The Scoop: Hardik Pandya trade rumours, Australia’s rebuild, Steve Smith’s uncertain future & Nigeria’s rise
Also on the show , Nikhil Naz weighs in on the trade and captaincy rumours surrounding Mumbai Indians and Luke Sutton tells us all about co-owning the Napoli Knights with James Anderson. [embedded content] Follow Wisden…
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Watch Italy v South Africa: Free streams, broadcasters for Nations Championship clash in Turin
Azzurri boss Gonzalo Quesada is missing many of his biggest names, including captain Michele Lamaro and star centre partnership Tommaso Menoncello and Juan Ignacio Brex. The Azzurri will, however, be pleased to welcome…
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Planet Football Weekend Quiz: Cristiano Ronaldo, Scott Parker, record Champions League scorelines and more
What better way to start your weekend than mulling over 10 questions featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Champions League record scorelines, football club singles in the UK charts, Scott Parker, David Shrigley’s terrifying…
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John Barnes: I was p*ssed recording World In Motion and Anfield Rap
Three decisions the England squad came to regret in 1990: Gazza lunging in on Thomas Berthold; Chris Waddle aiming for the top corner; everyone declining the option of royalties for World In Motion. “We had a choice of…
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Ranking the 10 best wingers in world football: Olise, Yamal, Diomande & more
Europe’s biggest clubs are packed with elite wide attackers, yet only a select few can claim to be the very best. Narrowing our ranking down to just 10 names wasn’t easy, but we got there in the end. Without further ado…
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Second-innings Shami: Ranking Mohammed Shami’s finest Test spells, from great to greatest
Known for his ability to tighten the screws in the second innings, we rank his finest Test spells. 6. 3-10 vs South Africa, Ranchi - October 2019 South Africa were following on and desperate for a good start to have any…
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The 6 players Arsenal let go in the summer – & how they’re faring elsewhere
After winning the title, the Gunners had a small squad rejuvenation but it was more out than in as Mikel Arteta showed his ruthless streak. Here are those six players and how they have got on at their new clubs so far.…
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Infantino caught in the web as tide turns against Trump in midterms and leaves Fifa exposed | Barney Ronay
Sink your unusually large and venomous fangs into my abdomen. And yes, we are doing this in the White House cabinet rooms, out there in plain sight of the watching world, just a gleaming golden ball between us. But it's…
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England have been backed into a corner – it should bring out their best against Australia | Ugo Monye
It's a very English trait and Steve Borthwick's tenure has been punctuated with performances when his side feel as though they have a point to prove. The players certainly have that as they begin their autumn campaign…
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257 runs in two innings: India opener roars back to form in time for New Zealand Tests
He was dismissed for a duck in his only Ranji Trophy outing this season before departing cheaply in both innings of the first unofficial Test. His fortunes changed from the second Test, as he slammed a quickfire 155 not…
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