Turning off the M5, and nosing through untimely roadworks on the approach to this now sprawling market town, a certain dread assailed me.
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Laurie Evans Finds Form For The Big Finale
A ROLLERCOASTER season has come full circle for Laurie Evans and the Warwickshire batsman admits that at his lowest ebb he did entertain the idea of leaving the county this summer.
Bumble’s Guide To Cardiff!
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.
Bumble’s Guide To Edgbaston!
IT IS one of my favourite days of the year next Saturday – t20 finals day and I’m thrilled it’s back at Edgbaston. It ticks all the boxes for me: a good central location that everyone can travel to in a day, a good wicket and a fantastic stadium, with a brilliant atmosphere.
Angus Robson Gives Leicestershire A Much Needed Boost
THERE has not been too much in the way of good news for Leicestershire in recent weeks, but confirmation that Angus Robson has signed a new one-year contract could mark a turning point in the Foxes’ fortunes.
I’ve Still Got A Lot To Give Insists Jade Dernbach
SAY WHAT you like about Jade Dernbach but at least the man is consistent.
Cricket Paper Crossword August 15
DUE to an unfortunate printing error, some of the clues for the crossword in today’s The Cricket Paper were the same as last week’s.
Ever Wanted To Play Cricket With A Pro? Now You Can!
TICKETS are now on sale for the inaugural Nordoff Robbins Cricket Day hosted by Lancashire CCC and England bowler James Anderson.
England Lions Roaring For World Cup Places!
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
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
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.
Where Are They Now? Gloucestershire 1977 Benson & Hedges Cup Winners
GLOUCESTERSHIRE banished the myth that you don’t win anything with kids long before Sir Alex Ferguson and his team of Manchester United youngsters won the Premier League.
Tammy Beaumont Hoping For Kent Terrific Treble
KENT opener Tammy Beaumont has called on her side to complete a dream week by securing their third major trophy on Sunday, following their Royal London One-Day Cup and Women’s Championship double.
Our Wait Will Be Over Soon Says Bedfordshire’s Andrew Reynoldson
BEDFORDSHIRE are without a Championship win since July 2010 but captain Andrew Reynoldson is certain it’s on the way.
Ashley Giles: Things Starting To Look Up For Cook And Co
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.
Bumble’s Guide To Old Trafford!
After one Test match off I will be back in action this week – and what a place to return: Old Trafford on home soil. It is of course a place I know well – and I’ll hope to sneak at least one night out if Mrs Lloyd allows me as I live just eight miles away.
Northants’ Olly Stone Returns To Boost Wollaston
WOLLASTON captain Chris Perry insists it’s no coincidence that their third win of the season came in the same match that Northamptonshire youngster Olly Stone made his first start of the year for the club.
England Star-watcher Amy Jones Is Now A Star Herself!
JUST A few years ago Amy Jones was prowling the boundaries of England Women’s international games in search of autographs from her favourite players. Now the Warwicks wicketkeeper admits it’s a strange feeling to be playing alongside them.
Paul Nixon: Jos Buttler Has The Tools To Make England Place His Own
Matt Prior has always put the team first and that’s what he’s done again by effectively ending his England career. For that he has to be applauded.
Peter Hayter: Only Runs Can Save Alastair Cook’s Captaincy
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
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.
Improving Lewis Gregory Eyes Top Order Spot At Somerset
ANY lingering doubts as to the importance of lower order runs were dispelled once and for all last week at Trent Bridge where England and India reached stalemate largely thanks to the efforts of those not normally renowned for their batting exploits.
Even Will Tavare Is Shocked By His Gloucestershire Form!
GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S Will Tavare is as surprised as anyone at his prolific run-scoring this season.
James Anderson Stars as England Secure a Draw
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.
Where Are They Now? Northamptonshire 1980 Benson & Hedges Cup Winners
Northants seamer Tim Lamb believes his county had no right to claim their second ever trophy when they beat Essex to win the Benson & Hedges Cup.
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