'As a captain it makes my life a lot easier knowing you've got lots of settled players there.'
South Africa's dream start to the World Test Championship final quickly turned into a nightmare at Lord's, as their batters failed to back up Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket masterclass.
Meanwhile, England fast bowler Lauren Bell moved up two places to reach fourth in the rankings for bowlers after her three-wicket haul in the first T20I against India.
A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.
Matthew Perry's role of Chandler Bing in 'Friends' made him extremely popular.
A South African side missing several regulars will resume on 49 for one on the third morning after Zimbabwe made 251 in reply to the tourists' first-innings score of 418 for nine declared.
DC still not sure of Axar Patel's availability for Punjab Kings tie.
Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra-time on Tuesday and reach the Women's European Championship final.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a sparkling 143 off just 78 balls to become the fastest and youngest batter to register a hundred in Youth ODIs during India Under-19's fourth match against England on Saturday at Worcester.
Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.
Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 153 on debut and Corbin Bosch an unbeaten maiden century as a much-changed South Africa reached 418 for nine on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday.
British media reports said all 10 English players involved with the IPL will hold a meeting with the Professional Cricketers' Association over security arrangements for a potential return to India.
Switzerland's Riola Xhemaili scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Finland on Thursday that sent the joyous hosts through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2025, and sends heartbroken Finland home.
Limited-overs captain Hope has played 38 Tests, the last of which came in Sri Lanka in late 2021.
Images from the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, London, on Monday.
'It's going to be a real challenge, it's actually absolutely the litmus test as a touring team.'
'...I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader.'
U19 ODI: Record-breaking Suryavanshi helps India colts beat England by 4 wkts
England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.
Spain cruised to a 3-1 win over Italy on Friday that sees both sides through to the knock-out stages at the Women's Euros, with the Spaniards topping Group B to set up a showdown with hosts Switzerland, while the second-placed Italians will meet Group A winners Norway.
Fresh from their exploits in the IPL, young guns Vaibhav Suryavanshi shone with the bat after a tidy bowling performance as India defeated England by six wickets in the first Youth ODI of their Under-19 tour in Hove on Friday.
A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group D matches between France-Wales and England-Netherlands, in Switzerland.
In a video shared on BCCI's X handle, the playing were seen performing intense drills as they prepped ahead of the opening Test against England.
England's players hired Lime Bikes to reach The Oval, while the West Indies team were stuck in heavy road traffic in London.
Reigning champions England thrashed neighbours Wales 6-1 to reach the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Sunday, securing second spot in Group D and cruising into the knockouts, where they will face Sweden, on a high note.
Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta dished out a thoroughly dominant performance and outplayed China's reigning Olympic and World champion duo Zifei Wang and Lihao Sheng 17-7 to win the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event of the ISSF World Cup.
Germany and Sweden occupy the top two spots in Group C on six points and meet in Zurich on Saturday to decide who will win the group after Sweden's aerial bombardment from the wings proved too much for the Polish defence.
Images from Friday's Women's Euro 2025 Group C action between Germany-Poland and Denmark-Sweden.
Cowper played 27 Tests for Australia between 1964 and 1968, scoring five centuries including a 12-hour 307 off 589 balls
A late solo strike by Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen secured a 2-1 victory against Finland in the Women's European Championship on Sunday, as the twice champions qualified for the quarter-finals.
PHOTOS from the Women's Premier League match played between MI and UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
A summary of the Women's Euro Group D matches between England-France and Netherland-Wales.
Images from the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Powered by the all-round brilliance of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews, Mumbai Indians head into the Women's Premier League final as favorites to claim their second title, while Delhi Capitals hope to break their title jinx in what promises to be a thrilling showdown in Mumbai on Saturday.
The leg-spinner was a part of KKR's 2014 IPL-winning team and hit the winning runs for the Gautam Gambhir-led side in the summit clash against the Punjab Kings in Bengaluru.
West Indies finished on 167-9, with Romario Shepherd caught on the final ball of the match.
MI will aim to seal their direct qualification to the final by finishing at the top when they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final league match on Tuesday.
GT not worried about Buttler's absence in playoffs, confident others will make big impact: Wade
Lord's to host Women's T20 World Cup final in 2026
"With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity," it said.
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