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Spain secured a spot in the next round after defeating Austria, setting up a match against Portugal. Meanwhile, Cape Verde made its World Cup debut, with players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe also making headlines for their performances and records.
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan joined the cricket world in paying tribute to Ben Stokes, hailing him as a match-winner and one of the finest all-rounders following his shock international retirement.
Ben Stokes has publicly endorsed Harry Brook as his preferred successor for the England cricket captaincy. Stokes expressed his full support for Brook, highlighting his confidence in the young player's leadership potential.
Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as England's Test captain, with tributes pouring in from teammates and opponents. Stokes has endorsed Harry Brook as the ideal candidate to take over the leadership role.
Brazil and Germany secured their places in the World Cup 2026 last 16 after winning their respective Round of 32 matches against Japan and Paraguay. Other teams like the Netherlands and Morocco also competed in the knockout stage.
The World Cup saw a range of events, including Canada's first-ever knockout stage victory and the resignation of the Saudi federation president. Off the field, police busted betting call centers in Penang, and Cape Verde's captain faced a police investigation.
Jamie George has criticized his Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa's 'unacceptable' behavior following a nightclub incident involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson.
Ben Stokes made a triumphant return to Test cricket, becoming only the second player after Jacques Kallis to achieve over 7,000 runs and 250 wickets.
Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face sanctions following his involvement in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.
A Saracens academy player, Totoa Auvaa, will not face formal discipline for a nightclub incident on June 8 where he allegedly punched England teammate Gus Atkinson. The incident had triggered a captaincy crisis for Ben Stokes, and the ECB is reportedly bemused by the lack of action.
Ben Stokes revisited Trent Bridge, reflecting on its pivotal role in England's Ashes success and the rise of 'Bazball' ahead of the upcoming match against New Zealand.
England coach Brendon McCullum has strongly refuted rumors of a rift with Test captain Ben Stokes, calling them 'baseless' and affirming their strong friendship and professional bond.
Brendon McCullum has insisted there is no rift with Ben Stokes, expressing confusion over reports of a disagreement. This comes amidst recent turmoil within English cricket.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were found to have breached 'contractual obligations' but were deemed blameless for 'violent conduct' following an investigation into an incident at a London nightclub.
Ben Stokes made an impressive return to county cricket for Durham, opening the bowling against Worcestershire in his first appearance since the Ashes.
Harry Brook has stated that it would be a 'privilege' and an 'honour' to succeed Ben Stokes as England's Test captain. He expressed his readiness to accept the role if offered.
Durham head coach Ryan Campbell says that everyone at the club was flattered by the way departing England captain Ben Stokes spoke about his county.
Cricket figures like Tom Latham, Joe Root, and Sachin Tendulkar paid heartfelt tributes to Ben Stokes following his unexpected retirement from one-day international cricket. Many acknowledged his impact as a 'once in a generation player' and a 'superhero' of the sport.
Labour leader Keir Starmer met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to reiterate the UK's unwavering commitment to NATO, emphasizing the alliance's importance. This comes as discussions around defense spending and the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara continue, with the Czech president confirming his attendance despite domestic political opposition.
England was defeated by New Zealand with a 160-run loss at Trent Bridge, resulting in a 2-1 series win for the Black Caps and marking a disappointing end to the Ben Stokes era.
Ben Stokes' unexpected retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand has been described as unconventional, much like the great player himself. Jonathan Agnew commented on the surprising decision.
Ireland's cricket team secured a historic 34-run victory against world champions India in a thrilling T20 match at Stormont, marking their first-ever win against the Indian side in international cricket.
Ben Stokes reached a significant milestone as England battled back on day two of the deciding Test match against New Zealand. New Zealand reached 418-7 at lunch, but England showed resilience in their fight to regain control.
Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face sanctions following his involvement in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.
England faced a challenging day against New Zealand, with Devon Conway and Tom Latham setting a record opening partnership of 317 before the hosts managed a late fightback at Trent Bridge.
Ben Stokes has returned to England cricket duty following a disciplinary controversy, stating his full focus is on the deciding test against New Zealand.
Former England cricketer Ian Botham has publicly criticized Ben Stokes following his clearance by the ECB, suggesting Stokes' actions could lead to him losing the England captaincy.
Geoffrey Boycott has criticized Joe Root's captaincy in England's second Test against New Zealand, stating he learned nothing from his previous tenure, while welcoming Ben Stokes' return for the next Test and praising Root's batting.
Cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were found to have breached 'contractual obligations' but were deemed 'blameless for violent conduct' following an investigation into an incident at a London nightclub.
Ben Stokes' unexpected retirement from cricket has prompted reactions from figures like McCullum, who tried to dissuade him, and former India captain Ajay Jadeja, who praised his decision.
Former England captain Andrew Strauss has expressed concerns, calling it a 'huge distraction,' regarding the timing of Ben Stokes' retirement announcement during a crucial Test match against New Zealand.
England head coach Brendon McCullum has stated his unwavering commitment to English cricket, emphasizing that the project is not finished despite a recent series loss to New Zealand and Ben Stokes' retirement.
Former captain Michael Vaughan has called for England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key to resign as part of a 'complete clear-out' following the retirement of Ben Stokes.
Amid an uncertain future for England's Test cricket team, Joe Root is being highlighted as the only credible option the ECB can turn to for replacing Ben Stokes as captain.
Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.
Ben Duckett's scintillating century, built on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes, has significantly brought England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. England is focused on restricting New Zealand's total score and gaining momentum in the match.
Mitchell Santner was given out caught during the New Zealand vs. England cricket match, marking Ben Stokes' 250th Test wicket as England fought back at Trent Bridge.
England mounted a late fightback after New Zealand's strong opening stand on day one of the deciding third Test match. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, with key players missing due to injury.
England finally secured their first wickets of the third Test, with Ben Stokes dismissing Tom Latham for 151 and Joe Root removing Devon Conway for 157 in the following over, as New Zealand fell from 317-0 to 319-2 on the opening day at Trent Bridge.
Ben Stokes has apologized to his England teammates for breaching curfew ahead of his Test return, expressing that the backlash against Joe Root over the incident deeply affected him. He took responsibility for his actions.
England head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed confusion over reports of a rift between himself and captain Ben Stokes, stating that they remain 'good friends' and are unaware of the origin of such rumors.
Cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been cleared by the Cricket Regulator following a nightclub incident. Both players have been recalled for the Rothesay Series decider against New Zealand.
Cricketer Ben Stokes has been included in the Durham squad, making him eligible to play in the County Championship, following his recent exclusion from the England team for the second Test match.