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T20 World Cup 2024 matches, schedule, groups, results and more – a complete guide

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Adil Rashid (left), Jos Buttler (centre) and Moeen Ali celebrate as England win their second T20 World Cup in 2022 – Getty Images/Philip Brown The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – previously simply the World T20 – is the ninth edition of the tournament in just 17 years and the largest ever with 20 … Read more

Interview with Freddie Steward: ‘I felt like I was letting people down after England dropped me’

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Freddie Steward is determined to regain his place in the England team, PA/Adam Davy Freddie Steward’s heart rarely slips far from his sleeve. On the field, the 23-year-old embodies commitment and courage; especially when you’re hovering over flailing limbs to claim high balls. Outside of that, the 23-year-old is admirably authentic. He radiates an infectious … Read more

Rugby news tonight as the Wales and Lions international dies and the Springboks face a selection crisis

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These are your evening rugby news on Wednesday, April 24. Former Wales international dies Former Wales and British & Irish Lions sponsor John O’Shea has died aged 83. O’Shea, who also captained Cardiff, died in Australia after a long illness. He won five caps for Wales in the 1960s, after making his international debut against … Read more

Flintoffs are the tip of the iceberg while the sons of England’s 2005 heroes are making their mark

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Steve Harmison (left) and Andrew Flintoff (right) both have talented teenagers – Getty Images/Tom Shaw It only took three punches for Rocky Flintoff to set social media on fire. Flintoff lowered his head as he pulled the ball, with the power and timing to launch it over midwicket, and hit three sixes for Lancashire’s second … Read more

EPCR chief: Champions Cup still delivers results but we need to ensure it is premium competition

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Bulls were overrun by Northampton after leaving their star players at home for the Champions Cup quarter-final – Getty Images/Paul Harding Jacques Raynaud talks about numbers. It’s a good place to start for the affable Frenchman. Defending the reputation and credibility of the Champions Cup was probably not what he had in mind during his … Read more

Derek Underwood, a great bowler from England and Kent, dies at the age of 78

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Derek Underwood has died aged 78 after suffering from dementia for several years – Getty Images/Adrian Murrell Derek Underwood, a unique bowler for Kent and England, has died aged 78. Kent chairman Simon Phillip said in a statement: “The Kent Cricket family is in mourning following the passing of one of the greatest ever players. … Read more

Johannesburg, once Africa’s world-class city, is in decline before its residents

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From taps regularly running dry to daily four-hour power cuts, the lives of many people in Johannesburg have deteriorated dramatically – JEROME DELAY/AP From the outside it doesn’t look like Johannesburg is doing well. Roads littered with potholes. Broken traffic lights have not been repaired for months. Rotting garbage on the street. But from within, … Read more