COMMENT: The postponement of the controversial new format for at least a year - which will be confirmed on Friday - gives the ECB the opportunity to admit their mistake.

Sportsmail understands that while the ECB have not been involved directly in talks with the Board of Control for Cricket in India they are aware of the various contingencies being drawn up.

England were scheduled to play Tests in Galle and Colombo in March before the coronavirus outbreak shut down sport worldwide as countries introduced lockdown measures to prevent the spread.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: Hales could have done no more to push his case for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad but he knows that runs alone are not enough.

Charlie Sheen's first-ever Australian speaking tour will be held in November, with the Hollywood star visiting Sydney and Melbourne.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Denise Richards, 48, has revealed what her relationship with troubled ex-husband Charlie Sheen is like.

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star, 48, and her hunky beau, 46, were casually dresed when they were seen leaving celebrity hotspot Craig's in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Kristen Scott Thomas's Kate hides her character behind a façade of effortless efficiency. Her husband, played by Greg Wise, is headed back to Afghanistan.

Jeb Bush wrote in a 2013 book that 'leaky' immigration policies led to the 2001 terrorist attack on the U.S. - although he attacked Donald Trump last week for saying the same thing.

The failed Republican presidential candidate spent the extraordinary sum between his campaign and his Right to Rise super PAC. Other candidates are spending big too - but not Trump.

REBECCA HARDY: Shortly after Field Marshal Lord Bramall shared his final wishes with his family, his only son Nicolas started tapping out an email.

With football on a hiatus, Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has used his time off to reflect on the success of his trophy-laden career to date by trying to get a 'decent' picture with his silverware.

Arogs has released its annual list of the top children's toys for Christmas, and it

Georgia Toffolo, 24, cut a stylish figure in a pretty blue spotted top on Tuesday, as she stepped out after a spot of shopping in London.

Argos is warning customers who have bought the Cuggl Mushroom High Chair to 'stop using it immediately' and return it to their nearest UK store.

The Star Wars actor, 49, spoke candidly to MailOnline on Friday as he took on a unique work opportunity by working on the collection counter in Argos

PATRICK COLLINS: Blackpool's chairman revealed his true nature for all to see in the text messages he sent to a fan, yet he still retains his place at Blackpool and the Football League.

Muhammad Ali could be cruel, arrogant, and merciless, then he would turn a wicked phrase or smile a roguish smile, and the world would forgive him his trespasses, writes PATRICK COLLINS.

The award-winning footballer, 34, enjoyed some quality time with his kids Cristiano Jr, nine, twins Eva and Mateo, two, and Alana - his daughter with girlfriend Georgina - also two, in the bathtub.

The Champions League is a must, rather than a want, for Juventus these days. It's an itch that they cannot scratch, an addiction they cannot kick and Maurizio Sarri knows it is top of his brief to go and deliver it.

Gary Neville has revealed he angered Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving the pitch at the Mestalla long and unwatered when his Valencia side hosted Real Madrid back in January 2016.

The 30-year-old missed the world champions' morning training session and, after undergoing medical checks, was ruled out for their Group C qualifier.

Southgate initially gave Dier the chance to run the contact off after a hevay collision with Tomas Soucek, but he was swiftly replaced by Ross Barkley when it was clear he was in discomfort.

The No Doubt star, 49, and her country singer beau, 42, enjoyed a fun-filled day with her family at Knott's Berry Farm theme park, California on Sunday.

Gwen Stefani has inspired some serious fandom. And while hitting a red carpet for her Las Vegas show she came upon an admirer who had her face tattooed in detail on one of his calves.

The three-minute lovefest marked The Voice couple's third duet after Go Ahead And Break My Heart in 2016 and You Make It Feel Like Christmas in 2017

The 50-year-old Fullerton, California native took to her Twitter to make the sad revelation.

By the time the British Airline Pilots' Association had scrapped its strike yesterday, the airline had already called off 800 journeys and reassigned customers to different flights.

Carole Farr was jailed today at Reading Crown Court after she admitted plundering the exclusive BA Clubs and using the money to pay for business class flights, lavish holidays and hotel stays.

Pilot strikes this Christmas on British Airways could be cancelled after union bosses allegedly admitted they were not likely to get a better pay deal for members.

Thousands of British Airways passengers across the US and around the world have been affected by canceled flights and delays of up to 23 hours after a 'technical issue'.

Dominic Fell, 23, Joe Finnis, 25, and Rachel Clark, 20, were killed when the car they were travelling in collided with a HGV at a junction in Stanwell, Surrey, at 11.39pm on New Year's Eve.

Marie Dyos (left), Lynette Robinson (right) and Suely Goncalves-McLoughlin say they were left mentally scarred after helping evacuate 170 passengers at Las Vegas McCarran Airport.

Lauren Feeney (pictured) was rescued from a Toyota Yaris following the horrific smash near Heathrow Airport on New Year's Eve.

Thousands of Britons are now believed to be stuck in Italy, including Leah Washington, pictured in Rome, the woman who lost her leg in the 2015 Alton Towers Smiler rollercoaster disaster.

The actor is said to have become enraged with his partner Ashley Moore, 33, after the pair downed free alcohol on a nine-hour flight from Vancouver to Heathrow over the weekend.

Frontline healthcare worker Cheryl Baxter, who is stuck in Cambodia, issued a heartbreaking video message today saying she was 'near meltdown' and begged the Prime Minister for help.

Angola and Mauritania drew 0-0 in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, leaving both sides facing a battle to advance to the knockout stages. It was a second draw for Angola.

The Liverpool star, who finished fourth in the men's Best Player award, raised alarms of a possible withdrawal from Egypt's team after removing all references on his social media accounts.

New Channel 4 documentary, Lost Pharaohs Of The Nile, examines the overlooked history of 'Black Pharaohs' living in the Kingdom of Kush, now known as Sudan.

The Liverpool star, who finished fourth in the men's Best Player award, raised alarms of a possible withdrawal from Egypt's team after removing all references on his social media accounts.

Mohamed Eid was killed and Ahmed Mohamed lost his leg after jumping from a moving No.934 train from Alexandria to Luxor, Egypt, when they were found without tickets. They could not afford £3 fine.

Monty Murrell, 83, from Basildon, who joined the army in 1954 before serving for seven years, was one of the many veterans who joined the Remembrance ceremony attended by the royals.

Russian-American Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who goes by username Kingvitaly, spent five days in jail after being arrested for climbing one of the pyramids in Giza.

James Petford, 39, of Kings Norton, Birmingham, urinated and vomited in his seat after downing vodka and rum on a flight from Birmingham to Egypt. He has been jailed for eight months.

Tony Camoccio, 51, was held at the notorious Police Station One Hurghada jail for five days after the official falsely accused him of sexual assault, as he headed home from a family holiday in Egypt.

On his arrival in the UK, Mark Rumble, from Didcot, collapsed in his cell, he went on to test negative for coronavirus. He pleaded guilty to drugs conspiracy charges.

This week her first child, Prince William, proved himself to be a true carrier of his mother's torch in the way he demonstrated his support for the gay community.

Netflix is continuing its attempt to dominate with a new musical competition reality series. The new Rhythm + Flow, the trailer for which dropped this weekend, will focus on hip hop.

Layla Spring is going back to Hollywood, after winning the Golden Ticket for the upcoming season of American Idol.