Cook targets strong Sri Lanka tour
By Will JacksonEngland captain Alastair Cook sees no reason why his side cannot carry their Test form into the one-day arena when they head to Sri Lanka.England go to the sub-continent to continue...
View ArticleFord and Stewart key to Foakes move
Ben Foakes talks about his move to SurreyBy Callum DentWicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes admits the opportunity to work with Graham Ford and Alec Stewart at Surrey was too good to turn down.The...
View ArticleBallance award fully justified - Cook
By Bibhash DashEngland captain Alastair Cook feels Gary Ballance completely deserves being named International Cricket Council emerging player of the year, and has backed the batsman to be hungrier...
View ArticleTigers close in on whitewash
Bangladesh remain on course to whitewash Zimbabwe in their Test series despite some late-in-the-day resolve from the tourists.Declaring their second innings on 319 for five, Bangladesh set a fanciful...
View ArticleHamstring problem sidelines Clarke
Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss the remainder of his side's one-day series with South Africa due to a persistent hamstring injury.The 33-year-old batsman suffered a recurrence of the problem...
View ArticleMoments of the season, part seven
After another memorable summer, ecb.co.uk’s Russell Staves has picked out his best moment in international cricket.Jos Buttler flays 121 versus Sri Lanka at Lord’sOn the same day Carl Froch knocked out...
View ArticleBell extols value of victory in Sri Lanka
By Rob BarnettIan Bell, victorious during England’s last one-day series in Sri Lanka, says “to win out there is as good as winning anywhere in the world”.Bell played in all five games as Paul...
View ArticleHeadley coaching benefits Chappell
The influence of former England international Dean Headley has rubbed off on fellow seamer Zak Chappell, who has recently signed a professional contract with Leicestershire.The 18-year-old was part of...
View ArticleTigers sweep Zimbabwe aside
Bangladesh completed a series whitewash over Zimbabwe thanks to a thumping 186-run victory with time to spare in the third Test at Chittagong.Needing to bat all day, or reach a nominal victory target...
View ArticleFive-star Morkel inpsires nervy win
Morne Morkel was at his most menacing as he recorded career-best one-day international figures to help South Africa level their series against Australia in a low-scoring match in Perth.The lanky...
View ArticleKohli matches Mathews to seal sweep
Skipper Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 trumped that of opposite number Angelo Mathews and completed India’s 5-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka.Mathews’ first limited-overs century, in his 192nd game, featured an...
View ArticleEngland tour dates to South Africa revealed
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have today confirmed the 2015-16 tour dates in South Africa.The tour will comprise four Test matches - starting with the...
View ArticleJoyce talks up Jordan qualities
By Callum DentChris Jordan’s pace and bounce will be a huge asset for England in Sri Lanka, according to Sussex team-mate Ed Joyce.The 26-year-old is part of a 15-man squad that arrived today in Sri...
View ArticleLatham again blocks Pakistan's path
Tom Latham made good on Brendon McCullum winning the toss in Dubai by compiling an unbeaten second century in two Tests.The 22-year-old left-hander, playing in his sixth Test, batted throughout day one...
View ArticleECB wants more female umpires and scorers
The ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ACO) is set to launch a new female officiating project to encourage more women and girls to become active umpires and scorers in the game.The ECB ACO currently...
View ArticleLord's hosts Celebration of Disability Cricket
Head of Disability Cricket Ian Martin believes the England and Wales Cricket Board has “moved mountains” to establish the profile of the game in the past couple of years.Speaking at the inaugural...
View ArticleWakely pens new Northants deal
Northamptonshire captain Alex Wakely has signed a new contract to keep him at Wantage Road until 2016.Despite missing all of the summer after suffering an Achilles injury in pre-season, Wakely was in...
View ArticleFirst outdoor training session for England
The weather allowed England to take part in their first outdoor training session since arriving in Sri Lanka. Below are a few snapshots. A quiet SSC ground in Colombo ahead of England's first training...
View ArticleBopara looking to enjoy himself
England batting all-rounder Ravi Bopara is determined to have fun in Sri Lanka.The 29-year-old returns to contention for the seven one-day internationals with the islanders after his omission from Head...
View ArticleEssex hand deals to young trio
Head coach Paul Grayson has predicted a bright future for Jamie Porter, Callum Taylor and Thomas Moore after they signed contracts with Essex.The young trio will now stay at the Essex County Ground...
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