Teenage footballer Erica Meg Parkinson, recently signed by North Carolina Courage, made her debut in the US. Known for her mental training with coach Martin Fairn since age 12, Parkinson aims to secure a regular spot in the England Lionesses squad, having already been called up by Sarina Wiegman.
England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley clarified their criticism of the ICC's Women's T20 World Cup semi-final scheduling was not aimed at India, after receiving abuse and death threats. They stated their comments targeted the ICC's policy of prioritizing one team for viewership, not the Indian team itself.
Former England cricketer Liam Plunkett, 41, debuts for the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer Baseball League, securing a strikeout in his first game under the 'marketing player' exception.
Former England fast bowler and 2019 World Cup winner, Liam Plunkett, made his professional baseball debut for the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer Baseball League, striking out a batter in his first appearance in the US.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is contemplating a total ban on alcohol for international players following recent incidents involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. Managing director Rob Key expressed concerns about player trustworthiness and the impact on regaining public trust.
England's cricket team wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence to honor former cricketers who have died since their last home fixture. The tribute included remembering New Zealand's Martin Crowe, with his daughter ringing the bell before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
Cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to amaze, with England cricketer Jos Buttler jokingly questioning if the 15-year-old prodigy is 'AI'. Sooryavanshi's witty 'God-gifted' reply to 'AI chip' theories has won hearts. Buttler lauded his fearless six-hitting against top bowlers, while Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL history, becoming the fastest to 400 runs.
Former England cricketer Sajid Mahmood is supporting the new Knight-Stokes Cup, a national competition for state school students designed to increase accessibility and talent identification in a sport dominated by private education.
