Root of all evil is lifted as it all falls into place for England 4 August 2017 0 comments By Chris Stocks at The Oval THIRD TEST July 28-31, The Oval, London THIS Test, the 100th at The Oval, […]
Viewpoint – In his first 49 balls as an England No.3, Tom Westley looked like he belonged 2 August 2017 0 comments Derek Pringle gets technical as he analyses the latest batsman to try out in England’s most problematic position… Tom Westley […]
Former Eagle Prichard backs Essex to keep up pressure on title rivals 25 July 2017 0 comments By Richard Edwards Paul Prichard is backing Essex to continue their title tilt – despite the likely absence of Alastair […]
Horror show opens door for Westley 21 July 2017 0 comments England selectors ring changes after massacre at Trent Bridge… By Chris Stocks TOM WESTLEY will make his England debut in […]
A clear head is giving Ingram a clearer path to more success 21 July 2017 0 comments By Ross Lawson Fine form: Colin Ingram in One-Day Cup action for Glamorgan ON THE wall of his Port Elizabeth […]
Returning hero KP’s six-hit salvo 21 July 2017 0 comments By Katie Falkingham SOUTH ROUND-UP Power play: Kevin Pietersen revelled in his Surrey return PICTURES: Getty Images KEVIN Pietersen is […]
This is no blip, we’re in crisis… 21 July 2017 0 comments By Chris Stocks July 14-17, Trent Bridge, Nottingham England 205 (Root 78; Maharaj 3-21) & 133 (Cook 32; Philander 3-24) […]
Five big problems England must solve for the Oval Test 21 July 2017 0 comments By Chris Stocks Calm before the storm: Joe Root leads England out for the second Test at Trent Bridge SO […]
YOU SOON REALISED HE WAS JUST A BIT DIFFERENT 21 July 2017 0 comments Living it up! Ian Botham always did things his way PICTURE: Getty Images Ian Botham was in his sixth year […]
I’d bring in Nasser to coach Test team 21 July 2017 0 comments SOME suggestions for improving the performance of our Test team: Let Trevor Bayliss concentrate solely on coaching England’s white-ball teams. […]
Kolpaks keep on doing the business for Rod and Hampshire 18 July 2017 0 comments (Photo: Getty Images) By Joshua Peck IT’S served them well so far this year, and now Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove […]
Tamim exit not due to hate crimes 14 July 2017 0 comments TAMIM Iqbal has cut short his stay at Essex, though denied reports that his departure is due to a ‘hate […]
Late late drama as Curran keeps final over nerve –twice! 14 July 2017 0 comments SOUTH ROUND-UP By Andrew Lawton YOUNG seamer Tom Curran was the hero in successive final ball victories for Surrey in […]
Home turf – Dickson belts out some runs at Beckenham 10 July 2017 0 comments (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) By Mark Pennell Kent opener Sean Dickson re-wrote the county’s batting record books following his eight-hour […]
Harmer picks up PCA gong 7 July 2017 0 comments ESSEX star bowler Simon Harmer picked up 28 wickets in June, and now he’s been handed the PCA player of […]
Butterfingers Upminster go down 7 July 2017 0 comments By Charlie Bennett UPMINSTER skipper Matt Tigg did not hold back when asked to give his assessment after their defeat […]
Harmer masterclass caps victory where Essex records fell 3 July 2017 0 comments (Photo: Getty Images) By Martin Smith Simon Harmer had played just three County Championship matches before Essex extended his one-year […]
COOK & CO STILL HAVE APPETITE FOR RUNS AND WORK 30 June 2017 0 comments PAUL NIXON In the pink: Alastair Cook celebrates his century for Essex against Middlesex PICTURE: TGS Photo No matter what […]
Will it be third time lucky or could Notts take the honours? 30 June 2017 0 comments By Jack Miller Notts v Surrey Saturday, July 1, Lord’s, 11:00 SURREY find themselves in familiar surroundings at Lord’s once […]
Afghanistan have already come a long way, now there’s a new challenge 30 June 2017 0 comments By Richard Edwards Meeting: Peter Frawley THE granting of Test status to Afghanistan has been hailed as a modern-day sporting […]
CAPTAINCY WILL BE A TEST BUT ROOT CAN STAND TALL 30 June 2017 0 comments Derek Pringle looks ahead to Joe Root’s debut as England captain and points to a number of areas for the […]
Rhodes in Yorkshire departure 30 June 2017 0 comments WILL Rhodes will depart Headingley at the end of the season having signed a twoyear deal at Division One strugglers […]
I’M ALL FOR CHANGE, BUT GAME MUST KEEP TRADITION 30 June 2017 0 comments DEREK PRINGLE One day’s play in Essex’s Championship match against Middlesex may not be the kind of sample required by […]
Simon stars as Essex records fall 30 June 2017 0 comments Martin Smith sees South African Simon Harmer produce yet another masterclass for Essex June 26-29, County Ground, Chelmsford Essex 542-3d […]
Pringle column: So long Tonker! A leader you had to follow 28 June 2017 0 comments By Derek Pringle In the Essex dressing rooms of yesteryear, famous for their characters, none was bigger or more boldly […]