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England Test skipper Joe Root on Wednesday condoled the demise of centenarian Captain Tom Moore, who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts.

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

Britain's Captain Tom Moore, the World War Two veteran who lifted a nation's spirits by raising millions of pounds for health service workers battling the coronavirus, died on Tuesday aged 100 after he contracted Covid-19.

Queen Elizabeth II has made a knight of the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public by walking 100 laps of his garden and raising some 33 million pounds ($40 million) for the National Health Service. The ceremony was staged outside of Windsor Castle west of London.

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Capt. Tom Moore, the World War II veteran who walked into the hearts of a nation in lockdown as he shuffled up and down his garden to raise money for healthcare workers has died after testing positive for Covid-19. He was 100.

Bobby Moore was named Britain's sports personality of the year in 1966 after leading England to triumph in the soccer World Cup, and now another Captain Moore has become a surprise contender to follow in his footsteps -- at the age of 99. World War Two veteran Tom Moore has raised an astonishing 15 million pounds for the National Health Service - by walking 100 laps of his garden.

The British centinarian whose autobiography is releasing this year has been knighted by the queen.

David Beckham has presented a framed England soccer shirt to Captain Tom Moore, who was named the honorary captain of a special England Lionhearts team.

Hundred-year-old British World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore is to be knighted after raising nearly $40 million for healthcare charities, with PM Boris Johnson calling him a "beacon of light" during the coronavirus pandemic. Moore set himself the goal of walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday in April.

The players of the England cricket team were seen wearing black armbands in the first Test against India which began on Friday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as they paid tribute to inspirational war veteran Captain Tom Moore, who passed away recently.

Nottinghamshire secured a victory against Lancashire in a Vitality Blast match which was marked by 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed taking a hat-trick and five wickets. Notts initially struggled but ultimately chased down the target. Despite the win, Nottinghamshire missed the quarter-finals.

British World War Two veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised millions for the country's National Health Service, was made an honorary member of the England cricket team as he celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday. He has raised over 30 million pounds ($37.53 million) and won the hearts and the admiration of a nation hit hard by the outbreak. His initial target was just 1,000 pounds.

British distance great Mo Farah has said his medal-winning exploits "don't mean anything" compared to the exploits of a 99-year-old British World War II veteran and coronavirus fundraiser.

It was a special moment for England captain Joe Root as he received a cap from team-mate Ben Stokes for featuring in his milestone 100th Test in the first match of the series against India.

Bangla Tigers opener and skipper Andre Fletcher showed the way for UAE's Chirag Suri and Tom Moores to record an eight-wicket win over Pune Devils in the Abu Dhabi T10 on Monday.

The Gulf Giants have strategically revamped their squad for ILT20 2026, aiming to reclaim their championship title after a fifth-place finish in 2025. Key auction signings like Liam Dawson, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Fred Klaassen bolster a balanced roster featuring international stars, emerging talent, and experienced campaigners, making them formidable contenders for the upcoming season.

Wimbledon spectators on Monday paid tribute to Sarah Gilbert, the Oxford University professor who co-designed the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, giving her a standing ovation on Centre Court before play began in the annual tennis tournament. Gilbert, who was seated in the royal box, was awarded a damehood in the Queen's birthday honours earlier this month.

Former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has raised £300,000 ($375,299, 345,288 euros) for Britain's National Health Service after a 36-hour indoor cycling stint.

The United Kingdom's novel coronavirus outbreak is starting to peak but it is too early to lift the lockdown because the virus would "run rampant" if the government eased social distancing measures, health minister Matt Hancock said on Thursday.