Mumbai Indians' investment led to Oval Invincibles rebranding as MI London, bringing the Ambani family's cricket empire to The Oval. This deal, valued at £60m for a 49% stake, aims to boost the franchise's global brand and commercial expertise while retaining Surrey's identity.
MI London defeated Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in The Hundred men's competition at The Oval. Rashid Khan took 5-17, while Will Jacks scored 62 and Nicholas Pooran 54 to set a target of 184.
Manchester Super Giants defeated MI London by six wickets at The Oval, while Trent Rockets secured a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge, extending their winning streak to three matches in The Hundred women's competition.
Ben Duckett's half-century and crucial catch helped Trent Rockets defeat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge, extending their lead at the top of The Hundred table with a fourth consecutive win.
Trent Rockets defeated defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred women's competition at Trent Bridge. Sophia Dunkley scored 56 for Rockets, while Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 for Sunrisers was not enough to secure a win.
A 'megafire' in France, which consumed 42,000 hectares west of Bordeaux, is finally contained but daily outbreaks persist, pushing emergency services to exhaustion. The crisis has sparked debate over the fire's origins, resource availability, and the impact of climate change, while communities show strong solidarity.
Southern Brave extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a five-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord's. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix secured their first win of The Hundred women's competition, beating Welsh Fire by seven wickets at Edgbaston, with Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey starring.
Trent Rockets defeated Manchester Super Giants by six wickets at Old Trafford, with Finn Allen scoring an unbeaten 72, allowing them to leapfrog their opponents and claim the top spot in The Hundred men's competition.
A 'megafire' in southwest France, which consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations, is finally contained but exhausted crews battle underground 'zombie fires'. The crisis highlights resource shortages and climate change impacts, sparking debate over the fire's origins and preparedness across Europe.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss Trent Rockets' initial two Hundred matches against Birmingham Phoenix and London Spirit due to workload management and a calf injury sustained in April. This injury previously caused her to miss England series and play as a specialist batter in the T20 World Cup.
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for a mere 64 runs by Trent Rockets in The Hundred women's competition at Edgbaston, marking one of the lowest totals in the tournament's history. Trent Rockets chased the target comfortably in just 31 balls, winning by nine wickets, with Sophia Dunkley leading the charge with 43* off 17 balls.
The Hundred cricket tournament, now in its fifth year, navigates a manufactured identity and increasing influence from IPL owners. Teams like Manchester Super Giants adopt existing branding, while private equity investment raises questions about the tournament's long-term goals and alignment with English cricket's interests, despite its success in attracting families and mainstream attention.
London Spirit's men's and women's teams suffered opening defeats at Lord's in The Hundred, continuing a trend of poor starts despite new personnel. Liam Livingstone's 69 for the men and a low-scoring women's match were overshadowed by Manchester Super Giants' victories, alongside an unexpected Tinie Tempah performance.
Manchester Super Giants defeated London Spirit by seven runs in The Hundred at Lord's. Tim Seifert's 67 for Super Giants set a target of 139, which London Spirit failed to chase despite captain Liam Livingstone's 69 off 40 balls, falling short at 131-6.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly considering investing in Liverpool FC, potentially joining other interested parties like Amit Bhatia, who recently departed the QPR board. The speculation highlights the ongoing trend of ultra-wealthy individuals and state-backed entities investing in major football clubs.
The Hundred cricket tournament began its sixth edition on July 21, 2026, in England, featuring new ownership by Indian conglomerates and a significant £520 million investment. The league aims to attract families with affordable pricing and double-header matches, with MI London winning the men's opener.
A Chinese food delivery rider won a top literary award, signaling a resurgence of worker-authored literature. This new wave, distinct from Maoist-era writing, details exploitation and despair, resonating with readers both inside and outside China, despite Communist Party censorship.
Southern Brave secured an eight-run victory against Welsh Fire in The Hundred women's competition at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Fire, chasing 127, dramatically collapsed from 109-3 after Georgia Voll's dismissal, losing five wickets for just six runs.
Welsh Fire, led by captain Phil Salt's unbeaten 47 runs, secured a six-wicket victory against Southern Brave in Southampton, marking a winning start to their 2026 Hundred season. Fire successfully chased 136 runs with two balls to spare.
England cricket legend Alastair Cook has reignited the debate over Jacob Bethell's IPL participation, asserting international cricket should take precedence over franchise leagues. His comments resurfaced after Bethell's knee injury ruled him out of The Hundred, raising doubts for England's Test series against Pakistan.
John Newman performed at The Hundred cricket match, contrasting his past chart-topping success with a subdued reception from the crowd. The event also featured exciting cricket, including Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran's record partnership for MI London, and a women's game victory for SunRisers Leeds.
A federal judge ruled Donald Trump must disclose detailed financial information from his businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The ruling, which could reveal his family trust's finances, also allows the BBC to subpoena Trump's inner circle.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
Sunrisers Leeds secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over MI London at The Oval, opening the new era of The Hundred women's competition. Phoebe Litchfield top-scored with 43 runs, but the win was marred by an injury to bowler Kate Cross, who will undergo a scan.
