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Joe Root and Harry Brook give England hope after Mohammed Siraj let-off
Joe Root and Harry Brook kept England in the hunt for a record breaking chase in their series decider against India as the fifth Rothesay Test sped towards a thrilling day four finish. Chasing a massive 374 to take the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 3-1, the hosts reached lunch at 164 for three with their top two batters at the crease. Ben Duckett and stand-in captain Ollie Pope departed as India made inroads towards squaring the series 2-2, but a typically dependable 23 not out from Root and a counter-attacking unbeaten 38 by Brook left things in the balance. Brook hit four fours and two sixes in 30 balls before the break but was almost caught by Mohammed Siraj, who held on to a skier at fine leg before stepping over the boundary rope. Siraj had snatched the momentum with the last act on Saturday evening, bowling Zak Crawley with a clinical yorker, and was soon causing more problems for Duckett. He turned his overnight 34 into a fourth half-century of the series but never really settled in lasting 40 awkward minutes. He was beaten eight times, edging three deliveries and missing five more. Siraj was responsible for most of his troubles but it was Prasidh Krishna who got the rewards, coming on at the Pavilion End and striking lucky with his fourth ball as Duckett threw the kitchen sink at a drive. After seeing England fail to claim six catches in the third innings, KL Rahul showed them how it was done with a rock solid take at slip. Krishna, gamely filling the considerable boots of Jasprit Bumrah, came desperately close to pinning Root lbw for just three but saw his huge appeal rejected. Ball-tracking showed it was clipping leg stump, but not enough to overturn the decision. After an hour's play England had scraped together 37 runs, briefly accelerating as Pope hit three fours in an over off Krishna, including one classy on-drive. But that was the end of a cameo rather than the start of something more substantial, Siraj charging in and nailing him in front of the stumps. At 106 for three, India had taken control but the arrival of Brook brought a screeching gear shift. He went for all-out aggression, at one stage lashing 27 runs in eight balls. That included a crunch through midwicket and a lavish six over cover off Akash Deep before his near miss at fine-leg, risking his wicket but picking up six more for his efforts. Siraj looked mortified as he realised he had overbalanced, with the English fans revelling in his anguish. Krishna, meanwhile, had to quietly shelve the celebrations he had already started to perform.
Rhyl Journal
6 minutes ago
- Rhyl Journal
Joe Root and Harry Brook give England hope after Mohammed Siraj let-off
Chasing a massive 374 to take the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 3-1, the hosts reached lunch at 164 for three with their top two batters at the crease. Ben Duckett and stand-in captain Ollie Pope departed as India made inroads towards squaring the series 2-2, but a typically dependable 23 not out from Root and a counter-attacking unbeaten 38 by Brook left things in the balance. Brook hit four fours and two sixes in 30 balls before the break but was almost caught by Mohammed Siraj, who held on to a skier at fine leg before stepping over the boundary rope. Siraj had snatched the momentum with the last act on Saturday evening, bowling Zak Crawley with a clinical yorker, and was soon causing more problems for Duckett. He turned his overnight 34 into a fourth half-century of the series but never really settled in lasting 40 awkward minutes. He was beaten eight times, edging three deliveries and missing five more. Siraj was responsible for most of his troubles but it was Prasidh Krishna who got the rewards, coming on at the Pavilion End and striking lucky with his fourth ball as Duckett threw the kitchen sink at a drive. After seeing England fail to claim six catches in the third innings, KL Rahul showed them how it was done with a rock solid take at slip. Krishna, gamely filling the considerable boots of Jasprit Bumrah, came desperately close to pinning Root lbw for just three but saw his huge appeal rejected. Ball-tracking showed it was clipping leg stump, but not enough to overturn the decision. After an hour's play England had scraped together 37 runs, briefly accelerating as Pope hit three fours in an over off Krishna, including one classy on-drive. But that was the end of a cameo rather than the start of something more substantial, Siraj charging in and nailing him in front of the stumps. At 106 for three, India had taken control but the arrival of Brook brought a screeching gear shift. He went for all-out aggression, at one stage lashing 27 runs in eight balls. That included a crunch through midwicket and a lavish six over cover off Akash Deep before his near miss at fine-leg, risking his wicket but picking up six more for his efforts. Siraj looked mortified as he realised he had overbalanced, with the English fans revelling in his anguish. Krishna, meanwhile, had to quietly shelve the celebrations he had already started to perform.
The Sun
7 minutes ago
- The Sun
Warning to savers missing out on £100s ahead of key Bank of England decision – it takes minutes to fix
A WARNING has been issued to savers missing out on hundreds of pounds ahead of a key Bank of England (BoE) decision this week. People risk the cash blow because they're leaving money in low-paying easy access accounts. The latest data from reveals someone with £10,000 in savings could earn an extra £300 by switching to an account with a higher interest rate. Adam French, from the comparison site, said savers were in danger of their hard-earned cash "languishing" by making the mistake. 'Simply switching a £10,000 savings pot away from a high street bank's easy access account to a market-leading one-year fix can leave you £300 better off in 12 months' time. "Not a bad return for a few minutes' work, if you aren't going to need access to the money sooner." The warning comes ahead of the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday (August 7) where it will decide what to do with the base rate. The base rate is charged to high street banks and other lenders and usually reflected in savings and mortgage rates. Any fall is good news for mortgage holders who tend to see rates plummet, but it spells bad news for those with savings accounts. The bank is widely expected to cut the base rate, which currently sits at 4.25%. The MPC, made up of nine members, last met in June when it decided to keep interest rates unchanged. Six members voted to keep rates at the existing level while three members voted for a cut to 4%. What is the Bank of England base rate and how does it affect me? The BoE uses the base rate to control inflation, with a hike designed to discourage spending and keep prices in check. The current Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation is 3.6%, over the BoE's 2% target. However, the MPC is under pressure to lower interest rates to get the stagnating economy growing. How to make your savings work harder You can't do anything to control what the BoE does with the base rate, but you can make your savings work harder. One way to do this is by locking your savings into a fixed-term account. These accounts pay out an interest rate for a set period of time, from anywhere between six months and five years. Fixed-rate savings accounts generally offer better interest rates in exchange for you not being to withdraw any cash. Just bear in mind you may have to pay a charge for any early withdrawals. Second, it's worth making the most of ISAs which allow you to save money without having to pay tax on any interest earned. You can spread a total of £20,000 across various ISA types including Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs. And of course, shop around for the best deals so you're not left with a low-paying savings account. Comparison sites like and can help you find the best account suited to you. How you can find the best savings rates If you are trying to find the best savings rate there are websites you can use that can show you the best rates available. Doing some research on websites such as MoneyFacts and price comparison sites including Compare the Market and Go Compare will quickly show you what's out there. These websites let you tailor your searches to an account type that suits you. There are three types of savings accounts fixed, easy access, and regular saver. A fixed-rate savings account offers some of the highest interest rates but comes at the cost of being unable to withdraw your cash within the agreed term. This means that your money is locked in, so even if interest rates increase you are unable to move your money and switch to a better account. Some providers give the option to withdraw but it comes with a hefty fee. An easy-access account does what it says on the tin and usually allow unlimited cash withdrawals. These accounts do tend to come with lower returns but are a good option if you want the freedom to move your money without being charged a penalty fee. Lastly is a regular saver account, these accounts generate decent returns but only on the basis that you pay a set amount in each month.
