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ECB mourns demise of former England pacer Peter Lever
London, March 27: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) condoled on Thursday the death of the former pacer Peter Lever, who died aged 84. Lever, who played in seventeen Tests and ten ODIs for England from 1970 to 1975, was a handy batsman too and a giant of England's domestic cricket.
Wouldn't say no to leadership role in England women's team: Charlie Dean
New Delhi, March 27: Off-spinner Charlie Dean has said she wouldn't say no if an offer comes her way of becoming the next captain of the England women's team.
IPL 2025: Key wishes for England's players to prioritise playing for national team, says Knight
New Delhi, March 27: Former England batter Nick Knight said the reason why many players from the country aren't showing much interest in featuring in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is because the men's team managing director Rob Key wishes for them to prioritise playing for the national team.
I'm still contracted: Bairstow feels not pushing for England return is stupid
New Delhi, March 27: Wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow feels it would be "stupid" to brush away the prospect of pushing for a return to the England international setup this summer.
Alastair Cook to return to competitive cricket for World Championship of Legends
New Delhi, March 26: Former England captain Alastair Cook has announced eturn to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025.
Legendary former English batter Alastair Cook makes grand return to cricket in upcoming WCL 2025
New Delhi, March 26: In a historic moment for cricket lovers, England's legendary batter Sir Alastair Cook has announced his return to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025.
FIFA WC qualifiers: England, Poland and Albania ease to victory
London, March 25: A glorious free-kick from Reece James set England en route to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Latvia in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ben Duckett insists England care about winning; says captaincy in white-ball format will be dream
New Delhi, March 24: All-format opener Ben Duckett assured that England do care about winning games and were "hurting" after their Champions Trophy campaign ended on a shambolic note.
FIFA WC Qualifiers: Anthony Gordon withdraws from England squad due to injury
London, March 23: Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England national camp due to an injury, that he sustained during a win over Albania in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. England face Latvia on Monday evening in their second World Cup qualifier.
Heather Knight steps down as England skipper after 9 years
London, March 22: Following comprehensive bashing by Australia in the Women's Ashes, right-hand batter Heather Knight stepped down as the England skipper on Saturday after serving in the capacity for nine long years, according to the ICC website.
Heather Knight steps down as England captain after head coach Jon Lewis departure
London, March 22: Heather Knight has stepped down as England women's team captain after nearly nine years, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Saturday. The development comes a day after head coach Jon Lewis' departure following their 16-0 drubbing against Australia in the Ashes series. Knight will continue to be available for selection.
Jon Lewis steps down as England Women's head coach
New Delhi March 21: Jon Lewis has stepped down from his position as head coach of England Women. Following an evaluation of England's 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes in Australia, which came after their exit in the group stage at the T20 World Cup in October, the ECB disclosed on Friday that Lewis had departed from his role, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
That innings gave me self-belief...: Tendulkar recalls his first century in international cricket
Kolkata, March 21: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar named his favourite centuries in international cricket and pointed to his first century out of 100 tons. He scored it against England in 1990 and termed it as a knock which gave him "self-belief".
Jon Lewis leaves England women's team head coach role
London, March 21: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed that Jon Lewis has left his role as England women's head coach. The side had failed to progress past the group stage in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup and faced a crushing 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes.
Aim is probably just to get back into England side: Sam Curran on his international comeback ahead of IPL 2025
Chennai, March 21: Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League 2025, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Sam Curran said that he will be showcasing his capabilities in this edition in order to make an international comeback for England, as per the ICC.
IPL 2025: Sam Curran aiming for England recall through strong show for CSK
New Delhi, March 21: England's seam-bowling all-rounder Sam Curran said he is aiming to earn a recall into the national white-ball set-up via strong performances for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the upcoming 2025 IPL season starting on March 22.
I want England to play with 'hunger to win', says Tuchel
London, March 20: England manager Thomas Tuchel has emphasised the importance of playing with a winning mentality rather than a fear of failure as he prepares for his debut match in charge of the Three Lions.
Was overlooked by Southgate but ready to grasp opportunity under Tuchel: Dan Burn
London, March 18: Dan Burn wrote his name into Newcastle United's history books on Sunday as he found the back of the net in the Carabao Cup final, helping Newcastle United to lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years. It follows on from the defender's first-ever call-up to represent his country last Friday.
Lakshya Sen crashes out of All-England Open 2025 after losing his quarter-final encounter against Shi Feng Li
Birmingham, March 15: Indian Commonwealth Games champion and Olympian Lakshya Sen bowed out of the All-England Open 2025 after losing his men's singles quarter-final match in Birmingham on Friday.
England star Jacob Bethell arrives in Bengaluru ahead of RCB's 2025 IPL season
Bengaluru, March 14: Young England all-rounder Jacob Bethell finally arrived at Bengaluru ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, putting an end to speculation about his status for the league following an injury that kept him out of the majority of ODI series against India and the ICC Champions Trophy.
