In an extraordinary moment the cricket world paused as the Trent Bridge crowd rose to its feet to applaud Stokes who then immediately dismissed New Zealand’s Zak Foulkes.
Month: June 2026
Ben Stokes Announces Shock International Retirement During Fourth Day of Third Test Against New Zealand
The 35-year-old England captain told teammates in the dressing room on Sunday morning before the news was announced publicly while he was mid-bowling-spell at Trent Bridge.
Perry and Gardner Fifties Knock India Women Out of ICC T20 World Cup — South Africa Through to Semis
India’s hopes of progressing from the group stage ended as Australia’s top two stars batted superbly while Harmanpreet’s late cameo came far too late to change the result.
Australia Women Eliminate India From ICC Women’s T20 World Cup With Convincing 6-Wicket Win at Lord’s
Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner scored fifties to guide Australia comfortably to their target knocking India out of the tournament and booking a semi-final spot.
Ireland Beat India by 1 Run in 2nd T20I at Belfast — Complete Historic 2-0 Series Sweep Against T20 World Champions
Ireland defended 154 to deny India in the closest possible margin as two debutants combined for five wickets in the greatest result in Irish cricket history.
Bengaluru Actor Prakash Raj’s Non-Bailable Warrant Reissued by Court for Having Multiple State Voter IDs
A Bengaluru court reissued the NBW after the actor failed to appear following a private complaint alleging that he holds voter identification cards in four different Indian states.
Sensex Gains on June 28 Week-End as Global Crude Oil Eases and US-Iran Diplomatic Progress Noted
Indian equity markets closed the trading week with modest gains driven by a fall in crude oil prices and early signs of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement.
India’s HELINA Akash and BrahMos Systems Continue Strengthening National Defence Self-Reliance
Indigenous defence systems including the Helicopter-Launched NAG anti-tank missile Akash surface-to-air missile and BrahMos cruise missile continue production milestones.
India’s Commercial LPG Supply Announced for Restoration to Support Businesses After Shortage Reports
The government moved to restore consistent commercial LPG availability after reports of supply disruptions affecting hotels restaurants and small commercial establishments.
India’s BRICS Energy Meeting Outcomes Focus on Renewable Energy Cooperation and Clean Energy Finance
India participated in BRICS energy discussions emphasising international cooperation on clean energy financing solar power development and green hydrogen partnerships.