4 h. ago From Ashes hangover to subcontinental scars as England bid to rewrite history

Harry Brook’s side begin Sri Lanka ODI series in poor form but confidence is needed ahead of crucial winter periodA subcontinental World Cup to close an Ashes winter? History tells us this does not end well for England. In 2014 a whitewash in Australia was followed by a group-stage exit at the World T20 with a 45-run defeat to the Netherlands in Chattogram. In 2011 the 50-over side – largely made up of Test regulars – was brutalised by Kevin O’Brien in Bengaluru before exiting with a 10-wicket quarter-final loss to Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Vic Marks, writing for the Observer, wondered beforehand if England had “anything left to give” after so many months on the road.And so to the Premadasa again, 15 years on, this time without the goodwill of a recent series victory in Australia. The first one-day international against Sri Lanka will begin just two weeks after Alex Carey struck the winning runs at the SCG, and open the second half of England’s winter, with thre...

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4 h. ago From Ashes hangover to subcontinental scars as England aim to rewrite history

Harry Brook’s side begin Sri Lanka ODI series in poor form but confidence is needed ahead of crucial winter periodA subcontinental World Cup to close an Ashes winter? History tells us this does not end well for England. In 2014 a whitewash in Australia was followed by a group-stage exit at the World T20 with a 45-run defeat to the Netherlands in Chattogram. In 2011 the 50-over side – largely made up of Test regulars – were brutalised by Kevin O’Brien in Bengaluru before exiting with a 10-wicket quarter-final loss to Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Vic Marks, writing for the Observer, wondered beforehand if England had “anything left to give” after so many months on the road.And so to the Premadasa again, 15 years on, this time without the goodwill of a recent series victory in Australia. The first one-day international against Sri Lanka will begin just two weeks after Alex Carey struck the winning runs at the SCG, and open the second half of England’s winter, wit...

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13 h. ago Harry Brook admits he is lucky to still be England captain after ‘terrible mistake’

Brook was involved in an altercation outside a nightclub the night before a one-day international in New Zealand

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34 h. ago Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed train with England in Sri Lanka after visa delays

The spin duo took to the field in Colombo for the first of two training sessions before the first ODI on Thursday.

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57 h. ago Rare 'Purple Star Sapphire' weighing 3,563 CARATS is discovered in Sri Lanka

The stunning gem has been named the 'Star of Pure Land', and is believed to be the world's biggest natural star sapphire of its kind.

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60 h. ago England’s Sri Lanka tour takes on added significance after troubled Ashes series

The tourists will be under more scrutiny than they might have expected following a bruising 4-1 defeat Down Under.

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3 d. ago England's boozy cricketers are slapped with a CURFEW for Sri Lanka tour and T20 World Cup after Harry Brook's clash with a nightclub bouncer and controversial Noosa trip

Although there will be no formal notification of rules, Daily Mail Sport understands they will be reminded of their responsibilities as international sportsmen upon arrival in Colombo.

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4 d. ago Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka

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8 d. ago Holidaymaker's £299 suitcase 'destroyed' by the 'world's best airline'

On 18 November, 2025, Patrick Gottelier flew from Sri Lanka to the UK via Doha with Qatar Airways - but when arrived at London Heathrow, he discovered a 'big crack' on his checked suitcase.

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1 week ago Brendon McCullum keen to carry on with England but wants to ‘steer the ship’

Head coach defends methods and leadership after AshesTeam culture likely to be main focus of ECB reviewAt the end of a sorry Ashes loss capped off by news of Harry Brook’s involvement in a late-night incident two months earlier, Brendon McCullum set out his position as England head coach: if his wings are clipped and his ethos compromised then “maybe there is someone better” to do the role.The caveat is key here. McCullum is keen to continue and having held talks with Richard Thompson and Richard Gould, chair and chief executive respectively of the England and Wales Cricket Board, he appears set to – at least for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka that begins in less than a fortnight. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Whistle, crackle, banned: Dutch set to outlaw fireworks after more new year chaos

Netherlands expected to join Ireland in prohibiting most consumer fireworks as other EU countries debate crackdownWindow-rattling explosions turned Yara Basta-Bos’s street into a “war zone” last week, but she was spared from the worst of the new year chaos she had seen in the past. A few years ago, the emergency doctor in Amsterdam had to treat a patient clutching their own eyeball after a firework blew it out of its socket.“It feels like such a waste,” said Basta-Bos, president of the Dutch society of emergency physicians, adding that last week’s revelry resulted in more than 1,200 injuries – one-third of whom ended up in hospital – and two deaths. “Of course, fireworks are nice to look at. But the level of damage it’s causing in the Netherlands right now is just unbelievable.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago England cricket boss promises ‘necessary changes’ after Ashes defeat

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould said a ‘thorough review’ was already underway.

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2 w. ago London rings in 2026 with thousands of fireworks shown in aerial footage

London rings in 2026 with thousands of fireworks shown in aerial footage  The Independent

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2 w. ago The six signs your friend fancies your husband, and the exact moment you should be concerned for your marriage, by relationship expert CHARLOTTE FOX WEBER

As the countdown to 2026 began, were you worrying less about the fireworks and more about who was standing next to your husband when the clock struck midnight?

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2 w. ago World celebrates start of 2026 with spectacular New Year's Eve firework displays

World celebrates start of 2026 with spectacular New Year's Eve firework displays  Daily Express

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2 w. ago HAPPY NEW YEAR: The world parties as 2026 arrives with magnificent fireworks and wild celebrations

HAPPY NEW YEAR: The world parties as 2026 arrives with magnificent fireworks and wild celebrations  Daily Mail

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2 w. ago New Year Eve's fireworks in photos as London dazzles and world celebrates 2026

London's spectacular fireworks show crowned a series of frenzied New Year's celebrations across Britain's major towns and cities - while dazzling displays were seen around the world

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2 w. ago New Year's Eve LIVE: New York marks 2026 with colourful confetti and fireworks

New Year's Eve LIVE: New York marks 2026 with colourful confetti and fireworks  Daily Express

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2 w. ago London New Year 2026 fireworks: Millions thrilled by 'world's greatest' show hailing capital a 'city of hope'

Around 100,000 ticketholders gathered along the Thames to watch the display

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2 w. ago UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London

UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London  Sky News

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