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No disrespect to Rachin Ravindra or Kane Williamson, who together put on a Test batting masterclass at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, but to call their opposition underwhelming whould be a huge overstatement. South Africa’s ‘D’ side were simply hapless from start to finish… Read More »Our worst fears are realised – South Africa’s shocker across the ditch is bringing Test cricket into disrepute

So here things sit at 1-1 in a five-test series between two Test nations with a very special rivalry. Experience and youth alike are shining through, the games have been fast-paced and exciting and the contest is very even. What was everyone so worried about?… Read More »India’s back level with England – Strap in for one of Test cricket’s greatest series

Just when Formula One’s driver market appeared settled for the foreseeable future, the sport has been rocked by the revelation that Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari from 2025. Despite speculation concerning a move to Maranello over the previous twelve months, the seven-time World Champion ultimately… Read More »F1 success followed Lewis Hamilton across teams before… Can it happen again with Ferrari?

The saddest thing about Australian Rugby right now is that it hasn’t learnt its lesson. In a month when Tom Brady was throwing darts to Reece Walsh in front of a packed media gallery in Brisbane, Rugby’s headlines revolve around administration, debt and survival. Many… Read More »Parochialism and denial runs rampant as Australia’s rugby states are hunted by debt, one by one

Brendon McCullum has credited the inspirational leadership and “total conviction” of Ben Stokes for giving England a fighting chance of leaving India with a series win. The score is tied at 1-1 after two gripping Tests in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, giving England a shot at… Read More »England’s bazball boss hails captain Ben Stokes’ ‘total conviction’ and leadership of young guns as India series takes a breath