65 h. ago The Spin | Snubbed by Stokes and Brooks, feverish IPL might not be for you too – and that’s fine

A pub visit with the T20 extravaganza on in the background said much about its appeal and status in EnglandA man walks into a pub, orders a drink and sits down. On two huge screens either side of the bar, the 2025 Indian Premier League is taking place, not that this establishment’s punters are paying it much attention. April and the English domestic cricket season are just around the corner as, 5,000 miles away, the 18th edition of the IPL has just begun. The tournament will roll on until the end of May, a juggernaut with Ceat tyres. Ceat, helping the world move safely and smartly.Now I know what you are thinking: it’s that time of year when a sniffy English cricket writer has a pop at the razzmatazz of the IPL while getting misty-eyed about a county seamer hooping a Dukes about on damp English loam. Well, not quite. That was the old me. Wonder Cement stands for fairness, integrity and pursuit of truth. It’s only right that they are the official sponsor of the next paragraph. Contin...

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65 h. ago The Spin | Snubbed by Stokes and Brook, feverish IPL might not be for you too – and that’s fine

A pub visit with the T20 extravaganza on in the background said much about its appeal and status in EnglandA man walks into a pub, orders a drink and sits down. On two huge screens either side of the bar, the 2025 Indian Premier League is taking place, not that this establishment’s punters are paying it much attention. April and the English domestic cricket season are just around the corner as, 5,000 miles away, the 18th edition of the IPL has just begun. The tournament will roll on until the end of May, a juggernaut with Ceat tyres. Ceat, helping the world move safely and smartly.Now I know what you are thinking: it’s that time of year when a sniffy English cricket writer has a pop at the razzmatazz of the IPL while getting misty-eyed about a county seamer hooping a Dukes about on damp English loam. Well, not quite. That was the old me. Wonder Cement stands for fairness, integrity and pursuit of truth. It’s only right that they are the official sponsor of the next paragraph. Contin...

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4 d. ago Ukraine accuses Moscow of ‘hollow statements about peace’ after latest attack

Ukrainian officials say 88 injured in missile strike as US and Russian officials start talks on ceasefire dealUkraine has accused Moscow of making “hollow statements about peace” after 88 people were injured in a Russian missile attack as US and Russian officials began talks that Washington hopes will mark the first step toward lasting peace.Seventeen children were among the casualties after the missile hit schools and residential buildings in the city of Sumy, Ukrainian officials said late on Monday, as Moscow appeared to be exploiting the window before any ceasefire to launch attacks on Ukraine. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Germany takes on Elon Musk's SpaceX: European aerospace start

Never before has a rocket blasted from Europe reached orbit - but a German start-up is now on a mission to finally change this.

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5 d. ago England’s Jofra Archer smashed for 76 in IPL’s most expensive ever bowling spell

Archer bowled for Royals against SunrisersHorror spell included four sixes and 10 foursEngland pace bowler Jofra Archer recorded the most expensive spell in Indian Premier League history after being smashed for 76 in his four overs.Mohit Sharma held the previous IPL record of 73, from last year, but Archer suffered at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad trio of Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Jofra Archer smashed for 76 in IPL’s most expensive ever bowling spell

England bowler’s 0-76 includes four sixes and 10 foursRajasthan Royals lose by 44 runs to Sunrisers HyderabadJofra Archer recorded the most expensive spell in Indian Premier League history after being smashed for 76 in his four overs.The England pace bowler achieved the dubious honour in Rajasthan Royals’ 44-run defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Bumrah among the stars missing the start of the Indian Premier League's 18th season

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are among the stars set to miss the opening action when the Indian Premier League returns for its 18th season

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2 w. ago Cheltenham chaos as horse faces wrong way at start of race leaving punters livid

Cheltenham Festival punters have been left furious after a well-backed horse missed the start of the race after facing the wrong way following more false start drama

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