England test captaincy would be a privilege, says Brook
July 1 : Harry Brook said it would be an honour to captain England's test team if asked and believes he can handle the demands of leading his country across all three formats.
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Belgium not taking anything for granted in Senegal last-32 clash
SEATTLE, June 30 : Belgium enter their World Cup round of 32 match against Senegal on Wednesday with momentum and a fully fit squad, but coach Rudy Garcia said being favourites was no guarantee in knockout games.
Lukaku embraces Belgium super sub role at World Cup he could have missed
RENTON, Washington, June 29 : Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku said he should not even be at the World Cup after an injury-ravaged campaign but is determined to contribute however he can, as the Red Devils' record goalscorer embraces his new super sub role.
US men's team to play in LA Games but women set to miss home Olympics
NEW DELHI, June 29 : Reigning world champions India, Britain, South Africa and hosts United States are set to feature in the men's Twenty20 competition when cricket returns to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles following a qualification pathway approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
England crash to series defeat against New Zealand
NOTTINGHAM, England, June 29 - New Zealand wrapped up a crushing 160-run third test victory over England at Trent Bridge to secure a 2-1 series victory, in a contest marked by England captain Ben Stokes' stunning mid-match retirement announcement.
Belgium ready for surprise opponents Senegal in last 32, Debast says
RENTON, Washington, June 28 : Belgium recovered from a slow start at the World Cup to top their group, though their dubious prize is a clash with Senegal in the Round of 32 on Wednesday and defender Zeno Debast said on Sunday they had not been expecting to face the African side.
Nine players added to France squad for Nations Championship
PARIS, June 28 : France have added nine players to their squad for the Nations Championship, including captain Antoine Dupont, but they will not be considered for next weekend’s first test against New Zealand, the French rugby federation said on Sunday.
Stokes leads fightback in his final test for England
NOTTINGHAM, England, June 28 - Ben Stokes walked off at tea to a standing ovation from the Trent Bridge crowd as his England side fought to stay in the third Test against New Zealand. The departing England captain, who had told his teammates of his shock decision to stand down before the start of play on day four, led from the front in typical style with two punishing spells as New Zealand led by 318 with two second-innings wickets remaining.