Tag: South Africa

Battle of the bowlers – and toiling batsman

6 June 2021 0 comments

ON Thursday, two erstwhile superpowers meet in the hope of reminding the world, and themselves, that they are deserving of […]

Debutant Ollie Robinson makes breakthrough for England against New Zealand

2 June 2021 0 comments

The Sussex bowler claimed the wicket of Tom Latham as the Blackcaps went into lunch at Lord’s 85 for one

Vasconcelos is happy to play the waiting game for England

23 May 2021 0 comments

By Jeremy Blackmore BEING talked about as a future England prospect can weigh heavily on some players – but not […]

MY DREAM XI

4 October 2020 0 comments

TOM ALSOP The Hampshire wicketkeeper-batsman chooses his favourite XI from those he has played alongside 1. Michael Carberry Retired He […]

IN ADVERSITY, WOMEN’S GAME IS STILL GROWING

4 October 2020 0 comments

ADAM COLLINS @collinsadam Big support: The T20 Final at the MCG in March drew a huge crowd and full TV […]

Essex reign supreme at Lord’s with Bob Willis Trophy triumph

27 September 2020 0 comments

Anthony McGrath’s men claim fifth title in all forms in the last five seasons

South Africa series to begin a hectic winter overseas

27 September 2020 0 comments

By Chris Stocks Vow: Sourav Ganguly Now that the England men’s international summer is over, the question is just when […]

MARSH IS MISJUDGED AND MISUNDERSTOOD

20 September 2020 0 comments

TRISTAN LAVALETTE Striking figure: Mitchell Marsh PICTURES: PA Images Shane Watson aside, there hasn’t been a more polarising player than […]

Puzzle complete now for Tammy

20 September 2020 0 comments

By Ross Lawson Up and running: England’s Tammy Beaumont can’t wait for the belated start of ther summer season with […]

Silverwood is concerned over risk of burnout

20 September 2020 0 comments

By Neil Harvey ENGLAND head coach Chris Silverwood has urged his players to protect themselves from the risk of burnout […]

Behardien: ‘It’s so good to be back’

6 September 2020 0 comments

DURHAM all-rounder Farhaan Behardien is relieved to be back playing again. Behardien had to serve a 14-day quarantine in South […]

Explosive six hitter Pollard is back to his brilliant best

6 September 2020 0 comments

CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE By Will Jennings KIERON POLLARD clubbed a destructive 72 from just 28 balls to rescue Trinbago Knight […]

Thank you to the Windies, raves Wyatt

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Paul Martin DANNI Wyatt has hailed West Indies for “saving the day” as she prepares to pull on an […]

DOM’S MY BESS MAN SAYS ROOT

30 August 2020 0 comments

ENGLAND captain Joe Root has backed Dom Bess to continue being his team’s No1 spinner this winter in the week […]

Stokes: My dad has brain cancer

30 August 2020 0 comments

BEN STOKES has revealed that he has spent months coming to terms with the fact his father has brain cancer. […]

NOT ENOUGH HOURS IN MY WORKING DAY

30 August 2020 0 comments

Richard Edwards looks back with Phil Bainbridge to a time when cricketers worked part-time Man on many parts: Phil Bainbridge […]

BEEFY’S RIGHT, STOKES IS BEST WE’VE EVER HAD

23 August 2020 0 comments

PETER HAYTER @phaytercricket A crack of Ben Stokes’ bat on ball; a nanosecond of hush, an eruption of noise from […]

WHEN THE BAD LIGHT DIMMED ON ENGLAND

23 August 2020 0 comments

JAMES WALLACE looks back to previous occasions when bad light scuppered England’s chances of forcing a positive result Bright spark: […]

MUNTON SAW PINK ELEPHANTS CAVORTING AROUND THE FIELD

16 August 2020 0 comments

THE heatwave this week, which saw England’s cricket grounds sizzle like the wheat fields of South Australia, is a mixed […]

Don’t blame the umpires, says Crawley

16 August 2020 0 comments

By Chris Stocks Focus: Zak Crawley is desperate to score big AS England’s hopes of wining this Second Test against […]

Sudden emergence of Pakistan’s new young breed is no surprise to Arthur

16 August 2020 0 comments

By Richard Edwards Top talent: Pakistan’s Naseem Shah Mentor: Mickey Arthur ENGLISH audiences may be constantly amazed at Pakistan’s ability […]

Sibley aiming to ensure Sri Lanka won’t get him in a spin this winter

16 August 2020 0 comments

By Chris Stocks Dom Sibley FOR Dom Sibley, there is just one more Test match this summer, against Pakistan in […]

Brexit closes the door on Harmer’s England hopes

16 August 2020 0 comments

ESSEX off-spinner Simon Harmer has given up hope of a future England callup after the Kolpak rules were changed. Harmer, […]

DEVELOPING THE SPINNER’S CRAFT IS SUCH AN ARTFORM

16 August 2020 0 comments

DEREK PRINGLE The season may feel very different with a shortened version of the Championship under way and restrictions on […]

Olivier desperate to bowl better for Yorkshire this term

9 August 2020 0 comments

By Guy Williams Raw speed: Duanne Olivier has express pace YORKSHIRE’S South African fast bowler, Duanne Olivier, 28, should by […]

Tag: South Africa

Battle of the bowlers – and toiling batsman

Debutant Ollie Robinson makes breakthrough for England against New Zealand

Vasconcelos is happy to play the waiting game for England

MY DREAM XI

IN ADVERSITY, WOMEN’S GAME IS STILL GROWING

Essex reign supreme at Lord’s with Bob Willis Trophy triumph

South Africa series to begin a hectic winter overseas

MARSH IS MISJUDGED AND MISUNDERSTOOD

Puzzle complete now for Tammy

Silverwood is concerned over risk of burnout

Behardien: ‘It’s so good to be back’

Explosive six hitter Pollard is back to his brilliant best

Thank you to the Windies, raves Wyatt

DOM’S MY BESS MAN SAYS ROOT

Stokes: My dad has brain cancer

NOT ENOUGH HOURS IN MY WORKING DAY

BEEFY’S RIGHT, STOKES IS BEST WE’VE EVER HAD

WHEN THE BAD LIGHT DIMMED ON ENGLAND

MUNTON SAW PINK ELEPHANTS CAVORTING AROUND THE FIELD

Don’t blame the umpires, says Crawley

Sudden emergence of Pakistan’s new young breed is no surprise to Arthur

Sibley aiming to ensure Sri Lanka won’t get him in a spin this winter

Brexit closes the door on Harmer’s England hopes

DEVELOPING THE SPINNER’S CRAFT IS SUCH AN ARTFORM

Olivier desperate to bowl better for Yorkshire this term

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