The England and Wales Cricket Board has finalised deals with “six strategic partners” for The Hundred, injecting over £500 million into English and Welsh cricket, including £50 million for grassroots development. These partnerships mark a historic moment, making The Hundred the first UK sports competition to secure franchise partnerships of this scale.
India skipper Shubman Gill is on the cusp of reaching 6,000 international runs as Team India prepares to face England in the decisive fifth and final Test. Gill has already had a remarkable series, scoring 722 runs with four centuries, equalling records held by legends like Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj is on the cusp of reaching 200 international wickets as the team prepares for the crucial fifth Test against England at The Oval. Despite a tough outing in the previous match, Siraj has been a key bowler in the series, tied with Jasprit Bumrah as India’s highest wicket-taker.
Will Jasprit Bumrah play in the crucial fifth Test against England at The Oval? Skipper Shubman Gill remained tight-lipped, citing a green wicket as a factor. Bumrah’s form dipped in the drawn Manchester Test, with his pace noticeably reduced. Despite this, he remains a key bowler, tied with Siraj for most wickets.
Tensions flared ahead of the crucial fifth Test at The Oval as India captain Shubman Gill addressed a controversy involving head coach Gautam Gambhir and curator Lee Fortis over pitch access. Gill questioned Fortis’s conduct and restrictions, while Ben Stokes criticiced the demanding schedule. With England leading the series 2-1, the final Test is poised to be a dramatic conclusion.
India Champions will not play Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends semi-final. The team had earlier refused to play Pakistan in the league stage. A key sponsor, EaseMyTrip, withdrew support for the semi-final. They cited concerns about normalising relations with a country that promotes terrorism. India Champions had a mixed tournament, losing matches to South Africa, Australia, and England.
Ben Stokes’ shoulder injury sidelines him for the final Test against India, prompting him to criticise the series’ demanding schedule and inconsistent gaps between matches. Stokes emphasised the physical and mental toll on both teams. He addressed the handshake controversy and praised the series’ competitive spirit, while also commenting on the Oval’s seam-friendly pitch.
England captain Ben Stokes addressed the controversy surrounding his handshake offer to Indian batsmen Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar during the drawn Old Trafford Test. Stokes, who will miss the final Test due to injury, defended his offer, stating he didn’t want to bowl his main bowlers.
Bayern Munich have secured the services of Colombian winger Luis Diaz from Liverpool for a fee potentially reaching 75 million euros. Diaz, who won multiple titles with Liverpool, signed a contract until 2029. He is expected to fill the void left by the injured Jamal Musiala and the departures of Thomas Mueller and Leroy Sane, bolstering Bayern’s forward line.
Ben Stokes’ shoulder injury forces him to miss the final Test against India, leading to four changes in England’s playing XI. Ollie Pope will take over the captaincy, while Ollie Pope will be the stand-in captain. Jacob Bethell, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue are included, aiming to bolster the team’s performance at The Oval.