Tag: County Cricket

Annie Chave column: Money talks but memberships matter

1 September 2024 0 comments

Apart from its rich legacy, and the historical importance of the games that are played in a fiercely competitive division structure, one of the main things that made me fall in love with county cricket was its altruistic aspect.

A Cricket Life: Rob Key on his defining moments

1 September 2024 0 comments

The Kent and England batter turned managing director of England men’s cricket on the defining moments of his life in the game.

SECOND BY NAME, NOT BY NATURE

1 September 2024 0 comments

Richard Clarke AKA The Grumbler Worth a Seconds look: Radlett looking glorious in the sunshine You could clearly hear the […]

Rubbing shoulders with Sri Lankan greats

25 August 2024 0 comments

Darren Stevens This Sri Lanka side must be given a chance before they are written off, but it’s fair to […]

England Over 70s win the World Cup

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Richard Edwards IN SPORT, as in life, it’s important to hold onto your dreams. Something that John Evans, the […]

The lifeblood of cricket

18 August 2024 0 comments

Annie Chave argues for the One-Day Cup to become an FA Cup of cricket.

Hampshire takeover first step on slippery slope

18 August 2024 0 comments

By Richard Edwards THE DELHI Capitals’ takeover of Hampshire is unlikely to herald a headlong rush from private investors looking […]

Jamie Smith believes Ollie Pope has similar captaincy attributes to Ben Stokes

15 August 2024 0 comments

Jamie Smith has backed “independent thinker” Ollie Pope to do a great job as replacement for injured England skipper Ben Stokes during the three-match Test series with Sri Lanka.

Hughes making the most of first English stint

11 August 2024 0 comments

By Sam Dalling Golden touch: Hughes has been a revelation for Sussex PICTURE: Alamy GIVEN THE global T20 merrygo-round, Daniel […]

End of the road for Joe Leach

11 August 2024 0 comments

Timing is everything and Worcestershire’s Joe Leach feels it is right that this will be his last summer as a […]

Ellie Threlkeld champions inclusivity

11 August 2024 0 comments

By Lucy Wilde Keeping the faith: Threlkeld is looking for further recognition for women’s sport PICTURE: Alamy MANCHESTER ORIGINALS vice-captainEllieThrelkeld […]

A Cricket Life Allan Lamb

11 August 2024 0 comments

The England and Northants legend on switching allegiances and taking on the Windies Interview by Jo Harman A loyal servant: […]

The colour of cricket

4 August 2024 0 comments

Annie Chave asks why the One Day Cup cannot be played with a red ball

A Cricket Life Ian Bishop

28 July 2024 0 comments

The former Windies quick on his injury-ravaged career and the transition to becoming one of the most respected commentators in […]

African Caribbean Cricket Festival celebrates heritage in Northampton

21 July 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Blackmore “We need to show the kids that cricket is in our DNA,” says former England pace bowler […]

West Indies need action not sympathy

14 July 2024 0 comments

By Phil Walker Raw: Mikyle Louis showed promise at Lord’s on his first-class debut outside of the Caribbean On some […]

Bracey stars in epic Cheltenham tie

7 July 2024 0 comments

June 30-July 3, Cheltenham Gloucestershire v Glamorgan Toss: Glamorgan, who elected to field Game of a lifetime: James Bracey scored […]

Keep the red ball rolling

7 July 2024 0 comments

ANNIE CHAVE Annie Chave laments the loss of long days watching Championship cricket ball The ECB waited until the return […]

James Anderson to stay with England in new role as fast bowling mentor

5 July 2024 0 comments

Anderson will play his 188th and last Test at Lord’s next week. James Anderson will remain in England’s Test set-up […]

James Anderson to stay with England in new role as fast bowling mentor

1 July 2024 0 comments

James Anderson will remain in England’s Test set-up this summer after agreeing to join their backroom staff following his valedictory […]

England’s rigid approach strangled their chances of success

30 June 2024 0 comments

DEREK PRINGLE @derekpringle England’s ignominious exit from the T20 World Cup had been signposted for a while. From the moment […]

JOY TO THE WORLD!

30 June 2024 0 comments

RICHARD CLARKE LOOKS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE AKA The Grumbler It is 11.30am on a fiercely hot Tuesday morning at […]

Northants come close to comeback win at Cardiff

30 June 2024 0 comments

June 23-26, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Glamorgan v Northamptonshire Toss: Northamptonshire, who elected to bat Runs: Marnus Labuschagne hit two half-centuries […]