FANS OF EVERY sport claim their passion is more than a game, but few argue it has an edifying social role. “Cricket? It civilises people,” purred Robert Mugabe, then Zimbabwe’s dictator, as he sought ...

He stood, a little self-consciously, as the Old Trafford crowd rose to him, before eventually giving a thumbs-up to his captain and lifting a hand in acknowledgment of the warm and prolonged ovation.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Mohammed Siraj of India greets the crowd after being announced as the player of the match on day five of the 5th Rothesay Test Match at The Kia Oval on August 04, 2025 in ...

Cricket’s third World Test Championship final will begin on Wednesday night in London. Reigning champions Australia will compete with South Africa to be crowned the world’s best men’s Test cricket ...