Team of the Week - 02.10.26

Warrington Wolves

Super League Grand Finalists 

Yes, I know we’ve got an unprecedented rugby league double this week, and yes many will ask why I haven’t picked Wakefield - but Warrington holds a special place in my heart. I used to spend hours at the Halliwell Jones, cheering on the mighty Wire, and have even witnessed the side at Old Trafford for a Grand Final. However, Warrington haven’t claimed the domestic title since 1955 - a very exciting moment for a town that lives and breathes rugby league.

Shubman Gill 

Indian cricketer

Gill scored a sensational career-high 223 not out as his side chased down West Indies' record 405-7 with 39 balls to spare. West Indies had posted their highest ever total in the format with three of their players hitting centuries, but Gill had other ideas hitting a century off just 62 balls, and reaching 200 only 55 balls later. It's only the second time a side has chased down 400-plus runs in ODI history.

Bodhana Sivanandan

Youngest ever woman grandmaster

It’s been a while since we talked chess on the Team of the Week, so here we go. 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest ever holder of the title of woman grandmaster, following the recent Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. She played on a car booster seat to allow her to reach the board, and was back at school by Tuesday.