Sri Lanka's life assurance policy to the rescue again
India had no answer to the Sri Lankan bowlers at the death, particularly Lasith Malinga, whose wide yorkers were worth…
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Sixes to begin with
Today's tendency to hit sixes right from the start of the innings, and reliance on upper-body strength, is a radical…
César Montes brace lifts Mexico past Suriname, puts him atop Gold Cup Golden Boot race – but questions linger for El Tri
El Tri will battle Costa Rica for the top spot in Group A this Sunday at Allegiant StadiumArticle continues belowArticle…
England's 24-carat debacle
OopsAndy Zaltzman25-Feb-2013Oops. From an England perspective, that Test match was, at best, a blooper. A joyous occasion for a resurgent…
'England should have people who want to win'
Paul Nixon liked to think he was pushing the boundary every time he played. And it hurt him when he…
‘Within five years Wrexham will be in the Premier League’ – Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney told how to reach top-flight by former promotion-winning heroes
Ben Foster has boldly predicted that “within five years Wrexham will be in the Premier League”, with Ryan Reynolds and…
Classical Kolkata
As befits a city of thinkers and artists, the finest Test played there was a long, slow, examination of skill…
Gutsy Gambhir holds India's fortunes
On form, Gambhir is India's most bankable batsman. Mohali, Napier and Wellington are milestones in his career that indicate the…
Ponting bats himself some relief
At the end of a year he this week described as the toughest of his career, Ricky Ponting's outstandingly fluent…
'I don't think he's the guy' – Man Utd warned off Viktor Gyokeres transfer as Rio Ferdinand raises doubts over Sporting CP star's 'physicality'
Rio Ferdinand has explained why Manchester United should not chase Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres in the summer.Article continues belowArticle…