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Uncapped Bethell in England squad for New Zealand Test tour
Oct 30, 2024For their forthcoming Test tour of New Zealand, England released a 16-man team on Tuesday that featured uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell. Jamie Smith, a wicketkeeper-batsman, was left out because of paternity leave. Having made... -
England’s Moeen Ali retires from international cricket
Sep 9, 2024Moeen Ali, the 37-year-old World Cup-winning cricketer from England, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Ali has stated, “I have fulfilled my obligations.” In an interview with the Daily Mail, the spin-bowling all-rounder stated that... -
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
May 1, 2024Former England cricketer Monty Panesar will represent the fringe Workers Party of Britain in the upcoming UK general election, the party’s leader George Galloway announced on Tuesday. In response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Galloway, a left-wing... -
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Apr 15, 2024The most successful spin bowler in England’s history of Test cricket, Derek Underwood, passed away on Monday at the age of 78, according to a statement from his former county, Kent. With his trademark fast left-arm... -
Venues announced for England Tests in New Zealand
Apr 9, 2024On Tuesday, New Zealand Cricket announced that Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton will host matches during England’s three-Test tour later this year. The three World Test Championship games will begin with back-to-back games on November 28 at... -
Key body in Bank of England gets first female majority
Mar 1, 2024Thanks to economist Clare Lombardelli’s nomination on Thursday, the monetary policy committee of the Bank of England will have a majority of women for the first time. Lombardelli will be the fifth woman on the nine-person... -
All-round Zampa helps Australia knock out England and close in on semis
Nov 5, 2023Spinner Adam Zampa starred with bat and ball as Australia knocked defending champions England out of the World Cup with a 33-run win on Saturday. Chasing 287 for victory in Ahmedabad, England folded for 253 in... -
Stokes bemoans England’s woeful World Cup
Nov 3, 2023Ben Stokes of England said on Friday that his terrible World Cup performance has left “nothing’s worked.” The reigning champions are at bottom of the 10-team standings after losing five of their last six games. A... -
Stokes’s England ODI record 182 sets up rout of New Zealand
Sep 14, 2023Ben Stokes’ 182 on Wednesday set up a crushing of New Zealand at The Oval and served as a reminder to the champions’ World Cup rivals just weeks before they begin their 50-over championship defense in... -
Spain reign over England to win Women’s World Cup for first time
Aug 21, 2023Olga Carmona, Spain’s captain, scored in the first half to give her team a well-deserved 1-0 victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. The thrilling game was a fitting end to a...