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Hardik Pandya and actress Natasa Stankovic have announced their separation, after being married for four years.

“After four years of being together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways,” they said via an Instagram post.

“We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew as a family.

“We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre of both our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness.”

Hardik and Natasa got married in May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and had a larger celebration in February 2023.

They made the announcement of their separation on the same day that India’s limited-overs squads for the tour of Sri Lanka were announced, with Suryakumar Yadav appointed the T20I captain instead of Hardik.

Hardik was part of the T20I squad as a player and rested from the ODI series. (ESPNcricinfo)

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Kevin Sinclair, playing in place of the ill Gudakesh Motie, brought out his iconic celebration after taking a wicket in England for the first time (Photo: Getty Images)

England take initiative on action-packed day

There was enough action and incident on a sun-soaked first day in Nottingham to fill an entire Test.

It marked the start of a new England era, this is their first home Test without James Anderson and Stuart Broad since 2012. Anderson is part of the England staff and Broad was honoured by the Pavilion End of his old home ground being renamed after him.

Trent Bridge is where Bazball was born with the thrilling run chase against New Zealand in 2022. When the Windies won the toss, they gave England the chance to score quickly in beautiful conditions, albeit if Stokes said was undecided over what he would have chosen.

The tourists’ decision looked a good one as Zak Crawley was out to the third ball of the match, but apart from Sinclair’s somersault to celebrate his removal of Harry Brook – Sinclair is playing in place of the ill Gudakesh Motie – it was mainly downhill for West Indies from that point.

Shamar Joseph again struggled with a leg injury (Photo: Getty Images)

The visitors’ pace bowling was wayward, their catching wasteful and ground-fielding sloppy, while Shamar Joseph again struggled with a left-leg injury.

England had their share of poor moments, most glaringly the shots to get out by Joe Root and Brook, the latter who had also been dropped by Alick Athanaze.

In between was some glorious strokeplay, not England going at full throttle, instead skilfully taking advantage of West Indian generosity, small boundaries and a lightning outfield.

It was breathless stuff and terrific entertainment as England gained the platform for their new-look attack to examine the fragile West Indian batting on Friday. (BBC)

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told ESPN, external at the time.

“For [Philadelphia and Man City] to come together and agree on something – I sat with my family and my agents and we decided that it was the best plan.”

Before Sullivan’s debut, Union manager Jim Curtin told the MLS website:, external “The sky’s the limit.

“He’s a generational talent, one who can really change the game by himself.”

The youngest male player to appear in the English top flight is Ethan Nwaneri, who made his Arsenal debut at 15 years and 181 days in 2022. (BBC)

 

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The Dr. Frank Woon-A-Tai Budokan at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/July 17, 2024)

The building, sitting on land made available by former president Bharrat Jagdeo, houses four training halls- a massive one measuring 42’x105’, a medium one and two smaller spaces.

It also comprises a viewing area for spectators, administrative offices, instructors lounge and storage area.

Government’s support

Prime Minister Phillips, delivering feature remarks after cutting the ribbon, was pellucid in his comments about the governing administration’s support for the development of karate and the propagation of its numerous benefits.

“I look forward to the college elevating the standard of karate. I see the college playing a leading role in making karate more visible and popular in Guyana and attracting more enthusiasts,” PM Phillips asserted.

“We have to plan and in planning, we have to set targets. We should set a bold target to establish karate clubs in every secondary school in Guyana within the next 10 years. While this goal is challenging, it is a vision worth pursuing,” he added.

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips (left) and Master Frank Woon-A-Tai unveil a portrait in the main hall of the building (Photo: DPI)

‘A shot in the arm’ for karate

The Prime Minister is confident the facility and the accompanying programmes that will be developed will aid in the expansion of the discipline and create well-rounded individuals.

He touched on the benefits, some of which include physical fitness, mental discipline, ethical values, strength, flexibility and coordination, all of which contribute to overall good health.

The prime minister stressed that it is important that the college implements ongoing training programmes to develop a large pool of instructors who can return to their communities and schools to teach the art.

He added that karate, like many other sports in Guyana, has faced significant setbacks due to the migration of skilled instructors.

And, according to the prime minister, the loss of skilled and experienced instructors leaves a gap that hinders the sport’s growth and continuity.

To this end, he noted that the institution can count on the government’s support to ensure every young person in Guyana experiences the benefits of karate.

WATCH BELOW: Dr. Frank Woon-A-Tai Budokan commissioned by PM Mark Phillips

A transformative project

While the facility will now officially become operable, Master Woon-A-Tai highlighted that there are still other aspects of the project that they would need support for, including the acquisition of key pieces of equipment.

Among those are punching dummy bobs, punching bags and audio/visual equipment.

“This facility will be the best in the world,” Master Woon-A-Tai said to loud applause. “Already, people from India and Africa would like to come here to study.”

In October 2022, during the College’s first Gala and Awards ceremony, which doubled as a fundraiser, President Irfaan Ali committed G$10 million towards the project at Liliendaal.

And Master Woon-A-Tai, speaking at that event, said his goal for the College aligns with President Ali’s ‘1000 men’ programme that aims to eradicate violence and other ills in communities all across the country.

Master Woon-A-Tai, who began his karate career 60 years ago at the age of 14, has always lauded the government for its continued investment in the College, and the creation of avenues to expand and promote the discipline.

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