Fast bowler Gus Atkinson and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will make their red-ball debuts for England in the first of the three-match home series
England captain Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year after the conclusion of England's test series with West Indies.
From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.
India's shooting federation chief wants the country to boycott the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the wake of organisers' decision to drop the discipline from the programme in 2022.
A hunt has been initiated for a male suspect, who is believed to have gone on a stabbing spree, starting at Constitution Hill in Birmingham.
Harmilan Bains revealed that she struggled with depression after missing the Paris Olympic Games because of injury.
Birmingham has been chosen as the host venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, organisers announced on Thursday with the Midlands city being the only bidder.
Woakes returned to the test squad for the first time since July 2023 in what will be England pace great James Anderson's farewell series.
Ace Indian paddler and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra will take on Great Britain's Anna Hursey in the women's singles opening round
World Championship bronze medallist shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round with an easy victory against Denmark's Magnus Johannesen.
Mandhana joined the Southern Brave, meanwhile, the Birmingham Phoenix roped in Richa for the forthcoming Women's Hundred 2024.
Former world number one Maria Sharapova will compete at the Birmingham Classic grasscourt event in the lead-up to Wimbledon, Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) announced.
England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.
England were in a commanding position as they took a 94-run first innings lead over the West Indies on the second day of the third and final Test.
PHOTOS from Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston on Friday.
The 27-year-old's only appearance so far this year was at the French Open where she lost in the second round.
"Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation," reads the message entitled 'Advisory for Indian Citizens Visiting the UK.'
Root is not the only England batter to have impressed Vaughan in recent times, with the exploits of young gun Harry Brook also catching the eye of the respected commentator and Ashes-winning skipper.
The England striker joined Birmingham City from premier league rivals Liverpool for a club record 6.25 million pounds.
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A medal prospect at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty say they are well equipped to handle the pressure of expectations.
His stunning monster throw of 89.34 metres in the qualification round made quite a statement, but a tough challenge awaits defending champion Neeraj Chopra as he seeks another piece of history in the Paris Olympics men's javelin throw final round in Paris on Thursday.
There are a lot of candidates who are in contention for the post but Hardik Pandya is currently the top pick.
A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.
Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.
Avinash Sable broke his own 3000m steeplechase national record while finishing sixth at the Diamond League meet in Paris.
Jelena Jankovic finally ended a losing run against Maria Sharapova to claim her first grasscourt title.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Newcastle United were thrashed 5-1 by second divison leaders Birmingham City in their FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday at St James's Park.
'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'
Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games
The police on Sunday lifted the security alert on Britain's second city Birmingham, hours after conducting controlled explosions and evacuating upto 30,000 people to inspect a suspicious package that was found to be harmless.
Pepe Reina produced three excellent saves to help lethargic Liverpool earn a point from a goalless and somewhat predictable Premier League draw at Birmingham City on Sunday.
Rashami would like to be her own kind of beautiful because, for her, 'it's not about perfection, it's about fun'.
'It was tough financially for the first few years but my friends and family supported me and once he did well at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, there was no looking back.'
Top-seed Anahat Singh went down 2-3 to Egyptian second seed Nadien Elhammamy in the Girls' Under-17 category final.
Arsene Wenger described the actions of Birmingham City fans as "atrocious" after they chanted the name of Martin Taylor, the defender whose tackle broke Eduardo's leg, during Saturday's Premier League match.
England striker Peter Crouch netted twice as the six-times winners won the FA Cup quarter-final 7-0.
Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday described the Test rubber against England in 2012 as the turning point of his illustrious career as the humbling series defeat at home helped him "correct" his flaws.
Dale Steyn requested Sunrisers Hyderabad to give him a break for this season owing to personal reasons.
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