Luke Littler reveals pre-match pizza inspired him to second world title victory

The 18-year-old cemented his position as a great of the sport by joining Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in winning back-to-back crowns

Harry Brook pleased to survive bouncer battle as England start well in Sydney

Root looked serene throughout his knock of 72 not out while Brook was involved in a livelier contest on his way to 78no from 92 balls

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen to renew Butlin’s rivalry in world final

Back in November 2024 at Butlin’s in Minehead, a 16-year-old Littler beat Van Veen in the World Youth Championship.

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Matthew Potts set for Ashes opportunity and England mull Shoaib Bashir option

England are expected to hand Matthew Potts his Ashes debut in the final Test against Australia, but the door has not closed on spinner Shoaib Bashir returning to the side.

Luke Littler hails ‘absolutely unbelievable’ crowd after cruising into last four

The teenager claimed a straightforward 5-0 win over Krzysztof Ratajski.

Usman Khawaja details ‘racial stereotypes’ in Australia before final Test

The fifth Ashes Test in Khawaja’s hometown of Sydney will be the final act of a 15-year career in the Baggy Green

Eddie Hearn shares heartfelt tribute to Anthony Joshua’s friends killed in car crash

While Joshua sustained injuries, he is reported to be stable and conscious in the hospital

Charlie Manby’s dream World Championship debut continues as he beats Ricky Evans

Huddersfield bricklayer Manby, 20, is guaranteed a £60,000 pay cheque after overcoming his early struggles on the doubles against Evans.

ICC rates MCG pitch ‘unsatisfactory’ after two-day Ashes Test

Match referee Jeff Crowe said the MCG pitch was ‘too much in favour of the bowlers’, rating it unsatisfactory after a two-day Ashes Test

Finally we’ve won one – Ben Stokes relieved to end England drought in Australia

Stokes led the tourists to their first away Ashes victory since January 2011.

Jack Draper to miss Australian Open after failing to recover in time from injury

Jack Draper has announced he will miss next month’s Australian Open after admitting he is not quite ready for a return to top-level competition

Chaos reigns as 20 wickets tumble in farcical start to fourth Ashes Test

Australia secured a first-innings lead despite being bowled out for 152 at the MCG

Brendon McCullum speaks out on his England future after Ashes humiliation

England lost the Ashes in the space of 11 days and now only have pride to play for in the final two Tests

Defending champion Luke Littler cruises into third round as Gerwyn Price exits

Littler is the favourite to defend his historic title.