IT’S another bumper schedule of sport as the summer gets into full swing this week.
There’s a host of entertainment coming your way in the next seven days across TV, film, podcasts and books.
The English Test cricket summer begins in earnest next week[/caption]
From documentaries to live action, there’s something for everyone.
SunSport has taken a deep dive to pick out the very best between June 16-22…
England v India Test Series
WE kick off in the North, where England welcome India to Headingley for the first Test.
Ben Stokes‘ side are looking for a resurgent summer ahead the Ashes Down Under.
England beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs last month in a useful warm-up Test.
Ben Stokes’ England welcome India to Headingley for the First Test[/caption]
And they won’t have to contend with Indian icon Virat Kohli after the 36-year-old stepped back from red-ball cricket.
The five-Test series will begin on Friday, June 20 in Leeds.
Sky Sports are set to show every ball of the series live, with coverage starting from 10am.
England’s squad to face India
ENGLAND begin their five-game series against India at Headingley on June 20.
Ben Stokes has recalled Jacob Bethell after the 21-year-old missed the win over Zimbabwe on IPL duty.
- Ben Stokes (captain)
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
- Chris Woakes
- Jamie Overton
- Brydon Carse
- Sam Cook
- Josh Tongue
- Shoaib Bashir.
Marvin Hagler’s ‘Battle for Glory’
ARGUABLY the greatest middleweight in history, Marvelous Martin Hagler’s story is full of surprises.
Boasting 62 wins from 67 fights, the American boxer made 12 successful defences of his undisputed world crown.
New York Times bestselling author Dave Wedge chronicles Hagler‘s rise in a new knockout book.
Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s Battle for Glory will release on June 19.
Marvin Hagler, left, during his epic bout with Sugar Ray Leonard in 1987[/caption]
Author Ben Mezrich said: “Blood & Hate reads like a thriller: a raw, unflinching saga of survival, betrayal, and the kind of obsession that turns underdogs into kings.
“Wedge delivers Hagler’s story like a haymaker to the jaw—brutal, brilliant, and impossible to forget.”
Amol Rajan interviews – Martina Navratilova
THERE are few tennis stars as iconic and recognised as Martina Navratilova.
The nine-time Wimbledon winner will be part of the Beeb’s coverage from the All England Club later this month.
But before taking the mic at SW19, Navratilova is taking part in a sit-down interview with Amol Rajan.
Tennis icon Martina Navratilova is set for a new tell-all BBC interview[/caption]
The 68-year-old will talk about her humble beginnings in Prague and how she overcame all the odds to win 18 Grand Slams.
You can catch the interview in full at 7pm on Wednesday, June 18 on BBC2.
Best of the rest
Live Sport
Royal Ascot – Get ready for four blockbuster days racing at one of the year’s most anticipated meets.
The Royal Ascot schedule runs from Tuesday, June 17, through to Saturday, June 21.
All 35 races will be broadcast live on ITV and Sky Sports Racing.
Royal Ascot returns between June 17-21[/caption]
Racegoers will once again raise the fashion stakes at the annual meet[/caption]
Queen’s – The countdown to Wimbledon 2025 is officially on.
With the women’s tournament completed on Sunday, it’s the turn of the men to showcase their skills at the Andy Murray Arena.
Carlos Alcaraz, British number one Jack Draper and American big-hitter Taylor Fritz are all in action, with coverage on the BBC throughout the week.
Carlos Alcaraz is preparing to defend his Wimbledon crown[/caption]
Club World Cup – Fifa’s revamped tournament gets underway Stateside with Chelsea and Manchester City in action.
The Blues begin their challenge against LAFC on June 16, with coverage on DAZN from 8pm UK time.
City face Moroccan side Wydad in Group G on June 18, with a 5pm kick-off time.
British and Irish Lions vs Argentina – The Lions begin their 2025 campaign with a historic showdown with the Pumas in Ireland.
You can catch the game on Friday, June 20 at 8pm on Sky Sports.
TV shows, films and podcasts
Serena Williams: In the Arena – A new eight-part documentary on the tennis legend is launching on June 21.
The first part of the series is entitled Out of the Shadow and documents Serena’s rise following the success of sister Venus.
You can catch the show at 11.10pm on BBC1.
A new documentary will chart the rise of Serena Williams[/caption]
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders – They’re back.
Dive in for another series following the NFL’s most dedicated cheerleading squad.
This second season documents a new influx of dancers at the Dallas Cowboys and is available on Netflix from June 18.
Netflix’s show following the Dallas Cowboys’ Cheerleaders returns this month[/caption]
Tony Bellew with Alison Hammond – Bomber Bellew sits down for a tell-all interview.
The former cruiserweight world champ talks retirement and the toll boxing has taken on his health.
Don’t miss it – the show broadcasts at 8.30pm on Friday, June 20 on BBC1.
Cody Rhodes – What Do You Wanna Talk About? – The WWE star is back with his hit podcast on June 18.
Cody invites WWE legends aboard his bus for an unfiltered conversation about all things wrestling and beyond.
