has confirmed the Queen to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Team India For Winning U-19 World Cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian U-19 team on February 6, for winning the U-19 World Cup 2022 in Antigua. The team remained unbeaten in the tournament for the fifth time after beating England by four wickets. Taking to Twitter PM said, "Extremely proud of our young cricketers. They have shown great fortitude through the tournament." Team India shot England out for 189 and chased the target of 190.
Tags: India, PM Narendra Modi, World Cup U19, England, Cricket
Courtesy: India Today
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World's Oldest Test Cricketer Eileen Ash Passes Away At 110: England
The world's oldest former Test cricketer Eileen Ash of England passed away at the age of 110 on December 4. The right-arm bowler made her Test debut against Australia in 1937 and took retirement in 1949. ''Our sport owes so much to its pioneer and Eileen was one of them,'' said Clare Connor, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Managing Director of Women's cricket.
Tags: Oldest Test Cricketer, England, ECB, Woman Cricketer, Cricketer Eileen Ash
Courtesy: United News Of India
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Sex Work Training To Students Will 'Educate' Them: UK University
Durham University in England defended its student union's decision saying the union's idea for the training course to students working in the adult sex work industry will "educate" them about sex work. It also said that the training will help students to learn how to respond if someone discloses about the work. However, the university also clarified that the training doesn't encourage the students to join the industry.
Tags: Durham University, Sex Work, Students Union, England, Britain
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AstraZeneca Sells $2.2 Billion Worth COVID-19 Vaccines: Report
Drugmaker AstraZeneca reported that it sold more than $2.2 billion worth of COVID-19 vaccines in the past nine months. Earlier, the company promised to provide jabs on a not-for-profit basis through the pandemic. However, the company is expecting to progressively transition the vaccine to 'profitability'. AstraZeneca also reported that it will be creating more vaccine units under its plans for the future of the Pandemic.
Tags: Covid-19, astrazenca, Coronavirus Vaccines, England, Vaccine Sale
Courtesy: The Guardian
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Britain Records 42,408 Fresh Covid-19 Cases; Death Rate Drops By 4.4%
Britain reported 42,408 fresh Covid-19 cases, and 195 deaths due to the virus, taking its total death tally to 142,533 on November 11. Furthermore, the death rate decreased by 4.4%, while the infection rate fell by 12% in the past one week. However, over 8,000 patients were reported to be admitted to the hospital, at present. Besides, 79% of people aged 12 and more have been fully vaccinated.
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T20 World Cup: NZ Is Confident To Defeat Anyone, Says Pacer Adam Milne
Ahead of the upcoming match against England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, New Zealand pacer Adam Milne said his team is confident to defeat any opposition on November 7. His remark came after New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets on the same day. However, Jason Roy may not join the team due to his calf injury. New Zealand and England will lock horns on November 10.
Tags: T20 World Cup, New Zealand, England, Afghanistan, Sharjah
Courtesy: Zee News
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UK PM Accepts PM Modi’s Invitation To Visit India: COP26
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson accepted the invitation of PM Narendra Modi to visit India, said Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on November 2. Reportedly, Johnson accepted the invitation on the sideline of the COP26 climate summit. Earlier, the UK PM was scheduled to come to India during the Republic Day parade in January 2021 but the trip was cancelled due to the menace of COVID-19.
Tags: Boris Johnson, Prime Minister, PM Modi, England, India
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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England Speeds Up Booster Vaccination Following Rise In COVID Cases
Ministers in England are seeking to intensify booster vaccination program as the government notices a high number of COVID-19 hospitalisations in the country. Eligible candidates of approximately 2 billion will be getting an invitation soon by this week onwards. About 7 million citizens have already been invited through texts, says reports.
Tags: Covid-19, covid 19, Covid Vaccination, Booster shot, England
Courtesy: The Guardian
