Pringle column: Amid the chaos of selection, England cling to positives 15 November 2017 0 comments Derek Pringle looks at the worries over England’s bowling attack after recent injuries and the cause for optimism shown in warm-up matches
Geraint Jones gives Joe Root’s men some pointers on surviving an Ashes tour 10 November 2017 0 comments 2005 Ashes hero Geraint Jones has urged England to ignore the ‘persistent’ sledging from Australia and show why they deserve […]
WHY BEN MUST NOT BE GIVEN AN ASHES REPRIEVE 10 November 2017 0 comments PETER HAYTER Officials of the England and Wales Cricket Board have a history of bringing dead stories back to life. […]
SORRY BEN, BAIRSTOW CAN BE OUR No.3 AND STILL KEEP 3 November 2017 0 comments In three weeks’ time, the build-up would have ended and the Ashes will be well underway. Between now and then […]
I DIDN’T WALK OUT ON ENGLAND LAST TIME! 3 November 2017 0 comments Sam Pilger finds Graeme Swann ready to talk about the 2013/4 disaster and why the tourists can win the Ashes […]
England age-group games ‘not be-all and end-all’ 3 November 2017 0 comments THE performance of the England U17s in the World Cup in India last weekend has not only shone the spotlight […]
IRONY OF CANDICE TRYING TO LAND AN EARLY KO 3 November 2017 0 comments At a time when you wonder which will come first – the police making up their minds whether or not […]
RANTINGS OF THE 5-0 BRIGADE DON’T STACK UP THIS WINTER 27 October 2017 0 comments Derek Pringle identifies some encouraging aspects of the upcoming tour even as the hyperbole is hyped up Down Under If […]
JUSTASK AB, AGGERS’ PLOY MAY F****** DO TRICK, TOO 27 October 2017 0 comments MARTIN JOHNSON I’d half been expecting it, but when I walked into the golf club bar and the steward said […]
DAY/NIGHT VICTORY IN ADELAIDE SHOULD BE TARGETED 27 October 2017 0 comments DEREK PRINGLE Pink practice: England’s sole day/night Test was against West Indies this summer PICTURE: Getty Images Think Pink was […]
Pringle column: Playing cricket? It’s not a bad little earner 24 October 2017 0 comments Derek Pringle examines the figures that mean most England cricketers are set for life
ashes needs but please… verbal battle keep it clean 20 October 2017 0 comments Derek Pringle says let the sledging begin Down Under, as long as it’s kept within the bounds of humour and […]
A RIVALRY BONDED NDED BY LOVE 20 October 2017 0 comments It’s a contest that remains unmatched for history, hunger and of course, villains With this winter’s Ashes looming, Paul Edwards […]
PLAYING CRICKET? IT’S NOT A BAD LITTLE EARNER… 20 October 2017 0 comments DEREK PRINGLE We knew today’s international cricketers were coining it, but how many knew that some were getting U$20,000 (£15,100) […]
It’s an uncomfortable truth Joe, you have to bat at 3! 17 October 2017 0 comments Peter Hayter insists Root must embody his team’s intent by moving up to 3 in the batting order
‘The best moments were in the dressing room, and all the chit chat…’ 6 October 2017 0 comments Sam Pilger speaks to Kumar Sangakkara on the highs and lows of his international career Great skipper: Sanath Jayasuriya Over […]
Illingworth: ‘Root’s chances of winning the Ashes are 50/50’ 5 October 2017 0 comments Yorkshire roots will give Joe that extra Illy factor heading to Australia
What England must do to retain the Ashes 4 October 2017 0 comments With less than 60 days until England head down under, Joe Root’s men will be starting their final preparations and pouring over tactics and video replays ahead of what is set to be a tough challenge for the tourists.
The state of play: Ben Stokes is in ‘serious trouble’ 3 October 2017 0 comments Six days into the ECB’s internal disciplinary process and it looks unlikely Ben Stokes will be touring Australia
Crab-like Shiv still racking up the runs at Lancs 29 September 2017 0 comments Saj Sadiq speaks to Shivnarine Chanderpaul as the left-hander brings another season in the game to its close… Clipped away: […]
Crane’s Aussie haul can give Parky a lift 29 September 2017 0 comments MATT Parkinson will have big shoes to fill when he walks into the dressing rooms of Gordon Cricket Club in […]
Allegiances don’t always lie with your team as the thrills of watching Chris Gayle show 27 September 2017 0 comments Alison Mitchell writes on how winning doesn’t always matter as long as the stars of the game give you your money’s worth
Hayter column: Bairstow always had value in ODI team, he’s just not flashy like Roy 26 September 2017 0 comments Peter Hayter asks would Bairstow have ever been dropped as opener if Joe Root was England’s ODI captain?
Morgan worried about his patchy form as Windies strike early in T20 22 September 2017 0 comments Toss:England, who chose to field Umpires:M Gough, R Robinson By Joshua Peck ENGLAND captain Eoin Morgan bemoaned his own lack […]
THE TOAST IS STILL HAVE A JONNY BUT WE CAN SUMMER WHINE! 22 September 2017 0 comments Chris Stocks questions the wisdom of playing a five-match ODI series as the autumn gloom descends I’ve done it! Jonny […]