The third Test at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, looms as the series decider between New Zealand and West Indies, with the hosts holding a 1-0 lead after a gritty draw in the opener and a commanding nine-wicket triumph in the second Test at Wellington. New Zealand’s makeshift attack, led by Jacob Duffy‘s match-winning 5/38, dismantled West Indies for 128 in …

Prashant Veer has officially etched his name into Indian Premier League (IPL) history as the joint most expensive uncapped player ever, a feat achieved during the high-octane 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. At just 20 years old, the Uttar Pradesh sensation was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a staggering ₹14.20 crore, serving as the strategic replacement for the …

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner Kavya Maran once again emerged as one of the most talked-about figures of the IPL auction, as her emotional and animated reactions lit up the bidding room when SRH secured England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore. The dramatic moment unfolded after Hyderabad outbid Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), triggering celebrations that quickly took over social media …

UK inflation eased more sharply than expected in November, falling to a ten-month low and increasing the likelihood that the Bank of England will deliver a fourth interest rate cut of the year. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.2 per cent in the year to November, down from …

As India and South Africa gear up for the fourth T20I in Lucknow, weather conditions are expected to play a subtle but important role at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. With the series at a decisive stage, teams will be closely monitoring the forecast, dew factor and toss dynamics as they fine-tune their strategies for the night contest on Wednesday, December …

The Adelaide Oval witnessed a moment of pure sporting theater on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test as Alex Carey struck a magnificent, career-defining century. In front of a roaring home crowd, the Australian wicket-keeper reached the milestone with a flourish, marking his third Test hundred and his very first in Ashes history. However, the significance of the innings …

Rishi Sunak has defended the government’s Covid-era Bounce Back Loan (BBL) scheme against claims that it was plagued by excessive fraud, telling the Covid-19 Inquiry that the need to act quickly outweighed the risks. The former chancellor said he was fully aware of the scheme’s vulnerabilities when it was launched in May 2020, but insisted that delaying it to introduce …

The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus programme, restoring access for British students to the EU-funded study, training and volunteering scheme five years after the country ended its participation following Brexit. Ministers are expected to confirm the move this week, with UK students understood to be able to take part in Erasmus placements from January 2027. The government has …

The European Commission has watered down its flagship plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, following intense lobbying from carmakers concerned about slowing demand for electric vehicles. Under existing rules, all new cars sold in the EU from 2035 were required to be “zero emission”. However, the Commission’s revised proposal would require only 90 …

A moment of brilliance can change the complexion of a Test match, and Zak Crawley provided just that on a pivotal opening day in Adelaide. With England desperate for a breakthrough, the tall opener pulled off a breathtaking one-handed catch that not only sent Travis Head back to the pavilion but also injected a much-needed shot of adrenaline into the …

Britain’s largest chemical plant will remain open after Ineos secured more than £120 million in government support in a deal designed to safeguard around 500 jobs at its Grangemouth petrochemicals site. The rescue package will keep the Ineos Olefins & Polymers facility operating after the future of the strategically important site was thrown into doubt earlier this year. The government …

OpenAI has appointed George Osborne as managing director and head of its OpenAI for Countries initiative, tasking the former chancellor with leading the company’s global push to work with governments on national artificial intelligence strategies. Osborne, 54, who served as Conservative chancellor from 2010 to 2016, will take up the London-based role in January. He will oversee the international expansion …

The IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi was a historic affair, headlined by the Kolkata Knight Riders’ record-breaking acquisition of Cameron Green. The Australian all-rounder became the most expensive overseas player in the tournament’s history after KKR secured him for a staggering ₹25.20 crore, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous benchmark. Entering the auction with the largest purse of ₹64.30 crore, the …

The five-match T20 International series between the hosts India and South Africa reaches its penultimate stage with the highly crucial fourth match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. With India taking a dominant 2-1 lead after a comprehensive seven-wicket win in Dharamsala, the home team will be looking to secure an unassailable series …

It’s crunch time in Lucknow! Team India walks into the Ekana Stadium with a 2-1 lead and a golden opportunity to wrap up the five-match T20I series right here, while South Africa have their backs against the wall – fighting to keep the contest alive for a final showdown. India have all the momentum after that gritty win on a …