Rehman returning to Taunton
By Rob BarnettPakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman is to represent Somerset as an overseas player for the whole of next season, making him new director of cricket Matthew Maynard’s first...
View ArticleNew challenge excites Ramprakash
Mark Ramprakash talks about his appointment as England Batting CoachBy Callum Dent Mark Ramprakash is relishing the opportunity to continue working with “a hugely talented group of players” after his...
View ArticleVolunteer recognised for extraordinary efforts
Old Chelmsfordians Cricket Club member Alice Green has spent a day with the England women’s team as a reward for her outstanding volunteering work in the game. During the 2014 season, the 19-year-old...
View ArticlePNG make winning start to ODI era
Papua New Guinea, featuring former England wicketkeeper Geraint Jones, were victorious in their first one-day international, beating Hong Kong by four wickets in Townsville, Australia.Both sides gained...
View ArticleAnderson sets bowling target
By Rob BarnettJames Anderson expects to resume bowling when he goes to South Africa with the England Performance Programme fast bowlers.On Tuesday Anderson was ruled out of England’s tour to Sri Lanka...
View ArticleMoments of the season, part six
After another memorable summer, ecb.co.uk’s Jonathan Veal has picked out his best moments in international and domestic cricket.James Anderson and Joe Root add 198 for England’s last wicketThink of...
View ArticleSiaka ton secures PNG sweep
Lega Siaka became Papua New Guinea’s maiden one-day international centurion as he led them to a 2-0 sweep of their ground-breaking series with Hong Kong.The 21-year-old right-hander struck 109 from 114...
View ArticleIndia race to series success
India continued their dominance over Sri Lanka to clinch their one-day international series at the earliest possible opportunity in Hyderabad.Mahela Jayawardene’s 17th ODI century was not enough to...
View ArticleWhite stays cool in tight finish
Australia won their fourth successive Twenty20 series after sneaking home with a ball to spare in their decider against South Africa in Sydney.Cameron White completed a nervy pursuit of 145 for six...
View ArticlePakistan batsmen take immediate control
Ahmed Shehzad batted through the opening day of the first Test as Pakistan’s batsmen immediately served notice of their intent against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.Pakistan lost only the wicket of Mohammad...
View ArticleBenaud reveals skin cancer battle
Former Australia captain and commentator Richie Benaud has announced that he is battling skin cancer.The 84-year-old is undergoing radiation therapy and made his illness public at an event in Sydney to...
View ArticleClarke welcomes tour cancellation deterrant
Giles Clarke, the England and Wales Cricket Board chairman, welcomed the decision by the ICC Board to take the strongest possible steps to prevent a repeat of the cancellation of a bi-lateral tour.Mr...
View ArticleMajor tournament qualifying dates confirmed
The International Cricket Council board has approved cut-off dates for qualification to the 2017 Champions Trophy and the 2019 World Cup, both of which will be held in England and Wales.The dates for...
View ArticleMiddlesex hire Houghton as batting coach
Middlesex have revealed that Dave Houghton will replace Mark Ramprakash as batting coach at the club.It was announced last week that the former Middlesex and Surrey batsman has been appointed as the...
View ArticleMills enjoying Hove comforts
By Matt SomerfordFor the first time in his fledgling career Tymal Mills will spend the winter in England with his only focus to prepare for the next county campaign.That could be very good news for his...
View ArticleRahat reinforces Pakistan advantage
Rahat Ali ensured Pakistan remained in total control of the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.The left-armer claimed 4-22 as New Zealand were bowled out for 262 on the third day, the...
View ArticleSussex to draw more from Wells
Sussex opener Luke Wells has signed a new two-year contract with the LV= County Championship Division One club.The 23-year-old has established himself at the top of the Sussex order since their...
View ArticleRoot and Co ready to go
England batsman Joe Root says the squad is raring to go on the Sri Lanka tour following a short period out of international cricket.Root, along with the rest of the players, enjoyed a welcome break at...
View ArticleWomen’s Ashes Series schedule
ECB announces 2015 Women’s Ashes Series schedule:Sky Sports and BBC Radio to live broadcast all seven Women’s Ashes matches next summer.Women’s Ashes Test match now worth four points for a win and to...
View ArticleCounty quartet to play in Sri Lanka
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that Scott Borthwick (Durham), Ben Foakes (Surrey), Will Tavare (Gloucestershire) and Tom Westley (Essex) will play in Sri Lanka Cricket’s...
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