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March 6, 2026 3:30 PM

‘Cricket’s a cruel game, tough pills to swallow,’ says Bethell after England’s T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India

England batter Jacob Bethell said it was a “tough pill to swallow” after his century went in vain in England’s defeat to India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Bethell tore into the Indian bowling attack to record the second-fastest century in T20 World Cup history, getting there in just 45 balls. The knock meant Bethell now has centuries in all three formats for England. Earlier this year, he had also scored a hundred against Austra...

March 1, 2026 11:40 AM

In-form Will Jacks savours England’s ‘Brook era’ in white-ball cricket

Will Jacks hailed Harry Brook’s impact as England’s white‑ball captain after their four‑wicket win over New Zealand on Friday secured top spot in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup. Jacks delivered an all‑round performance, taking two wickets in four economical overs before adding a brisk 44‑run partnership with Rehan Ahmed in England’s chase of 160, which they completed with three balls remaining. Asked whether England’s recent form signalled a return to the “Ba...

February 23, 2026 10:10 AM

Jacks of all trades helps England fight back to sink Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Will Jacks impressed with bat and ball to rescue England from a poor start and help them to a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring Super Eight match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday. Tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka appeared to be well set after restricting England to a below-par 146-9 in the Group 2 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Jacks, who made 21 useful runs down the order, returned to claim 3-22 as England bowled out Sri Lanka for 95 inside 17 overs to prev...

November 25, 2024 8:25 PM

IPL 2025 Auction: Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins RCB for ₹10.75 Cr, Will Jacks moves to MI for ₹5.25 Cr

The IPL 2025 Auction witnessed intense bidding wars, surprising team strategies, and several high-profile moves during the accelerated rounds on the second day at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Key players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Will Jacks, and Deepak Chahar grabbed the spotlight as teams scrambled to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. England’s explosive all-rounder Will Jacks emerged as a prized acquisition for Mumbai Indians (MI), who secured his services for ₹5....