…STEPHEN PETERS – Northants Huge things were expected from him from his England U19 days that probably never materialised until he came to Northants. Since he arrived his record at…
…anyone asking him in that moment if he fancied coaching England could only have been taking the mick. Then, back in 2005, “Dizzy” was having quite a time of it….
…half of the summer away on international duty with England. Chris Tavare coming in at No.3 was the highest run scorer for Kent that season with 1,335 but missed out…
…speaking right after their final game of the year, a loss to Derbyshire at the Oval. But he lights up when asked about England. “Playing for England was the highlight…
…If more counties looked into Minor Counties cricket and did this, they could quite easily pick up a bargain or, better still, even unearth an England cricketer. There are a…
…just 55 balls in North Devon’s four-wicket win against Devon Premier League champions Sidmouth. The 20-year-old was tipped for an England call-up last season after a breakthrough year at Somerset…
…a colleague to put in a nutshell what many currently feel about England’s 50 over performances. To paraphrase what Freddie Wilde (son of Simon Wilde of The Sunday Times) tweeted…
…Location: 8/10 Welcome: 9/10 Amenities: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Catering: 10/10 TOTAL: 44/50 LIKES: Best catering in England, great views and community feel. DISLIKES: Museum could be properly staffed. Otherwise nothing!…
…wearing an England rugby shirt while drinking – they are rugby daft in Cardiff. Another belting pub is The Cottage, with a great location on St Mary’s Street, and it’s…
…Sam, now opening for England – and with whom in mind Cricket Australia changed their eligibility rules for players with dual passports in domestic competition in other countries. Sam still…
…more criticism than any England bowler in recent memory. That t20 debacle against the Netherlands put paid to Ashley Giles’ hopes of staying involved in the England set-up and they…
TICKETS are now on sale for the inaugural Nordoff Robbins Cricket Day hosted by Lancashire CCC and England bowler James Anderson. Nordoff Robbins is very lucky to have Anderson as…
By Peter Hayter Not that Alex Hales, James Vince, Jason Roy and their Lions colleagues need it spelled out, but England selector Mick Newell sees no point in trying to…
India will be looking to tie things up when they take to Headingley Stadium to face England in what is the last meeting of the five game test series. India…
…went into media sales. Was director of Client Services & Commercial Partnerships for Express Newspapers. Julian Shackleton: Medium pacer, son of Hampshire and England seamer Derek. Cricket pro at Canford…
…Cup and Women’s Championship double. Led by England skipper Charlotte Edwards (56), Kent crushed Surrey by seven wickets at Reed’s School last weekend after Erin Bermingham (4-16) had earlier done…
…work of fantasy. The greatest relief for Cook and the England management is the return to form of the England captain himself. Apart from being dropped at slip in the…
By Stuart Clarke JUST A few years ago Amy Jones was prowling the boundaries of England Women’s international games in search of autographs from her favourite players. Now the Warwickshire…
Matt Prior has always put the team first and that’s what he’s done again by effectively ending his England career. For that he has to be applauded. I’ve got so…
Judging by the dead eyes and drawn features on his master’s face in the post-match Press exposure following England’s defeat to India in the second Test at Lord’s, you would…
…Kallis would have registered their names on the ‘honours board’ a long time ago. Most countries, except Australia, visit England once in four years and usually Lord’s hosts the first…
By Alastair Mavor GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S Will Tavare is as surprised as anyone at his prolific run-scoring this season. In April, the nephew of former England batsman Chris was gearing up for…
It looked desperate for England following a big Indian first innings total coupled with a poor start, but Alistair Cook’s men ultimately managed to secure a draw in the First…