2 h. ago England expect most players will choose country over IPL for West Indies ODIs

League playoffs clash with international assignmentButtler, Bethell, Jacks could have allegiances testedEngland expect most of the five IPL players picked for their one-day international series against West Indies to report for international duty rather than complete the rescheduled tournament.The IPL’s league phase will now conclude on 27 May, two days before England play their opening game against West Indies at Edgbaston, meaning that Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton, whose teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention, will certainly be free to play for their country. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago England expect to have Jos Buttler back from IPL in time for West Indies series

The IPL is now due to conclude on June 3, with England in action under new skipper Harry Brook on May 29, June 1 and June 3.

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6 h. ago Jos Buttler among five IPL players in England ODI squad for West Indies series despite date clash

Clash comes after final stages of IPL were rescheduled following rising tensions between Indian and Pakistan

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7 h. ago Manchester United wonderkid called up to England after Ruben Amorim decision

Man Utd youngster Bendito Mantao has been around the first-team squad and has been called up to England again.

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7 h. ago Liam Dawson earns recall to England squad as IPL threatens player availability for West Indies series

Harry Brook’s first series as white-ball captain could now clash with the latter stages of the Indian Premier League

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9 h. ago England’s Euro 2025 squad: Who’s on the plane and who’s got work to do?

The Lionesses have been left with several major injury doubts ahead of this summer’s Euros in Switzerland while new faces push for a place in the squad

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9 h. ago England squad handed triple boost but Lauren James injury a concern

Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood are back in the England squad for the games against Portugal and Spain

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9 h. ago England: Tottenham star Ella Morris earns first senior Lionesses call

Lionesses take on Portugal and Spain before the focus shifts to defence of their European crown

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24 h. ago England plans thrown into chaos with NINE stars at centre of major IPL dilemma

Jos Buttler decided to stand down as England's white-ball captain earlier this year, with Harry Brook taking on the responsibilities starting with the series against West Indies

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50 h. ago Fin Smith ’emotional’ to follow in grandfather’s footsteps after Lions call

Smith has been included in Andy Farrell’s squad as reward for impressing as England’s first choice fly-half during the Six Nations.

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3 d. ago Marcus Rashford to Barcelona transfer 'latest' as Manchester United await decision

Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford has been earmarked as a player available for sale in the summer transfer window

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5 d. ago England Test cricket hopeful sees debut RUINED AGAIN by cruel injury blow

Jordan Cox has been forced to withdraw from another England Test squad after being robbed of a debut by an injury, with James Rew stepping in for the Zimbabwe game

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5 d. ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownLions szn is officially here. The first Test against Australia in Brisbane is just over a couple of months away, and the curtain-raiser against Argentina in Dublin will be upon us in six weeks’ time.This is the biggest milestone on the road to opening night, as Andy Farrell picks an expected 40-man squad from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ finest. It’ll be a career highlight for many players, and a day of great disappointment for others. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Somerset batter James Rew called up to England squad after Jordan Cox injury blow

Rew replaces Cox after the Essex batter suffered yet more injury strife

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6 d. ago Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour

Itoje to be first English Lions captain in 24 years40-strong squad to be announced at O2 on ThursdayMaro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Thursday, the Guardian understands. Itoje is set to become the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years when he is unveiled as part of Andy Farrell’s squad announcement at a live event at the O2.Itoje, the England captain, became the overwhelming favourite for the role when it emerged Caelan Doris had suffered a shoulder injury last weekend that required surgery. The Ireland captain is a doubt for the tour of Australia, clearing the way for Itoje to be selected as captain and lead what is understood to be a 40-strong squad. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Jordan Cox retires hurt to spark England injury fears after Test call

The Essex batter appeared to hurt his side while compiling a County Championship century

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1 week ago Joe Root lifts Yorkshire but Warwickshire close on victory at Headingley

Root scored 90 in the second innings for the hosts.

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1 week ago Frank Lampard reveals England manager plans and how to ensure winning squad

EXCLUSIVE: Frank Lampard has turned Coventry City's fortunes around since becoming their manager - helping them move from a relegation-threatened position to a Championship play-off contender

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1 week ago England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained

Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge

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1 week ago England to field inexperienced attack as they name first Test squad of the summer

England have named their squad for the opening Test of a busy summer, with Essex seamer Sam Cook rewarded for his consistency and Josh Tongue returning after injury

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