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England: news, facts and key points

England is the birthplace of cricket and, with Australia, played the first Test match in 1877. The England and Wales Cricket Board governs the team, and its home grounds include Lord's, The Oval and Old Trafford.England have won the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup, and in recent years have pl…

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Pakistan to Wear Pink Jerseys Against England on October 25 for Breast Cancer Awareness

  • Pakistan will wear specially designed pink kits against England in the fourth ODI on October 25.
  • The Pakistan Cricket Board is dedicating the match to Breast Cancer Awareness Day during Pinktober.
  • The fixture is scheduled for Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as the tri-series moves from Rawalpindi to Lahore.
  • Pink stumps, stadium screens and LED perimeter boards will carry awareness branding and messages.
  • England players, match officials and commentators have been invited to wear pink ribbons.

Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round Two to Retain WBO Heavyweight Title

  • Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley at 2:21 of the second round at London’s O2 Arena on October 17, 2026.
  • Dubois knocked Wardley down with a right hand just 17 seconds into the opening round, according to Reuters and The Guardian.
  • Wardley’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel during the second round, prompting referee Steve Gray to stop the fight.
  • The win improved Dubois’ professional record to 24-3, while Wardley’s record moved to 20-2-1, according to Reuters.
  • The rematch came five months after Dubois had beaten Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester to take the WBO title.

Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka Begin 2027 World Cup Preparations in ODI Tri-Series

  • The seven-match tri-series runs from October 18 to 31, 2026, in Pakistan.
  • Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the opening match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 18.
  • The first three matches are scheduled for Rawalpindi, before the tournament moves to Lahore for the final four fixtures.
  • Pakistan meet England on October 20, and Sri Lanka play England on October 22 in Rawalpindi.
  • The remaining league matches are scheduled for Lahore on October 25, 27 and 29.

Will O’Rourke Ruled Out of India Series as New Zealand Manage Injury Setback

  • Will O’Rourke will miss New Zealand’s upcoming home series against India.
  • The fast bowler is recovering from left hamstring and calf injuries.
  • New Zealand Cricket described the decision as precautionary.
  • O’Rourke is targeting a return ahead of the December Test tour of Australia.
  • Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes have also been ruled out of India's T20I series with injuries.

Did you know? Facts about England

  • The tri-series includes Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka and runs from October 18 to October 31, 2026. Read the story →
  • The seven-match tri-series uses Rawalpindi for its first three matches before moving to Lahore for the remaining four, including the final. Read the story →
  • The PCB says players will also appear in special video messages to encourage awareness of breast cancer. Read the story →
  • The campaign is designed to use live commentary and stadium displays to reach audiences in Pakistan and abroad. Read the story →
  • Wardley had not been knocked down in his first 22 professional bouts before Dubois dropped him in the opening round, according to The Guardian. Read the story →
  • The first Dubois-Wardley fight in May lasted until the 11th round after Wardley had knocked Dubois down twice. Read the story →
  • The rematch was stopped with 39 seconds remaining in the scheduled second round, according to the Associated Press report carried by FOX Sports. Read the story →
  • Dubois’ second-round victory was his second stoppage win over Wardley in five months. Read the story →
  • All three participating countries have previously won the men’s ODI World Cup: Pakistan in 1992, Sri Lanka in 1996 and England in 2019. Read the story →
  • The tournament features seven matches, with each team scheduled to meet the other two twice before the top two reach the final. Read the story →
  • Pakistan hosted an ODI tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa in February 2025 ahead of the Champions Trophy. Read the story →
  • The series is scheduled across two venues: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Read the story →

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🟢 Official · Pakistan Cricket Board

Pakistan to Wear Pink Jerseys Against England on October 25 for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Pakistan Cricket Board will dedicate the fourth ODI against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 25 to breast cancer awareness, with pink kits, pink stumps and campaign messages promoting early detection and timely treatment.

🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar

Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round Two to Retain WBO Heavyweight Title

Daniel Dubois retained the WBO heavyweight crown with a second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena on October 17. Wardley was dropped early in the opening round before his corner threw in the towel at 2:21 of round two.

🟢 Official · Sportstar

Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka Begin 2027 World Cup Preparations in ODI Tri-Series

Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka begin a seven-match ODI tri-series on October 18, with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore serving as preparation for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar

Punam Raut Retires from International Cricket After More Than a Decade With India

Former India batter Punam Raut has retired from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. She finished with 3,282 runs across four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is, and played a key role in India’s run to the 2017 Women’s World Cup final.

WBBL 2026: Perth Scorchers Sign Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana for Debut Season

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has signed a one-year deal with Perth Scorchers for WBBL|12, marking her debut in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League. The 24-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder will be available for the Scorchers’ first eight matches as the club strengthens its squad ahead of the 2026 se

Prince William Plays Cricket With Sourav Ganguly, Ajinkya Rahane and Brian Lara in London

Prince William picked up a cricket bat on London’s The Mall alongside Sourav Ganguly, Ajinkya Rahane, Brian Lara and England stars in a friendly event celebrating cricket and building excitement for the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai.

Kris Srikkanth Criticises India Management Over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s T20I Exclusion

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the team management for keeping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI during the T20I series against West Indies. The teenager’s absence has sparked debate over selection, player confidence and how India should manage emerging talent.

🟢 Official · ICC

Pakistan Create History Against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, Seal T20I Series

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in Rawalpindi after posting a record home T20I total of 215/3. Maaz Sadaqat scored 96 and Muhammad Imran took three wickets as Pakistan clinched the series 2–0.

Essex End Robin Das Contract as Trial on Two Rape Charges Set for 2028

Essex County Cricket Club have confirmed that Robin Das's playing contract ended before the close of the 2026 season. The former batter appeared in court on October 9 over two rape charges and was granted conditional bail, with a five-day trial scheduled for January 2028. The allegations remain befo

Will O’Rourke Ruled Out of India Series as New Zealand Manage Injury Setback

New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke has been ruled out of the upcoming home series against India as he continues rehabilitation for hamstring and calf injuries. New Zealand Cricket is taking a cautious approach, with the pacer targeting a return ahead of the four-Test tour of Australia in December

Sahibzada Farhan Admits Pressure as Pakistan T20I Captain, Targets Attacking Cricket

Sahibzada Farhan has acknowledged the pressure of captaining Pakistan in T20 internationals after replacing Salman Ali Agha. The new skipper wants his team to adopt an attacking approach as Pakistan begin their home series against Sri Lanka.

Kusal Mendis Returns as Sri Lanka Make Six Changes for Pakistan T20Is

Kusal Mendis returns as Sri Lanka captain for the Pakistan T20I series. Check the six squad changes, injured players, full squad and match schedule.

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