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Derek Pringle: Heroic Ben Stokes excavates pleasure from pain
Derek Pringle hails Ben Stokes’ remarkable spell at Trent Bridge, arguing England’s captain led by example with a herculean effort that dragged his side back into...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Excellent England showing all the right moves
Lauren Winfield-Hill believes England’s dominant Women’s T20 World Cup campaign has laid down a major marker, praising their composure, adaptability and...
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/ 2 days agoRichard Clarke: It’s time to come out of retirement
Richard Clarke reflects on his father's avid club career, memories of his own playing days and the prospect of donning the...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoDerek Pringle: Standing up to seamers is working for wicketkeepers
Derek Pringle explores the psychology behind wicketkeepers standing up to seamers, England’s struggles against New Zealand and the debate over Harry...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Stricken skipper spells worry for England
The news of Nat Sciver-Brunt being injured for England’s next two World Cup games is devastating – not just for England’s...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoKatya Witney: Sussex still raging against the dying of the light
Katya Witney examines how Sussex’s thrilling title challenge has been overshadowed by financial uncertainty, player departures and fears that a new...
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Annie Chave
/ 1 week agoAnnie Chave: When does social become anti-social?
Annie Chave explores how cricket’s traditional social culture is under threat, from village teas and pub trips to modern curfews and...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Blanket coverage the sign that we’ve arrived
The legacy of the Women’s T20 World Cup must be felt throughout the domestic game, says England World Cup winner Lauren...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoDerek Pringle: If Ben Stokes falls, English cricket will never live it down
Derek Pringle argues the furore over Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson’s curfew breach risks making the England captaincy an impossible job.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoDerek Pringle: Bowlers finally get to do the talking
Amid the popping champagne corks and smoked salmon sarnies that accompany your typical Lord’s crowd came the widespread refrain that it...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoKatya Witney: England’s power game in doubt despite Taunton tornado
The partnership between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight at Taunton last Tuesday changed the complexion of England’s T20 World Cup preparation.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Alice Capsey’s swagger returns to give England belief
As an England fan, sitting back and watching the chase at Taunton earlier this week was awesome. It made me a...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoDerek Pringle: Ollie Robinson comes in from the cold to earn England recall
Not many 32-year-old pace bowlers are welcomed back into the England fold with a glowing reference after a two-year hiatus, but...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoMark Butcher: All eyes on Brendon McCullum as English public expects change
It’s difficult to say what change looks like for England. The media seem to want Brendon McCullum to do a volte-face...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoRichard Clarke: Adam Hollioake sees the whole picture as Kent take a stand
Richard Clarke examines Adam Hollioake’s decision to disable social media comments at Kent, exploring the coach’s views on mental health, online...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoMark Butcher: World Test Championship more muddled than ever
It’s been reported this week that the ICC are ready to resume discussions on Ireland, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe being added to...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoBen Raine: You never stop learning
The County Championship’s top ranked player on his strong start to the season
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Annie Chave
/ 1 month agoAnnie Chave: A day of celebration
Annie Chave finds community and clouds on County Cricket Day.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoKatya Witney: Catch them while you can
Katya Witney says it is a privilege to witness the last hurrahs of two Kiwi greats.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoLauren Winfield-Hill: England flatter to deceive as familiar problems resurface
England dodged a bullet big time against New Zealand in the ODI series opener.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoMark Butcher: Jofra Archer’s absence sours new-look England Test squad
After all the speculation, England have named a 15-strong squad for the first Test against New Zealand, and there are a...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoMark Butcher: Searching for an Ashley Giles! Who is England’s spinner?
There are no easy answers when it comes to England’s spin conundrum as they consider their options for the first Test...
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Annie Chave
/ 2 months agoAnnie Chave: To play or not to play, that is the question
At the end of April, I went to watch Devon play Herefordshire at Bovey Tracey Cricket Club for the first game...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoKatya Witney: Draw your own conclusions
Katya Witney on why so many early season fixtures have ended in stalemate
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoMark Butcher: Ollie Robinson stakes his claim but are England listening?
A lot of the discussion surrounding England’s first Test squad of the summer has been about who should replace Zak Crawley...
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