Hello from the bbc sport centre. Olly stone will replace mark wood in the only change to englands 11 for the second test against sri lanka at lords. England have begun their preparation, after a five wicket win at old trafford last week. Stone was in the squad for that one but comes in to start forjust his fourth test cap, following woods withdrawal due to an injury and hes hopeful he can make an impact. This year especially i have just tried not to look too far ahead, enjoying my cricket and go out there, whether it was from Nottinghamshire Or Club Cricket or whatever, i said Nottinghamshire Or Club Cricket or whatever, isaid I Nottinghamshire Or Club Cricket or whatever, i said i would go out there and enjoy it. I love playing there and enjoy it. I love playing the game and i knew if i had gone out there and put those performances together, then this cult might come and thankfully it has and i am going to go out there and enjoy every moment and play with a smile on my face. Heather k
For futher checks. These are live pictures, slightly unstable but we believe this is the hospital he had been transferred to. We will keep an eye on these live pictures for you. The Announcement Camejust in the pictures for you. The announcement came just in the last few minutes from an Israeli Government spokesperson. Qaid farhan alkadi was rescued by our elite forces in a complex operation in the Southern Gaza strip. No further details can be published due to the considerations of the safety of our hostages and the security of our forces and of Course National security. But i can confirm he is in a stable medical condition and is being transferred for medical checks right now at a israeli hospital. His overjoyed family has been updated with the details and the idf is accompanying them at this crucial moment. Lets speak to our correspondent jon donnison in jerusalem. We dont have too many details other than what we heard from the Government Spokesperson there. The hostage is 52 year o
Where israel says, its forces have rescued a hostage in the Southern Gaza strip. An Israeli Government spokesman said qaid Farhan Al Kadi a bedoin arab was recovered, during a complex rescue operation. These are the latest pictures of the 52 year old being transferred to a hospital for further checks. His condition has been described as stable. The live pictures from the hospital where the various family and friends have gathered because these details in the last little while and there will be a tremendous relief and joy for that particular family as the anguish goes on for the other 108 hostages still being held. These are live pictures of this 52 year old freed after serving many days in captivity. We are learning all the while about just the captivity. We are learning all the while aboutjust the details of that risky operation. These the pictures, a hugely relieved and delighted Hostage Release in the last few minutes, as we continue to watch this picture. Jon donnison from jerusal
A bedouin arab was recovered, during a complex rescue operation. In th last few hours, farhan al kadi was transferred to a hospital for further checks. His condition has been described as stable. This is his Family Running through the corridors and out to the helicopter after he is admitted to that hospital after being rescued from gaza. And these are the latest pictures of the 52 year old inside the hospital recovering after he was abducted ten months ago, close to the israel gaza border. The ceo of Soroka Medical Centre had this update on condition of the released hostage. Lets take a listen. Farhan alkadi, a returned captive from hamas, tunnels that arrive by helicopter after being released and rescued from captivity. He underwent initial evaluation in our emergency department. He appears to be in general Good Condition but will require another day or two of medical tests to make sure he is still 0k. We are ecstatic with his family, watching him unite with his children, his brother
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