England’s Renters Right Act begins in phases from May 1, 2026, replacing the criticized “no fault” Section 21 route with a new framework. Tenants get a 12-month protected window at the start of a tenancy, during which landlords cannot evict for personal use or to sell. The Act also expands landlord possession grounds under a revamped Section 8, including mandatory cases like rent arrears of at least three months and discretionary cases such as false information—always requiring court evidence and formal enforcement.
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson says he’s aiming for a Test recall after receiving positive feedback from head coach Brendon McCullum and national selector James Taylor. Robinson has performed strongly in England’s domestic season, and the encouragement has fueled his belief that a return to the Test side could be within reach if he continues his momentum.
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India has retained the No 1 spot in the latest ICC T20I rankings, with England remaining close behind at second and Australia third. The updated table factors in matches from the past three years, but a large share of points is tied to more recent performances, allowing only minor movement among the leading teams.
India’s women’s cricket team has been thrown a curveball ahead of the T20 World Cup in England after Amanjot Kaur picked up an injury. Head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team is still on the right track, training in Bengaluru and building on strong past shows against England. Jemimah Rodrigues added that the squad is determined to add more World Cup titles.
England has picked a 15 player squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to captain the side on home soil. The list blends proven campaigners like Danni Wyatt-Hodge with a fresh inclusion, uncapped spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Head coach Charlotte Edwards said the selection was brutal due to deep talent.
Danny Welbeck, 35, is reportedly in the running for England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad after an eight-year spell without playing for the national team. With the striker in peak form, the key question is whether coach Thomas Tuchel will take a gamble on a veteran whose last international run is long behind him—right when England needs scoring options most.
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Newly discovered documents trace the first telegraph link between India and England on 23 June 1870, showing early messages and the excitement that came with the breakthrough. The findings spotlight how fast communication transformed expectations on both sides, turning a long-anticipated link into a real, working network—captured in historic correspondence.
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