Barack Obama's officials looked slightly sick as Benjamin Netanyahu quietly and deliberately unleashed a tour de force against the leader of the country that is Israel's best friend in the world.

BBC: Netanyahu makes himself clear: No basis for new talks

Gautam Gambhir had played the occasional bold stroke backing away to hit through the off-side, but just when it looked as though his side would quietly record a 10-wicket win he skewed to backward point, leaving 36 needed from 43 balls.

BBC: Ruthless India outclass Ireland

"I couldn't stand looking at how awful my husband looked after a while, " says Corrine quietly.

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