Alongside the impressive raw statistics, Coetzer – who captained Scotland for nine years – praised Sharif’s character and his desire to step up in high-pressure scenarios. “It was a pleasure to captain Saffy,” Coetzer said. “He would be willing to bowl the hard overs and those are the characters you want in your team. I...
Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News Reuters Saúl Luciano Lliuya says water in Lake Palcacocha has increased, putting his hometown at risk A court in Germany has rejected a lawsuit brought by a Peruvian farmer against German energy giant RWE in a long-awaited decision. Saúl Luciano Lliuya had argued that the firm’s global emissions contributed to the...
After three years of on-off negotiations, the UK and India have agreed a trade deal which will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports. The deal does not include any change in immigration policy, including towards Indian students...
Nigeria is known for international stars such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and, further back, Jay-Jay Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu, who faced heart problems of his own. But some local players – in a sign of the atmosphere enveloping the country’s domestic football – turned down a chance to support their late friend. “I begged...
Miles Davis BBC Devon political reporter BBC Plans for a landfill site on fields near Kennford on the outskirts of Exeter have been recommended for refusal A decision is expected later on whether a controversial landfill site on the edge of Exeter can go ahead. Devon County Council members are due to approve or reject...
Torquay’s Pavilion could be made the home for an Agatha Christie Research and Visitor Centre, Torbay Council has said. A council spokesperson said a use for the building was yet to be considered but a meeting with senior officials, a member of the Agatha Christie family and potential funders was held on 27 March. They...
Did the Supreme Court rebuke district court judges in a ‘landmark’ ruling yesterday? Or did they narrowly split the baby on procedural grounds? John wrote last night about the 5-4 decision to vacate a TRO by Judge James Boasberg that had halted deportation proceedings under the Alien Enemies Act. Today, Attorney General Pam Bondi...
Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall has said he is “not bothered” about the achievement of reaching 500 career appearances in Saturday’s home game against Wigan. The 37-year-old, who made his debut for the Rhinos in May 2007, is the record try-scorer in Super League with 256. He won six Grand Finals, one World Club Challenge...
