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KANDY, Sri Lanka (AFP)—England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup Super E...
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Brook hails ‘brilliant’ Banton as England back on track at T20 World Cup
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February 14, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AFP) — England captain Harry Brook paid tribute to Tom Banton, who starred with the bat to guide England to a five-wicket win over Sco...
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Rutherford powers West Indies to 196-6 against England at World Cup
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MUMBAI, India (AFP) — Sherfane Rutherford's brutal unbeaten 76 and some late hitting from Jason Holder enabled the West Indies to post 196-6 against E...
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Bellingham, Foden recalled to England squad for World Cup qualifiers
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King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in historic first
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Women’s World Cup: England clinch semi-final berth after Indian collapse
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Reggae Girl Taylor Hinds turns back on Jamaica
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Former umpire ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92
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England beat Andorra to extend 100% record on road to World Cup
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England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children
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South Africa thrash England in 1st ODI
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Alexander-Arnold dropped by England for World Cup qualifiers
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England faces ‘nationally significant’ water shortfall
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