From Leeds to Lord’s – 5 of Ben Stokes’ most memorable innings for England Stokes’ incredible innings of 155 could not lead England to victory in the second Ashes Test. The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
2 months of IPL: Nicholas Pooran earns nearly 8 times, Shimron Hetmyer 4 times of what they would for representing West Indies NEW DELHI: Shimron Hetmyer's Rs 8.50 crore annual IPL fees earned from Rajasthan Royals or Andre Russell's Rs 16 crore retention fee from Kolkata Knight Riders is an indication how cricket's financial landscape has changed and playing for the West Indies isn't a motivation anymore. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
Pathum Nissanka century books Sri Lanka's 2023 ODI World Cup spot NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured their spot in this year's Cricket World Cup in India with an impressive performance led by Pathum Nissanka, who scored an unbeaten 101. The 1996 World Cup champions defeated hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Sunday. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
'No fear' - Lucy Bronze praises England youngsters as Lauren James point made England drew 0-0 with Portugal at Stadium MK on Saturday afternoon in what was their final match on home soil before the FIFA Women's World Cup later this month Football London · Jul 2, 2023
Ten players to watch out for at the 2023 Women’s World Cup Several veterans such as Brazil’s Marta make the list, along with some younger stars such as Jamaica’s Khadija Shaw. Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2023
Richest man in world rugby steps in to resolve Wales star's club v country conflict Henry Thomas faced losing his job at Montpellier after throwing his international lot in with Wales Wales Online · Jul 2, 2023
West Indies ouster: Virender Sehwag wants politics free man management, Gautam Gambhir is hopeful of turnaround NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag attributed the West Indies cricket team's poor performance to internal regional politics within their cricket establishment. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
Sarina Wiegman insists England in ‘very good place’ despite draw with Portugal The Lionesses were held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal at Stadium MK in a send-off warm-up match on Saturday. The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
It has been a long time coming: Carlos Brathwaite on West Indies' decline NEW DELHI: After failing to qualify for the 50-overs World Cup for the first time, former West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite said the team had reached their lowest point, but signs of their decline have been evident for a while now. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
Jason Holder urges shift from territorial mindset after West Indies' painful World Cup miss Two-time champions West Indies won't be in India for the ODI World Cup later this year, which is a painful first for the once dominating team from the Caribbean, and all-rounder Jason Holder feels a shift from the territorial mindset is needed to fix all that's gone wrong. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
Diego Maradona's controversial opinion on whether Lionel Messi needed to win a World Cup The late Diego Maradona was never one to shy away from giving his opinion and was honest in his assessment of whether Lionel Messi needed a World Cup win to define his legacy Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023
Michael Owen explained why he didn't socialise with David Beckham while at Real Madrid Despite the fact that they played together for both club and country over many years, Michael Owen and David Beckham barely socialised together off the pitch at all Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023
Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman must solve 265-minute England problem ahead of World Cup England were held to a goalless draw by fellow World Cup nation Portugal in a pre-tournament friendly in Milton Keynes on Saturday and have failed to score in back-to-back games Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023 7 times Cesc Fabregas proved his class as ex-Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea star retires Cesc Fabregas achieved plenty for club and country during a career spanning 20 years, and the World Cup winner has now hung up his boots after a spell with Como
The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023 ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers: Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga reprimanded Sri Lanka Wanindu Hasaranga faced a reprimand on Saturday for violation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the ODI cricket World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands on Friday.
The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023 BCCI asks World Cup staging units to forgo bilateral ODIs in upcoming season MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has asked all the 10 state associations who are hosting 2023 ODI World Cup matches to "voluntarily forgo their turn to host an ODI during the bilateral international season."
AAP · Jul 2, 2023 Big injury gambles to define Matildas' home WWC squad The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Meticulous Sarina Wiegman learns plenty for England’s flight path The manager used all of her attacking riches in a bid to break down Portugal before their World Cup adventure begins
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023 ‘Monumental change’: football tackles the impact of periods on performance As the game has grown so has understanding of the effects of menstruation on elite athletes even if there is still a way to go for sports science
The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023 Ashwin should lead India in Asian Games, says Dinesh Karthik Veteran India cricketer Dinesh Karthik said that R. Ashwin should be made captain if India sends a team to the Asian Games 2023 in China later this year. It’ll be the first time that the BCCI has agreed to send both men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games, which…
Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2023 Sarina Wiegman ‘very disappointed’ as England boss fails to get World Cup answers in Portugal draw The Lionesses get their World Cup campaign up and running on June 22 against Haiti
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023 Sarina Wiegman has no concerns with England display despite Portugal stalemate The European champions were held to a goalless draw by Portugal in their last home match before heading to the Women’s World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 ‘Some positions are tight’: Wiegman unsure on England’s World Cup lineup The England manager, Sarina Wiegman, said it was ‘not the time to make final decisions’ after her side drew 0-0 with Portugal in a World Cup warm-up friendly
Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023 USWNT star Trinity Rodman can't hide delight after shout-out from 'uncle Shaq' A host of familiar faces from Joe and Jill Biden to Taylor Swift and Lil Wayne were on hand to congratulate those select 23 names who made the USWNT's World Cup squad