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Mark Butcher: One-Off Matches In The WTC Would Be 'Utter Nonsense' | World Test Championship

The ICC are reportedly considering an expansion of the World Test Championship for its next cycle to include all 12 Test-playing sides, adding Zimbabwe, Ireland and Afghanistan to the current roster. The board are also reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing one-off Test matches to count towards WTC points to make the competition more financially accessible to smaller teams. “I've never been a fan of the World Test Championship,” said Butcher, speaking on Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast....
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T20 Blast 2026, Where To Watch Live: TV Channels, Live Score And Streaming

A revamped group stage means teams are now split into three groups; North, South and Central & West, rather than two. Each group comprises of six teams, who will each play 12 matches – six at home, and six away. After playing all of the other five teams in their own group twice, teams will then play an extra two matches against counties in other groups – one at home, and one away. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the quarter finals, as well as the two third placed teams with the...
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T20 Blast 2026 Squads: Who’s In, Who’s Out? Full Team Lists For The Men’s Competition

The men's T20 Blast 2026 kicks off on Friday, May 22. Here are all the squads for the tournament. The new-look group stage for the T20 Blast features three groups - North, South and Central & West - of six counties each. Every team will play 12 matches in the group stage. With all the squads finalised, here is a complete list of players for every team. Derbyshire Falcons: Mitchell Wagstaff, Yousaf Bin Naeem, Aneurin Donald, Ross Whiteley, Harry Came, Wayne Madsen, Anuj Dal, Amrit Basra, Matthew...
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Englandwatch: Sonny Baker Marks Maiden Call-Up With Five-For, Brook Takes Career-Best Three-For | County Championship 2026

England’s Test captain saw little action in his game against Kent, largely thanks to weather prohibiting play on day three as overnight rain seeped through the covers. However, the 19 overs he did bowl saw him remove the recently dropped Zak Crawley, who drove one straight to Matthew Potts, and he finished with figures of 1-96. With the bat, Stokes made 45 before an inside edge sent the ball flying into his leg stump. One of two uncapped players in England's squad, Sonny Baker marked his maiden...
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Is a Michelin star worth it? - City News

Is the Michelin juice worth the squeeze in London?
On the face of it, London has the second highest amount of Michelin starred restaurants in Europe, behind Paris. So, surely yes.
London gained ten new Michelin starred restaurants this year.
Seven London restaurants were taken out of the guide, however, with six being due to closure.
Dosa, at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair had been open for less than a year.
So, clearly gaining a star does not give restaurants immunity from the financial perils o...
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Ladbroke Grove's newest home development gets approval, but locals are concerned - City News

A 2,500-luxury flat project was approved on Tuesday evening, which proposes to bring a new neighbourhood to Kensal Canalside.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea approved part of the Ballymore and Sainsbury’s application following lengthy discussion from objectors.
The 4 to 1 vote in favour of the development was met with shouts of “shame” from members of the public, as well as “you don’t live here”.
Their hybrid application was set out to include multiple separate applications, and this...
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How Have Stamp Collectors Welcomed the Digital Age? - City News

What do Freddie Mercury, John Lennon and King George V have in common? Aside from the obvious, they were all first-class stamp collectors.
The nostalgic pastime is enjoying a digital revival, embracing AI and influencers to pave the way for new generations of philatelic enthusiasts – a.k.a ‘stamp fans’.
London is the birthplace of the stamp. The ‘One Penny Black’ was printed in Whitefriars Street in 1840 and continues to be a fan favourite, with a set going up for sale later this year for £500,0...
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Major European Opposition Fly to Eagles’ Nest for the First Time Ever - City News

The South London club will play AEK Lancarna in their second game of the Europa Conference League.
They will be looking to build on their perfect start with a 2-0 win, against Dynamo Kyiv last time out.
Similarly, their Cypriot opposition started with a 4-0 thrashing of AZ Alkmaar, giving this game all the hallmarks of a European classic.
They are set to play four matches in nine days, including league-leaders Arsenal this coming Sunday.
Croatian defender Borna Sosa will miss the game, due to hi...

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