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England have revealed their provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the announcement has sparked immediate debate. While pace spearhead Jofra Archer has been included despite ongoing fitness issues, wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has been dropped entirely from the limited-overs setup, signalling a decisive shift in England’s white-ball planning ahead of the global event in India and …

Over the past ten years, the New Year and Birthday Honours have increasingly reflected the changing shape of British business, from scale-up founders and fintech pioneers to industrial leaders and advocates for responsible capitalism. These figures stand out for their sustained economic impact rather than celebrity alone. Sir Richard Branson Founder, Virgin Group Already knighted, Branson has continued to receive …

The 2026 New Year Honours List has highlighted a broad cross-section of UK business leaders, rewarding contributions from high-growth sectors, corporate stewardship, entrepreneurship and efforts to widen business opportunity and investment. While the honours system casts a wide net across public service, arts, charity and science, several recipients stand out for their direct impact on the UK’s economy and business …

As Indian cricket reflects on a landmark 2025 filled with transition, experimentation, and explosive performances, former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered his verdict on the two players who defined the year for the national team. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin highlighted explosive opener as India’s breakout batting star and top-quality spinner as the most impactful bowler, underlining how both …

Octopus Energy Group is preparing to spin out its technology arm Kraken in a landmark deal that values the business at $8.65 billion, following a $1 billion standalone investment round. The funding, announced in London on 29 December, is led by D1 Capital Partners, with participation from major global investors including Fidelity International, Durable Capital Partners and the Ontario Teachers’ …

Durban Super Giants and Joburg Super Kings meet in an early top-of-the-table clash at Kingsmead with both sides looking to build on positive starts to their SA20 2025-26 campaigns. With conditions expected to aid pace and movement under lights, game management in the powerplay and death overs should decide a contest stacked with established internationals on both sides.​ Durban sit …

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face a pivotal decision ahead of the IPL 2026 season, with Josh Hazlewood’s persistent injuries casting doubt over his availability. The Australian paceman, retained by RCB at ₹10.75 crore despite missing the majority of matches this summer, boasts 57 IPL wickets at a strike rate of 15.21 but has played just 15 matches since 2023 due …

The Sydney Showground Stadium is set to host a pivotal BBL|15 clash on December 30 as Sydney Thunder lock horns with Perth Scorchers in a battle for mid-season momentum. Both sides are looking to bounce back from recent defeats, but the narrative is defined by contrasting challenges; the Thunder, currently mid-table, are desperate to cure their post-powerplay fragility. With the …

For many UK small and medium-sized enterprises, time is one of the most valuable, and most wasted, resources. While digital tools have streamlined accounting, marketing, and sales, one area still quietly consumes hours every week: meetings and documentation. Internal meetings, client calls, training sessions, and project updates generate vast amounts of spoken information. Yet much of it is never properly …

Veteran cricketers nearing the twilight of their careers often find themselves surrounded by speculation, and Australia’s ongoing Ashes campaign is no different. With the fifth and final Ashes 2025-26 Test set to be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, discussions around farewells and future plans have inevitably surfaced. Among the names at the center of such chatter is experienced …

The debate around India’s future leadership has intensified after former England spinner questioned whether Shubman Gill is ready to shoulder the responsibility of being India’s all-format captain. While acknowledging Gill’s immense batting talent, the ex-cricketer believes the young star lacks the intensity and mental edge required to lead the national side consistently across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Former cricketer questions …

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been handed an ‘unsatisfactory’ pitch rating by the International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee following the fourth Ashes Test of the 2025-26 series, a game that ended inside two days with a staggering 36 wickets falling. The verdict represents a rare black mark against one of cricket’s most storied venues and has triggered internal …