The First Direct Arena is an entertainment-focused indoor arena located in the Arena Quarter of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is the first in the United Kingdom to have a fan-shaped orientation.The arena officially opened on 4 September 2013, with Sir Elton John, playing to an audience of 12,000. Bruce Springsteen had, however, held the first concert on 24 July 2013, with an audience of 13,000. The arena's opening season in 2013 later included acts including Kaiser Chiefs, Rod Stewart, Status Quo and Depeche Mode.The building was named the "best new venue in the world" in 2014 by the Stadium Business Awards. Read More
England captain Joe Root completed his 23rd Test ton as the hosts gained full command against India on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test here at Headingley, Leeds on Thursday. ...
Joe Root and Dawid Malan were in firm control as England piled on further pressure on India in the second session of Day 2 of the ongoing third Test here at Headingley, Leeds on Thursday. ...
England pacer James Anderson said the hosts know Virat Kohli can be very "destructive" once he gets going so the wicket of India skipper was "extra special" for him on Wednesday. ...
England bowlers might have dominated the Indian batsmen on Wednesday in the ongoing third Test but pacer James Anderson admitted that these occasions are rare in a match. ...
England pacer James Anderson on Wednesday joined Australia spinner Nathan Lyon in dismissing India skipper Virat Kohli for the maximum number of times in Test cricket. ...
England and India's players were involved in a heated confrontation in the Lord's Long Room after the third day's action in the second Test. As per Telegraph Sports, there were tense scenes in the Lord's pavilion which were prompted after Jasprit Bum ...