Britain’s Prince William joins cricket stars for an informal game on The Mall, in London, Britain, October 13, 2026. Ajinkya Rahane in slips watches Prince William in action
“He batted alright,” said Ganguly when asked for his verdict on the prince’s skills. “Cricket has taken me to some remarkable venues across the world, but playing tennis-ball cricket right on The Mall in London with Buckingham Palace in the backdrop is an experience that will stay with me for a long time,” Rahane said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday. He invited several current and former international cricketers for an informal game in the build up to an award by the British Royal. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane, who recently retired from all forms of cricket, were among those who joined West Indies great Brian Lara and England players Joe Root and Harry Brook for the event. The Mall, a wide red-paved road in the heart of London, is usually the setting for royal processions and public celebrations.
Britain’s Prince William turned The Mall, the famous London road leading to Buckingham Palace, into a temporary cricket pitch on Tuesday. On Tuesday, however, it hosted a game of tennis-ball cricket as William picked up a bat and faced deliveries from Ganguly.