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The Independent
2 hours ago
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- The Independent
Follow live updates from Bangladesh vs Pakistan
A general view of a cricket ball (Getty Images) Follow live coverage of Bangladesh vs Pakistan from the Pakistan in Bangladesh 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's. The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament. Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below: Follow live coverage of Bangladesh vs Pakistan from the Pakistan in Bangladesh 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's. The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament. Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:
France 24
a day ago
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- France 24
England to host next three World Test Championship finals
The most recent final took place last month, when South Africa were crowned champions for the first time after defeating holders Australia at Lord's. Nearly 110,000 people went through the gates of the London ground over the course of a Test lasting four days. India were reportedly keen to host the next final in two years' time but England have been awarded the finals of the 2027, 2029 and 2031 editions. At its annual conference in Singapore, the ICC noted England's "successful track record in hosting recent finals", even though Ben Stokes's side are yet to reach the one-off showpiece. "We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship finals," said England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould. "It's a testament to the passion that fans in this country have for this treasured format of the game and the willingness of supporters from around the world to travel here for these games." Nine teams contest the WTC and each nation plays six other sides -– three home and three away –- over the course of a two-year cycle. Teams are ranked by percentage of points won because they play a different number of matches within those six series.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Bangladesh vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in Bangladesh 2025
Follow live coverage of Bangladesh vs Pakistan from the Pakistan in Bangladesh 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's. The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament. Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below: Bangladesh vs Pakistan Follow live coverage of Bangladesh vs Pakistan from the Pakistan in Bangladesh 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021. The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's. The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament. 19 July 2025 13:00
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3 days ago
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England Cry Foul After Lord's Win, Vaughan Targets India First Sports With Rupha Ramani
England Cry Foul After Lord's Win, Vaughan Targets India | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G England Cry Foul After Lord's Win, Vaughan Targets India | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G England have taken the lead in the Test series against India, heading to Manchester 2-1 up — but that hasn't stopped the complaints. The latest? ICC docked England two vital WTC points for a slow over rate at Lord's, pushing them down in the Test Championship standings. But why is only England crying foul when both teams were equally fiery? Michael Vaughan leads the outrage, once again questioning the ICC's decisions, especially when it involves India. In this breakdown, Rupha Ramani dives deep into why these points matter more than ever in a long WTC cycle, the irony in England's complaints, and the drama that unfolded at Lord's — including fines, send-offs, glares, and chirps. With two fiery Tests still to go, are England justified, or just playing the blame game again? Also on the show, Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension with Barcelona. The Spaniard will now wear the number 10 jersey after being hailed as the new Messi; the jersey only symbolises Yamal's rise. But with the off-field controversies looming around Yamal, can he really emulate Messi's legacy? And FIFA is once again under the scanner for their approach to the Club World Cup. The governing body slashed ticket prices owing to a lack of crowd turnout. But what about the refunds? Are fans suffering because of booking the tickets in advance? Will FIFA opt for a similar approach during the Men's World Cup 2026 too? See More
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3 days ago
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Eng V Ind: England Cry Foul After Win, WTC Points Drama First Sports With Rupha Ramani
Eng V Ind: England Cry Foul After Win, WTC Points Drama | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G Eng V Ind: England Cry Foul After Win, WTC Points Drama | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G England have taken the lead in the Test series against India, heading to Manchester 2-1 up — but that hasn't stopped the complaints. The latest? ICC docked England two vital WTC points for a slow over rate at Lord's, pushing them down in the Test Championship standings. But why is only England crying foul when both teams were equally Fiery? Michael Vaughan leads the outrage, once again questioning the ICC's decisions, especially when it involves India. In this breakdown, Rupha Ramani dives deep into why these points matter more than ever in a long WTC cycle, the irony in England's complaints, and the drama that unfolded at Lord's — including fines, send-offs, glares, and chirps. With two fiery Tests still to go, are England justified, or just playing the blame game again? See More
