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A helter-skelter ride: Brilliant, charismatic Stokes is one of England’s best captains ever | Vic Marks13:45 Despite disappointments we remain indebted to an all-round talent for transforming the way in which Test cricket is played Last year I completed a book on England’s cricket captains since Mike Brearley and the final chapter was devoted to Ben Stokes. It began with the observation: “There is jeopardy here”; it ended with the conclusion: “I would be hard pressed to name anyone in the last few decad… ‘Street football on world stage’: Morocco and Netherlands face off in last-32 tie with a backstory13:11 Moroccans began moving to the Netherlands in the 1960s, lending match in Mexico a feeling akin to ‘a derby’ Thirty-two years to the day since their first official encounter, Morocco and the Netherlands face each in what has the makings of a blockbuster last-32 match. Many things have changed since the 1994 World Cup group game in Orlando, that Netherlands won 2-1, but Morocco’s history is never f… Australia dump India out of Women’s T20 World Cup with record chase13:11 Group 1: Australia, 172-4, beat India, 170-4, by 6 wkts Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner put on 100 off 59 balls It was the quintessential Australian performance. They had no need for a win in their fifth and last group game, having already qualified for a Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final by winning their first four. India, conversely, desperately needed one to qualify. And it looked as if they had i… World Cup glory could all come down to penalties. What’s the best strategy?13:11 As the knockout stages begin, penalties are inevitable. What do the stats say about the best ways to take them? The 2022 World Cup final was a nail-biting affair, decided by a penalty shootout after Argentina and France were evenly matched with three goals apiece . Argentina subsequently won 4-2 on penalties, taking the title. Even outside penalty shootouts, a single spot kick can easily decide t… Japan and Morocco face old order giants in the hope of a brave new world | Jonathan Wilson13:11 Two eye-catching last-32 ties offer hope of a winner from outside the traditional powers – Brazil and the Netherlands could be gone The World Cup exists in a state of perpetual flux. It goes to new territories. It gets bigger. It experiments with second group phases and replaces playoffs for sides level on points with goal difference then head-to-head. And still one of the same eight countries fr… World Cup 2026 colour chart: fans of all 48 teams join the party – in pictures13:11 We take a look at the creativity and emotion shown by fans of each nation during the group stage of the World Cup The 2026 World Cup has set a new all-time attendance record for the men’s tournament, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 set during the 1994 World Cup – and the group stages have only just ended. As ever, fans have brought colour and fun to the tournament – from Mexico’s duck mascot to Norway’s Viking rowers, with plenty more in between. Here are a selection of our favourit… Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte set for spell on sidelines with knee injury13:11 Injury occurred in Uruguay’s World Cup clash with Spain ‘Assessment of the injury is ongoing’ Manuel Ugarte could be facing a long spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee ligament injury during Uruguay’s 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain. The 25-year-old Manchester United player was carried off on a stretcher shortly before half-time after appearing to twist awkwardly while closing down the… Elliot Anderson’s journey from Bristol Rovers loanee to most expensive British player13:11 England midfielder’s remarkable rise started off in League Two and his £116m move to Manchester City is confirmation of his relentless progress At Bristol Rovers the players would fight to be on Elliot Anderson’s team in training five-a-sides because they knew they would be victorious. Even as a teenager, the midfielder was a cut above his more experienced peers, becoming an integral part of the … England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes bows out in third men’s Test, day five – live12:04 Updates from final day at Trent Bridge, starts 11am BST Stokes announces England retirement | Email Cameron We’ve had a couple people emailing in (get in contact here ) about their thoughts from yesterday. Liam (hello, Liam) doesn’t hold back: “I thought yesterday was a display of complete arrogance, in keeping with the shambles of the last couple of years.” Continue reading... Wimbledon 2026: Sinner, Sabalenka, Djokovic and more in action on day one - live12:04 Updates from first day of year’s third grand slam Truce agreed over pay dispute | Email Yara Wimbledon’s chief executive Sally Bolton says that the queue is even busier than usual this year, with 10,000 people waiting in line by 8.30am. The reason? Well, partly Bolton says it is down to Lime Bikes. “The queue is really busy this morning,” said Bolton. “We were at 10,000 by about 8.30am so we are … ‘Will I make it here again? This could be it’: Serena Williams on her Wimbledon return12:03 The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion who ‘evolved away’ from tennis shares why she’s back For two long weeks, since her return to the courts of a professional tennis tournament at the Queen’s Club, a clock was ticking in Serena Williams’s mind. She had already committed to making her comeback in doubles at 44 after four years away from the sport, but doubles only requires a player to cover h… World Cup 2026: Reaction to Canada’s win plus buildup to Brazil v Japan – live10:22 Canada reach last 16 with win over South Africa England’s dynamic duo need others to step up Email us | Bracketology | World Cup Daily “ Morocco were welcomed enthusiastically in Mexico’s north-east and their head coach was quick to compare the hosts’ passion for football with the fervour that engulfs his own country. “In fact, the hand of friendship between the nations reaches back four decades.… How link between Bellingham and Kane has unlocked England’s stodgy attack10:22 Thomas Tuchel’s side have struggled in open play in the US but midfielder’s partnership with his captain has started to change that Thomas Tuchel faces an attacking conundrum. England have to extract the maximum output from Harry Kane while getting other players to contribute more. Jude Bellingham ’s performance against Panama showed how both sides of this equation can be solved. Kane has scored … Morocco and the Netherlands look to move mountains in Monterrey matchup10:22 Two teams with plenty of connections meet in a ‘clash of titans’ at one of the World Cup’s most picturesque venues Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi had just been asked what would inspire his players to justify the feverish expectation hanging over them. Would they turn to the example of history, or would they draw on something else? “The biggest motivation the players have is to put on the jersey a… Women’s T20 World Cup ‘breaks cricket into mainstream’ but money still an issue9:49 Success of hosts England has helped the tournament but Netherlands coach had to give up her job to guide her country The results are in: England will play South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday, after Australia face off against West Indies on Tuesday. It all came down to the double-header at Lord’s on Sunday, played in front of a crowd of 27,000, which began with South Africa li… |
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