Women's Test Cricket
Highlights of day three of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.
Women's Test Cricket
Highlights and analysis of day one of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.
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Stokes set for first game since England retirement
Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to play for the first time since retiring from international cricket.
Test Match Special Podcast
Ben Stokes speaks after the announcement he's to retire from international cricket.
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Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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The three-match series sees the hosts looking to build on their T20I triumph over the tourists.
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Former England captain Knight announces retirement
World Cup-winning captain Heather Knight joins batter Tammy Beaumont in retiring after the ongoing Test match against India.
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England advised to avoid alcohol around matches
England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.
India-born Moondra realises dream in Ireland win over world champions
India-born bowler Jai Moondra says helping Ireland claim a historic T20 win over the world champions is a "dream come true".
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The House Just Passed Another Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill
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How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers
India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.
King Charles reveals he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25
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New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
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BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.
ICC contacts ECB over Stokes retirement video
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is contacted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement.
India’s revolution in women’s cricket
In cricket-obsessed India, a women’s World Cup win and a glitzy new league are transforming the lives of female players.
The questions facing England after awful fortnight
As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.
Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup
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Afghan women ask ICC for 'clear answers' on future
Afghanistan Women's cricket team call on the International Cricket Council to give them a "clear answer" on what their future looks like.
Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
How 'ambitious' Wilson plans to grow Irish cricket
Ireland's new men's cricket head coach Gary Wilson tells BBC Sport NI about his ambitions for the job and how the team can build on the historic win over India.
Weekly sports quiz: World Cup, Test cricket and Wimbledon
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Weekly sports quiz: Wimbledon, World Cup and cricket
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Everlab raises AU$65m to turn primary care from treatment to prevention
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Ben Stokes, England test captain, to retire from international cricket
England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match against New Zealand.
How to Watch England vs. India T20I Cricket Matches Online In the U.S.
Here’s how to watch the England vs. India T20I series, including ways to stream England vs. India cricket matches for free online.
The Nothing Phone 4b is a flashy budget phone with flagship software promises
Nothing's Phone 4b packs premium software, long-term support, and a bigger battery, but its hardware doesn't do much to stand out in an increasingly competitive midrange market.
ECB block Lord's plan for Euro Nations Cup
The England and Wales Cricket Board is blocking plans to hold the final of a T20 tournament for European nations at Lord's.
England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
England captain Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
The making of Dean - England's serene stand-in skipper
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Afghan women set for ICC funding extension
Afghanistan's women's refugee team are set to have their funding extended after a recommendation is made to the ICC board at their annual conference.
'I'll be up in hospitality' - Stokes rules out Ashes comeback
Ben Stokes rules out reversing his decision to retire from international cricket in time for next summer's Ashes following England's series defeat by New Zealand.
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Archive: When Stokes guided England to 2019 World Cup success
As Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket, BBC Sport looks back at how he helped England win the 50-over World Cup for the first time.
Malan to stand down as Ireland head coach
Heinrich Malan has stood down as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, less than 24 hours after the historic Twenty20 series win over world champions India.
Lord’s Cricket Ground set for first-ever women’s Test as England host India
England host India in a women's Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground - the first of such a kind at the venue.
Indian cricket board to review T20 team’s ‘bad phase’ after England defeats
India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the fourth T20 against England, following a 2-0 series whitewash in Ireland.
Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
Sooryavanshi has the 'mental capabilities' to shine
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the "mental capabilities" to make his mark in international cricket if selected for Friday's T20I against Ireland in Belfast [13:30 BST].
NZ thrash England to seal historic series win
New Zealand beat England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge to seal a 2-1 series victory in Ben Stokes' final game in international cricket.
Curran wants chance to replace Stokes in Test team
Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on himself to make a return to Test cricket.
How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem
A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.
McCullum 'felt sad' when Stokes told him of retirement
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he tired to talk Ben Stokes out of his decision to retire from international cricket following the 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand.
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See your Championship club's full fixture list for the forthcoming 2026-27 season.
