The NHS has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations as they face the longest ever shortage for lifesaving blood stocks in England. The shortage, which has been ongoing for nine months, is linked to post-pandemic habits and an increase in people working from home. With two bank holidays and school holidays approaching, NHS Blood and Transplant urges people to fill 53,000 unfilled appointment slots to help boost blood stocks and save the lives of patients in need of blood transfusions.
Indian cricketers expressed their support and pride for the Indian Army's retaliation against Pakistan through coordinated airstrikes on terror camps. From quoting the Mahabharata to saluting the armed forces, players like Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina stood in unison with the rest of the country in the face of cross-border tensions. Meanwhile, England cricketer Sam Billings, currently playing in Pakistan, hopes for a de-escalation of the situation.
The Lionesses are gearing up for a rematch against Belgium at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadium after suffering a tough loss in their previous encounter. Coach Sarina Wiegman believes that this is their chance to redeem themselves and show how much they have improved since then, especially after their Olympic hopes were crushed by that loss. Football fans are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated showdown between these two fierce rivals.
The Indian men's cricket team's support staff has reportedly been given a massive overhaul, with several coaches and trainers being sacked. This comes after India's recent tour of Australia, where they lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and failed to qualify for the World Test Championship final. While the BCCI is yet to confirm the news, reports suggest that assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, fielding coach T Dilip, and trainer Soham Desai are among those who have been removed from service. The support staff changes are expected to take place ahead of India's upcoming test series against England, starting in June.
Former England batsman Nick Knight has criticized Chennai Super Kings' decision to break up the successful opening partnership of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in the IPL 2025 season. Knight suggests that both Gaikwad and Conway should be in their top order and Shivam Dube should be given a higher batting position to take advantage of his spin-hitting skills. Knight also questions the decision to send Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of CSK icon MS Dhoni in their most recent game.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the central contracts for men's cricket in the near future, but questions remain over the eligibility of retired T20 stars for the top A+ grade. As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are no longer active in T20 internationals, their status for the elite contract is under debate. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's vice-captaincy for the T20I series against England could potentially earn him a promotion from Grade B to A, while the exclusion of retired player Ravichandran Ashwin is also expected.
After leading India to the ICC Champions Trophy title, head coach Gautam Gambhir is taking some time off in France. With his wife Natasha and two daughters, Gambhir is exploring the scenic snow-capped mountains. Post his vacation, Gambhir will join the India A squad for their tour of England, giving him a chance to assess players in English conditions before India's upcoming series.
Learn about the fascinating history and legend behind St George, the patron saint of England, Georgia, and Moscow. Although little is known about the real St George, he is believed to have been born into a Christian family in Turkey and became a soldier under Emperor Diocletian's reign, ultimately being martyred for his faith. The iconic legend of George slaying a dragon to rescue a maiden may be fictional, but it has cemented his place as a revered figure and his day is still celebrated in England on April 23.
After nearly nine years, Heather Knight has relinquished her role as the captain of the England women's cricket team. This decision comes after the departure of head coach Jon Lewis following England's 16-0 defeat in the Ashes series against Australia. Knight, who has led the team to multiple successes including a World Cup victory, will continue to be available for selection. The ECB has now decided to appoint a new captain to lead England women's team into a new era.
After England's crushing defeat against Australia in the women's Ashes and their early exit in last year's T20 World Cup, the England Cricket Board has announced the resignation of their head coach Jon Lewis. Despite his efforts to develop and improve the team, Lewis has decided to step down from his role, leaving the team in search of a new coach. This news comes as a shock to the cricket world, as England will now have to prepare for upcoming series against West Indies and India without a permanent head coach in place. Fans can stay updated with all the latest IPL and cricket news, including team standings, schedules and live scores, as well as other sports news.