LAWRENCE BOOTH: England's new drinking rules are a well-intentioned response to our cricketers' ongoing and determined relationship with booze. But that doesn't mean they will be successful.

The former Test star was convicted of drug supply over the botched deal in 2021, which saw him get abducted and assaulted.

RICHARD GIBSON AT TRENT BRIDGE: Needing to complete a 4-0 series victory to replace the world champions at the top of the ICC rankings, Harry Brook's team went two up here.

The fast bowler, who played 80 times for his country in all formats, was reportedly receiving treatment for a rare and severe immune system disorder.

Australia's women have reclaimed the T20 World Cup, with Sophie Molineux's side hailed among the greatest ever after outclassing England at Lord's to win a record seventh title.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Set a below-par 151 to reclaim the title they lost to New Zealand two years ago, Sophie Molineux's side romped home with 17 balls to spare

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has complained that her side are facing disruption to their World Cup final preparations due to singer Rita Ora.

RICHARD GIBSON: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ability to clear boundary ropes isn't just simply good amongst the world's up-and-coming players, it is already top amongst all-comers.

Bethell has not batted above No 4 in his previous 21 ODIs, but Daily Mail Sport understands he is to become Ben Duckett's fourth partner in the space of three series.

The former Big Bash League star has pleaded guilty to two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a child and grooming with the intent of exposing a child to indecent material.

THERE aren't many Irishmen who would have Happy Birthday sung to them on TV by a nation's leading pop star.