Smith overshadows Bell's record day
England were unable to mark a record-breaking day for Ian Bell with victory as they succumbed to the white-hot blade of Steven Smith in Hobart.After Bell celebrated becoming England’s highest-ever...
View ArticleRecord-breaking Bell having fun at the top
Ian Bell, who today became England’s leading one-day international scorer with his best format total, is having “good fun” at the top of the order.Bell’s majestic 141 was comfortably more than the 98...
View ArticleMorgan rings Bell's praises
Eoin Morgan lauded Ian Bell for his sublime 141, which made him England’s top one-day international run-maker, but lamented that the tourists could post only a “par score”.Excellent reverse-swing...
View ArticleRoyal Air Force help England women
The England women’s performance squad and England Women’s Academy have both ventured away from the ECB’s training base at the National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC) in Loughborough this winter to...
View ArticleJohnson set for final return
Mitchell Johnson looks set to make his Australia comeback in next week's Tri-Series final - a potential reunion with England.Johnson has missed all three of the host nation's games so far, having been...
View ArticleCarberry sends Scorchers into final
Michael Carberry crashed the only half-century of a low-scoring Big Bash League semi-final to help defending champions Perth Scorchers into Wednesday’s final.The Scorchers will meet Sydney Sixers in...
View ArticleStokes fires Lions to opening win
By Andy Wilson Ben Stokes made significant contributions with bat and ball as England Lions held their nerve to win their first one-day match against South Africa A in Bloemfontein.Stokes, one of five...
View ArticleWagg stays loyal to Glamorgan
Combative all-rounder Graham Wagg has extended his contract with Glamorgan until 2017.The 31-year-old left-arm seamer and right-handed batsman joined the Welsh county from Derbyshire in 2010, and...
View ArticleGuptill makes Derbyshire return
Derbyshire have re-signed New Zealand international Martin Guptill as their overseas player for the early stages of the 2015 campaign.The 28-year-old became a popular figure at the 3aaa County Ground...
View ArticleSteelbacks snap up Afridi
Northants Steelbacks have pulled off a major coup by signing Pakistan international Shahid Afridi for the start of their NatWest T20 Blast campaign.The 34-year-old, who has had spells in county cricket...
View ArticleAbandonment sets up England decider
Australia and India suffered an Australia Day no-result at the Sydney Cricket Ground, meaning Friday’s game between England and India is effectively a semi-final for a place in the Tri-Series...
View ArticleWisden recognition an honour for Moeen
England all-rounder Moeen Ali is honoured to be the new cover star of this year’s Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.The 27-year-old, an elegant batsman and canny off-spinner, will follow in the footsteps of...
View ArticleSmith claims medal hat-trick
Steven Smith swept the board at Australia's seasonal awards in Sydney, claiming the coveted Allan Border Medal as well as being named both Test and one-day player of the year.Smith was firm favourite...
View ArticleWhite Rose tie down Lyth
England Lion Adam Lyth has committed his future to county champions Yorkshire by signing a three-year contract extension.The opening batsman, an integral member of the White Rose’s LV= County...
View ArticleWaitrose back Ageas Bowl Market Garden project
England Cricket Team sponsor Waitrose has offered its support to an innovative Hampshire Cricket in the Community project at the Ageas Bowl.The Ageas Bowl’s Market Garden has been established by...
View ArticleNarine out of World Cup
Sunil Narine has pulled out of West Indies' World Cup squad as he continues to build confidence on his remodelled action.Narine voluntarily took a leave of absence from international cricket in order...
View ArticleLumb and Carberry chase Big Bash glory
Michael Lumb expects a “cracking game” when his Sydney Sixers meet defending champions Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League final in Canberra tomorrow.In a repeat of the first Big Bash final, which...
View ArticleParry aims to be Diamond pleaser
By Andy WilsonStephen Parry is hoping for his first action of the England Lions tour in tomorrow’s second one-day match against South Africa A on a Kimberley pitch which has generally been perceived to...
View ArticleFarbrace: Pressure will benefit England
Paul Farbrace believes the pressure of the winner-takes-all Tri-Series clash with India will stand England in good stead at the World Cup.The winners from the final group match of the tournament,...
View ArticleHeadingley set for Finch and Maxwell fireworks
Yorkshire have pulled off a devastating double swoop by announcing the captures of big-hitting Australians Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell as their overseas players for the 2015 season.Both stars,...
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