There have also been discussions over the sale of future TV rights. The current United Kingdom TV deal, principally held by Sky, expires in 2028. When it is renegotiated, rights for The Hundred will again be sold as a complete package, rather than separated from international and other domestic cricket. International TV rights, seen as...
The Wagner Group has announced it is withdrawing from Mali following what it called “the completion of its main mission” in the West African country. The Russian mercenary group has been operating there since 2021, working with the military to challenge Islamist militants. In a message on its Telegram channel, Wagner said it had “fought...
A “thrilled” Wagner was speaking after his hopes for a new 62,000-seat stadium to replace St Andrews took a significant step forward, with government funding for a new tramline to a planned ‘Sports Quarter’ in the east of the city. The club’s owners, US investment firm Knighthead Capital – which Wagner founded – wants to...
Durham have re-signed New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner on a red-ball deal for the second half of the county cricket season. The 39-year-old played one Championship game and three One -Day Cup matches for Durham last season before his time was cut short by injury. Wagner, who retired from international cricket in February 2024...