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England announce squad for Ireland ODI

28 April 2015 0 comments

ENGLAND have named their squad for the upcoming ODI against Ireland, with a lot of the big names being rested. […]

England’s shining Knight is all-round talent

22 April 2015 0 comments

By Jack Skelton NOT long ago, Heather Knight was a rare figure in the women’s game whose style seemed best […]

Five players who could shape the destiny of the 2015 World Cup

11 February 2015 0 comments

By Matthew Harris The 2015 World Cup begins on February 14th with India looking to defend their trophy in conditions […]

Strong start vital, says Cross

10 February 2015 0 comments

Picture: © Action Images Kate Cross has stressed the importance of England women’s opening three games against New Zealand. […]

Marathonbet’s Cricket World Cup Odds

6 February 2015 0 comments

With the ICC Cricket World Cup fast approaching, Marathonbet are offering a huge 16/1 on England winning the tournament. This […]

Buttler: Series Is Very Much Alive

4 December 2014 0 comments

Jos Buttler believes England’s contest with Sri Lanka is very much alive as the visitors secured their first win of the seven-match series in […]

Moeen ton leaves more questions than answers

28 November 2014 0 comments

Prior to England’s tour of Sri Lanka, it had been widely assumed that Alex Hales would be the man to partner Alastair Cook at the top of the order.

Are India poised to retain their ODI crown?

21 October 2014 0 comments

With less than four months to go until the 50 over World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand, we can now look forward to a surfeit of ODIs in the coming weeks.

Now Let’s Free Alastair Cook From Burden Of Building A Platform

2 October 2014 0 comments

WHATEVER Michael Vaughan, Graeme Swann, Geoffrey Boycott or Kevin Pietersen think, those who really matter in the debate over Alastair Cook’s place in England’s ODI plans have spoken.

Kevin Pietersen Comparison Is Welcomed By Jason Roy

24 September 2014 0 comments

HE might not be a clone but Jason Roy is as close to being a replica of Kevin Pietersen as it is possible to be.

Peter Hayter: This Is How You Could End The ODI Shambles

10 September 2014 1 comment

Ah, the innocence of youth. Lord knows what Alastair Cook, Peter Moores, James Whitaker and Paul Downton would have made of such thoughts, but it took the teenage progeny of a colleague to put in a nutshell what many currently feel about England’s 50 over performances.

Bumble’s Guide To Cardiff!

26 August 2014 0 comments

After a hectic Test series I’m not on the schedule for the first two ODIs and that means missing a trip to one of my favourite cities, Cardiff. Before that the teams head to Bristol on Monday and I’d love to give some tips about where to head to but I’ve simply not spent enough time in the city.

I’ve Still Got A Lot To Give Insists Jade Dernbach

21 August 2014 1 comment

SAY WHAT you like about Jade Dernbach but at least the man is consistent.

England Lions Roaring For World Cup Places!

14 August 2014 0 comments

Not that Alex Hales, James Vince, Jason Roy and their Lions colleagues need it spelled out, but England selector Mick Newell sees no point in trying to minimise the size of the prize up for grabs in the current tri-series against their Sri Lanka and New Zealand counterparts.

Aakash Chopra: India’s Big Two Lacking Runs – Not Form

14 August 2014 0 comments

Team selection is a window into the mind of the skipper, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team selection for the fourth Test told me that he had winning the match his priority.

England v India – Test Five Preview

13 August 2014 0 comments

India will be looking to tie things up when they take to Headingley Stadium to face England in what is the last meeting of the five game test series.

Ashley Giles: Things Starting To Look Up For Cook And Co

7 August 2014 0 comments

If Alastair Cook had written the script for the third Test he would have struggled to include many more positives for his England side without it simply looking like a work of fantasy.

Peter Hayter: Only Runs Can Save Alastair Cook’s Captaincy

29 July 2014 0 comments

Judging by the dead eyes and drawn features on his master’s face in the post-match Press exposure following England’s defeat to India in the second Test at Lord’s, you would not want to have been a cat in the Alastair Cook household when he got home.

Aakash Chopra: India Beating England At Their Own Game

29 July 2014 0 comments

I was only nine years old when India won their first Test match at the Home of Cricket. I’d just started taking cricket seriously and even at that tender age I realised that winning a Test match at Lord’s was a serious business.

James Anderson Stars as England Secure a Draw

17 July 2014 0 comments

It looked desperate for England following a big Indian first innings total coupled with a poor start, but Alistair Cook’s men ultimately managed to secure a draw in the First Test with India at Trent Bridge.

Peter Hayter: England Pacemen Have Never Had It So Good!

2 July 2014 0 comments

For England pacemen life has improved immeasurably since Angus Fraser ran in, according to one observer “looking like he’d caught his braces on the sightscreen”.

Revolution or Reinvigoration? The England Test Side Going Forward

1 July 2014 0 comments

Thanks to their loss against Sri Lanka in Leeds this week, England have now had their worst run of Test matches without a win – eight to be specific – since they managed the same over a period covering the second half of 1996 and early 1997.

Download the new Times Sport app

17 June 2014 0 comments

Times members can follow cricket on the go like never before, with video highlights sent direct to your smartphone and tablet on The Times new sports app.

Andrew Strauss Envious Of Alistair Cook And His New Look England

21 May 2014 0 comments

Tuesday May 20 marks the tenth anniversary of Andrew Strauss’ Test debut, the beginning of an international career in which he excelled as a batsman and took England to the very top of world cricket as captain and leader.

Paul Nixon: Alex Hales’ Power Will Give England A Kick-Start

16 May 2014 0 comments

Today is a very big day for English cricket and that’s why the selectors have been so safe with the squad they have chosen for the game against Scotland in Aberdeen.