Tag: Sri Lanka

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 […]

BOLD BUTTLER SEIZES HIS CHANCE OF A REPRIEVE

9 August 2020 0 comments

PRINGLE’S VIEWPOINT Jos Buttler strode into the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ yesterday and, dispensing with all caution, played the innings that […]

‘No egos at Essex’ – Tom Westley talks Cook, ‘Tendo’ and his new role leading the Eagles

14 July 2020 0 comments

Essex’s new leading man speaks about his England hopes, drawing on an experienced dressing room and Dan Lawrence…

Best Indian cricketers to bet on

22 June 2020 Comments are Disabled

Cricket has become quite the sport of kings in India, where it is celebrated, revered and pretty much exists as […]

‘Why should I be giving up?’ – Gareth Batty isn’t done yet

29 May 2020 0 comments

By Sam Dalling Surrey star Gareth Batty’s competitive edge won’t let him call time on his evergreen playing career just […]

Covid-19: IPL suspended until further notice, Sri Lanka offers to host

16 April 2020 0 comments

The Indian Premier League was officially suspended on Thursday as India extended the country’s lockdown into next month. With health […]

The world’s richest cricketers

13 February 2020 0 comments

The Super Bowl is America’s most watched TV program every year, as the 2020 championship attracted about 100 million viewers […]

Jack Leach to return home from South Africa tour due to illness

17 January 2020 0 comments

England spinner Jack Leach is to return home with immediate effect from England’s tour of South Africa. The Somerset left […]

NEXPERIENCE LED TO HOLDER’S DOWNFALL

29 September 2019 0 comments

Garfield Robinson argues why appointing Jason Holder as captain of the West Indies at such a young age was a […]

Experience is key for Moxon in late title push

15 September 2019 0 comments

By Guy Williams New arrival: Yorkshire have added Ajaz Patel to their squad for the final two Championship matches PICTURE: […]

Broad: Getting me bowl faster

15 September 2019 0 comments

Chris Stocks catches up with Stuart Broad who, at the age of 33, has enjoyed an Indian summer in this […]

Moeen’s a marvel as Rapids aim for repeat

8 September 2019 0 comments

GLOUCS v DERBYSHIRE REPORT ONLINE. VISIT: thecricketpaper.com Masterclass: Moeen Ali showed his international class with 121no off 60 balls to […]

Jaya’s ‘privilege’ to join Edwards on south coast

1 September 2019 0 comments

By Jon Couch SRI LANKA legend Mahela Jayawardene says it is a “great privilege” to be appointed as Men’s Head […]

SHOT IN THE ARM FOR THE RED BALL

1 September 2019 0 comments

TRISTAN LAVALETTE @trislavalette When white ball meets the red ball: Ben Stokes smashes Nathan Lyon for six with an audacious […]

JACK COULD BE THE SOLUTION TO ENGLAND’S PLAN FOR SMITH

11 August 2019 0 comments

PRINGLE’s VIEWPOINT Bring in the lefties! Statistics show that Steve Smith has a poor record against the slow left-armer, like […]

Patel’s path to the top via Surrey stop

4 August 2019 0 comments

By Paul Eddison In a spin: Ajaz Patel converted from fast bowling to spin in 2010 PICTURE: Getty Images AJAZ […]

AT LEAST ‘DUNKING THE POM’ PUT FUN IN ASHES

4 August 2019 0 comments

MARTIN JOHNSON Last Thursday morning, the Today programme’s early morning sports bulletin came live from Edgbaston, and, in what may […]

Ace Travis got a-Head of the game – on the Isle of Wight!

28 July 2019 0 comments

By Richard Edwards Fond memories: Australian star Travis Head AN Ashes series can often be a case of sink or […]

It’s over to you to take Mo’s mantle

28 July 2019 0 comments

MOHAMMAD Amir says it was the volume of talented up-an-coming Pakistan fast bowlers which contributed to his decision to retire […]

Nuwan Kulasekara and Lasith Malinga during Sri Lanka's ultimately successful 2014 World T20 campaign

Kulasekara announces international retirement, Malinga to retire from ODIs

24 July 2019 0 comments

Kulasekara, 37, finishes his one-day international career one short of 200 wickets as he calls an end to a career in which he made 263 international appearances across all formats.

2019 ICC Cricket World Cup

21 July 2019 0 comments

WORLD CUP BESTS WORLD CUP BESTS TOP TEAM SCORE 397-6 – England v Afghanistan 386-6 – England v Bangladesh 381-5 […]

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan Coach, during training

Pakistan are still on track to take world by storm, beams Mickey

17 July 2019 0 comments

Pakistan came within an ace of making it through to the semi-final stage this summer, and probably would have done so were it not for a calamitous defeat to the West Indies in their opening match and a rained off fixture against Sri Lanka.