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England followed a heavy Test defeat and a collapse in the ODI opener by leveling the series through Joe Root’s unbeaten 99, then winning the Lord’s decider by 27 runs. The turnaround unfolded alongside a broader reset after Brendon McCullum’s dismissal and a narrowing search for his Test successor.
The ICC confirmed expanded and redesigned World Cup structures, including a 14-team 2027 ODI tournament and a new 2028 T20 format. The changes also altered qualification routes and prompted associate nations to warn that reduced access to top teams could hinder development.
Garfield Sobers died at 89, prompting renewed attention to the all-round excellence that made him a defining West Indies figure. His death also framed West Indies’ ODI series against New Zealand, played amid tributes to him.
West Indies began with a series lead, but repeated batting collapses allowed New Zealand to move ahead and then clinch a 3-1 ODI advantage. Lennox’s recurring wicket-taking and New Zealand’s low-scoring control drove the reversal.
Zimbabwe initially held the upper hand across the tour, but Bangladesh leveled the T20 series and then won the finale by two balls to take it 2-1. The late turnaround gave Bangladesh a consolation series victory after Zimbabwe’s Test and ODI successes.
The women’s tournament ended with The Blaze winning decisively after Durham’s upset route to the final, while Northamptonshire beat Hampshire for a third men’s T20 Blast title. Both competitions moved from knockout uncertainty to champions absorbing pressure in their finals.
India won the first women’s Test at Lord’s after an emphatic victory over England, turning the match into a landmark for the women’s game. Heather Knight’s departure added a leadership change to England’s scrutiny.
Los Angeles Knight Riders progressed through the MLC playoff race while Washington Freedom produced a world-record chase, including a match with three hundreds. Knight Riders then won their first title in a one-run, last-ball finish.
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