All posts tagged "Sri Lanka"
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Cricket Paper
/ 6 years agoDOM’S MY BESS MAN SAYS ROOT
ENGLAND captain Joe Root has backed Dom Bess to continue being his team’s No1 spinner this winter in the week the...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoSUMMER TOURISTS ARE OWED A FAVOUR
TRISTAN LAVALETTE @trislavalette Deserved praise: The West Indies took a gamble to tour England this summer. Now that leap of faith...
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News
/ 6 years agoSilverwood has plenty to ponder for Ashes series
By Chris Stocks Selection dilemma: England head coach Chris Silverwood has much to consider ahead of next year’s Ashes series FOR...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoFOUR-DAY TESTS MAY JUST BE WORTH A GO
ADAM COLLINS @collinsadam Sometimes a small piece of information is required to highlight a bigger problem. It was the case this...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMUNTON SAW PINK ELEPHANTS CAVORTING AROUND THE FIELD
THE heatwave this week, which saw England’s cricket grounds sizzle like the wheat fields of South Australia, is a mixed blessing...
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Test Matches
/ 6 years agoSudden emergence of Pakistan’s new young breed is no surprise to Arthur
By Richard Edwards Top talent: Pakistan’s Naseem Shah Mentor: Mickey Arthur ENGLISH audiences may be constantly amazed at Pakistan’s ability to...
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News
/ 6 years agoSibley aiming to ensure Sri Lanka won’t get him in a spin this winter
By Chris Stocks Dom Sibley FOR Dom Sibley, there is just one more Test match this summer, against Pakistan in Southampton...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBOLD BUTTLER SEIZES HIS CHANCE OF A REPRIEVE
PRINGLE’S VIEWPOINT Jos Buttler strode into the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ yesterday and, dispensing with all caution, played the innings that may...
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County News/The Hundred
/ 6 years ago‘No egos at Essex’ – Tom Westley talks Cook, ‘Tendo’ and his new role leading the Eagles
Essex's new leading man speaks about his England hopes, drawing on an experienced dressing room and Dan Lawrence...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoBest Indian cricketers to bet on
Cricket has become quite the sport of kings in India, where it is celebrated, revered and pretty much exists as the...
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Featured
/ 6 years ago‘Why should I be giving up?’ – Gareth Batty isn’t done yet
By Sam Dalling Surrey star Gareth Batty’s competitive edge won’t let him call time on his evergreen playing career just yet...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCovid-19: IPL suspended until further notice, Sri Lanka offers to host
The Indian Premier League was officially suspended on Thursday as India extended the country’s lockdown into next month. With health concerns...
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News
/ 6 years agoThe world’s richest cricketers
The Super Bowl is America’s most watched TV program every year, as the 2020 championship attracted about 100 million viewers in...
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England News
/ 6 years agoJack Leach to return home from South Africa tour due to illness
England spinner Jack Leach is to return home with immediate effect from England’s tour of South Africa. The Somerset left arm...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNEXPERIENCE LED TO HOLDER’S DOWNFALL
Garfield Robinson argues why appointing Jason Holder as captain of the West Indies at such a young age was a gamble...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoExperience is key for Moxon in late title push
By Guy Williams New arrival: Yorkshire have added Ajaz Patel to their squad for the final two Championship matches PICTURE: Getty...
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Ashes
/ 7 years agoBroad: Getting me bowl faster
Chris Stocks catches up with Stuart Broad who, at the age of 33, has enjoyed an Indian summer in this Ashes...
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T20
/ 7 years agoMoeen’s a marvel as Rapids aim for repeat
GLOUCS v DERBYSHIRE REPORT ONLINE. VISIT: thecricketpaper.com Masterclass: Moeen Ali showed his international class with 121no off 60 balls to steer...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoSHOT IN THE ARM FOR THE RED BALL
TRISTAN LAVALETTE @trislavalette When white ball meets the red ball: Ben Stokes smashes Nathan Lyon for six with an audacious reverse-hit...
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Ashes
/ 7 years agoJaya’s ‘privilege’ to join Edwards on south coast
By Jon Couch SRI LANKA legend Mahela Jayawardene says it is a “great privilege” to be appointed as Men’s Head Coach...
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Ashes
/ 7 years agoJACK COULD BE THE SOLUTION TO ENGLAND’S PLAN FOR SMITH
PRINGLE’s VIEWPOINT Bring in the lefties! Statistics show that Steve Smith has a poor record against the slow left-armer, like Jack...
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ECB Premier Leagues
/ 7 years agoPatel’s path to the top via Surrey stop
By Paul Eddison In a spin: Ajaz Patel converted from fast bowling to spin in 2010 PICTURE: Getty Images AJAZ Patel’s...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoAT LEAST ‘DUNKING THE POM’ PUT FUN IN ASHES
MARTIN JOHNSON Last Thursday morning, the Today programme’s early morning sports bulletin came live from Edgbaston, and, in what may well...
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Features
/ 7 years agoAce Travis got a-Head of the game – on the Isle of Wight!
By Richard Edwards Fond memories: Australian star Travis Head AN Ashes series can often be a case of sink or swim...
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News
/ 7 years agoIt’s over to you to take Mo’s mantle
MOHAMMAD Amir says it was the volume of talented up-an-coming Pakistan fast bowlers which contributed to his decision to retire from...
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