While visiting Ukraine, Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson discussed the development of a new Mriya aircraft with Ukrainian officials. “Our An-225 Mriya is a world legend and one of Ukraine’s symbols. The billionaire reportedly said he would do everything in his power to assist. While visiting Ukraine, Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson discussed the development … Read more
SYDNEY: Tim Paine, who quit Friday as Test skipper, was hailed as Australian cricket’s saviour when he took over the captaincy in 2018 after a ball-tampering scandal left the team’s reputation in tatters. A journeyman wicketkeeper-batsman, Paine was 33 at the time and considering retirement before being unexpectedly appointed to the most scrutinised role in Australian … Read more
SYDNEY: Tim Paine abruptly quit as Australian Test cricket captain Friday over an explicit “private text exchange” with a female colleague — a bombshell announcement just weeks before the Ashes series begins against arch-rivals England. “Today, I’m announcing my decision to stand down as the captain of the Australian men’s Test team,” said an emotional Paine, failing … Read more
