Usual suspects named to face England
England will face many familiar opponents at the start of their one-day international series against Sri Lanka, after a 15-man squad was announced for the first three of seven games.Angelo Mathews will...
View ArticlePayne nets Northants role
Ray Payne has been appointed as Northamptonshire’s acting chief executive following the departure of David Smith.Payne, a former managing director of the Champneys Group, has been on the club’s board...
View ArticleBell calls for positive approach
By Callum DentIan Bell expects England to play a “positive, aggressive brand of cricket” during the one-day international series in Sri Lanka.Alastair Cook’s side head into the seven-match rubber,...
View ArticleVettori comes in from the cold
New Zealand have given a surprise recall to veteran spinner Daniel Vettori ahead of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah.The 35-year-old has played 112 Tests and is his country's second...
View ArticleHughes in critical condition
Australia batsman Phil Hughes is in a critical condition after being struck on the head by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match.Despite wearing a helmet, the 25-year-old collapsed face first onto the...
View ArticleGuide to the grounds - Sri Lanka
England's upcoming series against Sri Lanka will offer a step into the unknown as they prepare to play one-day internationals in Hambabtota and Pallekele for the very first time.The series will first...
View ArticleThe wait is over for Hunter and England
By Callum DentHead Coach Ross Hunter thinks England’s Visually Impaired squad are perfectly placed to put two years of hard work into practice at the Blind Cricket World Cup in South Africa.Thursday’s...
View ArticleTime for talk is over - Cook
By Matt SomerfordSkipper Alastair Cook knows his side must turn words into actions when they begin their World Cup winter in earnest against Sri Lanka tomorrow.England will return to competitive action...
View ArticleHatchett just the job for Sussex
Sussex left-arm seamer Lewis Hatchett has been rewarded for his breakthrough season with a new two-year contract.The 24-year-old broke the 50-wicket barrier for all formats combined for the first time...
View ArticleRankin and Hain commit long term
International paceman Boyd Rankin and emerging batsman Sam Hain have signed long-term deals with Warwickshire.Rankin, who has 62 full international caps, has committed to the club for three years and...
View ArticleGidman gearing up for brother battle
By Callum Dent The release of the 2015 domestic cricket fixtures at 10.30am tomorrow will be met with great anticipation in the Gidman household.Brothers Will and Alex’s four-year spell as...
View ArticleDean backs England Blind to perform
By Callum DentEngland are more than capable of beating defending champions Pakistan in their opening Blind Cricket World Cup match in South Africa tomorrow, according to skipper Matt Dean.West Indies’...
View ArticleSri Lanka v England, 1st ODI
Images from Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium of the first of seven one-day internationals between Sri Lanka and England.
View ArticleLIVE: Sri Lanka v England, 1st ODI
By Matt SomerfordMoeen Ali was in a hurry as England made an entertaining start to their pursuit of a record run chase against Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Colombo.Opener...
View ArticleHughes' counties pay tribute
By Andy WilsonAs shock and numbness spread through the world of cricket following the tragic loss of Phillip Hughes, the devastation at Middlesex, Hampshire and Worcestershire was particularly...
View ArticleECB offers cricket umpire and scorers a chance to have their say in inaugural...
ECB today launched its first ever national survey for recreational cricket officials throughout England and Wales.The survey managed by ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO) will give all...
View ArticleTen fresh deals at Yorkshire
Yorkshire have secured new contracts with 10 players as they prepare for their LV= County Championship title defence next summer.England right-hander Joe Rootheads the list of names and has been joined...
View ArticleDilshan and Thisara fined
Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan and Thisara Perera have both been fined and reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for a level one disciplinary offence in the first one-day international...
View ArticleSussex coaching role for retiring Lewis
Former England seamer Jon Lewis has been appointed as Sussex’s new bowling coach after bringing the curtain down on a glittering 20-year playing career.The 39-year-old took 849 first-class wickets...
View ArticleWhite returns home
All-rounder Wayne White has re-joined home county Derbyshire on a one-year contract from Lancashire.The 29-year-old had a year left on his deal at Emirates Old Trafford but has been allowed to return...
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