England crush New Zealand in T20 series decider The White Ferns were bowled out for just 80 on a sweltering day in Hove. The Independent UK · May 25
England’s Ashes centurion Jacob Bethell: I knew Test ton was coming Bethell provided a bright moment in Sydney as England’s miserable Ashes series nears its end. The Independent UK · Jan 7
The future of England cricket – Sir Alastair Cook raves over Jacob Bethell Jacob Bethell struck a sublime 142 not out to help England extend their Ashes tour into a fifth and final day at the SCG. The Independent UK · Jan 7
Jacob Bethell’s coming-of-age century offers silver lining for England as defeat looms in Sydney Bethell – 22 years old and playing just his sixth Test match – had never scored a first-class hundred before hitting an unbeaten 142 at the SCG The Independent UK · Jan 7
Activity bar chain collapses putting 6 London locations at risk of closure The chain has locations in Fitzrovia, London Bridge, Fulham, Stratford, Shepherd’s Bush, and Wembley Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
Cricket commentator Michael Vaughan says hearing gunshots at Bondi was ‘terrifying’ Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has described hearing gunshots during the terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi beach as ‘terrifying’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2025
Mark Wood suffers series-ending injury as England’s hopes of Ashes comeback hit Wood has suffered fresh knee problems and will depart Australia, having got through just 11 wicketless overs in the first Test at Perth. The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Brydon Carse confident England can recapture hostility in second Ashes Test The tourists were condemned to a two-day loss in Perth but it was not one-way traffic. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Mark Wood suffers Ashes scare as Ben Stokes comes back firing Captain Stokes’ six wickets against the England Lions were overshadowed by a hamstring problem for paceman Wood. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt ‘pretty confident’ Sophie Ecclestone will bowl in England semi The left-arm spinner fell awkwardly on her left shoulder while trying to stop a boundary. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Harry Brook and Phil Salt power England to dominant T20 win over New Zealand The duo’s efforts formed the backbone of the tourists’ 236 for four. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
England hammer South Africa in flying start to World Cup Linsey Smith took three for seven as the Proteas were dismissed for 69, with Tammy Baeumont and Amy Jones knocking off the target. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Phil Salt riding highs and lows in T20s as he aims to be ‘the best in the world’ Phil Salt has four of England’s eight centuries in T20s. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
Jacob Bethell inspired by Ben Stokes after being named youngest England captain Harry Brook will take a breather following the ODI and T20 series against South Africa from September 2-14. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 England make rapid progress after Gus Atkinson ends India’s innings Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley impressed with the bat in south London.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 England captain Ben Stokes confident of Ashes fitness despite shoulder injury Stokes will miss the final Test against India.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 Ben Stokes defies injury to rally England but fourth India Test ends in draw A troublesome left leg and a fresh problem in his right shoulder failed to deter Stokes from snarin KL Rahul for 90 on the last morning.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 India pair Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja dent England’s hopes of victory The two all-rounders both reached half-centuries as India wiped out a 311-run first-innings deficit to lead by 11 heading into the final session.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025 Ben Stokes claims first five–for since 2017 as England bowl India out for 358 Stokes’ five for 72 saw him move level on 229 career wickets with Darren Gough on day two of the fourth Rothesay Test.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 Harmanpreet Kaur hits ton as India celebrate ODI series victory over England Kaur blasted a brilliant 102 off 84 balls to put her team in control towards the end of their innings.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 Ben Stokes again voices anger at ICC rules after England’s over rate punishment England’s points deduction led to them slipping from second to third in the WTC standings.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Ben Stokes cheers Jofra Archer’s ‘amazing effort’ as England edge out India The hosts won a thriller at Lord’s.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 England’s clash with India heading for nerve-shredding conclusion The hosts are one wicket away from victory and the tourists just 30 short of a remarkable win.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 England hoping to give fans more to shout about on final day, says Trescothick Joe Root whipped the majority of the Lord’s crowd into a frenzy as India finished on 58 for four.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 England’s bowlers set up thrilling day five shootout as wickets tumble at Lord’s India will start the final day on 58 for four, chasing 193 to win.