All-rounder Ben Stokes has hit the fastest double century for an English batsman, and the second quickest in test history. Stokes reached 200 off just 163 balls in the 2nd Test against South Africa in Cape Town. He beat the previous English record set by Sir Ian Botham. New Zealand's Nathan Astle holds the current record, scoring a double tonne off 153 balls against England in 2002. Meanwhile, Jonny Bairstow has scored his first Test century. Alistair Cook’s men lead the series 1-0.
Dembele named FIFA player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award
Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the third year in a row.
Australia's Green becomes IPL's most expensive overseas player
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for 252 million Indian rupees ($2.77 million) at the player auction for the 2026 season in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Jordan qualifies for the FIFA Arab Cup final
The Jordanian national team has qualified for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final, set to go against Morocco for the title on Thursday at the Lusail Stadium at 8:00 pm.
Sharjah Warriorz make it two in two with 11-run win over Gulf Giants
The Sharjah Warriorz have produced a composed all-round performance to outclass the Gulf Giants by 11 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Bournemouth rescue draw with Man United in eight-goal thriller
Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi has struck late to salvage a point for his side in a 4-4 draw with Manchester United on Monday, capping a Premier League thriller that swung wildly from start to finish.
