England’s rise to top spot and the stresses that led to KP’s axe 1 March 2019 0 comments Peter Hayter looks forward to the release of a documentary film that reveals the inside track of the rise and […]
Stewart vote of confidence has Mark dreaming of Ashes return 8 February 2019 0 comments By Joe Leavey Offer: Alec Stewart Back on form: Mark Stoneman ended last season with a run of good scores […]
Ashley Giles appointed ECB director of cricket 14 December 2018 0 comments Leaving Warwickshire to fill the void left by Andrew Strauss at the ECB
Good guy Alastair Cook knew cricket had to be enjoyed, not endured 13 September 2018 0 comments Peter Hayter pays tribute to England’s record-breaking opener who rides off into the sunset at Essex
Alastair Cook calls time on England career 3 September 2018 0 comments “Although it is a sad day, I can do so with a big smile on my face knowing I have given everything” – Cook
SHIPPING HELL, IT’S ANOTHER ENGLAND COLLAPSE 31 August 2018 0 comments MARTIN JOHNSON What, would you say, has been the piece of commentary most likely to send shivers down the spine […]
Woakes has stepped up but is he just a Test homer? 17 August 2018 0 comments Away day master: Dawid Malan appears better suited to batting in conditions overseas Chris Stocks suggests that Chris Woakes and […]
Venues listed to host trial for ECB’s ‘Hundred’ format 20 July 2018 0 comments By Jon Couch THE England and Wales Cricket Board is believed to be planning a series of trial matches in […]
Skipper Burns’ pride as his Lions romp in 20 July 2018 0 comments By Edwin Charles Back in familiar pose: Alastair Cook celebrates bringing up his 150 for the Lions Inset: Sam Curran […]
WELL, CAN WE IGNORE RASHID’S ‘WARNE’ DELIVERY? 20 July 2018 0 comments PETER HAYTER One ball was all it took but what a ball it was. Pitching on leg-stump, it spun sharply […]
ECB appoint James Taylor as full-time selector 13 July 2018 0 comments National selector Ed Smith turns to a former Test Match Special colleague for vacant role
GUBBINS’ STAR IS STILL ON THE RISE 6 July 2018 0 comments Richard Edwards speaks to Middlesex and England Lions’ run-machine Nick Gubbins as he eyes the next step up in class […]
List of coaches to replace Trevor Bayliss after the 2019 Cricket World Cup takes shape 27 June 2018 0 comments Paul Farbrace insists he would be happy to split up England head coach role across formats should they choose him to replace Trevor Bayliss
Please, no more Mr Nice Guy Australia, it does not suit you! 16 June 2018 0 comments Derek Pringle says an Australian cricket team without grunt is lite
ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF TEST CRICKET’S DEMISE… 8 June 2018 0 comments PETER HAY TER Thanks for coming: The public were left wanting to see more of this Pakistan side PICTURE: Getty […]
PICKING A DUFFERS XI? YOU’D BE HERE ALL DAY… 8 June 2018 0 comments MARTIN JOHNSON Regular viewers of Sky’s closeof- play cricket programme The Verdict may be surprised to learn that the death […]
Andrew Strauss talks England, county competitions structure and Ben Stokes 29 May 2018 0 comments Strauss talks about the state of England cricket as he steps down temporarily as his wife battles cancer
James Taylor among new England scouts appointed by Ed Smith 22 May 2018 0 comments Six new scouts have been called on by the national selector to keep their eye on the domestic game
ED…ISN’T IT TIME TO CALL THE MEN IN WHITE COATS? 11 May 2018 0 comments PETER HAYTER @phaytercricket Talent-spotter: Ian Gould, centre, is on the ICC Elite panel of umpires, and saw the early potential […]
Emerald Isle dreaming of another upset for their story 11 May 2018 0 comments Alison Mitchell revisits two of Ireland’s most memorable days as the nation prepares for its first foray into Test cricket […]
TOP DOGS, BUT IT’S ALL ABOUT WINNING THE CUP… 4 May 2018 0 comments DEREK PRINGLE Maverick man: Ben Stokes is a leading light for England in 50-over cricket, but why aren’t they firing […]
Root: We shouldn’t measure 100-ball idea against other formats of cricket 24 April 2018 0 comments Joe Root weighs into the argument over whether new 100-ball format is the right way to go for the ECB’s new limited-overs league
ECB to name Ed Smith as England’s new national selector 18 April 2018 0 comments TMS broadcaster will succeed James Whitaker and begin preparations for England’s series against Pakistan next month
THIS ESSEX SIDE CAN ETCH THEIR NAMES IN FOLKLORE 6 April 2018 0 comments Derek Pringle compares last season’s surprise County champions to the great Essex sides of old Porter call: Jamie Porter laid […]
Victim or Villain? What is Kevin Pietersen’s legacy to English cricket? 27 March 2018 0 comments The batsman finishes his career with more than 30,000 runs to his name