This week’s Team of the Week is all about legacy, leadership and heart. Duckett’s Bazball brilliance, Cazorla’s fairytale moment for Oviedo, Lallana’s graceful goodbye and Pitman’s powerful message on pregnancy.
Adam Lallana
Footballing icon, some say the best ever
It’s finally happened, after nearly two decades of bliss and grace on the pitch, the south-coast’s answer to Lionel Messi has retired. Left foot, right foot, Cruyff turns galore – he had it all. With over 205 appearances for Southampton, he will forever be written in folklore, alongside over 30 English caps
Santi Cazorla
Real Oviedo Legend
When Santi Cazorla rejoined his boyhood club Real Oviedo, he asked to play for free. The league wouldn’t allow it, so he took the minimum salary instead. Now, at the end of his second season back, he’s scored the goal that sends Oviedo to the top. The kind of story movies are made of.
Ben Duckett
England Men’s Opening Batsman
A home series against fierce rivals India is something most would shy away from, but not Ben Duckett. A first innings score of 62 and a second innings score of 149 helped secure a massive win for England and set the tone for another year of Bazball.
Chelsea Pitman
Retired Netball player
Former England star Chelsea Pitman has bravely opened on her fertility journey. She told BBC Sport about conversations and questions the followed multiple miscarriages, as she hopes to break down the stigma and ensure that pregnancy and motherhood are never taboo topics in sport.
