England will hand Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for the second match against New Zealand at the Oval. Matthew Fisher returns, and Jofra Archer is back after a break. Joe Root will captain the side in Ben Stokes's absence due to a team curfew breach.
England coach Brendon McCullum voiced deep concern for captain Ben Stokes' wellbeing after Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached a midnight curfew. McCullum prioritized support for Stokes over disciplinary matters, focusing on his welfare amid an internal investigation.
England coach Brendon McCullum voiced deep concern for captain Ben Stokes' wellbeing after Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached a curfew. McCullum prioritized Stokes' welfare over disciplinary matters, stating his primary focus is supporting the player.
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts against New Zealand. Matthew Fisher returns, Jofra Archer is back, and James Rew is on standby. The squad faces disruption from injuries and an off-field incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts in the second Test against New Zealand. Matthew Fisher also plays his second Test, while Jofra Archer returns. James Rew is on standby for Jamie Smith, whose partner is due to give birth. Stokes and Atkinson are out pending investigation.
England bowler Ollie Robinson will miss the second test against New Zealand due to a sore right knee. Robinson, who was player of the match in the first test, experienced soreness after a training session and underwent a scan. Uncapped Henry Crocombe has been called up as cover.
Fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand due to right knee soreness. The 32-year-old, who was Player of the Match in the first Test, will remain with the squad for rehabilitation. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are also unavailable pending an investigation.
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles are divided over supporting the national football team, "Team Melli," at the World Cup. While some see the team as representing the Iranian government and plan protests, others wish to separate sports from politics and support the team.
New Zealand and Iran coaches emphasize football focus ahead of their World Cup match, downplaying political tensions. Meanwhile, Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut, sees facing Spain as a dream come true, aiming to make an impact despite being underdogs.
England's bowling attack faces further disruption as Ollie Robinson is out of the second Test vs. New Zealand due to knee soreness. This follows unavailability of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson pending an investigation. Robinson's absence forces at least three changes to England's lineup.
West Indies achieved a major upset in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets. Shemaine Campbelle's unbeaten 90 and Aaliyah Alleyne's 4/27 were key to the victory.
FIFA clarifies the first Arab goal in the 2026 World Cup was an own goal by Switzerland's Miro Muheim. Vinicius Jr. equals Ronaldinho's World Cup goal tally in fewer matches. Iran begins its campaign against New Zealand amidst political tensions and visa issues for its football federation members.
West Indies secured a thrilling seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in their Women's T20 World Cup opener in Southampton. Shemaine Campbelle starred with an unbeaten 90, guiding her team to victory with a ball to spare.
New Zealand's vibrant music festival scene is facing an unprecedented shutdown, with dozens of events ending due to economic hardship, dwindling funding, and the dominance of international promoters. Splore, a beloved festival, held its final event, highlighting a broader trend affecting local independent festivals.
West Indies Women secured a stunning victory over defending champions New Zealand in a nail-biting T20 World Cup match. Shemaine Campbelle's unbeaten 90 guided West Indies to a historic chase, second-highest in World Cup history, despite key players being absent. New Zealand's fielding errors proved costly.
Players from New Zealand and West Indies Women express confidence ahead of their World Cup match. The pitch report indicates favorable batting conditions with specific boundary dimensions and a hybrid wicket designed for pace and bounce.
West Indies aim to avenge their 2024 World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opener. New Zealand's veterans, including Suzie Bates, play their final global event, adding emotional weight to the defending champions' campaign.
Pace bowler Henry Crocombe has been added to England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson, who is experiencing knee soreness. The 24-year-old Sussex bowler has impressed in county and Lions matches.
Uncapped Sussex bowler Henry Crocombe has been called into England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson, who is experiencing knee soreness. Robinson will undergo a scan, while Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes are also unavailable due to a nightclub incident.
Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday, days after being made unavailable for England's second Test against New Zealand pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke team curfew and were present when a security staff member was struck. The ECB is investigating, with no outcome expected before the second Test.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann has criticized the ECB's midnight curfew on players, calling it "ridiculous" and a focus on "optics over realities." He believes captain Ben Stokes was unfairly targeted after a nightclub incident post-Test win, arguing that professional cricketers should be trusted to celebrate responsibly.
Will Young will replace Kane Williamson in the New Zealand squad for the remaining two Tests against England. Williamson retired from the series after the first Test defeat at Lord's. Young will join the squad on Sunday ahead of the second Test at The Oval.
Kane Williamson, 35, has retired from all international cricket with immediate effect, citing that now is the right time. He is New Zealand's leading run-scorer across all formats and captained the team during a golden period, including winning the World Test Championship in 2021. Fellow cricketers Virat Kohli and coach Rob Walter paid tribute to his career and sportsmanship.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Kane Williamson's "technically compact and magnificent" batting and "thorough gentleman" character following the New Zealand star's retirement from international cricket. Williamson, who amassed 19,346 runs and 48 centuries, is New Zealand's highest run-scorer.
