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England

'I know it's not a nice place to be' - Stokes rallies around under-fire Duckett

England captain Ben Stokes has thrown a protective arm around his beleaguered side and pledged his support for under-fire opener Ben Duckett.

The Ashes 2025/26

Where did England go wrong in dismal bid to regain Ashes?

England's bid to regain the Ashes is over after three comprehensive defeats in the first three Tests of the five-match series in Australia, but where did it all go wrong for Ben Stokes' side?

The Ashes 2025/26

'Snicko needs to be sacked!' Tech controversy mars Ashes Test again

Ashes rivals England and Australia could not hide their dismay as the reliability of the Snickometer technology was put in the spotlight once again on day two of the third Test in Adelaide.

England

Tributes paid to Bondi shooting victims during third Ashes Test

Australia and England players wore black armbands during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide following Sunday's shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

The Ashes 2025/26

'Snicko' operator admits mistake led to wrong Carey not out call

The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted a mistake led to Australia's Alex Carey wrongfully surviving an England review on the opening day of the third Test.

Hampshire

Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies aged 62

Former England and Hampshire cricketer Robin Smith has died at the age of 62.

West Indies

NZ openers make Test history with centuries each in both innings

Tom Latham and Devon Conway earned a unique place in Test history when their 192-run second innings partnership paved the way for New Zealand's declaration at 306-2 on the fourth day of the third Test against West Indies.

WBBL

Hurricanes win maiden WBBL title after beating Scorchers

England trio Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Linsey Smith helped Hobart Hurricanes beat Perth Scorchers by eight wickets to clinch their first Women's Big Bash League title.

Cricket

Knight takes up general manager role for London Spirit women

England batter Heather Knight will skip The Hundred in a playing capacity in 2026 and instead take up a role as general manager of London Spirit's women's team.

Lancashire

England legend Anderson to captain Lancashire aged 44 next season

Former England bowler Sir James Anderson has been named Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship.

India

Jaiswal's maiden ODI ton completes India series win over South Africa

Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden one-day international century trumped Quinton de Kock's 23rd as India clinched the series from South Africa by nine wickets on Saturday.

India

South Africa dismissed for lowest-ever T20 total as India win series opener

South Africa were all out for their lowest-ever total in T20 cricket, scoring only 74 as India won the series opener by 101 runs on Tuesday.

Football

Huge year of sport ahead! 2026 storylines to follow

2026 promises to be another thrilling year in the world of sport, with plenty of drama expected and World Cups in football and cricket. From title races in the Premier League, Formula 1, darts and NFL, here's a taste of what's to come in the year ahead...

West Indies