Ali vows to become an opening all-rounder 3 November 2015 0 comments It is perceived by many that the England cricket team has two main weaknesses within its current line-up. Firstly, they […]
Pakistan v England: Tourists’ options may be confusing but it’s time for change 28 October 2015 0 comments By Matthew Harris For a series that had threatened to plumb new depths of tedium, Pakistan and England have produced […]
Cricket must learn from rugby’s brave new world 27 October 2015 0 comments Tim Wigmore is left incredulous at the lack of ambition as cricket plans to reduce its global reach Those sad […]
Club Spotlight – Bramhall CC 27 October 2015 0 comments By Frank Smith WHEN the ECB asked their Twitter followers to name their club’s cricketing heroes, Derek Randall, Harvinder Singh […]
Secrets of Hesson’s Black Cap revival 27 October 2015 0 comments Tim Wigmore explores the spectacular climb by New Zealand up the world rankings On January 2, 2013, New Zealand were […]
Where are they now? Northants – Runners-up, NatWest Trophy & B&H Cup 1987 27 October 2015 0 comments By Neil Fissler Geoff Cook admits that he still cannot believe that Northants failed to win a trophy in 1987 […]
Students on learning curve in bid to top world 20 October 2015 0 comments By Francis Kelly While the national team do battle with Pakistan in tricky foreign conditions, another English side will be […]
It was fast and furious but how many will miss the WACA? 20 October 2015 0 comments Tristan Lavalette locates a love-hate relationship as the end looms for one of cricket’s most iconic grounds… Known universally simply […]
Club Spotlight – Swardeston CC 20 October 2015 0 comments By Frank Smith SWARDESTON may have broken the East Anglian Cricket League record by winning a fourth consecutive title this […]
Where are they now? Surrey – Benson & Hedges Cup runners-up 1979 20 October 2015 0 comments By Neil Fissler Alan Butcher admits his abiding memory of Surrey’s Benson & Hedges Cup defeat to Essex was walking […]
Tammy Beaumont: I must start scoring big 13 October 2015 0 comments Eyes on the prize: Tammy Beaumont is pictured (left) handing out the Chance to Shine Participant of the year award to […]
Kent’s Darren Stevens targets another vintage season 13 October 2015 0 comments By Charlie Talbot-Smith Darren Stevens was compared at the PCA dinner earlier this month, to a fine red wine – […]
County cricket – The gulf between haves and have-nots is widening 13 October 2015 0 comments Tim Wigmore says the competitive balance between the counties is eroding… It did not take long for Gloucestershire’s warm afterglow […]
Looking back – England v Pakistan series 1992 12 October 2015 0 comments On paper, it’s a nothing contest: a dead rubber with England already in an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match limited-overs series… but the script of the summer is not allowing events to be played out in a placid manner.
Club spotlight – Harold Wood CC 12 October 2015 0 comments By Chris Bailey HAROLD Wood is a century-old institution in Essex but the club was forced to, quite literally, rise […]
Where are they now? Nottinghamshire – 2004 Division Two champions 12 October 2015 0 comments By Neil Fissler Darren Bicknell admits that the signings of Australians Stuart MacGill and David Hussey were just what Notts […]
Looking back – England’s victory over Pakistan in Karachi in 2000 6 October 2015 0 comments Tim Wigmore reveals how England upset the odds in a stirring series win away to Pakistan in 2000… As dusk […]
Club spotlight – South Northumberland CC 6 October 2015 0 comments By James Gray THE SUMMER of 1882 will be best remembered for the events at the Oval at the end […]
Where are they now? Yorkshire – Sunday league winners 1983 6 October 2015 0 comments By Neil Fissler Raymond Illingworth had a long history in the game of winning trophies, but nobody had expected that […]
County Championship Division Two – Team of the Year 6 October 2015 0 comments The Cricket Paper’s experts offer their team of the season from Division Two
County Championship Division One – Team of the Year 6 October 2015 0 comments The Cricket Paper’s experts offer their team of the season from Division One
Where are they now? Leicestershire – NatWest Trophy finalists 1992 30 September 2015 0 comments By Neil Fissler Justin Benson admits that he won’t ever forget Leicestershire’s first Lord’s final for seven years – but […]
Room 101 – Holly Colvin 22 September 2015 0 comments Pushy passengers It really bugs me when people try and jump into the doors on the tube as they are […]
Where are they now? Gloucestershire – Treble winners 2000 22 September 2015 1 comment By Neil Fissler Mark Alleyne laughs as he remembers Gloucestershire proving the critics wrong when they completed a one-day clean […]
Asian Cricket Awards shortlists announced 16 September 2015 0 comments It has been another remarkable season for British Asians in cricket. Moeen Ali has again blazed a trail, appearing as […]