England stars hail cricket’s unsung heroes
A host of current and former England cricketers including Steven Finn, Graeme Swann, Kate Cross, Lydia Greenway, Jenny Gunn and Michael Vaughan turned out in force today to recognise the efforts of...
View ArticleMaynard striving for Somerset silverware
By Will JacksonMatthew Maynard has made no secret of his desire to win trophies after taking up his new role as director of cricket with Somerset.The former Glamorgan stalwart had already expressed his...
View ArticleYoung trio extend Bristol stay
Gloucestershire have signed young bowlers Liam Norwell, Jack Taylor and Matt Taylor to contracts that will keep them at the club until 2017.Director of cricket John Bracewell believes the trio can help...
View ArticleSmith ton gives Aussies edge
Steven Smith’s maiden one-day international century was the foundation of Australia’s 93-run win in their series opener against Pakistan in Sharjah.Smith has been sparingly used by Australia in the ODI...
View ArticleTom Harrison named new ECB CEO
The England and Wales Cricket Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Harrison as its new Chief Executive Officer.A former professional cricketer for Derbyshire and Northamptonshire, Tom...
View ArticleEdwards listed for 'fan-picked' ICC award
Charlotte Edwards could follow in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar after the England Women captain was shortlisted for this year’s ICC People’s Choice Award.Edwards has been included in a high-profile...
View ArticleMoeen takes top Asian Cricket Award
Watch Moeen Ali receive the player of the year award and speak about winning itEngland and Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen Alicapped a memorable summer by being named player of the year at the 2014...
View ArticleLancashire turn to Giles
By Matt SomerfordLancashire have appointed Ashley Giles as their new head coach and cricket director.The Red Rose have moved quickly to confirm the arrival of the former England limited-overs coach...
View ArticleChapple ends Lancashire captaincy
By Rob BarnettGlen Chappleis stepping down as Lancashire captain after six years in the role to focus on a new coaching position with his sole county.The 40-year-old will be available to play in what...
View ArticleEngland Development Programme squad named
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced the squad of players invited to take part in the England Development Programme (EDP) for 2014-2015. The 18-man EDP squad features players from...
View ArticleMCC life membership for royal couple
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been elected as honorary life members of Marylebone Cricket Club.The royal couple join The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales in the elite company, with...
View ArticleNorthants snap up Zaib
Teenage protégé Saif Zaib has joined Northamptonshire on a three-year contract.The 16-year-old batsman was already a member of the county’s academy and will now train alongside Northants’ professional...
View ArticleDockrell extends Somerset stay
Somerset have extended the contract of highly promising left-arm spinner George Dockrell through to the end of next season.The Ireland international first joined Somerset in 2010 and made his debut for...
View ArticleGiles optimistic about Chapple partnership
By Liam BlackburnLancashire's new head coach and cricket director Ashley Giles is confident his alliance with right-hand man Glen Chapple can bring success back to the Red Rose county.Former England...
View ArticleMore to come from Moeen
Moeen Ali speaks about his Asian Cricket Awards honour and looks ahead to the England winter toursBy Bibhash DashAll-rounder Moeen Ali is adamant his "fantastic" summer with England is not going to be...
View ArticleGloucs sign Noema-Barnett
By Bibhash DashFormer New Zealand Under-19 international Kieran Noema-Barnett has joined Gloucestershire on a three-year contract.Noema-Barnett is hailed as a hard-hitting batsman and useful seam...
View ArticleNewby and Agathangelou shown the door
Pace bowler Oliver Newby and opening batsman Andrea Agathangelou have become the first players to be released by Lancashire at the start of a new era at Emirates Old Trafford.Newby, 30, has spent 12...
View ArticleAaron hails Durham experience
By Bibhash DashIndia international Varun Aaron has hailed the support of his Durham team-mates after successfully coming through a “challenging” taster of LV= County Championship cricket.Fast bowler...
View ArticleFootitt plans endless summer
By Matt SomerfordDerbyshire left-armer Mark Footitt could have been excused for not wanting the summer to end.It began with the first of his six five-wicket hauls, as Derbyshire rattled out an Essex...
View ArticleAustralia maintain winning Pakistan record
Australia continued their remarkable one-day international record against Pakistan by clinching their three-match series with a comfortable five-wicket win in Dubai.Australia have not lost a 50-over...
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