England

Bangladeshi-origin man jailed for life

A Bangladeshi-origin British man who plotted an Islamic State-inspired attack on US military personnel based in England has been jailed for life and told he will spend at least 12 years behind bars.
14 May 2016, 11:28 AM

Steyn still the gold standard: Broad

Stuart Broad may have risen to number one in the world Test bowler rankings but, as far as the England paceman is concerned, South Africa quick Dale Steyn is the "bowler of our generation".
13 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Charlotte calls time

Long-serving England women's captain Charlotte Edwards announced her retirement on Wednesday after a sparkling and pioneering 20-year career.
11 May 2016, 18:00 PM

England can whitewash SL: Anderson

England pacer James Anderson believes that his side can whitewash Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a three-Test series from May 19.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Mathews not a fan of points system

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has questioned plans to introduce a points system for his side's upcoming tour of England.
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM

OPINION: The British Queen at 90

Last week, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday. Born in 1926 she has reigned over the United Kingdom for the last 64 years after ascending the throne in 1952. But she does not rule over the United Kingdom only. Her realm spans a total of fifteen other countries and territories even today.
24 April 2016, 09:58 AM

President Obama tells young to 'reject cynicism'

US President Barack Obama urges young people to "reject pessimism and cynicism" and "know that progress is possible and problems can be solved".
23 April 2016, 15:24 PM

India still ‘seeks Koh-i-noor diamond’

The Indian government says it is still seeking to reclaim the priceless Koh-i-noor diamond from Britain, despite the Supreme Court being told otherwise.
20 April 2016, 04:51 AM

England cricketer Moeen stopped at Birmingham airport

England cricketer Moeen Ali is detained at Birmingham airport on Saturday for about 40 minutes owing to ‘airport rules and regulations’.
10 April 2016, 08:51 AM

West Indies lift ICC WT20 cup for the 2nd time

West Indies upset England by four wickets with Brathwaite’s explosive cameo late in the innings and lift the ICC WT20 2016 trophy at Eden Gardens, Kolkata under the lights.
3 April 2016, 13:08 PM

West Indies, England and the skewed World T20 record

West Indies and England, the two teams which played the fewest T20 Internationals between the last and the current World T20s have made it to the final, and the side that handles the nerves better will emerge victorious at Eden Gardens, Kolkata tonight.
3 April 2016, 12:51 PM

T20 superstars take on its newest converts

West Indies face England in the T20 2016 World Cup finals.
3 April 2016, 09:39 AM

Grant Elliott retires from ODIs

New Zealand allrounder Grant Elliott, 37, retires from ODIs, two days after his side was knocked out of the World T20 at the semi-final stage by England. Elliott is yet to take a call on his T20 career.
1 April 2016, 07:19 AM

Roy, Root take England to final

Maiden T20i fifty from Roy, late cameos from Root and Buttler gives England a comfortable seven wickets win over New Zealand in the1st semi-final of ICC WT20 2016 at Delhi, India
30 March 2016, 13:06 PM

England go to semis

England hold their nerve to come out in front by 10 runs despite a valiant 73 from Mathews against Sri Lanka in the Super Ten match of ICC WT20 2016 at Delhi, India.
26 March 2016, 13:43 PM

England stun South Africa by 2 wickets

England leave the Proteas shell-shocked after they chase down 229 with two wickets and two balls left in the pulsating Super Ten match of ICC WT20 2016 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
18 March 2016, 13:37 PM

Mustafizur Rahman: Sussex sign Bangladesh bowler for T20 Blast

Sussex have signed Bangladesh left-arm bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman as their second overseas player for the T20 Blast.
2 March 2016, 11:00 AM

12 men jailed for sexually exploiting girl in UK

Twelve men who sexually exploited a vulnerable teenage girl in West Yorkshire have received jail sentences of up to 20 years.
9 February 2016, 05:57 AM

Sri Lanka leap to semis

Sri Lanka advance to the semis of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 after they easily defeat England by six wickets at Mirpur stadium today.
7 February 2016, 09:11 AM

Grenade attack on UK envoy: Appeal verdict on Feb 11

The High Court has fixed February 11 for delivering verdict in a case filed for a grenade attack on the then British high commissioner to Bangladesh Anwar Choudhury in 2004.
3 February 2016, 09:15 AM