JAMAICA // The West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle has withdrawn his resignation as captain of the national team following extensive meetings with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) in Antigua this week. Two weeks ago, Gayle resigned the post he held since last August after being reportedly unhappy with the WICB's selection policy and has criticised the body. However, sources said the issues between Gayle and the board had now been resolved following "positive" discussions and the player will make himself available for the captaincy for upcoming West Indies engagements.
The West Indies will play in a tri-series involving Bermuda and Canada later this month, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan in September. The WICB president Julian Hunte reportedly led the charge of those requesting Gayle's return and had made representation on behalf of several senior players who were also clamouring for him to come back. * Agencies
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- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
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Mane (9'), Wijnaldum (25')
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The Flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Johannesburg from Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively. Economy return tickets cost from Dh2,650, including taxes.
The trip
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UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
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Europe’s rearming plan
- Suspend strict budget rules to allow member countries to step up defence spending
- Create new "instrument" providing €150 billion of loans to member countries for defence investment
- Use the existing EU budget to direct more funds towards defence-related investment
- Engage the bloc's European Investment Bank to drop limits on lending to defence firms
- Create a savings and investments union to help companies access capital
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Ms Yang's top tips for parents new to the UAE
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- Keep an open mind
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Perez 23'
Wolverhampton Rovers 2
Jota 17', Doherty 90' 4
Red cards: Yedlin 57'
Man of the Match: Diogo Jota (Wolves)