Ballance tilts matters in England's favour
By Dave Clark Gary Ballance’s third century in only his fifth Test and a defiant 95 from Alastair Cook propelled England to 247 for two on the first day of the third Investec Test against India at the...
View ArticleChange to touring schedule for New Zealand ‘A’ and Sri Lanka ‘A’
ECB today announced a revision to the tour itineraries for New Zealand ‘A’ and Sri Lanka ‘A’ ahead of their forthcoming triangular series with England Lions.In a change to the previously published...
View ArticleProteas return to test summit
South Africa will go back to the top of the International Cricket Council Test rankings after some stubborn batting helped them to a hard-fought draw against Sri Lanka in Colombo.Resuming on 38 for...
View ArticleStars sign Pietersen for Big Bash
Kevin Pietersen has signed a two-year deal with Australia Twenty20 franchise Melbourne Stars.The 34-year-old captained Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League earlier this year, has turned out...
View ArticleJaques leaves Notts
Former Australia batsman Phil Jaques has been released from the second year of his Nottinghamshire contract after being appointed assistant coach of New South Wales Blues.The 35-year-old opening...
View ArticleSales draws to a close
Northamptonshire batsman David Sales has announced he will bring his 19-year professional career to a close at the end of the season.Sales first made his name by becoming the youngest person to score a...
View ArticleKent secure title success
Kent regained their place at the top of the women’s county game by clinching the Royal London Women's One-Day Cup Division One title with a seven-wicket win over Surrey.In an encounter between the top...
View ArticleStokes back on Durham dury
Durham welcome back Ben Stokes as they travel to the Spitfire Ground to face Kent in the latest round of Royal London One-Day Cup action.Mark Stoneman’s men fell to an opening defeat away at Somerset,...
View ArticleEngland v India, 3rd Investec Test, Day 2
Live images from the second day of the Ageas Bowl Test.
View ArticleBell praises 'cool and calm' Ballance
By Dave ClarkIan Bell was delighted to have helped put England in a strong position in the third Investec Test against India as he continued his love of batting at the Ageas Bowl today.The 32-year-old...
View ArticleBell and Ballance put England in control
By Dave ClarkHuge centuries from Ian Bell and Gary Ballance, along with a lively debut cameo from Jos Buttler, saw England take complete control of the third Investec Test against India on day two at...
View ArticleCowdrey and Bowden pile on runs
Sevenoaks Vine hold on to a five point lead at the top, as all the top four Clubs in the Premier Division won yesterday with impressive performances. An exciting conclusion to the season is in prospect...
View ArticleDartmouth show champion traits
Birmingham Premier League leaders West Bromwich Dartmouth earned a 20 point win from their encounter with bottom of the table Himley but it was no walkover and they were made to work hard for their...
View ArticleCuckney hauled over coals
There were more twists in the tale of this seasons Premier League campaign with results at both ends of the table causing a shake up in positions.At Langwith Road, leaders Cuckney played host to an...
View ArticleQualifiers step up World Cup preparations
The ICC has announced the four qualifying teams for the 2015 Cricket World Cup will travel to Australia and New Zealand later this year to prepare for the 50-over showpiece.The tours form part of the...
View ArticleTrench cake by Frances Quinn
Baked to the original war-time recipe by Frances Quinn, winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off, trench cake is a type of fruitcake, with limited ingredients reflecting food shortages at the...
View ArticleGidman guides Gloucestershire home
A solid all-round performance from Will Gidman steered Gloucestershire to a three-wicket victory over Yorkshire Vikings in the Royal London One-Day Cup Group A clash at Headingley.After claiming two...
View ArticleLIVE: Royal London One-Day Cup
Follow today’s five Royal London One-Day Cup games. Gloucestershire and Worcestershire secured victories while Notts Outlaws and Somerset played out a thrilling tie. By Rob Barnett, James O'Brien...
View ArticleEngland v India, 3rd Investec Test, Day 3
Live images from the Ageas Bowl on day three of the third Investec Test between England and India.
View ArticleBroad wants England to retain intensity
By Dave ClarkStuart Broad has called on England to come out all guns blazing again tomorrow after the hosts continued to dominate the third Investec Test against India at the Ageas Bowl.The tourists...
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