ECB chief Richard Thompson, one of English sport’s kingmakers, hails the unique assets that bring global riches to our shores

Richard Thompson has been chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board since 2022

From an eternally-packed Twickenham to the queues snaking around Lord’s, Wimbledon and Wembley. From American advances on the Premier League to hordes of children around the world proudly wearing shirts of Premier League teams. There may be the sense that this country is going to hell in a handcart, but sport in the UK is … Read more

Coach Sitanshu Kotak Hails India’s Middle-Order Heroics In Nagpur, Hints Upon team’s CT Preparations

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Jofra Archer reacts as Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill celebrate scoring runs during the first one day international cricket match between India and England at Vidarbha Stadium in Nagpur | Image: AP Photo Star batter Virat Kohli is “good to go” in the second ODI against England, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on Saturday … Read more

Vernon Philander hails SA20’s impact: ‘Rubbing shoulders with legends like DK, Root, Williamson key for young Proteas’ | Cricket News

Vernon Philander and Lhuan-dre Pretorius TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: Lhuan-dre Pretorius is 18 and has played for the South Africa U19s. He’s scored 338 runs this SA20 season.Ryan Rickelton is 28 and cracked 303 runs in this third edition of the T20 league.Kwena Maphaka is 18 and is early into his Proteas career while notching five … Read more

‘A Carrom Ball That Bowled Everyone’: PM Modi Hails R Ashwin’s Legendary Career In Open Letter

Last Updated:December 22, 2024, 13:36 IST PM Narendra Modi penned a heartfelt letter to Ravichandran Ashwin to hail his contributions to cricket and to the country as the veteran announced his retirement. PM Modi wrote an open letter to Ravichandran Ashwin. (Image: X, AP) Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned an emotional heartfelt open letter to … Read more

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta defends ‘tactical’ Martin Odegaard substitution against Everton as Arne Slot hails Liverpool character in Fulham draw | Football News

Mikel Arteta defended his decision to substitute Martin Odegaard as Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Everton and missed the chance to close the gap to leaders Liverpool. Arsenal captain Odegaard was withdrawn along with Declan Rice after 62 minutes at the Emirates Stadium, with Ethan Nwaneri and Jorginho introduced in their places. … Read more

Joe Root hails Harry Brook as ‘world’s best’, while Michael Atherton believes Root is ‘unquestionably’ No 1 | Cricket News

Joe Root has labelled England team-mate Harry Brook “by far and away the best player in the world”, while Sky Sports’ Michael Atherton believes it is “unquestionably” Root – so who is it? Brook hit 123 off 115 balls against New Zealand in England’s series-clinching 323-run win inside three days at Wellington, rescuing the team … Read more

Ruben Amorim makes shock admission after claiming first win since taking over as Man United boss from Erik ten Hag and hails ‘special’ Old Trafford fans for ‘making me feel at home’

Ruben Amorim made a surprise admission after securing his first ever win at Old Trafford, as he finally got the new era at Old Trafford up and running in earnest. United secured a crucial 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League for just their second victory in the campaign, but perhaps more importantly, it … Read more