Hello again. You often find in sport the problem with giving Something a memorable name is that it makes it easier to criticise. Just ask var. Englands revolutionary aggressive approach in Test Cricket Isnt quite as catchy as bazball. And even though the team itself and the man after whom it is named, coach brendon mccullum. Dont use it. The term has stuck. And guess what . Its facing a bit of criticism. England were heading towards a first perfect Test Summer for 20 years, but their 100 record was ended in the final match with Sri Lanka winning by eight wickets at the oval with the home Sides Method not quite working. Joe wilSon reports. Monday mornings simple question. Tell me whos going to win today . Sri lanka. Well, why not . If all went to plan, they wouldnt be here long. The final innings to resume, one wicket down, 219 to reach. This way for the chase. There was one Way England could stop Sri Lanka take wickets quickly and, if needed, dramatically. Commentator and bashir, what
See there from him going in with a walker into one of the courts that he wasnt in particular good health. In fact, recent appearances in court, he has been in a wheelchair. And we are told that today he has been rushed to hospital where he is undergoing that Heart Surgery. We will try and get our correspondent for washington to give us the latest on them. Just waiting for her to appear. First lets get some support. Here is gavin. Well start with Cricket And Sri lanka beat england in a test for the first time in 10 years after an eight Wicket Victory at the oval denied the hosts a clean sweep. The tourists resumed day four on 911 1, under Grey Skies in South London and visitors had Pathum Nissanka to thank, who blazed his way to a second Test Century 127 not out, as Sri Lanka made their target of 219 with ease. Stand in Captain 0llie Pope knows where his England Side went wrong. We played some good cricket through the summer but could not put it together over the four days we have here.
The Nordic States Have made Child Care Support and paid parental leave more affordable that has increased Birth Rates a tiny bit. But not notably. So how do you address it . Thats a good question, because ive not got the slightest idea how you address it. Clearly a massive problem for pretty much every developed nation in the western world. Here in the uk the Birth Rate is the lowest on record last year, i mean, theyve absolutely gone through theyve absolutely gone through the floor nowhere near replacing the population without significant immigration, just at the moment when many people in the western world seemed to be very against increased immigration. So it really does beg very important questions about who is going to be paying the Tax Money in the future, who is going to be looking after it all in our old age. How a society going to support itself . There isnt a simple answer. Its been a sort of being pressed in this country and quite possibly in the united states is well aware
And that is a source of disappointment but that said, it doesn t confirm fears of an imminent recession, does look like a slow down. I think the stock market particularly as gone ahead and a bullish scenario. The fed set to cut interest rates next week, any surprises you are expecting there? we are looking at 25 basis point cuts and also looking at the inflation which we have shown signals of and it is possible that we might have some surprises. What would a cut mean for countries like japan? it would confirm anticipation of stock markets that the fed will offer much needed stimulus as the economy is softening. On the whole, that is good news and i m not sure if it s going to give stock markets that much more momentum than they have gotten already and i think it s looking at the forward trajectory and what stock markets need is a fine balance between that stimulus and an economy that doesn t look too soft and continues to draw positive earnings going forwards. If we stay with japan, th
There was a late charge in the third set with nearly two hours on the clock, which is breaking the sinner serve, the crowd on their feet, the sinner serve, the crowd on theirfeet, but the sinner serve, the crowd on their feet, but any hope of a comeback was short lived, sinner wrapping up the match in three sets. He wrote his arms aloft, looked up to the sky and went to find his team. He dedicated the title in an emotional speech to his on two who isn t well. And the controversy in the build up after he escaped a ban after twice testing positive for a banned substance. He said it hasn t been an easy time for his team. He apologised to the american fans, taylor fritz, for not being able to do it, and the wait for a champion goes on for them. What a 2024 for sinner, two grand slam titles to his name. Let s hear from the new champion now, who only turned 23 a few weeks ago. Sinner says he is always looking to raise his game. The work never stops. I know that i can still improve. As we saw