England greats slam 'amateurish' resting for PM's match England's decision to fly to Queensland early instead of playing a pink-ball match has been slammed following their first Test capitulation in Perth. AAP · Nov 25, 2025
Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media. Evening Standard · May 19, 2025
Gary Lineker’s history of controversial social media posts as he quits the BBC The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
What did Gary Lineker tweet? The Match of the Day host's most controversial tweets as he is set to leave BBC The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC ‘agree podcast deal’ with host as MOTD exit announced Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC entirely in 2026 The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Flashback: When Sri Lanka defied expectations to dominate a drawn one-off game against England NEW DELHI: When Sri Lanka made their debut at the "Home of Cricket" in 1984, things were significantly different from how they are now playing the second Test against England at Lord's. The Times of India · Sep 1, 2024
Jonathan Agnew to step down as BBC cricket correspondent after 33 years Jonathan Agnew is to step down from the role of chief cricket correspondent at the BBC at the end of this summer after 33 years in the post The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024
Ashes diary: new Robinson makes debut and Stokes masters coin toss Richie Robinson, the new Headingley groundsman, made his Ashes debut while England captain Ben Stokes keeps his masterful record as a coin tosser The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says pressure to ease economic pain ‘weighs heavily' The PM said it was 'going to take time' to fix the situation Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak discusses 'sting' of racism following fallout from damning cricket report "There is no place for racism or sexism or anything else in our society and where we find it we should stamp it out”. Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak discusses ‘sting’ of racism amid fallout from damning cricket report The Prime Minister reflected on his love of cricket in the wake of the report into the sport. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023
Finally the Women’s Ashes is not an afterthought – and fans are flooding in Ten years ago a TV advert was an unmitigated disaster but it seems the ECB has woken up and 75,000 tickets have been sold The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023
Thirty years on, Shane Warne’s ball of the century echoes far beyond cricket Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Gatting’s Ashes dismissal, a sporting moment quoted in songs, poems and Hansard The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023
Gary Lineker: History of Match of the Day host’s political tweets England football legend has been vocal about his political views on Twitter down the years The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 Gary Lineker: History of Match of the Day host’s political tweets England football legend has been vocal about his political views on Twitter down the years
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 Gary Lineker’s tweets have prompted criticism and complaints to the BBC The broadcaster and former professional footballer has used Twitter to voice opinions on issues including Brexit and refugees.
Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023 Ben Stokes gives one-word response to Steve Smith's pre-Ashes county stint at Sussex Australia vice-captain Steve Smith will play three County Championship games for Sussex, ahead of this summer's Ashes, and England skipper Ben Stokes has reacted to the news
Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022 England urged to make Rehan Ahmed their youngest Test debutant in final Pakistan game Rehan Ahmed could break a 73-year old record if England decide to pick him for the third Test against Pakistan in Karachi, as the 18-year-old would become the youngest men's Test debutant for England
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 Glenn McGrath concerned over ODI cricket’s future after seeing almost-empty MCG Just over 4,000 fans attended Australia’s third ODI against England
Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022 England told they need 'talisman' Ben Stokes despite questions over T20 World Cup form Ben Stokes has struggled to make an impact with the bat so far at the T20 World Cup, but Jonathan Agnew believes the all-rounder's "wise head and experience" means England "still need" him in the team
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022 Brains as well as brawn: South Africa fast bowlers are more than just brutes Infuriating meat-munching tropes obscure the real secrets behind the Proteas conveyor belt of fast-bowling talent
Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2022 5 talking points as West Indies take slim lead over England as series hangs in the balance The West Indies made 232-8 on day two, earning a 28-run lead over England with wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva making the only half-century of the match so far
Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2022 Phil Tufnell identifies key change to be made if England are to recover from Ashes mess INTERVIEW: Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew will soon embark on a 20-day tour to celebrate the iconic Test Match Special programme, and England's Ashes debacle will be up for discussion