SNS Web | New Delhi | July 16, 2019 6:08 pm, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May (C) shakes hands with England's Ben Stokes (R) outside 10 Downing Street as England players arrive for a reception in London on July 15, 2019, a day after they won the 2019 Cricket World Cup after beating New Zealand the final at Lord's. The shadow minister for women and equalities, Dawn Butler, joined the call for Boycott's knighthood to be rescinded. Criticising Mrs May's choices, Labour Party chairman Ian Lavery said: "It comes as no surprise that big Tory donors and Number 10 cronies are being honoured yet again. Root and Buttler have been awarded MBEs for their services to English cricket. Lancashire chairman David Hodgkiss said: “I am absolutely thrilled that Clive has been awarded a knighthood for his extraordinary service to cricket. “You are a team that represents modern Britain, and that plays like no other side in the world. But didn't people die? Video, A very expensive bikini and 11 Tasmanian devils, Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies, Documentary claims to expose North Korea trying to dodge sanctions, Covid: Trump 'no longer a transmission risk to others'. Mrs May once compared her determination to delivering Brexit with the fighting spirit in Boycott's batting marathons. “The final was not just cricket at its best but sport at its best – courage, character, sportsmanship, drama, incredible skill and even the odd slice of luck,” said Prime Minister May according to British media reports. He really carried the team and our batting line-up. (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP). Guide, Bills & joked that she "retched violently" at seeing his name on the list. Services, Offers She said the honour "should be taken away" from Boycott, adding that it sent "completely the wrong message" to survivors of domestic abuse. An incredible day of sport! Both the Prime Ministerial candidates were present in a debate hosted by The Sun and Talk Radio. Lloyd, 75, joins a long list of West Indies cricketing alumni to receive the award, including the likes of Sir Gary Sobers, Sir Everton Weekes and Sir Viv Richards. "I said I don't give a toss about her [Ms Claire from Woman's Aid], not domestic violence. Broadband, TalkTalk The former prime minister's chief EU negotiator Olly Robbins receives a knighthood. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Awards List: In a dramatic end to the Wolrd Cup finals, England defeated New Zealand with more number of boundaries to lift the coveted trophy for the first time at Lord’s. He's almost superhuman. After retirement, Lloyd became a respected international referee and also served as both a director of the West Indies Cricket Board and briefly as its chairman of selectors. Sir Alastair Cook receives knighthood from the Queen.
