English presenter and former cricketer
The BBC has confirmed that Top Gear is coming back after a hiatus sparked by Freddie Flintoff’s 2022 crash. Ed Havard says details on hosts will be announced soon. The show previously ended its run after Flintoff’s injuries and a separate compensation agreement.
The England Lions head coach has stepped away as he prepares to take up a head coach role with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. The move ends his 23-month tenure with the Lions, during which he helped develop a new generation of players and oversee England’s white-ball work. England’s performance director praises his impact and notes plans to grow coaching opportunities.
England has built a 195-run lead at Headingley as Jordan Cox leads a productive day with 73, Brook and Lawrence adding half-centuries, while Usman claims wickets for Pakistan. Sam Curran faces a groin injury and will miss the third Test.