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Where are they now? Surrey – NatWest Trophy finalists 1991
By Neil Fissler Surrey must have thought that they had one hand on the NatWest Trophy for the second time […]
How England clambered off the rocks Down Under
Chris Stocks charts the spectacular change in England’s one-day fortunes since the shambolic World Cup of 2015 The date was […]
Welch named as Leicestershire assistant coach
Graeme Welch will work alongside new Leicestershire head coach Pierre de Bruyn after the former Derbyshire elite performance director was […]
Peter Hayter column – The Judge was our original master blaster!
It had to happen, but the fact that it took so long for someone to break Robin Smith’s record for […]
Martin Johnson column – Jimmy’s switch is so much like King Javed’s
When they next come to film another re-make of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, I’d like to suggest a new […]
Outgrounds – Nottinghamshire
When Notts were hosting Yorkshire there was often feud for thought Dan Whiting continues his nationwide tour of county cricket’s […]
Nottinghamshire name Peter Moores as new head coach
Former England coach Peter Moores will lead Nottinghamshire in the 2016 season after being appointed head coach of the Trent […]
Derek Pringle column – My class of ‘92 has edge over Morgan’s mavericks
Until the current England 50-over team began ripping up the record books, the general consensus was that the team which […]
Where are they now? Sussex – 1993 NatWest Trophy runners-up
By Neil Fissler Ed Giddins admits the 1993 NatWest Trophy final against Warwickshire still causes him to wake up at […]
Peter Hayter column – Will need for spin hasten end for big two?
Time waits for no man, particularly not fast bowlers, not even, statistically, with 680 wickets from 89 Tests together, the […]
Shades of Gooch’s genius in Roy rampage
Peter Hayter is impressed by the Surrey man’s enterprising strokeplay Those present at the Ageas Bowl the other night who […]
Martin Johnson column – Haves and have nots in county ground pageant
I have managed, through the admittedly devious process of bribing a Lord’s cleaning lady to secrete a microphone in the […]
Bell signs for Perth Scorchers in Big Bash
Ian Bell will play Big Bash cricket this winter after signing for the Perth Scorchers. Bell, 34, has not played […]
Derek Pringle column – England must take lead from Thorpe’s mindset
Few things bring as much sadistic pleasure in cricket as batsmen first getting bamboozled by a spinner then getting turned […]
Outgrounds – Northants
Surely it’s time Northants took a spin out into the county again Dan Whiting continues his nationwide tour of the […]
Gillespie to leave Yorkshire and return to Australia
Jason Gillespie will leave Yorkshire at the end of the season to return to Australia. Gillespie, 41, has led the […]
Exciting finish at ‘special’ cricket contest
A Leicester cricket competition which attracted young players from across the world concluded in dramatic style. The finals of the […]
Paul Nixon column – I’d love to go for the hat-trick with Tallawahs and build up my coaching CV
What a couple of weeks it’s been! Caribbean Premier League winners for the second time then a wonderful family holiday […]
Willey avoids fracture but will miss first ODI
David Willey has not fractured any of the bones in his hand and will join the England squad after Wednesday’s […]
Peter Hayter column – Boards need to make the call not players
England’s cricketers have been assured that, should they choose not to travel to Bangladesh next month for the first leg […]
Martin Johnson column – I’m missing fast show but Agnew and Lloyd won’t be…
There is no finer sight in cricket than a genuinely fast bowler in full cry, mixing up the 100mph inswinging […]
Barrow to leave Somerset at end of current campaign
Alex Barrow will leave Somerset at the end of his season, with the county not renewing his contract. The wicketkeeper, […]
Outgrounds – Middlesex
Dan Whiting looks at the stories behind some of the venues that Middlesex have used over the years Middlesex might […]
Hales may survive but there can be no place for Vince
Chris Stocks looks ahead to the winter double tour to Bangladesh and India and chooses his party for the arduous […]