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Buttler: Series Is Very Much Alive

4 December 2014 0 comments

Jos Buttler believes England’s contest with Sri Lanka is very much alive as the visitors secured their first win of the seven-match series in […]

Jamie Overton Shows His Class For North Devon

11 September 2014 0 comments

JAMIE Overton is better known for his bowling on the first-class circuit, but he showed he is no slouch with the bat –blasting 142 not out off just 55 balls in North Devon’s four-wicket win against Devon Premier League champions Sidmouth.

Paul Nixon: Leicestershire Must Leave Grace Road To Improve

10 September 2014 1 comment

There have been some trying times for Leicestershire in the last couple of years but this week has been a particularly tough one to take – on and off the pitch – and something has to change.

Alan Lee’s Verdict On Taunton

28 August 2014 1 comment

Turning off the M5, and nosing through untimely roadworks on the approach to this now sprawling market town, a certain dread assailed me.

Laurie Evans Finds Form For The Big Finale

27 August 2014 0 comments

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!

26 August 2014 0 comments

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.

Angus Robson Gives Leicestershire A Much Needed Boost

21 August 2014 0 comments

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

21 August 2014 1 comment

SAY WHAT you like about Jade Dernbach but at least the man is consistent.

Cricket Paper Crossword August 15

15 August 2014 0 comments

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!

15 August 2014 0 comments

TICKETS are now on sale for the inaugural Nordoff Robbins Cricket Day hosted by Lancashire CCC and England bowler James Anderson.

Aakash Chopra: India’s Big Two Lacking Runs – Not Form

14 August 2014 0 comments

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.

Tammy Beaumont Hoping For Kent Terrific Treble

7 August 2014 0 comments

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.

Ashley Giles: Things Starting To Look Up For Cook And Co

7 August 2014 0 comments

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.

Northants’ Olly Stone Returns To Boost Wollaston

30 July 2014 0 comments

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.

Yorkshire’s Lauren Winfield Has Sights Set On Test Cricket

20 May 2014 0 comments

YORKSHIRE captain and among England’s first generation of professional female cricketers – Lauren Winfield has a lot to be excited about.

Paul Nixon: Alex Hales’ Power Will Give England A Kick-Start

16 May 2014 0 comments

Today is a very big day for English cricket and that’s why the selectors have been so safe with the squad they have chosen for the game against Scotland in Aberdeen.

Royal London Launch One-Day Sponsorship

7 May 2014 0 comments

ROYAL LONDON, the UK’s leading life and pensions company, launched its sponsorship of one-day cricket yesterday at Covent Garden with a host of domestic cricket stars.

Graham Swann Behind The Scenes Of Natwest T20 Blast

25 April 2014 0 comments

FRIDAY nights will mean one thing this summer – Natwest T20 Blast cricket!

Moeen Ali Hoping To Make It The Year To Fear The Beard

23 April 2014 0 comments

NEW ROAD has a special name for Moeen Ali. They’re calling him “The Beard That’s Feared”. It’s on the board at the Black Pear Refreshment stall at the back of the Basil D’Oliveira Stand and, much to the delight of the chap in the Worcestershire Club Shop under the new hotel, it’s on the T-shirts he was selling at a healthy rate during their first home match of the season against Kent.

Lurking Presence Of Kevin Pietersen Will Be Test For Alastair Cook

23 April 2014 0 comments

THE happiest image of a good week for county cricket was that of Alastair Cook celebrating his century against Derbyshire at Chelmsford with a rock-the-baby salute to his new daughter, giving a whole new meaning to Graham Gooch’s favourite term: “Daddy hundred”.

Tag: cricket

Buttler: Series Is Very Much Alive

Jamie Overton Shows His Class For North Devon

Paul Nixon: Leicestershire Must Leave Grace Road To Improve

Alan Lee’s Verdict On Taunton

Laurie Evans Finds Form For The Big Finale

Bumble’s Guide To Cardiff!

Angus Robson Gives Leicestershire A Much Needed Boost

I’ve Still Got A Lot To Give Insists Jade Dernbach

Cricket Paper Crossword August 15

Ever Wanted To Play Cricket With A Pro? Now You Can!

Aakash Chopra: India’s Big Two Lacking Runs – Not Form

Tammy Beaumont Hoping For Kent Terrific Treble

Ashley Giles: Things Starting To Look Up For Cook And Co

Northants’ Olly Stone Returns To Boost Wollaston

Yorkshire’s Lauren Winfield Has Sights Set On Test Cricket

Paul Nixon: Alex Hales’ Power Will Give England A Kick-Start

Royal London Launch One-Day Sponsorship

Graham Swann Behind The Scenes Of Natwest T20 Blast

Moeen Ali Hoping To Make It The Year To Fear The Beard

Lurking Presence Of Kevin Pietersen Will Be Test For Alastair Cook

Yorkshire Can Put The Rest In A Spin Thanks To Dizzy

Fantasy Cricket Featuring Your Club’s Players!

Keith Barker Could Be England’s Secret Weapon

Sam Northeast Ready To Step Up For Kent

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