England

Sister’s death made me look at life differently: Shan Masood

There is a life beyond cricket and Shan Masood got a whole new perspective when he lost his beloved sister. As he geared up to make his T20I debut against England, the lanky left-hander spoke about how he feels blessed to be wearing the Pakistan green and doesn’t want to carry the baggage of pressure.
18 September 2022, 06:33 AM

‘England are not just a one-trick pony’

Joe Root has warned England's rivals they are no "one-trick pony" after the team wrapped up a sixth Test victory in seven matches with their new hyper-aggressive brand of cricket.
13 September 2022, 18:04 PM

Queen Elizabeth’s death – why the mixed reactions?

The longest-serving monarch of the British Empire, Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 96, putting an end to a reign that lasted seven decades.
9 September 2022, 06:00 AM

Roy left out of England's T20 World Cup squad

Jason Roy has been left out of England's Twenty20 World Cup squad as the opener paid for his run of poor form.
2 September 2022, 11:11 AM

Buttler hoping to return to full fitness in time for T20 WC

England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler said he is hopeful he can fully recover from a calf injury and hit top gear in time for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.
24 August 2022, 06:16 AM

Stokes opens up about anxiety medication

England Test captain Ben Stokes kept the dialogue on mental health going as the all-rounder revealed he was still on anxiety medication after returning from a six-month break to focus on his wellbeing.
23 August 2022, 03:04 AM

We can't be great every day: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes said his side "can't be great every day" following a crushing defeat by a "relentless" South Africa in the first Test at Lord's.
20 August 2022, 11:53 AM

England to face Brazil in women's 'Finalissima'

England, the newly crowned European champions, will take on Brazil in the inaugural women's "Finalissima" after Pia Sundhage's side claimed their fourth straight Copa America title with a 1-0 win against hosts Colombia at the weekend.
1 August 2022, 11:17 AM

South Africa deny Stokes a farewell ODI win

Rassie van der Dussen's century helped South Africa spoil Ben Stokes's farewell to one-day international cricket as the Proteas won by 62 runs on the England star's Durham home ground to go 1-0 up in a three-match series.
19 July 2022, 22:10 PM

‘We want to give some new life to Test cricket’

England are out to rewrite how Test cricket is played in the country, skipper Ben Stokes said after leading the side to a memorable seven-wicket victory in the fifth Test against India on Tuesday.
5 July 2022, 13:14 PM

Root and Bairstow run riot against India

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow took the attack to India as England closed in on a fourth successive winning run chase under their new Test leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
4 July 2022, 18:07 PM

Bumrah bashes record 29, Broad concedes record 35

England great Stuart Broad set a new if unwanted record by conceding 35 runs in a Test over, against India at Edgbaston on Saturday.
2 July 2022, 10:59 AM

Will Tigers find their groove in Antigua?

The scenic beauty of the Caribbean islands hardly ever fails to catch the attention of any ardent cricket fan as they engrossingly move with the camera during any cricket match played there.
15 June 2022, 01:18 AM

The Whole Kahani’s ‘Tongues and Bellies’: A promising literary confection

Tongues and Bellies, published by Linen Press (2021), is described by its blurb as an anthology where “sensual and surprising stories play a tantalising game of hide and seek with lies and truth”.
31 March 2022, 14:03 PM

Is Football Coming Home or Going to Rome?

The UEFA Euro 2020 comes to a close tonight.
11 July 2021, 15:52 PM
13 June 2021, 12:24 PM

Australia aim to pour cold water on England's summer

England are still basking in the glow of an epic World Cup triumph but if anything can throw cold water over their memorable summer it would be a first home Ashes series loss to Australia for 18 years.
30 July 2019, 05:49 AM

Morgan to play for Dhaka Dynamites

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Dhaka Dynamites have roped in England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan for the upcoming edition of the tournament.
21 July 2019, 09:38 AM

Theresa May hosts England cricket team

British Prime Minister Theresa May hosted the World Cup-winning England cricket team in the garden of her Downing Street residence on Monday, describing their win as "one of the great sporting spectacles of our time".
16 July 2019, 09:49 AM

8.3 million Brits watched England win World Cup

More than 8 million people in Britain tuned in to watch England win the Cricket World Cup on Sunday following the decision by Sky decision to allow the final to be shown on a free-to-air channel.
16 July 2019, 05:43 AM