Marcus Rashford returns to England squad for World Cup qualifiers
London, March 14: Marcus Rashford has been recalled to the England squad as head coach Thomas Tuchel named his first squad as the Three Lions manager on Friday.
All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen bows out in quarterfinals
New Delhi, March 14: India's Lakshya Sen bowed out in the quarterfinals of the All-England badminton championship 2025 with a straight games loss to China's Li Shifeng, the 2022 Asian Games gold medallist, in Birmingham, England, on Friday.
All England Open: Lakshya Sen advances to quarterfinals, 'Sat-Chi' retire hurt
Birmingham, March 13: Lakshya Sen advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing All England Open, knocking out the defending champion and third-seed, Jonatan Christie, in the pre-quarterfinals clash at Birmingham on Thursday.
Mark Wood to miss all forms of cricket for next 4 months due to knee injury
London, March 13: England pacer Mark Wood will be missing out on all formats of cricket for the next four months due to a knee injury that worsened during his side's ICC Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win.
Harry Brook banned from IPL for two years following withdrawal from 2025 season: Tournament official
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, March 13: England batter Harry Brook has been banned from participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next two years following his withdrawal from the upcoming season this year after being bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) in the last year's auction, an official of the league told ANI.
All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen powers into Qfs, Malvika falls to Yamaguchi
New Delhi, March 13: Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia's Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No.
Mark Wood out for four months after knee surgery, set to miss India Tests
New Delhi, March 13: Tearaway England pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of all forms of cricket for four months after undergoing left knee surgery, caused by a ligament damage he suffered during the 2025 Champions Trophy.
PV Sindhu bows out of All England Open 2025 badminton tournament
Birmingham, March 13: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the ongoing All-England Open 2025 badminton tournament after losing to the Republic of Korea's Kim Ga Eun in the first round of the women's singles event on Wednesday.
IML 2025: Australia Masters beat England Masters to set semis date with India Masters
Raipur, March 12: Australia Masters geared up their preparations for Thursday's first semifinal against India Masters with a nervy three-wicket victory against traditional rivals England Masters in the final Group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Wednesday.
IML 2025: Australia Masters outwit England Masters to set semi-final date with India
Raipur, March 13: Australia Masters geared up preparations for Thursday's first semifinal against India Masters with a nervy three-wicket victory against traditional rivals England Masters in the final Group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Wednesday.
All-England badminton: Sindhu crashes out in opening round
New Delhi, March 12: Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu suffered a disappointing first-round exit from the All-England Badminton Championship 2025, losing to South Korea's Kim Ga-eun in Birmingham on Wednesday.
All England Open: Lakshya, Malvika in R16, Prannoy out; Sindhu, Sat-Chi to start campaign today
Birmingham, March 12: Indian Commonwealth Games champion and Olympian Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the ongoing All England Open badminton tournament.
All-England badminton: Lakshya, Malvika advance as Prannoy loses in first round
Mumbai, March 11: Top contender Lakshya Sen came back from behind to win against Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang even as compatriot H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championship, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Preparartions begin for Test Cricket's 150th anniversary match under lights in Melbourne
Melbourne March 11,: Test cricket's 150th anniversary will be commemorated with flair, as Australia and England prepare to clash under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 150th Anniversary Test will commence two years from Tuesday, from March 11 to March 15, 2027 - in a significant day-night showcase, reported Cricket.com.au.
All-England badminton: Prannoy loses to Popov in first round
Mumbai, March 11: India's former World No. 6, H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championship, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.
All England Open: Sindhu, Satwiksairaj-Chirag to lead Indian challenge
Birmingham, March 11: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will be leading India's charge at the 2025 All England Open badminton competition, starting in Birmingham from Tuesday onwards.
Australia-England to play historic day-night match at MCG to mark 150th Test anniversary
Melbourne, March 11: Australia and England will play a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket, the Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.
IML 2025: Sanga's ton helps Sri Lanka Masters send England Masters packing
Raipur, March 10: Kumar Sangakkara rolled back the years with a scintillating century to guide Sri Lanka Masters to a commanding nine-wicket victory over England Masters and propel the Islanders to the top of the points table in a final group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Monday.
Sangakkara's power-packed century helps Sri Lanka Masters knock England out of IML 2025
Raipur, March 10: Kumar Sangakkara rolled back the years with a scintillating century to guide Sri Lanka Masters to a commanding nine-wicket victory over England Masters and propel the Islanders to the top of the points table in the International Masters League (IML) 2025 in their final group stage match on Monday.
Harry Brook opts out of IPL for second successive season, at risk of 2-year-ban
New Delhi, March 10: England batter Harry Brook has pulled out of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, for the second successive season and stands at risk of facing a two-year ban from future editions of the cash-rich league.