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Joe Root says former England opener Sir Alastair Cook retires as ‘greatest ever’

Cook’s decision to call it a day ends a remarkable career which began in 2003.

The Independent UK

Alastair Cook announces retirement from cricket to end record-breaking career for England and Essex

No English player has scored mored Test runs or made more centuries than Cook managed over a remarkable career

Evening Standard

5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash

The Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks.

The Independent UK

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Staggs' turn to represent mum prompts Kangaroos call

Having honoured his father by representing Tonga, Kotoni Staggs has now set his sights on playing as many rugby league Tests as possible for Australia.

AAP

Neser is Australia's Woakes, says Usman Khawaja

Michael Neser's golden run with the bat, combined with his superb bowling, has him banging hard on the door for Test selection.

AAP

Sachin & Dhoni: Tale of two sports shops and unfulfilled dreams of a former hockey player

CHENNAI: Sachin Tendulkar was a constant presence next to Mahendra Singh Dhoni at slips during Test matches.

The Times of India

MCC punishes members involved in spat with Australia cricketers at Lord's

NEW DELHI: The Marylebone Cricket Club on Thursday expelled one member and handed long suspensions to two others following their clashes with Australian players during Lord's Ashes Test in July.

The Times of India

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The World Cup as a farewell tour for top players is well established

Players use the World Cup as a farewell tour, with a long list of stars who have done so. Retirement today is not always the end of a career, with some players unretiring or continuing in other formats. It is important for players to get a proper farewell, with Sachin…

The Hindu

Liam Dawson admits ‘big decision’ over T20 money if England Test call comes

The County Championship player of the year would earn more at South Africa’s T20 league than from playing five Tests for England in India

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle star Upton set for Jillaroos bow

Tamika Upton will come straight into the Jillaroos squad for Tests against New Zealand after a dazzling year in the NRLW with Newcastle.

AAP

David Miller holds a unique international cricket record

NEW DELHI: David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have. He is the player who has played more international cricket without featuring in a Test match than anyone else. Miller, known for his hard-hitting left-handed style, has participated in a staggering 274 white-ball internationals, a…

The Times of India

Eddie Jones faces ultimate test of his rugby philosophy as Wales await

Australia take on Wales in Lyon on Sunday with their Rugby World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

The Independent UK

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: An incredible Test match ended with Ireland sealing their greatest World Cup win in a possible preview of the final

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones faces ultimate test of his rugby philosophy as Wales await

Australia take on Wales in Lyon on Sunday with their Rugby World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

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‘It’s about us’ says Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland’s big Paris match

Test rugby’s top-ranked nation face reigning champions South Africa on Saturday.

Evening Standard

England: Two wins from two but shortcomings laid bare ahead of tougher Rugby World Cup tests

Jamie George wheeled round as England went for the jugular in Japan's 22, only to be smacked in the face by Ben Earl's bullet pass.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2003: Alec Stewart announces retirement from cricket

Stewart made 133 Test appearances for England during his career.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2005: England end 18-year wait to win back Ashes after Oval draw

Kevin Pietersen’s maiden Test hundred helped England clinch a 2-1 series win over Australia.

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Wales v Fiji LIVE: Rugby World Cup result and reaction as Wales cling on for victory in Bordeaux

Wales 32-26 Fiji: Wales cling on as Fiji fall short of dramatic comeback in Bordeaux

The Hindu

Former Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested over match fixing accusations

Sri Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested for match fixing allegations. Arrested by Sports Corruption Investigation Unit after surrendering. Banned from traveling overseas for 3 months. Accused of enticing two players to fix LPL games. Played 1 Test, 49 ODIs, 24 T20s between 2012-2016. AG's Dept instructed to frame criminal charges against…

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s England sink to new lows with first Test defeat to resilient Fiji

England’s poor form continued as they fell to their fifth defeat in six Tests with a 22-30 loss to Fiji

Evening Standard

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Springboks inflict record defeat on All Blacks

Storied Test nations brought genuine, gold-standard razzmatazz to the home of rugby

The Times of India

Ashes: Steve Smith injured wrist during match-winning hundred at Lord's

NEW DELHI: Premier Australian batter Steve Smith has disclosed that he played the majority of the Ashes series with an injury to his wrist sustained during the Lord's Test.

Evening Standard

England to host Zimbabwe in 2025 for first Test meeting in 22 years

England are set to host Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day match in 2025, the first Test meeting between the sides in more than two decades.

The Guardian - UK

Test selection is set to get interesting, whether Ben Stokes likes it or not

Captain spoiled the fun of armchair selectors with consistent sides during Ashes but must make adjustments for India tour

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