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Derek Pringle: Batters no longer have it all their own way in ODIs
Derek Pringle argues the latest ODI rule change has restored some balance between bat and ball, while paying tribute to Mark Wood after the England fast...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoMark Butcher: Harry Brook’s brilliance for England can’t mask the game’s wider issues
Mark Butcher praises Harry Brook’s remarkable England white-ball side but questions the lack of competitiveness and relevance surrounding international cricket.
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Annie Chave
/ 2 days agoAnnie Chave: The glory of England’s uncelebrated medium-pacers
Annie Chave argues England’s obsession with raw pace has overlooked the skilful medium-fast seamers thriving in county cricket, with George Hill...
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/ 2 days agoKatya Witney: One Day champs The Blaze and Middlesex triumph in adversity
Katya Witney on the contrasting fortunes for the One Day Cup title winners.
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/ 1 week agoMark Butcher: Joe Root steadies the ship but South Africa will provide the real test for England
Mark Butcher says Joe Root has brought a sense of calmness to England’s Test side, but believes the tour of South...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Autumn beckons as Kate Cross hangs up her boots
Lauren Winfield-Hill on a formative year in Tier One for Yorkshire, optimism for 2027 and domestic structure, and rounding off the...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoDerek Pringle: Enigmatic England star Harry Brook still looking to crack the code
Derek Pringle examines the enigma of Harry Brook, questioning whether England’s star batter must adapt his approach to turn eye-catching innings...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoLauren Winfield-Hill: From hospital bed to bowling lucky dip
Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on a bizarre week that took her from hospital after a throat injury to watching old friend Ami...
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Annie Chave
/ 2 weeks agoAnnie Chave: Test cricket is increasingly for the monied few
Annie Chave argues rising Test ticket prices and the cost of watching and playing cricket are making the sport increasingly inaccessible.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoKatya Witney: Du Plooy farce the latest own goal as county calamities continue
Katya Witney on the administrative failings and inept decision-making from higher powers that continues to plague the domestic game.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoMark Butcher: Regal Ollie Robinson lights up Lord’s for England
Mark Butcher reflects on Ollie Robinson’s remarkable return to the England set-up, the strength of their pace attack and the selection...
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/ 3 weeks agoRichard Clarke: When you lose, we win! The County Championship relegation battles that keep us watching
Richard Clarke revels in the drama of the County Championship relegation battle, recalling the remarkable finishes and fine margins of the...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Dealing with defeat – the do’s and don’ts
Lauren Winfield-Hill on Yorkshire's dramatic batting collapse against Somerset and the task for a captain to address the fallout.
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoDerek Pringle: Mohammad Abbas’ hits keep on coming
Derek Pringle celebrates Mohammad Abbas’ mastery of seam bowling, praising the Pakistan veteran’s precision, subtle movement and remarkable record in English...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoMark Butcher: England bowler Brydon Carse falls into a familiar trap
Mark Butcher believes England’s cricketers must recognise the scrutiny that comes with life in the spotlight, while also assessing the side’s...
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Annie Chave
/ 4 weeks agoAnnie Chave: Thrill-a-minute County Championship is right back where it belongs
Annie Chave celebrates the return of County Championship cricket after its enforced break, with a thrilling title race, dramatic finishes and...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Blast from the past shows how far we’ve come
Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on a bizarre week for Yorkshire at Ampleforth, where a low-scoring thriller, school dormitories and a lack of...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoKatya Witney: Big decisions ahead for women’s game
Katya Witney on a transition period facing English women's cricket and the key decisions involved.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoRichard Clarke: Whose title is it anyway? The County Championship story nears its conclusion
The County Championship enters its final act with the title race still wide open, relegation battles taking shape and September rain...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoDerek Pringle: Single-minded Jordan Cox shows his value to evolving England
Jordan Cox’s composed 73 against Pakistan underlined his adaptability and growing value to England, with Derek Pringle assessing where the versatile...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Lord’s let-down amid Phoebe Litchfield controversy in The Hundred final
Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on SunRisers Leeds’ disappointing Hundred final defeat, Phoebe Litchfield’s controversial dismissal and Alice Capsey’s England wicketkeeping chance.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoMark Butcher: Muddled England struggle to fill the Ben Stokes void
Mark Butcher questions England’s muddled squad for the Pakistan Test series, with the former international unconvinced Dan Lawrence can help fill...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoDerek Pringle: Joe Root’s authenticity can repair fractured England
Derek Pringle believes Joe Root’s authenticity will be crucial as he returns to the England captaincy, with his ability to manage...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoLauren Winfield-Hill: SunRisers shining brightly as they aim for the title
Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on SunRisers Leeds' run to the Hundred final, the performances of England spin prospect Hannah Baker, and vying...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoKatya Witney: A little bit of needle goes a long way
Katya Witney looks back at Trent Boult’s exchange with Jonny Bairstow in this year’s The Hundred and considers what moments of...
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