A cathedral city in northeast England; county; and a US city in North Carolina.
England has thrived in a commanding opening three days of the Rothesay Test, with Joe Root restoring captaincy, Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson excelling with ball, and Jofra Archer contributing both bat and ball as Pakistan crumble for 135 in the second innings after a 409-run first-innings lead.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while the Cricket Regulator investigates a Derby nightclub incident in which footage shows him in handcuffs. He remains in consideration pending the investigation; Sonny Baker is called up to replace him.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been detained on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby and later de-arrested. Police are investigating allegations of assault. Carse has been removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan as regulators investigate the incident; Joe Root says the team is “hacked off” and will need to rebuild trust amid a string of alcohol-related incidents.
Rain disrupted day three at Lord’s, limiting play to 24.5 overs. England’s first-innings lead stands at 357 as Dan Lawrence crafts an unbeaten 50, keeping pressure on Pakistan. Refunds are issued to ticket-holders as weather again tests the schedule in the three-Test series.
Hampshire has confirmed that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club as his signing has drawn strong reactions from fans. The county is focusing on the final four County Championship fixtures amid ongoing debate about the move.
The government has given English mayors the power to charge an overnight visitor levy as a percentage of accommodation costs with no statutory upper limit. Industry groups and major hotel chains have warned the uncapped power will push up prices, reduce demand and cost jobs; mayors argue revenue will fund local services and infrastructure from 2028.
The inquest into the discovery of a full-term baby’s remains in Bishop Auckland has concluded, with coroner Crispin Oliver ruling the death likely resulted from homicide. DNA and radiocarbon dating place the baby’s origin around 1910, and investigations have highlighted the challenges of lacking modern evidence. The case has prompted funeral arrangements funded by public bodies and community support.
A public look-back into CDDFT’s breast unit has harmed hundreds of patients, with 315 identified as harmed and 77 significantly harmed. The NHS and BBC reporting have prompted a potential extension to cases dating back to 2015. A board meeting today will decide the scope and timeframe as authorities consider further inquiries and safeguards.
Cricket fast bowler Carse has been arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly after a night out with Durham teammates. The incident led to his removal from England squads; police later announced no further action on the assault investigation, while the Cricket Regulator is now reviewing potential conduct breaches.
In his first press conference, England's new Test coach, Stephen Fleming, has articulated a clear ambition to restore England to No. 1 in Test cricket and improve the World Test Championship standing. He emphasizes discipline, planning, and a balance of flair, while acknowledging ongoing commitments and changes within the squad.
South Africa has beaten Australia by 176 runs at Newlands to win the three-Test series 2-1. Simon Harmer has taken a career-best 6-16 to collapse Australia to 111, Kagiso Rabada has reached 350 Test wickets fastest in history, and the Proteas have moved to first in the ICC Test rankings and into the top two in the World Test Championship race.