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Kane v Root – things won’t get easier for Joe Root

11 January 2018 0 comments

Richard Edwards on the two captains who are being left in Steve Smith’s wake

Derbyshire’s Viljoen heading for the Pakistan Super League

11 January 2018 0 comments

The South African fast bowler has played plenty of white-ball cricket over the winter

The issues surrounding Glenn Maxwell and his omission by Australia selectors

10 January 2018 0 comments

Adam Collins on how the ‘Big Show’ has fractured his relationship with Australia selectors and Steve Smith

The County Championship stars deserving an adventure in New Zealand

9 January 2018 0 comments

Chris Stock proposes three batsman who can freshen up England’s Test squad when they play New Zealand next month

Steve Smith’s brilliance is matched only by his ability to adapt

9 January 2018 0 comments

Alison Mitchell on the Ashes-winning Australia captain and his humble beginnings practicing shots in his garage

Pringle column: Joe Root must learn to bat ugly to become a great

9 January 2018 0 comments

Derek Pringle points to Joe Root’s 50-100 conversion rate as an area for concern

Philander puts on a show in enthralling first Test and reveals tactics for Kohli

9 January 2018 0 comments

Philander a homeground hero after claiming 9-75 in enthralling first Test between South Africa and India

Bayliss won’t renew his contract as England head coach

9 January 2018 0 comments

55-year-old to step down after the 2019 home Ashes series

‘No need for upheaval after this series’ says Jimmy Anderson

8 January 2018 0 comments

It hasn’t been a totally ‘disastrous’ Ashes tour says England’s leading wicket-taker

Kent’s Joe Denly signs for Big Bash League side Sydney Sixers

5 January 2018 0 comments

Kent opener comes in for England ODI squad member Jason Roy

IT DOESN’T GET ANY EASIER NOW FOR JOE

5 January 2018 0 comments

Richard Edwards looks at the next challenge facing England captain Joe Root – New Zealand and skipper Kane Williamson Richard […]

Will cricket turn into a TV soap just like soccer?

5 January 2018 0 comments

The editor of Cricket Statistician analyses recent events SIMON SWEETMAN Forget the Ashes. The five-Test series may be the jewel […]

This England be known as team will now the Vincibles

5 January 2018 0 comments

Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon, our Aussie journo double act, focus on England’s problematic batting Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon […]

Ponting returns to IPL as Daredevils head coach

5 January 2018 0 comments

RICKY Ponting, formerly in charge of the Mumbai Indians, will return to the IPL this year as head coach of […]

GIVE FRESH FACES A KIWI ADVENTURE

5 January 2018 0 comments

Chris Stocks believes the next tour of New Zealand will be the ideal opportunity to blood the new array of […]

Crossword

5 January 2018 0 comments

ACROSS 1. ___ Ajmal, Pakistan offspinner who took 24 wickets in three Tests v England in 2012 (5) 3. Kent […]

YOU’RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME FOR A SCORE, MARK!

5 January 2018 0 comments

Tim Wigmore Tim Wigmore is concerned about the form of an England opener who is failing to cash in on […]

WHEN ENGLAND WERE ON TOP OF THE WORLD

5 January 2018 0 comments

Richard Edwards looks back at the U19 World Cup of 1998, one in which England upset the odds to lift […]

Crane is old with fighting the demons of skippers seeking control

5 January 2018 0 comments

History is not on Crane’s side, but he has the talent to overcome the odds for England, says Derek Pringle […]

MY DREAM XI

5 January 2018 0 comments

Welcome to our expanded, illustrated presentation with statistical summaries of the selected players AZEEM RAFIQ Yorkshire and former Derbyshire all-rounder […]

Chapple in charge of Lions fast bowlers

5 January 2018 0 comments

By George Jones LANCASHIRE coach Glen Chapple will get his head back in the game ahead of the County Championship […]

AZEEM’S ACES

5 January 2018 0 comments

Jacques Rudolph Clubs: South Africa, Yorkshire, Glamorgan, Northerns Test Runs/Wkts: 2,622/4 ODI Runs: 1174 T20I Runs: 6 FC Runs/Wkts: 19,825/61 […]

BAIRSTOW MUST TAKE BLAME FOR THISACTOF ‘STUPIDITY’

5 January 2018 0 comments

PETER HAYTER One hesitates to be too critical of Jonny Bairstow for going out to face the last ten minutes […]

BIG SHOW IS A BIG PROBLEM…

5 January 2018 0 comments

Adam Collins Adam Collins on the issues surrounding Glenn Maxwell following his omission from Australia’s ODI squad The most capable […]

Archer’s arrows too much for Strikers

5 January 2018 0 comments

By Brett Holmes Purple patch: Jofra Archer took 3-15 as his Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers PICTURES: Getty Images Purple […]

Features

Kane v Root – things won’t get easier for Joe Root

Derbyshire’s Viljoen heading for the Pakistan Super League

The issues surrounding Glenn Maxwell and his omission by Australia selectors

The County Championship stars deserving an adventure in New Zealand

Steve Smith’s brilliance is matched only by his ability to adapt

Pringle column: Joe Root must learn to bat ugly to become a great

Philander puts on a show in enthralling first Test and reveals tactics for Kohli

Bayliss won’t renew his contract as England head coach

‘No need for upheaval after this series’ says Jimmy Anderson

Kent’s Joe Denly signs for Big Bash League side Sydney Sixers

IT DOESN’T GET ANY EASIER NOW FOR JOE

Will cricket turn into a TV soap just like soccer?

This England be known as team will now the Vincibles

Ponting returns to IPL as Daredevils head coach

GIVE FRESH FACES A KIWI ADVENTURE

Crossword

YOU’RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME FOR A SCORE, MARK!

WHEN ENGLAND WERE ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Crane is old with fighting the demons of skippers seeking control

MY DREAM XI

Chapple in charge of Lions fast bowlers

AZEEM’S ACES

BAIRSTOW MUST TAKE BLAME FOR THISACTOF ‘STUPIDITY’

BIG SHOW IS A BIG PROBLEM…

Archer’s arrows too much for Strikers

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