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Business Upturn
6 days ago
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- Business Upturn
ENG vs IND: Akash Deep shares puja story before Day 5 begins at The Oval
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on August 4, 2025, 13:35 IST As the final day of the Test match between England and India begins at The Oval, Indian pacer Akash Deep shared an Instagram story of him performing a pooja. The post, featuring a traditional prayer ritual, comes on the last Monday of Sawan—a spiritually significant day in the Hindu calendar. While Akash Deep turned to devotion, India's dressing room will be turning to hope. England need just 35 runs to seal victory, and India will require a miracle to avoid defeat. Instagram story of Akash Deep. 🙏 ❤️ — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 4, 2025 Day 4 ended prematurely due to rain, despite clearing skies later in the evening that could have allowed more play. As action resumes on Day 5, weather conditions remain crucial. BBC Weather predicts a dry start with light cloud cover, favourable for England's batters. However, darker skies and a 19% chance of rain are expected around noon, conditions that could aid India's pacers with the second new ball looming. India will be banking on every bit of help—whether from the weather, the pitch, or divine blessings—as they head into a make-or-break session at Kennington. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
India Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
ENG vs IND, 5th Test Day 5 Live weather updates: Will rain continue to spoil Oval finale?
Well, the Indian cricket team fans were right behind their side towards the end of Day 4 as there was more energy on the field. The Indian team coped criticism for their body language from the fans as many felt the team gave up way too easily. However, in the final few overs, the fielding was sharp, the bowling on point and the crowd buzzing. This has to be the tone from the get-go. Former pacer Varun Aaron feels that India will hold the advantage and can go on to win the Oval Test after a well-needed rest before play on Monday. 'Even a 10–15 minute extra break can do wonders for a team. It gave the players time to regroup in the dressing room, talk strategy, and recover physically. I'm sure the message in the room was clear—'We've worked too hard over the past 60 days to let this game slip.' This team has travelled all the way from India and dominated large parts of the series. A series draw is the least they deserve. A loss from this position would really hurt. But after that spirited bowling spell post-tea, I genuinely believe India are now in a position to win this match,' said Aaron. (READ) One of the intriguing things to see is the heavy roller being used ahead of the start of play on Monday. Ollie Pope will have the choice to use it on Day 5 and both Joe Root and Morne Morkel have weighed in on it. (READ) Just when we thought the England vs India series couldn't get wilder, Day 4 at the Oval cranked the tension up to 11. India had 9 wickets to grab, England needed 374 runs—and it looked like the finale was loading. Early blows from India had Duckett and Pope walking back, but then came the Brook-Root rescue act. Harry Brook (111 off 98) punished India for a dropped catch, while Joe Root's 39th Test ton set England on course for another epic chase. But just as the hosts looked to wrap it up, Prasidh Krishna crashed the party, removing Bethell and Root to keep the thriller alive. Then came the plot twist—bad light and rain halted the drama and sparked frustration all around. With 35 runs needed by England, 4 wickets by India - the Oval Finale thriller can go either way. The final day of the Oval Test is here—and so is the tension. With all four results still possible, India and England are eyeing that crucial morning session before rain starts knocking. BBC Weather says the rain might arrive around 1 PM local time, just as lunch begins. That means the morning is dry, cloudy, and tailor-made for India's pacers with the new ball. But after lunch? Things could get soggy. Accuweather predicts a 60% chance of rain post 2 PM, which means both teams have a narrow window to decide the fate of this thriller. If England want to chase or India hope to steal it, they'll need to act before the skies do. Umbrellas ready—but keep your eyes on the pitch. The Oval Test is set for a blockbuster finale—but only if the skies behave! As England eye a historic series win and India look to pull off a dramatic heist, Day 5 is walking a tightrope between cricketing glory and rain-curtailed heartbreak. With just 35 runs needed and four wickets in hand, England have the edge, but don't count out Team India just yet. Shubman Gill's men have fought tooth and nail throughout this series, and a few early wickets could flip this game on its head.
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Storm Floris bringing 'unseasonably strong' winds to parts of the UK
Update: Date: 07:01 BST Title: Today's Edinburgh Tattoo performance cancelled Content: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance on Monday has been cancelled due to the weather warnings. In a statement, Edinburgh Tattoo said "we understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority". They say that all tickets for the performance this evening will be automatically cancelled and refunded, adding: "We currently expect to go ahead as usual on Tuesday 5 August, but we will continue to monitor the weather and provide any further updates on our website and social channels." Update: Date: 06:49 BST Title: When will the winds peak? Content: Matt TaylorBBC Weather The peak winds are likely to be across the Western Isles, Skye, Ross and Cromarty between 10:00 BST and 13:00. Winds gusts in these areas could widely hit 70-80mph, perhaps even touching 90-100mph for a time. Between 12:00 and 15:00 the strongest winds will have transferred to the north-east of the country, with areas of Caithness and those bordering the Beauly and Moray Firths most likely to see winds get close to, or exceed 80mph or 90mph. Update: Date: 06:43 BST Title: Will the winds be strong everywhere? Content: Matt TaylorBBC Weather The strongest winds will be across the Western Isles and the north of mainland Scotland, but disruptive and possibly damaging gusts of 50-70mph could be experienced across a large part of Scotland, from the Central Belt northwards. All these areas are covered by a Met Office amber warning for wind. However, wind gusts could still have impacts across the far south of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, northern England and north-west Wales - 40-50mph gusts can be expected widely, but possibly as high as 70mph on some coasts, bridges and hills. For the rest of England and Wales, while generally blustery conditions and a spell of rain can be expected, the storm is not expected to have significant impacts. Update: Date: 06:40 BST Title: Weather warnings in force as UK braces for Storm Floris Content: Matt SpiveyLive reporter In Moray, north-east Scotland, it's a gloomy start to the day Good morning from the newsroom in London. Parts of the UK are bracing for Storm Floris, with an amber weather warning for large parts of Scotland due to come into effect at 10:00 BST. A yellow weather warning is already in place across northern England, north Wales, Northern Ireland and other parts of Scotland, and will remain until midnight on Monday. High winds could pose a "danger to life" and travel disruption is expected - some train and ferry services have already been cancelled. Many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40 to 50mph with 60 to 70mph possible along exposed coasts and high ground. Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/2025 season. We'll bring you the latest updates from our teams across the UK throughout the day, so stay with us.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
London Weather Today: Will rain spoil the final day of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy?
