All posts tagged "sport"
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Mark Butcher
/ 2 years agoUndercooked West Indies need support from ‘Big three’
MARK BUTCHER It was evident from the Lord’s Test that West Indies are massively undercooked for this series. If it hadn’t...
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International News
/ 2 years agoDominica’s favourite sons make a play for the future
By Phil Walker Kavem Hodge sat in the press room after the finest day of his career laughing at his own...
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County News/The Hundred
/ 2 years agoAfrican Caribbean Cricket Festival celebrates heritage in Northampton
By Jeremy Blackmore "We need to show the kids that cricket is in our DNA,” says former England pace bowler Devon...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEX ICC CEO Lorgat call for white-ball tax
By Richard Edwards Preserving Test cricket was always high on Haroon Lorgat’s priority list during his time as CEO of the...
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Derek Pringle
/ 2 years agoSlippery Atkinson barges into the future
DEREK PRINGLE It is impossible not to get carried away with Gus Atkinson’s 12-wicket haul to kick off the international red-ball...
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International News
/ 2 years agoShastri calls for Test cricket to be streamlined
By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat Test cricket needs to be reduced to six or seven teams to maintain interest in the format...
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Featured
/ 2 years agoANYONE FOR TENNIS?
Richard Clarke Richard Clarke wonders, with Test cricket likely to be played in a window in future, what the sport could...
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Ben Gardner
/ 2 years agoBracey’s best shows recovery is possible
BEN GARDNER The Gloucestershire keeper has put his unfortunate England experience behind him at last Any one of the following –...
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ECB Premier Leagues
/ 2 years agoGet involved with National Premier League Cricket Weekend
ON SATURDAY 20 and Sunday 21 of July, cricket supporters around the country will have a unique opportunity to celebrate top...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoACE announces bold new goals
THE ACE Programme’s new ‘Road to Representation’ strategy is aiming to bring ten professional cricketers to the game by 2030. Now...
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago“It’s about money, Sri Lanka needs money to invest in the game” – Kumar Sangakkara
By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat SRI Lankan cricket legend believes investment partnering national cricket boards could help smaller nations compete at the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago“Until or unless you beat India or be competitive against them, the world will not recognise you” – Ramiz Raja
By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat THE future of Pakistani cricket will come from thinking outside the box and doing everything possible to...
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago“I love domestic cricket, but I also love international cricket and we have to keep protecting that” – Justin Langer
By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat FORMER Australia cricket coach and opener Justin Langer has urged decision-makers to protect international cricket at all...
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago“My contests against Jimmy were some of my favourites” – Graeme Smith
By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat GRAEME Smith has paid tribute to Jimmy Anderson, citing their battles among his favourite contests of his...
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County Championships
/ 2 years agoOnce in a lifetime
Richard Edwards talks to Sam Northeast about the greatest game he has ever played in Always leave them wanting more. Sam...
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Annie Chave
/ 2 years agoKeep the red ball rolling
ANNIE CHAVE Annie Chave laments the loss of long days watching Championship cricket ball The ECB waited until the return of...
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A Cricket Life
/ 2 years agoDesmond Haynes
A Cricket Life As the tourists get ready for the first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday, the West Indies and Middlesex...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBigger is better but England need rebuild – what we learned from T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup is over, with India walking away as champions after a memorable final against South Africa. Here, the...
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Featured
/ 2 years agoJOY TO THE WORLD!
RICHARD CLARKE LOOKS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE AKA The Grumbler It is 11.30am on a fiercely hot Tuesday morning at Chelmsford...
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Features
/ 2 years agoNational Cricket Week a hit with children across the nation
Last week (June 17-21) was Chance to Shine’s National Cricket Week, a nationwide festival of cricket celebrating the sport, raising awareness...
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ICC Cricket World Cup
/ 2 years agoSaudi PIF money set to change cricket landscape
By Richard Edwards The success of the USA in the T20 World Cup could spark a huge influx of investment from...
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Annie Chave
/ 2 years agoLIVESTREAMS A LIFELINE FOR COUNTY CRICKET FANS
ANNIE CHAVE Not camera shy: the livestreaming of games has been a boon for county fans PICTURE: Alamy From a home...
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Featured
/ 2 years agoSPORT AND POLITICS NEED TO MIX
RICHARD CLARKE AKA The Grumbler Richard Clarke says that our national pastimes should occupy the minds of our politicians. Rishi Sunak...
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Featured
/ 2 years agoLighting the path with National Cricket Week
Independent charity Chance to Shine is on a mission to inspire young people through cricket. Since 2005, they have brought cricket...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJOIN THE BIG GIVE WITH CHANCE TO SHINE
CHILDREN ARE far less likely to be active and benefit from the positive impact of sport if they are a girl,...
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Young players to watch in the 2025 County Championship season
