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Prince William joins cricket legends for street match in London
The Prince of Wales took the crease with international stars on The Mall, a charity‑styled game preceding his Earthshot Prize awards in Mumbai.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Prince William, 44, stepped onto a makeshift pitch on The Mall in London for a friendly street cricket match alongside former England captain Joe Root, Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane, West Indies legend Brian Lara and former England bowler James Anderson, Gulf News reported on 13 October 2026.
The royal emerged from St. James’s Palace, greeted the players, and faced deliveries from Lara, connecting with the red ball several times before attempting a wide‑going bowl. After about ten minutes, he mingled with tourists, supporters and families, posing for selfies.
The event celebrates long‑standing UK‑India ties and precedes William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai on 18 November, which will host 5,000 guests including ambassadors Robert Irwin and Nomzamo Mbatha.
Key facts
- Prince William played a street cricket match on The Mall in London with Joe Root, Ajinkya Rahane, Brian Lara and James Anderson. (gulfnews.com)
- The match was a friendly event ahead of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai on 18 November 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- William spent around ten minutes greeting spectators and posing for photos after his turn at the wicket. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Royal Cricket: Prince William Plays with International Stars Ahead of Earthshot Prize in Mumbai”
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