Misfiring batsman Gary Ballance is likely to be the sacrificial lamb when England's harried selectors decide on the line-up for next week's ICC World Cup crunch match against Bangladesh.
A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor mastered a lifeless England attack to lift New Zealand to 303 for two at the close on the second day of the first Test at Lord's on Friday.
Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup third round.
All-rounder James Neesham has returned to the New Zealand Test squad for their three-Test tour of India.
The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.
Ahead of the India-New Zealand series, Rajneesh Gupta looks at the Black Caps' Test records.
Captain Steve Smith smashed his way to a brilliant century to guide Australia to a thrilling three-wicket victory over England with just one delivery to spare in the One-Day International tri-series match in Hobart on Friday.
West Indies spinner Fabian Allen on Wednesday moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after featuring in his team's fine showing in the ongoing five-match series against Australia.
Carlos Brathwaite struck a brilliant century but West Indies still lost to New Zealand by five runs in a thrilling finish, in the World Cup match, in Manchester, on Saturday.
Australia captain Tim Paine lost a referral when third umpire Aleem Dar upheld the decision after reviewing video replays from several angles.
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A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.
Australia skipper Steven Smith praised his bowlers for checking England's surge in the death overs and restricting them to 303 for eight in their tri-series match in Hobart.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the exclusive maternity unit at St Mary's Hospital after giving birth to a healthy son.
The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.
Images from Wednesday's World Cup match between England and New Zealand, at Chester-le-street.
New Zealand will enter the World Cup feeling optimistic of finally winning it after four and half decades of trying.
With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.
Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.
Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera's blistering century ended up in vain as New Zealand sealed a 21-run victory in the second one-day international, on Saturday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Batsman Neil Broom has also been offered a contract after he was recalled to the national side following a lengthy absence to replace Ross Taylor while he recovered from eye surgery.
West Brom, relegated from the Premier League last season, made 11 changes from the side that won at the weekend in the Championship and had five players -- including goalkeeper Alex Palmer -- making their debuts.
Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor said there was real concern after 'cowardly and criminal' attacks on players by spectators running onto the field of play.
Images from Saturday's third round matches in the FA Cup.
India win fifth ODI to seal 4-1 series victory in New Zealand
Neesham, a batting all-rounder, rocked the Afghanistan innings by his incisive bowling and in the process returned with his career-best figures of 5/31 from his 10 overs. His earlier best was 4/42.
Images from the World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand, at the MCG.
A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, Day 6.
James Faulkner has earned his reputation as Australia's man for every occasion the hard way. Whether it's with bat or ball, the all-rounder has become the player Australia's team can always rely on to get them out of pickle.
Moeen Ali, the England all-rounder, with a batting strike-rate of 82.1 and an economy rate of 4.2, was tops.
The off-spinner took 4 for 51 as his side bowled out Gloucestershire for 288 and enforced the follow-on.
While multiple-time world champions and Champions Trophy winners Australia are always a tough nut to crack, New Zealand will enter the game at Edgbaston with renewed confidence after their six-wicket warm-up win over Sri Lanka at the same venue.
Ramkumar, who ended a runner-up at the Newport event last week, lost 4-6, 4-6 to American Taylor Fritz.
Colin de Grandhomme and BJ Watling delivered an 87-run partnership to help New Zealand avoid being forced to follow on as the hosts reached 123 for five at tea on the second day of the second test against England.
Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.
Australia defeated West Indies by a massive 177 runs to win the second Test match in Melbourne and claim the series 2-0.
The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.
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