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Derek Pringle: Steve Smith’s brilliance hints at late flowering
Anyone watching the opening exchanges of the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s would have noticed a pinnacle within that pinnacle:...
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/ 3 days agoMark Butcher: Balance the key for England’s unproven attack
When England named their 14-strong squad for the first Test against India at Headingley, the surprise inclusion was Jamie Overton, who...
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/ 3 days agoAdam Hopkins: Rain can’t dampen spirits at LGBTQ+ showcase game
Adam Hopkins speaks to Joel Langley from beacon club Backworth CC in Northumberland Backworth Cricket Club in Northumberland recently became the...
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Annie Chave
/ 3 days agoAnnie Chave : A sad day but Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence’s strength shines through
Annie Chave was at Downend CC to witness a rare appearance from Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence, who is suffering from Motor Neurone...
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/ 3 days agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Consistency reaps the rewards for England
The main takeaway I had from the series against West Indies was how much stronger England are when they select the...
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Ben Gardner
/ 3 days agoBen Gardner: Half full or half empty for the Vitality Blast?
Ben Gardner on why less could be more for Blast The contrast was depressing and impossible to ignore, and quickly pointed...
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/ 1 week agoMark Butcher: Masterful Joe Root lights way for England’s young guns
There was a lot to like about England’s 3-0 ODI whitewash of West Indies in Harry Brook’s first series since being...
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/ 1 week agoDarren Stevens: Chris Gayle’s 151* and all that, ten years on
The photo was taken almost exactly 10 years ago after one of the most extraordinary games of T20 cricket ever seen...
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/ 1 week agoRichard Clarke: Let style triumph over substance
It is the go-to hack for the lazy stylist. If you want to invoke an air of old-fashioned class, elegance and...
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/ 1 week agoKatya Witney: Consistency gives Sophia Dunkley golden chance to shine
Katya Witney on how the new set-up is getting the best out of one of England’s rising stars Beyond the headline-grabbers,...
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/ 1 week agoJeremy Blackmore: Gloucestershire’s Ajeet Singh Dale – he’s quick and he’s on the up
Gloucestershire seamer Ajeet Singh Dale has been testing himself for the England Lions against a world-class India A line-up over the...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoDerek Pringle: Harry Brook passes first test but harder examinations beckon
It may be too early to consider these things but if a captain’s legacy stands or falls on games won then...
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/ 2 weeks agoMark Butcher: Shoaib Bashir finds groove under Ben Stokes’ canny leadership
All of Shoaib Bashir’s best attributes were on show over the course of England’s innings victory over Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge,...
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Ben Gardner
/ 2 weeks agoBen Gardner: Surrey struggles lead to intriguing County Championship title race
Ben Gardner on how a relatively quiet start for the champions is good news for the resurgent competition It’s a marker...
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Annie Chave
/ 2 weeks agoAnnie Chave: Cricket’s communities should be treasured
Annie Chave pays tribute to a number of excellent organisations I’m in a hospitality events marquee, complete with chandeliers and a...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Is this the start of something special for England Women?
Lauren Winfield-Hill on a rejuvenated England As hard as it is to learn anything from a series that was such a...
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/ 3 weeks agoDerek Pringle: Sam Cook simmers as Ben Stokes comes to the boil
First impressions matter for those making decisions around England’s Test team and Sam Cook’s first opportunity at Test cricket will have...
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/ 3 weeks agoLauren Winfield-Hill: New-look England passing early tests
It was really interesting to see the way England balanced their side in the first T20I in Canterbury.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoRichard Clarke: Let’s get creative
The wagons are circling around the County Championship ahead of another review.
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/ 3 weeks agoAGE NO BARRIER FOR ARLOTT AS NEW ERA KICKS IN
KATYA WITNEY Receiving her maiden cap from former Worcestershire and Central Sparks teammate Sarah Glenn on the Canterbury outfield on Wednesday...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoDarren Stevens: Ian Holland heroics lead Leicester revival as half-time approaches
At the start of the season I picked out one team from each division who I thought would stand out this...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoMark Butcher: Virat Kohli leaves the format he loved with lasting legacy
This week marked the retirement of the most influential Test cricketer of the 21st century, and in my view the most...
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Ben Gardner
/ 1 month agoBen Gardner: Winless Lancashire hit rock-bottom
Ben Gardner on the Red Rose’s recent red-ball struggles How did it come to this? Two seasons ago, Lancashire were comfortably...
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Annie Chave
/ 1 month agoLoving the League: Annie Chave on the brilliance, and importance, of the County Championship
I’m currently reading Scott Oliver’s excellent book, Sticky Dogs and Stardust – When the Legends Played in the Leagues. Scott writes...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoLauren Winfield-Hill: Charlotte Edwards lays down a marker
I love the England squads that were put out this week. Fair play to Lottie, she’s done exactly what she said...
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