England Men’s Cricket Team

Joe Root played a match‑winning innings of 99 not out as England secured a four‑wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff. The win levels the three‑match series, setting up a decisive final game.

Ben Stokes has apologised to his team-mates before his return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson were made unavailable for the second Test due to a breach of the team’s midnight curfew and an incident in a London nightclub. Both players have been recalled to the XI for the third Test.