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Stone to rest up ahead of Third Test

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By Neil Harvey WARWICKSHIRE pace bowler Olly Stone hopes to be fit for the Third Ashes Test at Headingley – […]

Now is the time for England to to unleash their lethal weapon

11 August 2019 0 comments

Comeback trial: Jofra Archer shone with both ball and bat playing for Sussex’ second XI during the week Chris Stocks […]

the CRICKET paper

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Jofra’s fairytale rise tothe top started before he was born!

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By Jamie Bowman WHILE fans across the country held their breath, chewed their nails or hid behind the sofa, one […]

Lord’s now a must-win after Smith show raises questions

11 August 2019 0 comments

By Chris Stocks England v Australia Second Test, August 14-18, Lord’s, London, 11.00am start Making way: Moeen Ali has paid […]

Legend Warne honoured to lead London’s Hundred team

11 August 2019 0 comments

By Jon Couch Pride: Shane Warne will lead the Lord’s-based team SHANE WARNE says he is “very proud and honoured” […]

JACK COULD BE THE SOLUTION TO ENGLAND’S PLAN FOR SMITH

11 August 2019 0 comments

PRINGLE’s VIEWPOINT Bring in the lefties! Statistics show that Steve Smith has a poor record against the slow left-armer, like […]

Ashes glory was a special moment for Tasmanian twins

11 August 2019 0 comments

By Richard Edwards Brothers in arms: Matthew Wade and Tim Paine THERE were a fair few special moments for Aussie […]

England can take solace from 2005 comeback

11 August 2019 0 comments

Peter Hayter suggests England skipper Joe Root cast his mind back 12 years in order to get his team back […]

I’ve not given up hope of a red-ball call, reveals Carey

11 August 2019 0 comments

By Charlie Talbot-Smith Spotlight: Alex Carey starred in the World Cup ALEX CAREY’S seemingly unrelenting rise to prominence hit its […]

ENGLAND RATINGS

11 August 2019 0 comments

By Chris Stocks Rory Burns 8/10 Brought up his maiden Test hundred on the grand stage. Second-innings failure was disappointing […]

Archer’s aiming to make his Test bow

4 August 2019 0 comments

By Neil Harvey Ready: Jofra Archer JOFRA Archer is hoping to follow up his World Cup heroics with a Test […]

Smith shows defiance again as England play waiting game

4 August 2019 0 comments

By Chris Stocks Digging in: Chris Woakes’ batting pushed England ahead ENGLAND will hope to finish off Australia over the […]

WATCHING BURNS IN FULL FLOW WAS JUST LIKE COOK IN HIS POMP

4 August 2019 0 comments

Derek Pringle studies and lauds the technique and confidence levels of a batsman who has been moulded into a top […]

At last! The top order have laid down a marker in which to build

4 August 2019 0 comments

Outgoing TCP editor Alex Narey says there were encouraging signs for England’s top order before yesterday’s inevitable collapse Welcome back […]

Is the Burnley Express finally at the end of the Ashes line?

4 August 2019 0 comments

Peter Hayter fears the worst for England’s legendary bowler James Anderson after pulling up with a recurrence of a calf […]

Broad is now more crucial than ever, says Moores

4 August 2019 0 comments

By Tom Harle Broad shoulders: Stuart Broad is leading the attack NEVER write off Stuart Broad, who county coach Peter […]

PAPER TALK…

12 January 2018 0 comments

Our national cricket writers offer their views on the Ashes tour as the post-mortem begins on another heavy defeat in […]

A spirited show of bravery at least gives Root’s England a platform to build on

12 January 2018 0 comments

Chris Stocks looks at where England go from here after what’s been a long and gruelling winter Down Under Pain […]

The new Don

12 January 2018 0 comments

Steve Smith Matches: 5 Batting: 687 @137.40 The Aussie skipper was playing a different game to the others. At times, […]

England’s Ashes series ratings

12 January 2018 0 comments

Contrasting form: Jimmy Anderson was England’s best bowler, while Moeen Ali struggled throughout PICTURES: Getty Images Alastair Cook 6/10 Matches: […]

SLEDGING WAR A NON STARTER

12 January 2018 0 comments

Sifting through the ruins of England’s Ashes campaign, Alex Narey, editor of The Cricket Paper, asks Adam Collins, our man […]

The Fab Four

12 January 2018 0 comments

Mitchell Starc Matches: 4 Batting: 44 @8.80 Bowling: 22 @23.54 Always looked dangerous with the new ball in hand and […]

BOLD NEW APPROACH IS A SILVER LINING FOR ENGLAND

12 January 2018 0 comments

DEREK PRINGLE Running the rule: Chris Silverwood looks on as Liam Plunkett bowls PICTURE: Getty Images England’s bowling deficiencies in […]

Ashes results & stats

12 January 2018 0 comments

AUS WON THE SERIES 4-0 It’s ours: Australia celebrate winning the Ashes First Test, Brisbane, Nov 23-27: England 302 & […]

Ashes

Stone to rest up ahead of Third Test

Now is the time for England to to unleash their lethal weapon

the CRICKET paper

Jofra’s fairytale rise tothe top started before he was born!

Lord’s now a must-win after Smith show raises questions

Legend Warne honoured to lead London’s Hundred team

JACK COULD BE THE SOLUTION TO ENGLAND’S PLAN FOR SMITH

Ashes glory was a special moment for Tasmanian twins

England can take solace from 2005 comeback

I’ve not given up hope of a red-ball call, reveals Carey

ENGLAND RATINGS

Archer’s aiming to make his Test bow

Smith shows defiance again as England play waiting game

WATCHING BURNS IN FULL FLOW WAS JUST LIKE COOK IN HIS POMP

At last! The top order have laid down a marker in which to build

Is the Burnley Express finally at the end of the Ashes line?

Broad is now more crucial than ever, says Moores

PAPER TALK…

A spirited show of bravery at least gives Root’s England a platform to build on

The new Don

England’s Ashes series ratings

SLEDGING WAR A NON STARTER

The Fab Four

BOLD NEW APPROACH IS A SILVER LINING FOR ENGLAND

Ashes results & stats

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