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On 6 July, Tenzin Gyatso, whom Tibetans believe to be the 14th reincarnation of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, celebrates his 90th birthday. Earlier this week, he announced that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death and that his office would name his successor. However, Beijing may have…

Intelligence officials say Beijing tried to hammer the reputation and sales of the Rafale jet

Thousands of Tibetan Buddhists gather in Dharamshala, India, to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has admitted that salvaging a draw might have to be in England’s thoughts on the final day having been set 608 to win

The hosts are chasing a mammoth 608 to win the second Test against India.

India captain continued his glorious form with the bat by smashing a host of records to put tourists in position to level the Test series

England were 72 for three at the end of day four of the second Test, after India’s Shubman Gill made 161 to add to his first-innings 269 before declaring on 427 for six

England closed on 72 for three, chasing a colossal 608 - and with a draw surely their only route to a positive result

The tourists were 304 for four at tea in the second Test.

Pant was unbeaten on 41 and attacking hard as he made the most of a bad drop by Zak Crawley on 10.

The spiritual leader has said his inner circle of monks will find an heir, but China believes the choice is in its hands