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‘You don’t have many halves’: Robinson and Tongue split cricket ball after heroics

A member of the ground staff cut the ball in half so Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue could share the reward for taking five wickets each against Pakistan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Has cricket bowled over the fashion set?

The sport is becoming a chic summer fixture — here’s how to get the look, even if you don’t understand the rules, says Jessica Burrell

Evening Standard · Aug 19

India's Test journey from 1st to 600th: A story of progress, revolutions, historic triumphs

India achieved a significant 165-run victory against Sri Lanka in their 600th Test match. Devdutt Padikkal scored a century, and Manav Suthar took ten wickets in the game. India's Test journey has seen significant evolution in bowling and batting prowess over decades. The team has transformed into a major power…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

‘Just show up’: PV Sindhu recalls Virat Kohli’s advice during career low

Olympic shuttler PV Sindhu shared her close bond with cricket icon Virat Kohli. He offered encouraging advice during her lowest career phase, urging her to simply play. Sindhu considers Kohli her brother and shares her successes with him. She recently met the batting superstar and values his insights. Sindhu is…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

'In a really good place': Renshaw ready for Test return

Alex Carey says recalled batter Matt Renshaw has the game to succeed in all conditions and has discussed the axing of Jake Weatherald ahead of the second Test.

AAP · Aug 19

How Bats Have Evolved Wildly Different Echolocation Strategies for Acoustic Hunting

The Call Is a Weapon, Not Just a MapThe greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) emits calls at a precise 83 kHz and adjusts that frequency in real time as it closes in on a moth, compensating for the Doppler shift its own flight speed creates, the way a radar operator…

Times Life · Aug 19

Self-saboteurs England and Pakistan face off in ‘El Dysfunctiono’ series

With Pakistan at a low ebb and England at the start of their semi-reset the series at Headingly looks to be an interesting one

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

School Assembly News Headlines, August 19, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: The trend of domestic donations to PM CARES has notably decreased, along with a downturn in foreign contributions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court plans to establish a panel to scrutinize police responses during a recent protest. In other news, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Granada, Spain,…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail over health concerns

A Pakistani court ordered former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved from prison to a hospital over claims of poor health. The 73-year-old cricket star and his wife were sentenced to 17 years of jail last year after facing several graft legal cases.

France 24 · Aug 18

Virat Kohli's 18 years in international cricket: 18 lesser-known records held by batting icon

Virat Kohli's international cricket debut marked a significant career milestone. He has amassed over 28,000 runs and 85 centuries in his career. Kohli holds unique records, including most 150-plus scores by a non-opener. He is the only player with 20,000 international runs in a decade. Kohli also achieved a clean…

The Economic Times · Aug 18