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Sri Lankan fans take a selfie during a cricket match with Australia in Colombo.

‘An air of hope’: Sri Lankans see cricket as a welcome distraction from the country’s economic, political woes

Sports

Australia and Sri Lanka are usually bitter rivals on the pitch during cricket matches. But Sri Lankans are welcoming the Australian team and its fans as a much-needed distraction from their country’s recent political and economic turmoil.

The World

What’s the word of the week around the globe?

Culture
Pakistani cricket fans, in Islamabad, cheer after Pakistan defeated India in the Champions Trophy finals

Pakistanis go wild after cricket triumph over India

Sports
Flowers and tributes placed at the base of a statue Richie Benaud, a former Australia cricket captain and the "Voice of Cricket" as a commentator, located at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Mourning ‘the voice of cricket’ — even if you don’t know the game

Sports
Afghan fans watch the live broadcast of a Cricket World Cup match at a roadside stall in Kabul.

Afghans catch an unlikely case of cricket fever

Sports
Australia's Phil Hughes celebrates a high score during an international match in 2009. Hughes died on November 27, 2014, after being struck in the neck by a bowled ball during a match in Australia's domestic Sheffield Shield competition.

Cricket fans worldwide pay tribute to young star who died tragically from on-field injuries

Sports

The genteel world of cricket was rocked this week by the death of Phillip Hughes, an Australian star who was seemingly on his way to greatness. Hughes was hit in the neck by a bowled ball, highlighting the dangers of a sport many think of as an easygoing pastime.

Henry Blofeld performs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, August 16, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Why cricket’s Henry Blofeld believes in ‘squeezing the orange’ to the very last drop

Arts, Culture & Media

If you don’t follow cricket, you may never have heard of Henry Blofed. He’s a cricket commentator in his 70s. And he’s a raconteur from a bygone British era.

Sachin Tendulkar

‘God of cricket’ hangs up his bat

Sports

The cricket world woke up to shocking news Thursday. One of cricket’s biggest stars, Sachin Tendulkar of India, announced he’s retiring from the sport. For cricket, it’s like LeBron James calling it quits.

Sachin Tendulkar hits a shot during a match against New Zealand in Hyderabad, August 23, 2012.

My cricket hero is retiring, the sport will never be the same for me

Sports

This morning when I logged on to the news, I learned that my cricket hero for the last quarter century is retiring.

Scientist recreates sound of 165 million year-old insect

Environment

Like a modern cicada, the ancient katydid used its legs to make sounds to attract members of the opposite sex. But unlike their modern descendants, the ancient critters produced just a single note.