Prince William takes part in an informal cricket game on London’s The Mall, joining international stars ahead of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai in November 2026. Multiple outlets report the iconic walkway is temporarily transformed into a makeshift cricket pitch for the sporting get-together.
The event brings together cricketers from the UK, India and the West Indies. Attendees named across reports include England captain Joe Root, former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane, and West Indies legend Brian Lara. Some coverage also includes additional England players and England women’s cricketers, highlighting the match as a relaxed change from competitive international cricket.
The gathering is tied to Earthshot Prize, an environmental initiative associated with Prince William and Sir David Attenborough, which supports innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Outlets frame the match as a moment that reflects shared UK–India ties and a common passion for cricket while building interest in Earthshot Prize’s countdown to the Mumbai event.
