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Torres’ pledge – a victory for all the purists of the game
In an age where footballers are as equally recognised for their obscene pay packets, fast cars and playboy lifestyles, as for their actual ability on
Summer’s Most Wanted – Mesut Ozil
Werder Bremen’s Mesut Ozil has been catching the eye with his displays this season, and this summer could see a bidding war commence over the 21-year-
Agnew: This was how a tournament should be run
Jonathan Agnew, the BBC cricket correspondent, delivered a stinging broadside at the way the ICC organised the World Cup, but heaped praise on the run
Rohit Sharma in Test cricket: a solid opener, yet a six-hitter
A look at the numbers from his Test careerSampath Bandarupalli08-May-202512 Hundreds scored by Rohit Sharma in Tests, each coming in a win. No other p
Jagadeesan overcomes 'big mental battle' to lift Tamil Nadu with 245*
“If someone wants to axe you, you might as well go and throw your bat,” he says after his place in the side has been under scrutiny this seasonDeivara
Why Indian players need to be more aware of caste privilege and oppression
A recent incident tells of the need for education in this areaSidharth Monga23-Jan-2023Stump mics do cricketers a great disservice. A cricket field is
Is Mahmudullah's 150 the highest score by an Asian player in their last Test?
Also: who was the oldest wicketkeeper to make their ODI debut for England?Steven Lynch13-Jul-2021Who has the most sixes off one bowler in a Test innin
Hayden Walsh Jr.'s moment of truth, at 36,000 feet
Hayden Walsh Jr had to choose between a CPL contract and playing for the USA national team. Now, he’s one win away from a trophyPeter Della Penna12-Oc
A satisfying end to a dramatic summer
From a new coach to a series win against Australia, South Africa endured a lot, but among their takeaways are consistency and successFirdose Moonda04-
Sri Lanka fielders drag feet during declaration dance
Staring at the prospect of a big fourth innings target, Sri Lanka went through the motions in an uninspiring effort in the field on day threeAndrew Fi