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Where are they now? Leicestershire – County Champions 1996

14 July 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Leicestershire were the rank outsiders to win the County Championship in 1996 with bookmakers offering them at […]

Key Ashes battles

7 July 2015 0 comments

We look at some of the key battles that could decide the location of the urn.

Where are they now? Yorkshire – Gillette Cup winners 1969

7 July 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler John Hampshire admits that he did not know it at the time but Yorkshire’s second Gillette Cup […]

Inside this week’s TCP – Ashes special

3 July 2015 0 comments

We’re at the centre-point of a captivating schedule for England in 2015; flanked either side by the Kiwis and South Africans, […]

Morrant Young Gun: Jake Doran, Tasmania and Australia Under-19 wicket-keeper

1 July 2015 0 comments

Greg Chappell has compared him to Mike Hussey, Chris Rogers sees similarities with Andrew Strauss, but all Australian tyro Jake Doran wants to be is himself.

Paul Nixon: It’s been great so far but Ballance is a worry

1 July 2015 0 comments

The best one-day international series I can ever recall in England may have ended but that has only whetted the appetite for the months ahead.

LV= Breakthrough Player Award shortlist announced

30 June 2015 0 comments

Six of the county game’s brightest young talents have been shortlisted for this year’s LV= Breakthrough Player Award. Alex Davies […]

Inside this week’s TCP

25 June 2015 0 comments

When Mickey Arthur was sacked 16 days before the start of the 2013 Ashes series in England, few would have […]

Where Are They Now? Derbyshire – NatWest Trophy finalists 1998

24 June 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Matt Cassar recalls that Derbyshire were put at a major disadvantage after being asked to bat first […]

My Life in Cricket: Jon Lewis

23 June 2015 0 comments

I was a chippy character on the field and, though I took it too far sometimes, I learned to control […]

Peter Hayter’s column: Ashes battle MUST be fought in right spirit

23 June 2015 0 comments

The Australians are here, the first Ashes Test starts a fortnight on Wednesday in Cardiff, and the memories of the […]

Bairstow: I’m a perfect fit for ‘new’ England

22 June 2015 0 comments

IF Jonny Bairstow is on the outside looking in as far as England are concerned, his sheer weight of runs will almost certainly batter the front door down before long.

Young Gun – Jake Lehmann

9 June 2015 0 comments

Uttering the name “Lehmann” is enough to send shivers to the core of England’s Test and County Championship players alike. […]

Marcus North – My life in cricket

26 May 2015 0 comments

I finally got into the Australian Test side at the start of 2009 off the back of the home loss […]

Trevor Bayliss named as England’s new head coach

26 May 2015 0 comments

Bayliss will take up his new role in June and will have Paul Farbrace as his assistant.

Where are they now? Yorkshire – 2001 County Champions

19 May 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler David Byas had no regrets about announcing his retirement after becoming the first Yorkshire captain for 33 […]

Paul Nixon: I predict Kevin Pietersen will be back for the Ashes

19 May 2015 0 comments

Paul Nixon column DESPITE what has been said about Kevin Pietersen not being in England’s plans, I believe we will […]

Dream Team – Peter Handscomb

13 May 2015 0 comments

CHRIS ROGERS – Victoria He’s just a phenomenal player and his record speaks for itself. He took a while to get into […]

Young Gun – Haseeb Hameed

12 May 2015 0 comments

He may still be only 18 years old but in his short career Haseeb Hameed has already made a habit […]

Young Gun – Andrew Umeed

29 April 2015 0 comments

With gritty Scot Dougie Brown now in charge of his beloved county, fellow countryman Andrew Umeed believes there is no […]

Where are they now? Somerset – 1979 Gillette Cup and Sunday League double

29 April 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Brian Rose admits that Somerset were determined not to repeat their mistakes of 12 months earlier as […]

My Life in Cricket – Ant Botha

28 April 2015 0 comments

I was bowling a bit of spin in the nets as a youngster at Natal when Graham Ford mentioned I […]

Dream Team – Adam Voges

28 April 2015 0 comments

1. JUSTIN LANGER – Retired I played a lot under JL and he’s now my current coach at Western Australia, so […]

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 […]

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 […]