Andrew Strauss criticizes Ben Stokes' retirement timing as a huge distraction for England mid-Test. Stokes, retiring as an all-rounder legend, ranks second only to Jacques Kallis with 7,000+ runs and 250+ Test wickets. Learn his career stats and legacy.
Hundreds of Mexican fans swarmed Ecuador's hotel past midnight, using drums and chants to disrupt their sleep before a critical World Cup Round of 32 match. The noisy protest aimed to unsettle Ecuador, who upset Germany, ahead of Tuesday's high-stakes clash in Mexico City.
Ben Stokes throws his full support behind Harry Brook as England's next Test captain, calling him the natural successor. Stokes insists Brook's vice-captaincy role proves his leadership credentials, despite recent management decisions favoring Joe Root for the New Zealand Test.
Sachin Tendulkar praised Ben Stokes as one of England's finest all-rounders after Stokes announced his international retirement. Stokes' final Test, a loss to New Zealand, ends a 15-year career marked by fearless play and inspirational leadership.
Germany's Deniz Undav tops FIFA's attacking rankings after the 2026 World Cup group stage, edging Lionel Messi 8.36 to 8.34 despite never starting. The substitute scored three goals and two assists in 86 minutes. Messi leads the Golden Boot race with six goals ahead of the knockout rounds.
Germany face Paraguay in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 32 match at Boston Stadium. Nagelsmann's squad, led by Musiala and Havertz, aim to rebound from a group-stage loss. Paraguay, resilient after an opening defeat, rely on Almirón's return to spark counter-attacks in this must-win knockout clash.
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar urges India to debut 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the first T20I vs England on Wednesday, claiming his unpredictability can spark a turnaround after India's 0-2 Ireland series loss. Gavaskar also backs captain Shreyas Iyer, demanding patience.
Ben Stokes retired mid-match on Day 4 of the England-New Zealand Test at Trent Bridge, June 2026. The all-rounder, known for legendary innings like Headingley 2019, leaves with over 7,200 Test runs and 240 wickets, marking an unconventional, moment-driven career end.
Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth finished runner-up at the US Open Super 300 after a grueling three-game loss to Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang. The former world No. 1 displayed resilience but fell 15-21, 21-16, 9-21 in his first final of the season.
PCB grants PSL full administrative and financial autonomy in landmark restructuring, approving PSL 12 budget and record-breaking domestic cricket investments. Match fees tripled, stadium upgrades funded, signaling bold new era for Pakistan cricket.