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League Two fixtures: Your club-by-club guide
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'There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision
Following day four of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, captain Ben Stokes explains his reasons for announcing his retiring, saying "the time was right" to leave international cricket.
'Reasons can wait' - England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
Watch the moment England captain Ben Stokes tells his teammates that he will be retiring from Test cricket at the conclusion of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Archive: Relive Stokes' Headingley innings to help England beat Australia
As Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket, BBC Sport looks back at his match-winning innings at Headingley during the 2019 Ashes which former captain Sir Alastair Cook described as "the greatest innings ever played by an Englishman".
Fuchs blows kiss to bowler after smashing six into river on cricket debut
Just a day after resigning as Newport County head coach, Christian Fuchs blows a kiss to a bowler after hitting him for six while making his cricket debut for Derbyshire village side Grindleford.
Your carrier-locked phone is hiding more restrictions than the SIM slot
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Brits gets first T20 international century with flawless 114
Watch Tazmin Brits' brilliant unbeaten 114 for South Africa as they take on Netherlands in the women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.
Sri Lanka shock defending champions New Zealand
Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women's World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana's four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.
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Australia thrash England to win record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup
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Smart Glasses Just Got a Pro Cyclist Nixed From a Race
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One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it.
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
Paper Talk: Liverpool knock back Inter's Jones offer
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All the ways to watch the England vs India 2026 T20 series from anywhere, with the tourists hoping to avoid a whitewash victory in Game 5 at the Rose Bowl.
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All the ways to watch the England vs India 2026 T20 series, as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make his international debut in Game 1 at the Riverside Ground.
Introducing: The Vulcain Cricket Titanium
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'It means so much' - Ireland Women end wait for World Cup win
A story of resilience as Ireland celebrate their first T20 World Cup victory at the 22nd attempt by overcoming West Indies.
The World Cup Is Quietly Making a Case for Smart Glasses in Sports
The rise of the ref cam is here.
Ireland upstage world champions India to win T20 series at home
Ireland won the second T20 by one run over India, who did not give a debut to teen sensation Sooryavanshi.
Nothing Phone (4b) will have an RCB Edition
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Nothing Phone (4b) RCB edition design officially revealed
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Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not - Norway unsure
Norway's World Cup campaign ends in a quarter-final defeat by England, but they leave frustrated, arguing that Jude Bellingham's equaliser should not have counted.
India T20Is can get 'everyone excited' about 2030
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“Ho infilato un topo morto nella cassetta della posta della mia vicina di casa dopo una lite”: la confessione spiazzante di Judi Dench
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Durham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.
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Crime blotter: School board vice president accused of having illicit images on iPhone
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Henderson to miss rest of World Cup after freak injury
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup.
Papers: England set to get bank holiday IF Three Lions win World Cup
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How to watch England vs Australia: Live stream ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final for FREE
All the ways to watch the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup final as hosts England face six-time champions Australia at Lord's in London.
Smart Glasses Could Transform Sports. But There’s a Trust Deficit.
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How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV Channels, Full Schedule & 2nd Test Preview
All the ways to watch the England vs New Zealand 2nd Test from the Oval, from anywhere in the world, as Joe Root returns as captain for the home side.
How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV Channels, Full Schedule & 3rd Test Preview
All the ways to watch the England vs New Zealand 3rd Test from Trent Bridge, from anywhere in the world, as Ben Stokes returns as captain for the home side.
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The Welsh sisters taking on the Hyrox World Championships
Welsh sisters Aimee and Hannah Watson are competing in the women's doubles at the Hyrox World Championships.
Papers: Klopp frontrunner for Germany job if Nagelsmann sacked
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Stokes shines in county cricket as England struggles against NZ
England's slide towards likely defeat to New Zealand in the second Test takes place on the same day absent captain Ben Stokes scores 95 for his county side Durham.
BREAKING: McCullum sacked as England Test coach
Kiwi stays on for white ball cricket
Ryan O’Connell Says DeuxMoi’s ‘Anon Pls’ Series Is “Over” At HBO Max: “It Didn’t Move Forward”
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The woman leading Cameroonian cricket's 'Roger Milla' generation
Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally".