Tag: Batsmen

Ingram on charge to keep Welsh hopes alive

20 June 2021 0 comments

By Luke Baker COLIN Ingram felt the moment was right to kick-start a Glamorgan Blast recovery and did so in […]

Ace Phil’s the Salt of the earth

13 June 2021 0 comments

PHIL Salt and George Garton may only be 24, but it was their maturity that impressed Sussex skipper Chris Jordan […]

Patterson shows ire as the Red Rose rule

30 May 2021 0 comments

By Paul Edwards “I’ve felt good for a period of time but it just hasn’t quite clicked. That’s the nature […]

How to Play Cricket from Scratch: The Basic Rules for Kids and Beginners

29 October 2020 0 comments

In Australia, cricket is a favourite pastime that is not only sociable and fun but also loved and played by […]

Yorkshire step up probe into Rafiq race claims

4 October 2020 0 comments

YORKSHIRE have added two further independent members to the investigation panel probing allegations of racism from Azeem Rafiq. Rehana Azib, […]

Ace George is beginning to shine with the big boys

20 September 2020 0 comments

By Paul Edwards LANCASHIRE have given debuts to six talented youngsters in this year’s Bob Willis Trophy and none of […]

Rookie Lammonby on top of the world

30 August 2020 0 comments

By Richard Latham August 22-25, County Ground, Taunton Somerset 237 (Bartlett 100*, Payne 4-44) & 223-1d (Lammonby 101*, Abell 101*) […]

Houghton hails his young all-rounders

9 August 2020 0 comments

By Matt Green DERBYSHIRE head of cricket Dave Houghton praised his side’s youngsters after they helped secure a record- breaking […]

New regime pays dividends for Pears

9 August 2020 0 comments

By Andy Stockhausen HARD yards performed during the dark winter months prior to lockdown paid handsome dividends for Worcestershire as […]

Cricket vs Football: Interesting facts

10 April 2020 0 comments

While football is the game for everybody over the globe, yet numerous individuals would consistently adhere to our impassioned fever […]

We must be mentally stronger in order to compete, says van Zyl

29 September 2019 0 comments

By Bruce Talbot STIAAN van Zyl insists Sussex’s underperforming batting unit have the talent to succeed. But he says they […]

Draw specialists aiming to get wins on the board

8 September 2019 0 comments

By Charlie Talbot-Smith NEITHER Hampshire nor Surrey will be crowned county champions next month, nor will they be relegated. On […]

The Magician took spin bowling to whole new level

8 September 2019 0 comments

ABDUL Qadir, who has died aged 63 in Lahore, brought showmanship to wrist-spin long before Shane Warne announced himself with […]

Ben helps England finish on a high

11 August 2019 0 comments

UNDER 19S ROUND-UP By Tom Dean ENGLAND ended their Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament on a high after staging an incredible comeback […]

Truro are stunned by Wilson nine-fer

4 August 2019 0 comments

By Peter White Match winner: Wadebridge medium pacer Callum Wilson walks off to applause after his nine wicket haul at […]

Bancroft worthy of his place, says Paine

28 July 2019 0 comments

By Tom Harle CAPTAIN Tim Paine hailed Cameron Bancroft’s toughness as the opener used Australia’s intra-squad tune-up to nail down […]

Joe Cashes in on late call-up for Marple

28 July 2019 0 comments

By Bradley West MARPLE off-spinner Joe Cash made the most of a last-minute call-up as his three wickets helped the […]

Boro’s batsmen are finding their range at long last

7 July 2019 0 comments

By Tom Dean MIDDLESBROUGH captain Leigh Beaumont is backing his batsmen to show their worth after four of them racked […]

Unsuccessful World Cup a “learning experience” says West Indies’ Pooran

2 July 2019 0 comments

The West Indies have endured a difficult World Cup campaign but Nicholas Pooran hopes the team can use it as a “learning experience”.

Lancs’ old guard won’t damage us, says Leach

14 June 2019 0 comments

By Chris Oldnall Leader: Joe Leach is backing Worcestershire to respond Tormentor in chief: James Anderson skittled through the Worcestershire […]

What are the odds! A tie for the second year in a row

7 June 2019 0 comments

By Joe Leavey Tied and emotional: Shepherd’s Bush players having a well-earned break SHEPHERD’S Bush and Teddington were at the […]

Cloud nine for Matt but defeat for team

7 June 2019 0 comments

By Tom Dean NEVER in all of his 25 years playing first-team cricket for Downend has Matthew Jackson come anywhere […]

Pakistan splutter to low three digit score in World Cup opener

31 May 2019 0 comments

The West Indies were quick off the mark to announce their 2019 World Cup campaign taking only 22 overs to […]

Ace Chris is Wright on cue as Foxes fight back

17 May 2019 0 comments

Star man TOM HELM – Middlesex: Shone with bat and ball, taking three wickets in Leicestershire’s first innings and making […]

Jack’s the lad after his magic moment