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Letters: John Lucas obituary

Christine McNeill and John Harvey reflect on the editing – and cricketing – guidance of their editor and publisher

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

‘Found in Bed With Another Woman’: Palash Muchhal Cheated on Smriti Mandhana, Friend Claims

Fresh allegations have come to light after the cancellation of the much-publicised wedding between musician Palash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. The claims were made by actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, who has described himself as Mandhana’s childhood friend. He alleged that Muchhal was discovered with another woman during the wedding…

Times Life · Jan 27

KL Rahul Reflects on Career, Finds Renewal in ODI Middle Order

India batter KL Rahul has candidly admitted that his international career has not yet fully matched the immense potential of his batting ability. However, the Karnataka cricketer appears to have found renewed purpose in a settled role within India’s ODI middle order, where he has quietly become one of the…

Whats Hot · Jan 27

Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup after boycott

Scotland will replace Bangladesh after their request to play their matches outside of India was denied by the ICC

The Independent UK · Jan 24

The cricket simulator that bowls ‘a million variations’ – and won’t judge batters for fresh-airing a few

With the HiTZ system, batters can select pace or spin, program line, seam and swing, and finally train all on their own

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23

Curious case of Crawley opening in Sri Lanka sums up cracks in English cricket

The opener had not played 50-over cricket in more than two years before the first Sri Lanka ODI, meaning the England selectors were going on instinct

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

ICC Set to Replace Bangladesh with Scotland After Deadline Missed

The prolonged standoff between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be nearing its end, with Bangladesh likely to be replaced at the ICC T20 World Cup. With the 24-hour deadline issued by the ICC now expired and no formal communication received from the…

Whats Hot · Jan 23

Luke Wright to leave role as England cricket selector amid Ashes fallout

England selector Luke Wright will leave his role after next month’s T20 World Cup in first major change following Ashes defeat in Australia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup with Melbourne Cricket Ground not included

Two stadiums in Sydney will be utilised for the tournament, while Melbourne’s games will be played at Docklands Stadium

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened

Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, England starting their innings well chasing a gettable target only for a middle-order collapse to stymie their hopes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22