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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped from England's second Test against New Zealand after a nightclub incident, with Joe Root taking over as captain. The Women's T20 World Cup kicks off tomorrow, with logistical controversies clouding the start. World Cup 2026 cohost Mexico faces social tensions ahead of the opening match against South Africa. Lionel Messi returns from injury, scoring off the bench in Argentina's final warm-up. England's men's team is assessed as third favourites for the World Cup.

Stokes dropped after nightclub incident, Root named England captain

Stokes dropped after nightclub incident, Root named England captainBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been left out of England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand following a nightclub incident. Joe Root has been appointed captain for the match. The decision comes as a major storyline in English cricket, with multiple outlets covering the fallout from the off-field controversy.

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England drop Stokes and Atkinson after nightclub incident as Root made captain (Sky Sports)
Stokes left out of England’s second Test against New Zealand after nightclub incident (The Guardian)
Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test (The Guardian)
Root to captain England in second Test as Stokes dropped (The Independent)

Women's T20 World Cup kicks off tomorrow amid logistical concerns

Women's T20 World Cup kicks off tomorrow amid logistical concernsThe Women's T20 World Cup is set to begin with just one day to go, featuring team-by-team previews and standout player interviews. However, logistical controversies and organizational challenges have cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory start to the tournament. England's Alice Capsey has highlighted the once-in-a-career opportunity for players.

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One day to go: Five key talking points before World Cup kicks off (Al Jazeera)
The SpinWomen’s T20 World Cup: team-by-team guide to the tournament (The Guardian)
Interview‘A once-in-a-career opportunity’: Alice Capsey gears up to be England’s World Cup gamechanger (The Guardian)
‘Every few hours, it’s another story’: logistical controversies cast shadow on what should have been a joyous World Cup start (Arab News)

Celebrations and social tensions clash as Mexico hosts World Cup

Celebrations and social tensions clash as Mexico hosts World CupMexico gears up to cohost the 2026 World Cup amid a backdrop of celebration mixed with social tensions. Pressure mounts on the cohosts as they prepare to face South Africa in the tournament opener. The 'United As One' theme highlights the tri-nation hosting effort by the US, Mexico, and Canada.

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Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico ahead of World Cup (AP News)
Pressure on cohosts Mexico as South Africa await in World Cup 2026 opener (Al Jazeera)
‘United As One’: Why US, Mexico and Canada are cohosting World Cup 2026 (Al Jazeera)

Messi returns from injury, scores in Argentina's World Cup warm-up

Messi returns from injury, scores in Argentina's World Cup warm-upLionel Messi came off the bench to score in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland, marking a successful return from injury. The managed cameo has boosted confidence that Argentina's talisman will be fit for the tournament. Questions remain about whether Messi can once again deliver for the defending champions.

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World Cup contenders: Can Messi deliver again for Argentina? (Al Jazeera)
Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up (Al Jazeera)
Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-upLionel Messi comes off bench for 20-minute cameo as part of managed return to fitness following injury scare. (SCMP)

England rated third favourites in World Cup predictions

England rated third favourites in World Cup predictionsEngland's men's team has been assessed as third favourites for the World Cup, with pundits and writers offering varied predictions. Preview pieces weigh the team's strengths and weaknesses ahead of the tournament. BBC and Sky Sports pundits have weighed in with their picks for who will lift the trophy.

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England third favourites? Their real World Cup chances assessed (Sky Sports)
World Cup predictions: Our writers make their picks (Sky Sports)
Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions (BBC)