Shantry recalls magic moment
By Liam BlackburnWhen Jack Shantry walked out to bat on day three of Worcestershire's clash against Surrey last month, he could scarcely have imagined that the next two days would remain etched in his...
View ArticleYounus doubles up for Pakistan
Younus Khan became just the third Pakistan batsman to pass 8,000 Test runs on another run-laden day at Abu Dhabi.The 36-year-old joined Javed Miandad and Inzamam-ul-Haq in passing the feat as he...
View ArticleMills snapped up by Sussex
Sussex have completed a swoop for fast bowler Tymal Mills on a two-year deal following his Essex exit.The left-arm quick bowler had been available since it was announced earlier this month that he...
View ArticleJones reinvigorated by Gloucestershire deal
By Matt SomerfordGeraint Jones admits he feels like he has been handed a “new lease of life” after confirming a move to Gloucestershire on a two-year deal this week.A month ago the 2005 Ashes winner...
View ArticleWhen Jos Buttler met Joe Hart...
Lancashire and England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler took part in a training session with Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart yesterday. Here's some snapshots. Guess who?...
View ArticleMoments of the season, part five
After another memorable summer, ecb.co.uk’s Rob Barnett has picked out the best moments he witnessed first hand in both international and domestic cricket.England v Sri Lanka, first Royal London...
View ArticleRahane and Dhawan slay Sri lanka
Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan both struck centuries as India started their five-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka with a comprehensive 169-run victory at Cuttack.Rahane and...
View ArticleMisbah makes history for Pakistan
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq equalled Viv Richards' record for the fastest century in Test cricket as his side continued to dominate Australia.Misbah and Azhar Ali each recorded their second ton of...
View ArticleAnderson keen to get on a roll
James Anderson talks about England's trip to Sri LankaJames Anderson is hoping England can generate some momentum ahead of the World Cup with a series victory in Sri Lanka.Alastair Cook’s side continue...
View ArticleBangladesh make steady progress
Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah compiled half-centuries as Bangladesh made slow progress on the opening day of the second Test in Khulna.Tamim, whose Test strike rate prior to 2013 was 60.90 runs per 100...
View ArticlePakistan scratch 20-year itch
Pakistan emphatically confirmed their first series success over Australia in 20 years with a 356-run win in the second Test in Abu Dhabi.The margin was Pakistan’s largest-ever triumph in terms of runs...
View ArticleECB teams up with BCB and Red Cross
ECB’s Head of Disability Cricket Ian Martin is visiting Dhaka this week to advise Bangladeshi cricket administrators and coaches on a major new initiative which will include the creation of the...
View ArticleCollingwood to help Scotland at World Cup
Paul Collingwood will be in the opposite corner to England at next year's World Cup after agreeing a return to Scotland's coaching staff.The Durham captain, who is England's most capped one-day player...
View ArticleGidman ready for top-flight return
By Callum Dent New Worcestershire signing Alex Gidman is excited at the prospect of tackling LV= County Championship Division One cricket again next season.The experienced batsman was persuaded to...
View ArticleEngland Women inspiring next generation
Prime Minister David Cameron believes the success of Charlotte Edwards’ England Women’s team is playing an important role in increased female participation in sport.The Government is seeking to reduce...
View ArticleTamim and Shakib ton up
Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan converted Bangladesh’s crawl yesterday into a position of strength with centuries on day two versus Zimbabwe in Khulna.Tamim, who made his name as an attacking batsman...
View ArticleAgeas Bowl ODI seats on sale
Tickets to the Ageas Bowl’s two Royal London one-day internationals in 2015 are now on general sale.The Ageas Bowl’s 2015 international calendar kicks off when England face New Zealand on Sunday 14...
View ArticleTime ticking down on free Ashes ballot
Deadline day for Surrey’s free Ashes ticket ballot is fast approaching, with entrants also able to win a master-class with England Lions batsman Jason Roy for their club.Fans entering the ballot –...
View ArticleTen Doeschate extends Essex deal
Essex limited-overs captain Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a new contract to remain at the club until the end of 2016.The hard-hitting all-rounder led Essex to the quarter-finals of the NatWest T20...
View ArticleMcDonald gets top Leicestershire job
Former Australia and Leicestershire all-rounder Andrew McDonald has been appointed as the county's new head coach.McDonald represented the club in the 2010 and 2011 seasons. He became a firm favourite...
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