Harry Brook ready for ‘honour’ of replacing Ben Stokes as England Test captain England’s search for Ben Stokes’ successor has begun and Harry Brook has thrown his hat into the ring The Independent UK · Jun 30
Celia Imrie to Greg James: Who is in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today? Radio 1 DJ Greg was joined by colleague Mollie King and her cricketer fiancé Stuart Broad The Independent UK · Jun 30
Argentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup 2026 R32 Predictions Argentina face Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium on July 3. The reigning champs scored 8 goals in the group stage. Our R32 pick and predictions inside. Sports Lens · Jun 30
India vs England T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, match timings, live streaming and key details India's new T20I era under captain Shreyas Iyer kicks off against England on July 1, 2026, in Chester-le-Street. This five-match series is crucial preparation for the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Olympics. With a blend of seasoned players and exciting young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India aims to build… The Economic Times · Jun 30
World Cup 2026 R32 Portugal vs. Croatia Predictions and Picks Portugal vs. Croatia at BMO Field on July 2. We back Portugal at -125 for a controlled, low-scoring win under 2.5 goals in the World Cup 2026 R32. Sports Lens · Jun 29
Socceroos fans swap football for cricket as Australian players descend on Oakland Major League Cricket featuring Steve Smith and Peter Siddle arrives in town to the delight of travelling World Cup fans filling time before last 32 The Guardian - AU · Jun 29
Ben Stokes rules out reversing England retirement for Ashes: ‘I’m done’ The England Test captain brought the curtain down on his international career after defeat to New Zealand at Trent Bridge The Independent UK · Jun 29
Michael Vaughan says England leadership change could lure Ben Stokes out of retirement for Ashes Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday The Independent UK · Jun 29
A helter-skelter ride: brilliant, charismatic Stokes is one of England’s best captains ever Despite disappointments we remain indebted to an all-round talent for transforming the way in which Test cricket is played The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Lesser-Known Facts About Ben Stokes: Net Worth, Wife, Kids, and Major Controversies Explore the remarkable career and personal life of Ben Stokes, from his cricketing achievements and net worth to his family, controversies, and retirement impact on English cricket. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Anand Mahindra’s Monday motivation is India’s growing competitiveness in sports beyond cricket India's sporting narrative is expanding beyond cricket, with athletes achieving historic milestones in diverse disciplines. A recent gold medal in rowing at the World Cup exemplifies this shift, showcasing growing talent and institutional support. This progress, fueled by improved infrastructure and investment, signals a broader sporting ambition for the nation,… The Economic Times · Jun 29
England v New Zealand LIVE: Ben Stokes bows out after stunning retirement as hosts suffer series defeat Stokes’ time in international cricket is at an end after the stunning announcement of his retirement on day four The Independent UK · Jun 29
England are losing the wrong man – McCullum and Key can’t survive while Stokes quits BEN STOKES RETIREMENT: England are losing their Test captain, writes Lawrence Ostlere, while the head coach and ECB director continue to plod on despite poor planning and results The Independent UK · Jun 29
Replacing Ben Stokes as England captain is an impossible task – only one man can do it Joe Root is the only credible option the ECB can turn to as England’s Test team faces an uncertain future The Independent UK · Jun 29
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 Women’s T20 World Cup ‘breaks cricket into mainstream’ but money still an issue The success of England as hosts has helped the tournament but the Netherlands coach had to give up her job to guide her country
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ready for international cricket but has to follow process: Asst coach Ten Doeschate India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket, despite his absence from the recent T20 series against Ireland. Ten Doeschate emphasized that Sooryavanshi, who dominated the IPL, must follow the established team selection process. The young batting sensation's potential debut could see him…
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Jai Moondra: Rajasthan-born SRM Chennai graduate who stunned India for Ireland is looking for a new tech job Ireland's Jai Moondra, a former Intel engineer, became the unlikely hero against India, clinching Player of the Series with a match-winning spell. This Rajasthan-born bowler, who left a stable tech career to pursue cricket, stunned India's top order, securing Ireland's historic first T20I win. Despite his cricketing triumph, Moondra's professional…
The Economic Times · Jun 29 'Truly remarkable gifts': Iceland Cricket trolls Gautam Gambhir after India's 0-2 T20 series loss to Ireland Iceland Cricket has sarcastically mocked India's head coach Gautam Gambhir following their unexpected 0-2 T20I series loss to Ireland. This follows a similar jab last year after a Test series defeat. Ireland achieved a historic first-ever bilateral series win over India, defending 154 in the second T20I by one run.…
The Independent UK · Jun 28 ‘I don’t think I have any fight left in me’: Ben Stokes explains reasons behind England retirement decision The 35-year-old made a shock announcement on day four of England’s third test against New Zealand
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Ben Stokes stuns cricket world with shock retirement and magical farewell wicket At 3.25pm it was announced that one of the most celebrated, storied and successful players of his generation would be walking away for good.
The Economic Times · Jun 28 Ireland create history, humble World T20 champions India by 1-run to win series 2-0 Ireland achieved a historic one-run victory over reigning T20 World Champions India in Belfast, securing a 2-0 series win. Jai Moondra was the star with the ball, taking three crucial wickets, including Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for first-ball ducks. This stunning upset marks a significant moment for Irish cricket…
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Ben Stokes announces shock international retirement and follows up with a wicket As the Trent Bridge crowd heard about Stokes’ imminent departure and rose to give him an ovation he removed Zak Foukes with his next delivery.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 England legends left baffled by timing of Ben Stokes international retirement announcement The England captain told his team-mates and the side’s backroom staff of his intentions on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Ben Stokes coy on why he’s retiring from international cricket in dressing room speech IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Ben Stokes was England’s flawed champion – and he’s irreplaceable Stokes became a specialist in the impossible and his ability to shock lasted until the very end – with his mid-Test retirement announcement