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Prince William halts traffic outside Buckingham Palace for cricket with stars

Prince William made headlines on October 13, 2026, by transforming The Mall—a ceremonial road leading to Buckingham Palace—into an impromptu cricket pitch. The Prince of Wales joined cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Brian Lara, and England’s Joe Root for a casual game, batting and bowling while engaging with spectators.

Ganguly and Root praised William’s batting, with Ganguly placing him in the top order, while Lara noted his bowling still needed refinement. The event, part of the Earthshot Prize initiative, aimed to foster cricketing ties between India and Britain ahead of the upcoming Earthshot Prize summit in India.

Dressed casually, William also took time for selfies with fans, showcasing his down-to-earth approach. The gathering highlighted the sport’s global appeal and the prince’s personal connection to cricket, despite his admission of being more of a football enthusiast.

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