Ismail Kartal announced his resignation after Fenerbahce drew 1-1 with Roma, but president Aziz Yildirim insisted he remained head coach. The conflicting statements left his position unresolved.
The ECB reportedly paid Hampshire about £1 million after a challenge over the 2023 Ashes allocation. The dispute is said to have influenced a 2027 schedule with no Test in northern England.
Edgar Grospiron has stepped down as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics after 18 months. His departure follows months of leadership and logistical disruption around the Games.
England took command of the third Test at Edgbaston by making 453 before Ollie Robinson removed two Pakistan batters in his first over. Pakistan closed a rain-shortened second day on 52 for two, still 268 runs short of making England bat again.
England finished day two of the third Test firmly in control after posting 453 and reducing Pakistan to 52 for two. Ollie Robinson removed two batters in his first over before rain shortened the evening session at Edgbaston.
World Athletics launches its three-day Ultimate Championship in Budapest with 381 athletes, a $10m prize fund and presentation innovations designed to reshape elite track and field.
