Features and Columns

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Morrant Young Gun: Jake Doran, Tasmania and Australia Under-19 wicket-keeper

1 July 2015 0 comments

Greg Chappell has compared him to Mike Hussey, Chris Rogers sees similarities with Andrew Strauss, but all Australian tyro Jake Doran wants to be is himself.

Paul Nixon: It’s been great so far but Ballance is a worry

1 July 2015 0 comments

The best one-day international series I can ever recall in England may have ended but that has only whetted the appetite for the months ahead.

Yes, England – you do win things with kids!

30 June 2015 0 comments

It was when Jason Roy landed a ball on top of my car for the third time in the over […]

Where Are They Now? Derbyshire – NatWest Trophy finalists 1998

24 June 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Matt Cassar recalls that Derbyshire were put at a major disadvantage after being asked to bat first […]

Morrant Young Gun: Mosun Hussain

23 June 2015 0 comments

Mosun Hussain’s first memories of cricket are watching his father’s beloved Pakistan on TV but the Yorkshire youngster is dreaming […]

Final Over: Graham Wagg

23 June 2015 0 comments

On the Spot Date of Birth: 28/04/1983 Marital Status: Married to Jade. Previous Clubs: Warwickshire, Derbyshire, England U19s. The Last… […]

Dream Team: Tom Smith, Gloucestershire spinner

23 June 2015 0 comments

1. CHRIS ROGERS – Australia & Middlesex I was very fortunate to play with Chris at Middlesex and he’s just a great […]

My Life in Cricket: Jon Lewis

23 June 2015 0 comments

I was a chippy character on the field and, though I took it too far sometimes, I learned to control […]

Peter Hayter’s column: Ashes battle MUST be fought in right spirit

23 June 2015 0 comments

The Australians are here, the first Ashes Test starts a fortnight on Wednesday in Cardiff, and the memories of the […]

Room 101: Ross Whiteley, Worcestershire all-rounder

23 June 2015 0 comments

Worcestershire all-rounder Tom Whiteley talks us through his pet hates.

Where are they now? Lancashire – Benson and Hedges Cup winners 1995

16 June 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler WARREN HEGG believes that it will remain one of cricket’s great mysteries why Lancashire weren’t crowned County […]

Morrant Young Gun – Nathan Sowter

15 June 2015 0 comments

Nathan Sowter is not keen on comparisons with Shane Warne, but after pretending to be him as a child in […]

Dream Team – Heather Knight

9 June 2015 0 comments

ANDREW STRAUSS – Retired I got to play with Andrew in the Rwanda Cricket Foundation charity match and it was a […]

Young Gun – Jake Lehmann

9 June 2015 0 comments

Uttering the name “Lehmann” is enough to send shivers to the core of England’s Test and County Championship players alike. […]

Where are they now? Cheshire – 1988 NatWest giantkillers and Minor Counties champs

9 June 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Neil O’Brien admits that he could not help but feel sorry for Northamptonshire after Cheshire knocked them […]

Dream Team – Rory Hamilton-Brown

2 June 2015 0 comments

Chris Nash – Sussex He was probably the most exciting opening batsman I ever played with. He’s incredibly consistent in […]

Where are they now? Kent – 1995 AXA Sunday League winners

2 June 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler STEVE MARSH admits that Kent were desperate to end 1995 with a trophy in the Canterbury cabinet […]

Where are they now? Leicestershire – Benson & Hedges Cup winners 1985

26 May 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Leicestershire had a rich history in the Benson & Hedges Cup after beating Yorkshire to win the […]

Where are they now? Yorkshire – 2001 County Champions

19 May 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler David Byas had no regrets about announcing his retirement after becoming the first Yorkshire captain for 33 […]

Paul Nixon: I predict Kevin Pietersen will be back for the Ashes

19 May 2015 0 comments

Paul Nixon column DESPITE what has been said about Kevin Pietersen not being in England’s plans, I believe we will […]

Where are they now? Northamptonshire – NatWest Trophy winners 1992

12 May 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Northants might have only won the Gillette Cup in 1976 and Benson & Hedges Cup in 1980 […]

Where are they now? Glamorgan – 1993 AXA Equity & Law League winners

5 May 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Tony Cottey wrote himself into Glamorgan history when he hooked Kent’s Duncan Spencer to fine leg to […]

Where are they now? Somerset – 1979 Gillette Cup and Sunday League double

29 April 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Brian Rose admits that Somerset were determined not to repeat their mistakes of 12 months earlier as […]

Brad Wadlan: So Much Major Talent In Minor Counties

11 September 2014 0 comments

It has been extremely satisfying as a current Minor Counties cricketer seeing players like Shropshire’s Richard Oliver (Worcestershire) and Hertfordshire’s Tanveer Sikander (Essex) break into the first-class game this season.

Paul Nixon: Leicestershire Must Leave Grace Road To Improve

10 September 2014 1 comment

There have been some trying times for Leicestershire in the last couple of years but this week has been a particularly tough one to take – on and off the pitch – and something has to change.

Features and Columns

Morrant Young Gun: Jake Doran, Tasmania and Australia Under-19 wicket-keeper

Paul Nixon: It’s been great so far but Ballance is a worry

Yes, England – you do win things with kids!

Where Are They Now? Derbyshire – NatWest Trophy finalists 1998

Morrant Young Gun: Mosun Hussain

Final Over: Graham Wagg

Dream Team: Tom Smith, Gloucestershire spinner

My Life in Cricket: Jon Lewis

Peter Hayter’s column: Ashes battle MUST be fought in right spirit

Room 101: Ross Whiteley, Worcestershire all-rounder

Where are they now? Lancashire – Benson and Hedges Cup winners 1995

Morrant Young Gun – Nathan Sowter

Dream Team – Heather Knight

Young Gun – Jake Lehmann

Where are they now? Cheshire – 1988 NatWest giantkillers and Minor Counties champs

Dream Team – Rory Hamilton-Brown

Where are they now? Kent – 1995 AXA Sunday League winners

Where are they now? Leicestershire – Benson & Hedges Cup winners 1985

Where are they now? Yorkshire – 2001 County Champions

Paul Nixon: I predict Kevin Pietersen will be back for the Ashes

Where are they now? Northamptonshire – NatWest Trophy winners 1992

Where are they now? Glamorgan – 1993 AXA Equity & Law League winners

Where are they now? Somerset – 1979 Gillette Cup and Sunday League double

Brad Wadlan: So Much Major Talent In Minor Counties

Paul Nixon: Leicestershire Must Leave Grace Road To Improve

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