Kohli-Rohit era in ODIs set to create commercial buzz worldwide – 12 March 2026
Both former captains are now playing only ODIs, having retired from Test and T20Is. The demand to see them in action extends beyond India, with fans worldwide requesting more ODIs from the BCCI. Currently, India is set to play three ODIs and five T20Is on that tour. During India’s August tour of Sri Lanka, the BCCI has decided to add white-ball games to raise funds for flood relief. Although initially planned as three T20Is, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has requested ODIs instead.
Source:The Herald
March 12, 2026 18:32 UTC
Walk By Faith With God As Your Compass Chronicles a Life of Purpose, Perseverance, and Unshakable Faith
Yet after deep prayer and spiritual discernment, Debra Lee made a life-altering decision—to follow where God was leading her. With God as her full-time Compass, her life overflowed with gratitude, faith, and blessings—until one morning, when she literally fell out of bed, unable to walk. “This journey is about reaching for the big brass ring, going beyond what seems possible, and ultimately taking hold of God as your Compass,” says Kristian Fader. About the AuthorDebra Lee Kristian Fader is an internationally awarded entertainer, author, ordained chaplain, and community leader whose life reflects both extraordinary achievement and extraordinary faith. From 2010 to 2018, Debra Lee served as Mayor of Montevideo, Minnesota, and as Vice President of the Minnesota Mayors Association.
Source:The Herald
March 12, 2026 18:27 UTC
Players Championship rocked as Collin Morikawa withdraws injured after one hole - sparking Masters fears
The Players Championship got off to a dramatic start on Thursday morning with Collin Morikawa withdrawing hurt during his first round. The two-time major winner and World No. Morikawa, a PGA Championship and British Open major winner, was one of the favorites to triumph this week but is now out before his first round had even really started. Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after appearing to hurt his backMasters champion Rory McIlroy has also been battling with back pain over the last week'Trust me, I would play if I could. McIlroy only arrived at The Players Championship on Wednesday afternoon, just under 24 hours before his tee time.
Source:Daily Mail
March 12, 2026 18:27 UTC
I've been given four months to live but my music's still playing and I'm still dancing ... I intend to keep smashing life until my final breath, says inspirational Paralympian David Smith
It was Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and David Smith MBE had just returned from a trip to the Netherlands. But, these are very slow-growing tumours and, in the last 16 years, I’ve been managing to row, cycle, ski, golf, everything. Yet, on that cold day last month, glued to his bed in London, he was now utterly immobile. Who knows?’Speaking from his hospital bed in London, and with the help of voice activation, Smith insists he actually feels very fortunate. ‘I’ve got a beautiful view all over London right now.
Source:Daily Mail
March 12, 2026 18:23 UTC
Irish athletics legend and Olympic gold medallist Ronnie Delany dies, aged 91
Ronnie Delany, an Olympic gold medallist for Ireland over 1500m in 1956, has died at the age of 91. In 1961, he also won gold over 800m at the World University Games in Sofia. “I was saddened to hear of the death of Irish Olympic champion and running great Ronnie Delany today. Ronnie, who won gold for Ireland in the 1956 Melbourne games, was a role model to athletes at home and abroad,” Minister O'Donovan said. His 1956 gold medal win inspired generations of Irish athletes to take up their spikes and get running and was the foundation for the success of such athletes as Sonia O’Sullivan and John Treacy.
Source:Irish Independent
March 12, 2026 18:19 UTC
Police make arrest after town centre left looking like this
Police make arrest after town centre left looking like thisPolice are appealing for witnessesView Image Vandals have overturned Cheadle in Bloom plantersPolice have made an arrest after town centre vandalism. It follows the discovery of overturned planters in Cheadle town centre. Cheadle in Bloom has already shared a picture of the vandalism on Greyhound Walk and High Street. A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Reports were made to Staffordshire Police, with regards to a number of criminal damage incidents around Cheadle, including Greyhound Walk. The male was detained overnight and has been interviewed and released with bail conditions in place with regards entering Cheadle town centre, pending further enquiries."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 12, 2026 18:06 UTC
Peter Dowdall: Why so many of us love primroses
The wild primrose wants a bit of shade, a bit of moisture in the soil, and it does not want to be competing with aggressive, vigorous neighbours. Once they are in and settled, they will spread slowly and seed themselves around, which is exactly what we want. These are not wild Irish primroses; they are heavily hybridised forms, bred entirely for colour impact. The lesser celandine, Ficaria verna, is one you will have seen carpeting roadsides and hedgebanks with glossy yellow flowers. Pale lilac-pink flowers, delicate-looking but actually pretty tough, and it is the sole food plant of the orange-tip butterfly caterpillar.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 12, 2026 18:01 UTC
Mary Crilly to retire from Sexual Violence Centre Cork but says she will continue campaigning
