Wait is on England after India victory

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ENGLAND suffered Under-19 World Cup final heartbreak after losing to India last night.

India (above, celebrating) earned a four-wicket win in Antigua as the 24-year wait to win the tournament continued for England.

James Rew hit 95 but England’s batting let them down as they made 189 – chased down as India won the tournament for a fifth time.

England skipper Tom Prest said: “It’s been an amazing experience.” SNOOKER BY SHANE MacDERMOTT RECHARGED John Higgins has bounced back from a second bout of Covid and is ready to defend his Players Championship title.

The world No.6 heads to Wolverhampton’s Aldersley Leisure Village among the favourites to land the £125,000 top prize.

Scot Higgins, 46, has suffered heartbreak in four final defeats this season – but insisted: “I don’t care what anyone says, I feel a better player now than I’ve ever been.”