'On the back foot' - Journalist slams 5/10 Newcastle man over dismal Mainz display
Newcastle United striker Chris Wood was criticised on Monday for his display in the 1-0 defeat to Mainz in Austria.
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All Blacks are underdogs, but 'direct, physical, unimaginative' Boks aren't Ireland, says Kiwi scribe
The upcoming clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship is eagerly awaited by rugby fans, with South Africa having home ground advantage in both matches.
Tonight's rugby news as Ireland star cited for brutal All Blacks incident and former Welsh scrum-half dies
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Monday, July 18.
World Cup heroics and jaw-dropping belligerence – Ben Stokes’ best ODI moments
England Test captain Ben Stokes has taken the shock decision to retire from one-day internationals and will bow out with a final match at his home ground of Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Andrew Porter cited for high tackle in win over All Blacks
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been cited for a high tackle during the Test series-clinching victory over New Zealand in Wellington.
ISL: Bengaluru FC sign Fiji international striker Roy Krishna
Roy Krishna, which will add more firepower to their frontline. The 34-year-old Krishna, who captains Fiji and has the most goals and appearances for his country, has previously turned out for ATK FC and ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League. "I had conversations with the coach (Simon Grayson) when I was in the early stages of negotiations and he really convinced me that I would have an impact at the club," said Krishna following the completion of formalities on his deal.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODIs
ODI cricket, saying playing three formats has become "unsustainable" for him. The 31-year-old Stokes will play his last ODI against South Africa at his home ground in Durham on Tuesday. Stokes' ODI career will forever be remembered for his Player-of-the-Match performance in the World Cup final against New Zealand at the Lord's three years ago. His unbeaten 84 helped to send the match into a Super Over as England claimed their first 50-over World Cup title in the most thrilling of circumstances. Stokes, who is England's Test captain, has scored 2919 runs in 104 ODIs and taken 74 wickets. "I will play my last game for England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham. I have decided to retire from this format," he said in an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) statement.
England's Stokes announces shock ODI retirement
LONDON :England's talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his shock retirement from one-day cricket on Monday citing the "unsustainable" rigour of playing all three formats of the game.