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Cricket: Buttler serves up series success for England against Australia

London - Muslimchronicle

A scintillating century from Jos Buttler brought England a 16-run win and a one-day international series victory against Australia in Sydney on Sunday. The hosts, set 303 to win by England after winning the toss and choosing to bowl, were always struggling in their chase and eventually managed only 286 for six. The result gave England an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match ODIRead more

UK retail sales slide in December

London - Muslimchronicle

British shop sales slid by much more than expected in December, capping off the weakest year for retail since 2013 as consumers squeezed by the Brexit hit to prices continued to keep a tight grip on spending. Retail sales volumes dropped 1.5 percent from November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, well below economists' forecasts of a monthly dip of 0.6Read more

We fear Sterling more than Kane

Doha - Muslimchronicle

Tunisia's national coach said Monday he will fear England's Raheem Sterling more than Harry Kane, when the two countries play against each other in the World Cup finals this year. Nabil Maaloul was speaking in Doha, where the Tunisian national team are preparing for Russia with a 14-day winter training camp at the Aspire Zone. Tunisia will meet England inRead more

Paisley hails caddie wife after SA Open win

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

of England defied the odds near Johannesburg on Sunday to win the South African Open, his maiden European Tour triumph, then hailed his wife for her starring role as his caddie. The 31-year-old carded a six-birdie final-round 66 at sun-drenched Glendower Golf Club for a total of 267 and a three-stroke victory over Branden Grace of South Africa, whoRead more

British PM rules out return of foxhunting in Britain

London - Muslimchronicle

British Prime Minister Theresa May Sunday ruled out a change in the law that would have seen the return of the countryside sport of fox hunting. May confirmed in a television interview that there will be no vote on the issue during the current parliament which runs until 2022. In the election campaign ahead of the snap election last June,Read more

Root falls short of elusive century

Sydney - Muslimchronicle

England skipper Joe Root again missed out on an elusive first century in the series as Australia fought back with two late wickets on the opening day of the fifth Test on Thursday. Root was out to a superb diving catch by Mitchell Marsh at square leg for 83 in the day's penultimate over before Jonny Bairstow was caught behind inRead more

Livermore reacted to West Ham fan's abuse of dead son

London - Muslimchronicle

England midfielder Jake Livermore climbed into the crowd to confront a West Ham fan over a remark he made regarding the player's baby son who died in 2014, his club West Bromnwish Albion said in a statement on Wednesday. The fan -- who has been identified by the London club -- was ejected soon after the incident whilst Livermore, who had just beenRead more

British police arrest six suspected members of far-right group

London - Muslimchronicle

British police said six people had been arrested by counter-terrorism officers on Wednesday on suspicion of being members of the banned far-right group National Action. Five men in their twenties and a 37-year-old woman from across central and northern England were held under anti-terrorism legislation and several properties were being searched. The neo-Nazi group became the first far-right organization toRead more

Ben Stokes given nod to play in IPL

London - Muslimchronicle

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be eligible to play in the Indian Premier League despite still waiting to hear if he will be charged over an incident last year. The 26-year-old has missed the ongoing Ashes series after being banned from international duty while police investigate his alleged role in a fight outside a nightclub in Bristol last September. But he receivedRead more