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Sports quiz of the week: prizes, punches, persistence and set-piece perfection

Have you been following the football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025

Morning Mail: Ken Henry’s nature laws warning, Australia knocked out of Women’s Cricket World Cup, and will interest rates go up?

Former treasury secretary says developers will take advantage of law as it is currently drafted; and is it possible interest rates could rise before they fall again?

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025

Borthwick hopes England can emulate Bazball mentality for autumn series

England’s rugby players are seeking to emulate the Bazball ethos of their cricketing counterparts in the run up to the forthcoming autumn series

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

Bangladesh vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in Bangladesh 2025

Follow all the action from Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

India beat Australia in historic chase to reach Women’s Cricket World Cup final – as it happened

Jemimah Rodrigues’ century helped the hosts chase down a record 339 for a five-wicket victory that humbled champions Australia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

Yes, cricket is a contact sport. We have safety gear – but we need to do more

Early on Thursday, a seventeen-year-old cricketer died in hospital after being injured in a training session in Melbourne days earlier.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025

Teen cricketer dies during training session after being struck by ball in freak accident

The teenager collapsed almost immediately after impact

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

17-Year-Old Cricketer Ben Austin Dies After Being Struck in the Neck by a Ball During Practice Session

Melbourne’s cricket community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Ben Austin, who died after being struck in the neck by a ball while training at the Wally

The Fashion Central · Oct 30, 2025

‘Bats out for Benny’: teenager killed by cricket ball honoured amid debate over neck guards

The 17-year-old was not wearing neck guard when fatally hit in practice nets while officials say priority is Ben Austin’s family and boy who threw ball

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025

CA comes under criticism for financial performance

Cricket Australia has accepted criticism from a state chair for its financial performance, but the organisation believes record numbers are ahead.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025