Hello from the bbc sport centre. Defending champions england have suffered a shock defeat at the cricket world cup, losing in delhi to afghanistan. Who in turn have registered the most significant one day win in their history. Afghanistan batted first and after more on all those stories coming up. But lets pause and take a look at todays sport. An Opening Stand of 108, eventually made 284, a total that proved too much for the holders. England lost wickets regularly throughout the chase and were bowled out for 215, 69 runs short, leaving them with two defeats out of their three games so far. At of their three games so far. No time when we were we at no time when we were batting did we think we were running away with the game. We had a decent total, but you he had to bowl well and feel welcome and the guys did that. It was very pleasing, and hopefully a lot of confidence will come from this when competing against the bigger nations. It will have a Knock On Effect not only for this world
Oclock last night, causing the quakes epicentre was in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains, and tremors were also reportedly felt in the capital rabat, some 350 kilometres away, as well as casablanca and essaouira. Charlotte winfield has this report. Streets filled with rubble and destruction. The earthquake struck Central Morocco shortly after 11pm on friday with an aftershock less than 20 minutes later. The quakes epicentre is in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains but tremors are said to have been felt in the capital, rabat, more than 200 miles away. Theres reports that buildings in marrakeshs old city have been destroyed and one family was trapped in the rubble of a collapsed house. Many people are now said to be staying outside their homes in case the city is rocked by further powerful aftershocks. One man described feeling a violent tremor and seeing buildings moving, whilst another told reporters that people were in shock and panic. Holiday makers in marrakesh descri
And the authorities are calling on residents to donate blood. In the last few minutes morocco has declared three days of mourning, and the National Flag will be flown at half mast throughout the country. The 6. 8 magnitude quake struck in a remote area in the atlas mountains, around 45 miles south of the popular tourist destination, marrakesh. Tremors were also felt in the capital rabat, some 350 kilometres away. President biden said hes deeply saddened by the events. Chinas president xi has also sent a message of condolence. Charlotte wright has this report. The horrifying moment a powerful earthquake hit morocco. Cctv shows people running for safety as buildings begin to crumble in marrakesh. Elsewhere in the city, diners frantically flee a restaurant. Outside the historic kutubiyya mosque, dust rises from the tower, prompting fears it might collapse. Marrakesh is 45 miles from the epicentre in the atlas mountains. Those in the city said it was terrifying. The floors were violently
Hospitals in the region have seen an influx of wounded people , an influx of wounded people, and the authorities are calling on residents to donate blood. The 6. 8 magnitude quake struck in a remote area in the Atlas Mountains, around 45 miles south of the popular tourist destination, marrakesh. Tremors were also felt in the capital rabat, some 350 kilometres away. President biden said hes Deeply Saddened by the events. Chinas president xi has also sent a message of condolence. Charlotte wright has this report. The horrifying moment a powerful earthquake hit morocco. Cctv shows people running for safety as buildings begin to crumble in marrakesh. Elsewhere in the city, diners frantically flee a restaurant. Outside the historic kutubiyya mosque, dust rises from the tower, prompting fears it might collapse. Marrakesh is 45 miles from the epicentre in the Atlas Mountains. Those in the city said it was terrifying. The floors were violently shaking, the walls were shaking, things were falli
About the situation in morocco. As you can see, the numbers of casualties are rising. There are over 600 now. We started with 30. Then over 300, and the number is now reaching over 600, and we are unfortunately expecting these numbers will get higher and higher with some estimations that numbers will exceed 1000 very soon. As the report said, the epicentre was out outside marrakesh old city, and the epicentre was the on the high atlas mountains, and these mountains are full of poor and Old Buildings and villages that will be really difficult to reach. As you can see, the whole attention of the world turns to morocco. Condolences and offers of support came from india, from germany, from france, and everybody is trying to stand with and try to offer support to morocco. Yes, as you say the area affected is huge. This happened less than 12 hours ago, and lots of countries offering to help. What immediately though is available in terms of Rescue Efforts from the moroccan authorities . The R