STAT ATTACK | Springboks have little problem creating play, it's the points that are missing
Despite claiming another series victory over Wales last week, doubts and outright criticism over the Springboks' attacking play remain steadfastly in place.
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France 'beasts would trump Boks with ease'
Former Blues and Leinster utility back Isa Nacewa reckons France would easily dispatch the Springboks.
Bath Rugby confirm the signing of former Worcester Warriors skipper
Bath Rugby have announced the signing of experienced leader GJ van Velze who will join the club for the 2022/23 season.
Jasprit Bumrah drops to 2nd in ICC ODI rankings
While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot. New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704 rating points as against Bumrah's 703.
Ravi Shastri calls for reduction of bilateral T20Is, says franchise cricket can be encouraged
cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead. As per ICC's next Futures Tours & Programme's (FTP) draft, there is set to be a massive increase in T20s and the IPL is also set to have a two-and-a-half-month exclusive window. With the increasing number of matches, multi-format players are feeling the load.
Pakistan climb to third spot in World Test Championship table
Pakistan enjoyed an unforgettable day at the Galle Stadium on Wednesday, sealing a record win in the first Test against Sri Lanka and also climbing up the World Test Championship table.
"Thank You For Everything": Ben Stokes Receives Rousing ODI Farewell. Watch
Ben Stokes played his final ODI game on Tuesday against South Africa. He got a rousing farewell after the match. His sudden retirement came as a shock to many. The 31-year-old Stokes is best remembered for his brilliant innings in the 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand. England World Cup hero Stokes was blunt when explaining his decision to retire from one-day internationals: "We are not cars, you can't just fill us up."
Love Island host Laura Whitmore quits Radio 5 Live show
Love Island host Laura Whitmore has quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years as the ITV dating programme records its biggest launch audience since 2019. The 37-year-old has hosted a weekly Sunday morning show on the station since 2018 and will not be returning once the current series of the ITV programme ends in August.