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Slippery Atkinson barges into the future

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DEREK PRINGLE It is impossible not to get carried away with Gus Atkinson’s 12-wicket haul to kick off the international […]

Shastri calls for Test cricket to be streamlined

14 July 2024 0 comments

By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat Test cricket needs to be reduced to six or seven teams to maintain interest in the […]

ANYONE FOR TENNIS?

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Richard Clarke Richard Clarke wonders, with Test cricket likely to be played in a window in future, what the sport […]

Bracey’s best shows recovery is possible

14 July 2024 0 comments

BEN GARDNER The Gloucestershire keeper has put his unfortunate England experience behind him at last Any one of the following […]

Get involved with National Premier League Cricket Weekend

14 July 2024 0 comments

ON SATURDAY 20 and Sunday 21 of July, cricket supporters around the country will have a unique opportunity to celebrate […]

ACE announces bold new goals

14 July 2024 0 comments

THE ACE Programme’s new ‘Road to Representation’ strategy is aiming to bring ten professional cricketers to the game by 2030. […]

“It’s about money, Sri Lanka needs money to invest in the game” – Kumar Sangakkara

11 July 2024 0 comments

By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat SRI Lankan cricket legend believes investment partnering national cricket boards could help smaller nations compete at […]

“Until or unless you beat India or be competitive against them, the world will not recognise you” – Ramiz Raja

10 July 2024 0 comments

By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat THE future of Pakistani cricket will come from thinking outside the box and doing everything possible […]

“I love domestic cricket, but I also love international cricket and we have to keep protecting that” – Justin Langer

9 July 2024 0 comments

By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat FORMER Australia cricket coach and opener Justin Langer has urged decision-makers to protect international cricket at […]

“My contests against Jimmy were some of my favourites” – Graeme Smith

8 July 2024 0 comments

By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat GRAEME Smith has paid tribute to Jimmy Anderson, citing their battles among his favourite contests of […]

Once in a lifetime

7 July 2024 0 comments

Richard Edwards talks to Sam Northeast about the greatest game he has ever played in Always leave them wanting more. […]

Keep the red ball rolling

7 July 2024 0 comments

ANNIE CHAVE Annie Chave laments the loss of long days watching Championship cricket ball The ECB waited until the return […]

Desmond Haynes

7 July 2024 0 comments

A Cricket Life As the tourists get ready for the first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday, the West Indies and […]

Bigger is better but England need rebuild – what we learned from T20 World Cup

1 July 2024 0 comments

The T20 World Cup is over, with India walking away as champions after a memorable final against South Africa. Here, […]

JOY TO THE WORLD!

30 June 2024 0 comments

RICHARD CLARKE LOOKS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE AKA The Grumbler It is 11.30am on a fiercely hot Tuesday morning at […]

National Cricket Week a hit with children across the nation

30 June 2024 0 comments

Last week (June 17-21) was Chance to Shine’s National Cricket Week, a nationwide festival of cricket celebrating the sport, raising […]

Saudi PIF money set to change cricket landscape

30 June 2024 0 comments

By Richard Edwards The success of the USA in the T20 World Cup could spark a huge influx of investment […]

LIVESTREAMS A LIFELINE FOR COUNTY CRICKET FANS

23 June 2024 0 comments

ANNIE CHAVE Not camera shy: the livestreaming of games has been a boon for county fans PICTURE: Alamy From a […]

SPORT AND POLITICS NEED TO MIX

23 June 2024 0 comments

RICHARD CLARKE AKA The Grumbler Richard Clarke says that our national pastimes should occupy the minds of our politicians. Rishi […]

Lighting the path with National Cricket Week

16 June 2024 0 comments

Independent charity Chance to Shine is on a mission to inspire young people through cricket. Since 2005, they have brought […]

JOIN THE BIG GIVE WITH CHANCE TO SHINE

16 June 2024 0 comments

CHILDREN ARE far less likely to be active and benefit from the positive impact of sport if they are a […]

THE HISTORY BOYS

16 June 2024 0 comments

RICHARD CLARKE AKA The Grumbler The phrase “history is written by the winners” has been widely misattributed. Ironically, most people […]

ECB launches ‘Taste of Cricket’

16 June 2024 0 comments

THE ECB has announced its Taste of Cricket campaign, which will see over 100 recreational clubs across England and Wales […]

Join the Club: Sangakkara’s village outing

16 June 2024 0 comments

BEN GARDNERR The appearance of Kumar Sangakkara for a lowly club side got Ben Gardner thinking Looking back, of that […]

Ray of light

16 June 2024 0 comments

As he approached his 75th birthday, Ray Garner realised he was becoming stuck in a rut. A primary school head […]

Tag: sport

Slippery Atkinson barges into the future

Shastri calls for Test cricket to be streamlined

ANYONE FOR TENNIS?

Bracey’s best shows recovery is possible

Get involved with National Premier League Cricket Weekend

ACE announces bold new goals

“It’s about money, Sri Lanka needs money to invest in the game” – Kumar Sangakkara

“Until or unless you beat India or be competitive against them, the world will not recognise you” – Ramiz Raja

“I love domestic cricket, but I also love international cricket and we have to keep protecting that” – Justin Langer

“My contests against Jimmy were some of my favourites” – Graeme Smith

Once in a lifetime

Keep the red ball rolling

Desmond Haynes

Bigger is better but England need rebuild – what we learned from T20 World Cup

JOY TO THE WORLD!

National Cricket Week a hit with children across the nation

Saudi PIF money set to change cricket landscape

LIVESTREAMS A LIFELINE FOR COUNTY CRICKET FANS

SPORT AND POLITICS NEED TO MIX

Lighting the path with National Cricket Week

JOIN THE BIG GIVE WITH CHANCE TO SHINE

THE HISTORY BOYS

ECB launches ‘Taste of Cricket’

Join the Club: Sangakkara’s village outing

Ray of light

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