We should have legged it!

WHEREwas Adil Rashid? Or Mason Crane for that matter. Or even Dawid Malan. Some lovely rough for a leggy on a...

Bears’ struggles have not all been Bell’s fault

PAUL Nixon made some pertinent comments after Ian Bell’s resignation (“If ever Trott was ready to be skipper, it’s now…”) as...

Stoneman and Malan close in Ashes but No.3 berth a worry

WHEN a coach says he has his “fingers crossed” over a selection then it’s probably fair to say he hasn’t got...

One club man Croft aims to go into testimonial year as a champion

By Charlie Talbot-Smith Loyal: Steven Croft FOR THIS week’s crunch clash against Warwickshire in the County Championship, Lancashire skipper Steven Croft...

England are bowled over by Silverwood

Essex boss in the frame to replace Ottis Gibson By Chris Stocks EXCLUSIVE One of the best! Shai Hope leads West...

Woakes gets call as Root unveils his Ashes team

By Chris Stocks at Headingley CHRIS WOAKES has been recalled for the second Test against West Indies as England stepped up...

Captains in pink as new boys fail

By Chris Stocks at Edgbaston Centurion Joe Root celebrates his 50 with Alastair Cook PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND captain Joe Root...

England lay down a mark as Stoneman earns call-up

Surrey star to open while Crane gives selectors a lift By Chris Stocks On top of his game: Mark Stoneman is...

Jimmy is gunning for the Aussies!

England pace ace honoured by Lancashire but redemption Down Under still his priority By Chris Stocksin Manchester Ready for one final...

Defiant Cook stands firm for England

But the end is surely near for Jennings By Chris Stocks at The Oval THE Test future of Keaton Jennings is...

Horror show opens door for Westley

England selectors ring changes after massacre at Trent Bridge… By Chris Stocks TOM WESTLEY will make his England debut in next...

Root backs old pal Gary to score big

Skipper takes responsibility for recall but stands by county star By Chris Stocks at Trent Bridge Fighting: Gary Balance JOE ROOT...

No change from Cook on ixers

By Chris Stocks WOMEN’S WORLD CUP In-form England cruise into semi-finals Showing no mercy: Alastair Cook hits out in the nets...

Captain Marvel

Root’s masterclass saves England’s blushes after Proteas blow away home side’s top-order By Chris Stocks at Lord’s COUNTY SPECIAL ■ Imran...

County cricket in the pink

Championship pulls out a day-nighter! It’s all change: Joe Root catches the pink ball during Yorkshire’s clash with Surrey PICTURES: Getty...

England hoping to be bowled over by Broad fitness

By Chris Stocks ENGLAND remain optimistic Stuart Broad will be fit for next week’s first Test against South Africa after bowling...

Selectors to keep eye ondropped Hameed

By Chris Stocks PAUL FARBRACE insists England will stay in close contact with Haseeb Hameed even though the young opener looks...

Amir: There are no issues with Cookie

Star eyes Championship glory By Chris Stocks MOHAMMAD AMIR says there is no bad blood with Alastair Cook and is concentrating...

Injuries hitting England attack

By Chris Stocks Injury woes: Stuart Broad has had a scan PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND’S fast-bowling injury worries increased last night...

No excuses! But there’s no hangover

Root says Trophy exit tough to take but eyes winning summer By Chris Stocks JOE ROOT has assured England fans there...

Young Guns set to make a claim

By Chris Stocks Making himself heard: Surrey’s Tom Curran heads a host of young county stars to earn an England call...

Cosgrove shrugs off bowling fears

By Joe Brigly Leics v Sussex June 9-12, Grace Road, Leicester, 11:00 WHILE their batsmen appear to be in good nick,...

Rossington blow has Ripley rattled

By Phil Birchmore Northants v Derbyshire June 9-12, County Ground, Northampton, 11:00 ADAM Rossington’s finger injury comes as a huge blow...

New Road boys look to restart the party

By Charlie Bennett Worcs v Glamorgan June 9-12, New Road, Worcester, 11:00 Solemn: Worcs’ Joe Leach picks up a wicket against...

Luke who can finally fulfil his lost talent

By Charlie Bennett Gloucs v Notts June 9-12, Bristol, 11:00 LUKE Wood set tongues wagging two years ago when he burst...