Huge relief for Indian students in UAE

Indian students in the UAE were happy to learn yesterday that they will not face re-examination in mathematics and economics.

The Indian Education body, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), said that re-examination for Grade 10 students would be held in only Delhi and Haryana states and reexamination in economics for Grade 12 students would be held on April 25.

All CBSE students outside India will not have to appear for the re-examination.

The CBSE had announced re-examination for millions of students following reports of papers being leaked over the social media. In the UAE, the decision had affected 8,474 students of Grade 10 and 2,713 students of Grade 12 who had chosen economics as their elective subject.

England may have been on the ropes but Mark Wood was having the time of his life as he and Jonny Bairstow regained momentum on day one of the second Test against New Zealand yesterday.

The pair came together with England at 164 for seven and by stumps at Hagley Oval in Christchurch they were 290 for eight.

Bairstow was 97 not out, in sight of his fifth Test century, while Wood was out for a career-best 52 after the pair put on 95 for the eighth wicket.

“When I went out to bat obviously we were in a bit of trouble,” Wood said.

“Jonny knows that (and said) ‘I’ll let you have fun and a bit of crack’ and it made it easier and we were just seeing how it goes and having a laugh.”

“I get to 20 and think I’m like Bradman.

“I think I tried too many shots. It was nice having Jonny there because he kept it fun and kept us calm.”

From a position of strength, New Zealand conceded that by stumps the honours were even.

“Obviously that partnership was crucial for them,” said Tim Southee, New Zealand’s chief destroyer with five for 60.

“It’s pretty even, I think. It would have been nice to finish them off today but hopefully we can come back tomorrow and knock those last two off.”

Southee and Trent Boult did all the damage for New Zealand taking all eight wickets with Boult having three for 79 after New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first.