Ben Stokes: ICC contacts ECB over retirement video announcement

Ben Stokes has reacted after the International Cricket Council contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement.

News of the end of the former England captain's international career was made public during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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World Cup 2026: Why are European teams doing so well?

Sides from Europe have really built up a head of steam as this World Cup has gone on, but there were some eyebrows raised at their initial slow start as seven of the first 10 European sides to play their first group stage games failed to win.

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Wimbledon 2026: Why do we see empty seats at tournament show courts?

It is not uncommon to see empty seats on Wimbledon's show courts throughout the tournament.

The sight may come as a surprise given the huge queues and sold-out status of the event every year, but there are a few reasons why empty seats on Centre Court and Court One should be expected.

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South Africa 52-31 Wales: Junior Boks secure Junior World Championship semi-final spot

Junior World Championship

South Africa (26) 52

Tries: Schoeman, Adams, Mnebelele 2, Theron, Khosa, van Wyk 2 Cons: Ahmed 6

Wales (14) 31

Tries: C James, Emanuel, Darwin-Lewis, Bowen, Edwards Cons: Leggatt-Jones 3, Lucas

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Tyson Fury fight with Anthony Joshua only in UK if start time suits America - Alalshikh

The proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will only take place at Wembley Stadium if local authorities agree to a later-than-usual start time, according to Turki Alalshikh.

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Wimbledon 2026: How to watch on BBC TV & iPlayer plus radio and BBC Sport website coverage

Every match from all 18 courts is available live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, and there will also be daily television coverage on BBC One and BBC Two.

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T20 Blast: Lancashire & Derbyshire tied in last-ball thriller

Vitality Blast, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Lancashire 150-8 (20 overs): Livingstone 31, Hurst 30; Sufyan 3-15

Derbyshire 150-9 (20 overs): Andersson 49; Anderson 2-21, Livingstone 2-24

Lancashire (2pts) tied with Derbyshire (2pts)

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World Cup 2026: FA could appeal after Jarell Quansah red card v Mexico

The Football Association is considering whether to appeal against England defender Jarell Quansah's red card during the World Cup victory over Mexico.

Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute of Sunday's 3-2 win following a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo.

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World Cup 2026: An incredible night when English heroes were made

England's players dropped to their knees in sheer elation and exhaustion at the end of a performance fit for heroes as Mexico's great fortress of the Azteca was breached.

On a spine-tingling night of drama, emotion and pure theatre in one of sport's most atmospheric arenas, England delivered one of their great World Cup victories.

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London Diamond League up to 10 times cost of other cities, BBC finds

London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families

Britain's Keely Hodgkinson celebrates with Britain's Georgia Hunter-Bell and Britain's Jemma Reekie after the Women's 800m Image source, AFP/Getty Images

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Keely Hodgkinson (centre) and Georgia Hunter-Bell (left) are among the stars competing at London Diamond League this year

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