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Rugby League Tribute and Cricket Trial

Updated 2026-06-01 11:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Former BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods paid tribute to John Kear, a legendary coach who passed away at 71. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is trialing pink balls to reduce play lost due to bad light in Test matches.

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BBC Sport
Former BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods pays tribute to John Kear, one of the sport's great characters, who has died aged 71.
2026-06-01 10:47 UTC
BBC Sport
Pink balls will be used to limit play lost to bad light in Test matches in a trial introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
2026-06-01 11:30 UTC
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