Glenn Maxwell, 38, announced on Tuesday that he is ending his international career, meaning he will no longer play for Australia in any format. His last match for Australia was a T20 World Cup game against Oman, where he bowled three overs for 2‑13 and did not bat. Maxwell will continue in franchise T20 competitions, including the Melbourne Stars in the upcoming Big Bash League season. He had already quit one‑day internationals last year and will also stop playing red‑ball domestic cricket.
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British actor Sir Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles at age 86, his spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said on Wednesday 29 Oct. Stewart had a short struggle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, diagnoses that had not been made public before his death. He was known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran from 1987 to 1994, and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. The announcement was made through his social media accounts.
Liverpool advance after winning 6‑5 on penalties following a 1‑1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield on 28 Oct. The shoot‑out decided the Carabao Cup fourth‑round tie. Both teams were level after regular time, and the match proceeded without extra time. The victory moves Liverpool into the quarter‑finals of the competition.