London Today's Weather Forecast Report, India vs England 5th Test day 5: The fate of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy rests on the final day of the fifth Test of the five-match series at the Oval on Monday. The equation is fairly simple: England need 35 runs to win the fifth Test and seal the series 3-1. India, on the other hand, need four wickets to level the series 2-2. One of those wickets is Chris Woakes, who has dislocated his shoulder but the England camp has said he will bat with a broken shoulder if needed to save the Test and the series. But if the weather Gods are harsh, they could make things very tricky for everyone involved. Already, weather had played a role in the series and in the fifth Test, with the match being pushed into the fifth day only because of bad light and heavy spell of rain on Sunday, the fourth day of the Test. Will rain intervene again today? Rain is predicted on Monday, August 4 around the south London area. Much to the relief of cricket fans and possibly both sets of players, weather forecasts predict that rain won't come in until the afternoon. The BBC Weather forecast for London states: 'Any early brightness this morning will be replaced by thick cloud and spells of patchy light rain. It will turn windy in the afternoon with outbreaks of rain developing for the rest of the day.' This could mean that the game might be over by the time the rain Gods decide to have a say. Meanwhile, here's Accuweather's weather prediction for London today: 'Mostly cloudy and breezy; a couple of showers this afternoon.' After 2 pm, the chances of rain is expected to increase to 60 percent. Meanwhile, UK's Met Office have placed chances of rain interrupting the morning session at 40 percent by 11 am. This forecast rises to 60 percent by mid day and then steady rain is predicted until 5 pm.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
What's the difference between summer and winter storms?
With summer in full swing and lots of fun things happening outdoors – like camping trips, park picnics and beach days – bad weather can sometimes get in the way. This week will see some unseasonal weather, with strong winds and heavy rain as Storm Floris rolls in. A storm like Floris would not be that unusual during the autumn or winter months but could have greater impacts during what actually makes a summer storm different from a winter one? Are August storms in the UK rare? Whether it's a sunny July or chilly December, storms usually start the same way – with something called low pressure. This is a type of weather system that brings clouds, rain, and wind. So storms can happen in any storms in August are not that year, Storm Lilian struck the UK on 23 August, just before the bank holiday weekend, closing stages at the Leeds music festival and cancelling flights at Heathrow Airport. Are summer storms worse? Even though winds are usually stronger in winter, summer storms can sometimes cause more Met Office - who monitor the UK's weather - may decide to issue a weather warning based on the potential impact of a storm rather than the strength of the storm itself. Speaking to Newsround, Ben Rich from BBC Weather explained that "in the summer, when more people are travelling and more events are going on outdoors, that will be taken into account when deciding whether to issue a warning – and whether that warning will be yellow, amber or red. "A storm that would cause only a little disruption in winter could cause much bigger problems in the summer months." Why winds are a bigger problem when trees have leaves Branches are more likely to break off, and trees are more likely to fall down in summer storms than in winter because in summer, trees are full of big, leafy branches. "The leaves on the tree offer more resistance to the wind, and so – a bit like a sail on a boat – the wind will blow against the tree and may cause damage," says Ben from BBC Weather, explaining how a tree will be pushed around more when it's in full leaf. In colder months, trees have fewer leaves, and wind can pass through bare branches more easily. How is Storm Floris different to thunderstorms we see in summer? Thunderstorms and sudden heavy rain are common in air holds more moisture, and as that warm air rises, carrying lots of water vapour with it, it cools down quickly – and that's when all that moisture turns into clouds and rain. If it rises fast enough, it can build big thunderclouds, called cumulonimbus clouds can cause heavy downpours, lightning, thunder, and even hail – sometimes all in a very short amount of Met Office says that this kind of storm is called convective weather, and it happens more often in the summer months because the ground gets hotter. But unlike Storm Floris, thunderstorms are much smaller and tend to happen over much smaller areas and aren't big enough to be named. "While warm weather causes thunderstorms in smaller, localised areas, Storm Floris is a much larger storm," says Ben from BBC Weather. "It is formed by an area of low pressure which is developing over the Atlantic because of a powerful jet stream – the flow of air high in the atmosphere – which is providing the energy for this spell of windy weather. "Some thunder and lightning is possible – but heavy rain and strong winds will be the main impacts."