The founder and chief executive of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork is set to retire this summer, but — true to form — Mary Crilly intends to continue campaigning. Nowadays, a retired garda chief superintendent serves on the centre’s board, and Ms Crilly has been awarded, in 2022, the freedom of her adopted city. “We’re making a big impact with the Safe Gigs, and I’m much happier running that, because I think running the centre requires new energy. Mary Crilly photographed in 2023: 'We’re making a big impact with the Safe Gigs, and I’m much happier running that.' Earlier this month, Ms Crilly was given special recognition for her work by the European Committee of the Regions at the Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Awards.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 12, 2026 18:01 UTC
West Cork village welcomes return of bar and eatery
A tiny West Cork seaside community this week celebrated the reopening of a local bar and restaurant after two years in the dark — while also rallying to prevent the possible closure of its creamery branch. On a scenic stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way, Ardfield village’s Mountain House Bar and Restaurant hosted a packed “soft, locals-only opening” at the weekend. Mountain House, Ardfield, Co Cork. The 60-seat, 3,500 sq ft property will be split into distinct restaurant and bar areas, with a separate bar food menu also planned. Alongside higher-end food, the bar will feature six wine taps, Mountain House ale, craft lager, and mainstream beers, along with “Beamish and a drop” of local Clonakilty Distillery whiskey for €10.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 12, 2026 18:01 UTC
President’s criticism is strangely selective
Sir, - President Catherine Connolly’s speech last Sunday, on International Women’s Day, was interesting in that it once again showed her selective outrage (“President’s condemnation of Iran war ‘violations’ puts pressure on Taoiseach before US trip,” Politics, March 9th). So, within a short few months we now have two examples of President Connolly seeming to give a pass to two groups who treat their people with contempt and brutality. Sir, - Following a diplomatic first few months, President Connolly seems to have been unable to resist sticking her toes into the choppy waters of international relations. Sir, - Dave Slater (“President Connolly and precedent,” Letters, March 11) fails to acknowledge what was a great achievement by President Connolly within months of her election. Let it rip, President Connolly.
Source:The Irish Times
March 12, 2026 18:01 UTC
Public warned over scams falsely offering accommodation
The public has been warned about online scams posing as the Department of Housing and falsely offering accommodation, with people urged to report any such activity to gardaí. In a statement, the Department said it had been “made aware that there are a number of online scams currently live purporting to be from ‘Housing for All’ or ‘Ireland’s Housing Plan’ and offering accommodation to members of the public”.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 12, 2026 18:01 UTC
UEFA release statement on Pedro Neto punishment after Chelsea star pushes ballboy
Neto pushed the ball boy to the ground in the closing stages of the match, which ignited tensions among both sets of players. The winger rushed to collect the ball and the ball boy hesitated to hand it over, prompting Neto to react. That cannot happen and I'm really, really sorry about that. I just want to say one more time that I'm really sorry to him. I was worried about him and I'm really sorry about the situation."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 12, 2026 18:00 UTC
'Good King Harry': Diana felt William never wanted to be King and was 'preparing the way' for Harry to take the throne, RICHARD KAY reveals in new episode of the Daily Mail's Palace Confidential
Princess Diana believed William 'never really wanted the top job' and quietly worked to pave the way for a potential King Harry, the Daily Mail's Editor-at-Large Richard Kay has told Palace Confidential. Speaking to Palace Confidential host and former You magazine editor Jo Elvin, Kay revealed that Diana believed William, 'a shy young man' at the time, would grow up not wanting to be King. Diana used to tell me she never really thought that William wanted the top job. 'In her mind, Diana was preparing the way for Harry to succeed his father. 'I think William is going to take on some of his father's ideas.
Source:Daily Mail
March 12, 2026 17:52 UTC
St. Nathy’s blessed with Fr. Paul’s influence
Paul Kivlehan, being involved with the St. Nathy’s College football team is a blessing. Although the number of clergymen involved in GAA teams has declined, Fr. Paul believes the work of a priest and the work of a team mentor complement each other. St. Nathy's College midfielders, Seán Buckley and Oran Frain, will be hoping to lay a platform for All-Ireland success against Cnoc Mhuire Granard in Ballinamore on Saturday. Fr Paul believes the former Mayo and Galway manager will be with them in spirit this weekend.
Source:The Herald
March 12, 2026 17:52 UTC
Kai Havertz: Arsenal not at best in Leverkusen but will finish job next week
Kai Havertz admitted Arsenal were not at their best at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night but expected them to finish the job next week. The Premier League leaders needed a last-minute Havertz penalty to avoid only their fourth defeat in all competitions this season. “I don’t think we played our best game but we’re going home with a good result and then we’ll have to go again next week. The 26-year-old began his career at Leverkusen, scoring 46 goals in 150 appearances before moving to Chelsea in 2020. Havertz (left) began his career at Leverkusen before moving to England (Sascha Schuermann/PA)“Penalties in the last minutes are not always easy,” he added.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 12, 2026 17:49 UTC