All posts tagged "Bob Willis"
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Mark Butcher
/ 11 months agoCook proves he has the ingredients for test cricket
Mark Butcher The decision to use the Kookaburra ball, as opposed to the Dukes, for the opening two rounds of the...
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Features
/ 4 years agoPorter’s aiming for more honours
Deal: Jamie Porter ESSEX fast bowler Jamie Porter has signed a new threeyear contract. The 28-year-old bowler has taken 408 wickets...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoGoose made the whole world gander | Peter Hayter
Edgbaston, England, Pakistan and Sky TV all did Bob Willis proud this week, hosting, playing and presenting an absorbing match with...
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News
/ 4 years agoStreaming offers a red-ball lifeline
By Richard Clarke Going live: Sky Sports’ YouTube channel announced encouraging figures from the Bob Willis Trophy Final PICTURES: PA Images...
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News
/ 4 years agoThurston vows to wow with the white ball too
NORTHANTS batsman Charlie Thurston has vowed to show his versatility after he committed his future to the club Thurston was the...
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Featured
/ 4 years agoBall-tampering Claydon gets a 9-match ban
By Neil Harvey Banned: Sussex bowler Mitchell Claydon SUSSEX seamer Mitchell Claydon has been banned for nine matches after admitting a...
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Featured
/ 4 years agoWells and Finch are released
SUSSEX are to release Luke Wells and Harry Finch. Wells has spent ten years at the club after arriving from Worcestershire...
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County News/The Hundred
/ 4 years agoBWT final – Day 1: Eddie Byrom helps Somerset recover after Cook strikes early
Sam Dalling reports from Day 1 of the Bob Willis Trophy final at the Home of Cricket
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News
/ 5 years agoOur pacy pair will be best in the country, purrs Pyrah
By Guy Williams Prospects: Ben Coad has a big future YORKSHIRE failed in their ambition to contest the final of the...
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Vitality Blast
/ 5 years agoHartley relishes new role
SPINNER Tom Hartley says he is revelling in his fi rst-team experience at Lancashire this summer. The 22-year-old has broken into...
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Bob Willis Trophy
/ 5 years agoRoses are blooming with new batch on the production line
By Paul Edwards August 22-25, Emerald Headingley, Leeds Yorkshire 260 (Lyth 103, Hill 29) (Lamb 4-55, Bailey 2-40) Lancashire 195-5 (Davies...
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Bob Willis Trophy
/ 5 years agoMorris marvels as Pears aim to match white-ball success
By Chris Oldnall Blackfinch New Road, Worcester Worcestershire 410-7 (Mitchell 110, Libby 84) Hannon-Dalby 3-70, Rhodes 1-27) Warwickshire 355-9d (Rhodes 207,...
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Bob Willis Trophy
/ 5 years agoMilestones aplenty for master Chef
By Alex Smith Aug 22-25, Arundel Castle Hampshire v Essex 249-3 Match drawn Toss: Hampshire won the toss and elected to...
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Test Matches
/ 5 years agoBallance recovery is a slow process
Ill: Gary Ballance YORKSHIRE have confirmed that it’s not yet known when former England batsman Gary Ballance, 30, who’s recovering from...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBarnes aims to be Derbys’ loan star
Move: Ed Barnes YORKSHIRE’S young all-rounder Ed Barnes is ready to continue his cricketing education after joining Derbyshire on-loan for the...
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Bob Willis Trophy
/ 5 years agoNew regime pays dividends for Pears
By Andy Stockhausen HARD yards performed during the dark winter months prior to lockdown paid handsome dividends for Worcestershire as they...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoLAVENDER IS NOT SMELLING SO SWEET AT LORD’S
Absent: Lord’s will not be hosting any Middlesex matches at present AS County Cricket rallies to restart after months of uncertainty...
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England News
/ 5 years agoEngland and broadcasting legend Bob Willis dies, aged 70
The Sky Sports Cricket expert has died following a short illness
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Features and Columns
/ 8 years agoPaul Nixon column – Never get too high on praise or low on criticism
The media will always have a role to play in cricket. Whether it’s good things being written about you and your...
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Features and Columns
/ 9 years agoWhere are they now? Warwickshire – John Player Sunday League Champions 1980
By Neil Fissler Andy Lloyd remembers well Bob Willis’ first season in charge of Warwickshire as it brought about a change...