Tag: Paul Nixon

Paul Nixon column – Don’t take sledging too far

11 January 2016 0 comments

During the second day of the second Test at Newlands, Ben Stokes made the headlines for all the right reasons. […]

Where are they now? Leicestershire – NatWest Trophy finalists 1992

30 September 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Justin Benson admits that he won’t ever forget Leicestershire’s first Lord’s final for seven years – but […]

Where are they now? Leicestershire – County Champions 1996

14 July 2015 0 comments

By Neil Fissler Leicestershire were the rank outsiders to win the County Championship in 1996 with bookmakers offering them at […]

Inside this week’s TCP – Ashes special

3 July 2015 0 comments

We’re at the centre-point of a captivating schedule for England in 2015; flanked either side by the Kiwis and South Africans, […]

Paul Nixon: It’s been great so far but Ballance is a worry

1 July 2015 0 comments

The best one-day international series I can ever recall in England may have ended but that has only whetted the appetite for the months ahead.

Inside this week’s TCP

25 June 2015 0 comments

When Mickey Arthur was sacked 16 days before the start of the 2013 Ashes series in England, few would have […]

Dream Team – Heather Knight

9 June 2015 0 comments

ANDREW STRAUSS – Retired I got to play with Andrew in the Rwanda Cricket Foundation charity match and it was a […]

Paul Nixon: I predict Kevin Pietersen will be back for the Ashes

19 May 2015 0 comments

Paul Nixon column DESPITE what has been said about Kevin Pietersen not being in England’s plans, I believe we will […]

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.

Paul Nixon: Jos Buttler Has The Tools To Make England Place His Own

29 July 2014 0 comments

Matt Prior has always put the team first and that’s what he’s done again by effectively ending his England career. For that he has to be applauded.

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.

Yorkshire Can Put The Rest In A Spin Thanks To Dizzy

9 April 2014 0 comments

IT’S THAT time of year again where I make myself look silly by giving my predictions for the summer ahead. It’s been a winter to forget but I can’t remember the last time there was this much excitement and anticipation for a county season.