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England are facing an almighty battle to avoid defeat in the first Women's Test at Lord's after India dominated day two of the four-day fixture. The home side's hopes of getting near, or beyond, India's first-innings 285 were shredded by collapses of 3-15 and 6-39 - and a superb five-wicket haul from Kranti Gaud (5-37)

No action will be taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement video. Stokes' farewell address to the England dressing room, in which he announced his retirement during the fourth day's play of last month's final Test against New Zealand, is understood to have attracted the attention of the world governing body.

Kylian Mbappe shrugged off a missed penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to clinch their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The France captain won a penalty in the first half but after a lengthy delay before the kick, his tame effort was saved by Yassine Bounou. Mbappe was

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has told the club he wants to join Arsenal, it has been confirmed to Sky Sports News. Newcastle are not making any comment on the situation, and Sky Sports News understands Arsenal have made no contact with them over the availability of the midfielder. However, it is understood the conditions of

England handed an abject India their record defeat in T20 internationals as they won the third T20I at Trent Bridge by 125 runs to storm into a 2-0 series lead. England posted 201-7 after being inserted on what looked a belting pitch, only for India to subside to 76 all out after just 11.4 overs

Spain laboured to an uninspiring 1-0 victory over Iberian rivals Portugal in their last-16 tie to set up a quarter-final meeting with the winners of USA vs Belgium. In an underwhelming game that failed to live up to billing in Dallas, Mikel Merino proved decisive, arriving late from the bench and latching onto a smart

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted her side were "outplayed" but can be proud of their runner-up finish to Australia at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia stormed to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title after an impressive display in the sell-out final at Lord's, as England lost by seven wickets to suffer

Scotland banished any lingering demons from November as they kicked off their Nations Championship with an impressive 47-38 away win over Argentina. The Scots arrived in Cordoba intent on displaying their growth since squandering a 21-0 lead in losing at home to the Pumas last autumn. They did so in sure-footed fashion, overcoming periods of

Egypt are into the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Australia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Dallas. The game itself ended 1-1 after extra time but Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington both missed from the spot in the shootout while Egypt converted four consecutive spot-kicks against Mat Ryan - brought on in

Spain eased into the round of 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in Los Angeles. Spain had been frustrated to see Marc Cucurella's goal controversially disallowed for a foul on the goalkeeper but it was only a temporary reprieve for a spirited Austria side. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring