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Stokes’ heroics certainly did not surprise me, says Cook

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By Richard Edwards OTHERS may have been amazed by Ben Stokes’ almost super-human efforts at Headingley two weeks ago but […]

At last, a genius in the mould of KP that we can all take to our heart

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Peter Hayter turns back the clock to relive the controversy surrounding ‘KP: Story of a Genius’ contrasting the squad unity […]

Sam rues ‘his worst’ six months

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By Neil Harvey SAM BILLINGS reckons he has suffered “the worst six months of his career” this season. The Kent […]

BROAD REVELLING IN THE BURDEN OF UNSETTLING THE POOR LEFTIES

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PRINGLE’s VIEWPOINT Derek Pringle examines the more senior role played by Stuart Broad this series – in particular when it […]

The Magician took spin bowling to whole new level

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ABDUL Qadir, who has died aged 63 in Lahore, brought showmanship to wrist-spin long before Shane Warne announced himself with […]

Transition has been all too easy thanks to Bears stalwarts

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YOUNG GUN george garrett Warwickshire Fast bowler Catapulted from hanging around university digs to a first-class debut and rookie contract […]

IT’S NOT JUST THE WICKETS THAT ARE CRUCIAL

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Adam Collins discusses the anatomy of a wicketless spell on the back of Pat Cummins’ 10-over spell on Friday which […]

Bowling to Smith is no big secret, he has even toldEngland how to

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Damp squib: The much-vaunted joust between Jofra Archer and Smith never materialised in the first innings Derek Pringle enters the […]

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Ten years on, how we wish we still had a Jonathan Trott

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By Peter Hayter Rock: Jonathan Trott TEN summers on from one of the most significant debuts in recent Ashes history, […]

Smith’s the difference as England’s hopes hang by a thread

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By Charles Reynolds STEVE Smith’s remarkable first innings double-hundred has put Australia in pole position to retain the Ashes after […]

Aussies reel over ‘average’ pitches

8 September 2019 0 comments

By Richard Edwards THE state of the pitches Down Under is likely to be high on the agenda when the […]

Jaya’s ‘privilege’ to join Edwards on south coast

1 September 2019 0 comments

By Jon Couch SRI LANKA legend Mahela Jayawardene says it is a “great privilege” to be appointed as Men’s Head […]

Does Stokes’ winning knock beat Goochie?

1 September 2019 0 comments

Derek Pringle enjoyed a close-up view of one of the greatest innings of all-time in 1991, and considers where Ben […]

Return of Smith sets the tone for next Ashes showdown

1 September 2019 0 comments

By Chris Stocks Steve Smith is struck by a 93mph Jofra Archer delivery in the second Test which forced him […]

Smith holes out for 23 as Stark shines for Aussies

1 September 2019 0 comments

By Bradley West JUST 13 days after being struck by that Jofra Archer bouncer, talismanic Australian batsman Steve Smith returned […]

Ben’s heroics don’t surprise me in the least, says Jennings

1 September 2019 0 comments

By Paul Edwards Reward: Stokes’ former teammate Keaton Jennings WHILE everyone was amazed by the manner of England’s one-wicket victory […]

Rollercoaster of emotions can help trigger a golden era in the Test game

1 September 2019 0 comments

Chris Stocks exclusively talks to fast bowling sensation Jofra Archer about his rapid rise and how the miracle of Headingley […]

Hales set to make CPL bow

1 September 2019 0 comments

By Richard Dore ENGLAND outcast Alex Hales continues his quest for redemption next week as he prepares to make his […]

WITHSTANDING LATE PRESSURE IS SOMETHING YOU JUST CAN’T TEACH

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Derek Pringle reflects on tense finales of Tests gone by and explains the rollercoaster of emotions experienced to lead your […]

Multi-talented Glenn happy to put faith in cricket talents

1 September 2019 0 comments

YOUNG GUN SARAH GLENN Loughborough all-rounder Choosing between hockey and cricket was a tough decision for Sarah Glenn but, after […]

No bouncy castle can ever match drama of Test cricket

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Peter Hayter took to social media to gauge opinion on The Hundred, as Headingley’s memorable advert for Test match cricket […]

Aussies must now regroup and avoid repeat of ‘81 series

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By Richard Edwards Smashing: Botham’s famous knock turned the tide IT has taken the Aussies a generation to get over […]

ENGLAND RATINGS

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By Chris Stocks Rory Burns 3/10 The Surrey opener impressed in the opening two Tests but looked increasingly troubled by […]

Ashes

Stokes’ heroics certainly did not surprise me, says Cook

At last, a genius in the mould of KP that we can all take to our heart

Sam rues ‘his worst’ six months

BROAD REVELLING IN THE BURDEN OF UNSETTLING THE POOR LEFTIES

The Magician took spin bowling to whole new level

Transition has been all too easy thanks to Bears stalwarts

IT’S NOT JUST THE WICKETS THAT ARE CRUCIAL

Bowling to Smith is no big secret, he has even toldEngland how to

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Ten years on, how we wish we still had a Jonathan Trott

Smith’s the difference as England’s hopes hang by a thread

Aussies reel over ‘average’ pitches

Jaya’s ‘privilege’ to join Edwards on south coast

Does Stokes’ winning knock beat Goochie?

Return of Smith sets the tone for next Ashes showdown

Smith holes out for 23 as Stark shines for Aussies

Ben’s heroics don’t surprise me in the least, says Jennings

Rollercoaster of emotions can help trigger a golden era in the Test game

Hales set to make CPL bow

WITHSTANDING LATE PRESSURE IS SOMETHING YOU JUST CAN’T TEACH

Multi-talented Glenn happy to put faith in cricket talents

No bouncy castle can ever match drama of Test cricket

Aussies must now regroup and avoid repeat of ‘81 series

ENGLAND RATINGS

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