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Ben Stokes warming up for Durham

New England boss Stephen Fleming plays down speculation over Ben Stokes U-turn

England v Sri Lanka – Third Vitality IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford

Stephen Fleming hopes his ‘tour of love’ takes England back to number one

Luke Littler to front live Netflix show

Luke Littler needs ‘crucial days off’ as he chases 10 major titles in 2026

Russell Crowe on stage singing into a microphone

Russell Crowe says he has ‘mismanaged my relationship with Hollywood greatly’

A jet flies over a stadium

Low flyby by jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate

Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick (left) and Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice

Reform UK pledges to scrap GDPR for ‘light-touch’ laws

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow: Wine makes me feel as ‘passionate’ as music does

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow heads to New Zealand with Jason Manford for travel programme

Lorde performing at Glastonbury Festival in 2025

Lorde hails ‘best line-up I’ve ever been part of’ at All Points East

Sam Neill smiling on The Graham Norton Show

Sam Neill honoured with posthumous award for role in The Twelve

Jamie Smith netting with England

Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period

Gianni Infantino

New Zealand’s football federation withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

Brendon McCullum with arms crossed at England nets.

Stephen Fleming is like me but better – Brendon McCullum rates new England coach

Dejan Kulusevski

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski takes step forward with recovery after long absence

Ben Stokes after the third Test against New Zealand

Ben Stokes insists England career ‘definitely’ over and outlines coaching goals

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games – Day Ten

Emma Finucane takes gold medal tally to four with women’s keirin victory

Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi says Sam Neill’s death not ‘the end’: ‘I’ll see him in a bit’
Neill died aged 78 in July.
Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter

Stephen Fleming

Stephen Fleming named new England Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain

Amy Hunt, right

Amy Hunt takes silver as England wait for Commonwealth women’s 100m win goes on

Plus The surprising Shropshire link hidden in a New Zealand mining village

Joe Root in the field with England

Joe Root clear favourite to skipper England for Pakistan series

Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Guglielmo Vicario chased by Juventus after being left out of Spurs’ tour squad

Bryson DeChambeau is hoping to put controversy behind him and win the Open

Bryson DeChambeau back at Birkdale as he bids to banish rules controversy

The Graham Norton Show – London

Sam Neill’s cause of death confirmed as pneumonia, agent says

The Llanelli rugby jersey from the 1972 win over the All Blacks worn by Tommy David which is being sold at auction

Llanelli rugby jersey from ‘incredible’ 1972 win over All Blacks to be auctioned

Laura Dern pays tribute to ‘dream leading man’ Sam Neill

Sam Neill in a scene from Jurassic World Dominion

Jeff Goldblum pays tribute to Sam Neill: ‘The next great adventure begins’

Sam Neill

Cillian Murphy and Steven Spielberg remember ‘finest actor’ Sam Neill
The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor died aged 78 in Sydney, Australia, on Monday.
Jessica Coates, Laura Harding and Pierra Willix, Press Association

Sam Neill

Sam Neill remembered as ‘key force’ behind Peaky Blinders after his death at 78

Kylie Netflix documentary

Kylie Minogue and Richard E Grant among stars paying tribute to Sam Neill

Peaky Blinders actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

Sam Neill laughing on the Graham Norton show

Sam Neill: Actor known for starring role as Jurassic Park paleontologist

Brendon McCullum looks on

‘Gutted’ Brendon McCullum departs his role as England Test coach

Haydn Lewis (far right) celebrates after scoring for Shrewsbury Town under-18s

Released Shrewsbury youngster starts new chapter 11,000 miles away

England’s Ben Stokes on the balcony at Trent Bridge

Ben Stokes reflects on ‘mad 15 years’ with one final farewell to supporters

England v Sri Lanka – Rothesay Men’s Test Match – First Test – Day One – Emirates Old Trafford

Enough is enough – Michael Vaughan calls for England coaching changes

Nat Sciver-Brunt batting

Nat Sciver-Brunt fit for England’s T20 World Cup semi-final

England manager Thomas Tuchel during a press conference

Thomas Tuchel warns England there is no ‘easy route’ to World Cup success

Iran Egypt WCup Soccer

Iran criticise US official’s ‘hostile’ remarks but thank Tijuana for ‘kindness’

Harry Brook takes over the captaincy and directs England's fielders with Ben Stokes off the ground during last winter's Ashes

Harry Brook ready for Test captaincy ‘honour’

England captain Ben Stokes watches from the Trent Bridge balcony on day five of the third Test against New Zealand

England beaten by New Zealand as Ben Stokes era ends on low note

England’s Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes watches on as England slide towards series defeat

Ben Stokes on the England balcony at Trent Bridge

Sir Andrew Strauss hails Ben Stokes but questions timing of England retirement

Ben Stokes during day three of the Third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Ben Stokes admits he was ‘burnt out’ after quitting as England captain

England captain Ben Stokes (left) with head coach Brendon McCullum during a nets session at Trent Bridge on Tuesday

Brendon McCullum hails Ben Stokes after international retirement

Ben Stokes roars in celebration after his match-winning 135 not out in the 2019 Ashes Test at Headingley

Ben Stokes’ England career in pictures

Ben Stokes has a guard of honour from England team-mates at Trent Bridge

Ben Stokes announces shock international retirement and follows up with a wicket

Ben Stokes in the field in his England cap

Ben Stokes hailed as England ‘talisman’ after shock retirement announcement

Shoaib Bashir celebrates

Shoaib Bashir gives England hope but New Zealand lead grows in series decider

Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards says England believe they can win from any position

England v New Zealand – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Group B – The Kia Oval

England throw down marker as successful run chase sees off defending champions

England v New Zealand – Third Rothesay Test – Day Two – Trent Bridge

Shoaib Bashir backs England not to crack after wickets tumble in deciding Test

England v New Zealand – Third Rothesay Test – Day Three – Trent Bridge

England on the back foot as 11 wickets fall on day three of deciding Test

Harry Brook leaves the field after his dismissal

England batters stumble as New Zealand take first-innings lead of 84 runs

Ben Stokes looking dejected

England lose early wickets to put New Zealand back in ascendancy at Trent Bridge

Leandro Trossard

Belgium cruise past New Zealand to advance to World Cup knockout stage

England v New Zealand – Third Rothesay Test – Day Two – Trent Bridge

Ben Duckett says hard work pays off after helping England fight back in decider

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