Flintoff set to continue comeback
Andrew Flintoff is in line to make his first Lancashire start since 2009 tomorrow for the club’s second XI at Arundel.The former England skipper announced he was coming out of retirement for a second...
View ArticleLV=CC, June 4: As it happened
All the action in the Wednesday's LV= County Championship matches, where inclement weather played its part in six games ending in draws. By Callum Dent & Matt Somerford Follow ECB on Twitter6.15pm...
View ArticleECB urges cricketers to take survey
The ECB is calling on recreational cricketers to have their say and influence the future of cricket at grassroots level in its second annual National Cricket Playing survey.Last year more than 21,000...
View ArticleJordan tops England FTI MVP rankings
Chris Jordan leads the overall FTI MVP England rankings following impressive performances during the Royal London One-Day Series against Sri Lanka.The Sussex all-rounder, at the summit on 71 points,...
View ArticleBerg blow for Middlesex
Middlesex all-rounder Gareth Berg has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury.The 33-year-old had been recovering from an abscess in his shoulder in recent months, but his...
View ArticleBrown talks up Malik capture
By Callum DentThe high-profile signing of Shoaib Malik gives Birmingham Bears an extra ingredient in this season’s NatWest T20 Blast, according to director of cricket Dougie Brown.The Bears announced...
View ArticleUncapped trio in England squad
National Selector James Whitaker spoke after naming the squad for next week's Lord's TestEngland selectors today announced a 12-man squad for the 1st Investec Test against Sri Lanka commencing Thursday...
View ArticleTest call would be magical for Moeen
National Selector James Whitaker spoke after naming the squad for next week's Lord's TestBy Callum DentMaking his England Test debut at Lord’s would be a dream come true for Moeen Ali.Uncapped in the...
View ArticlePlunkett determined to take second chance
Yorkshire paceman Liam Plunkett believes he is better equipped for a second assault on Test cricket.Having not represented his country at Test level since 2007, the 29-year-old has been handed the...
View ArticleTwin tons for Thirimanne and Silva
Lahiru Thirimanne carried his one-day international form into Sri Lanka's four-day match against Northamptonshire as he and fellow centurion Kaushal Silva put their stamp on proceedings at Wantage...
View ArticleCarberry confirms Hampshire superiority
Watch highlights of Hampshire's inningsMichael Carberry played the decisive innings as Hampshire beat Kent Spitfires by 22 runs to increase their advantage at the top of the NatWest T20 Blast South...
View ArticleButtler and Finch collide
By Matt SomerfordTwo of the world’s most feared hitters will go head-to-head in tomorrow night’s NatWest T20 Blast Roses clash.While the focus of attention had been on the return of former England...
View ArticleInjury setback for Yardy
Sussex have suffered a blow with the news that Michael Yardy will be occupying the sidelines for around a month with a torn bicep muscle.The former England all-rounder sustained the injury during last...
View ArticleCroft loving Twenty20 life
By Matt Somerford Lancashire’s Steven Croft is closing in on a record number of consecutive matches in domestic Twenty20 cricket – and is determined to remain in the thick of the action.The...
View ArticleWhitaker happy with right blend
National Selector James Whitaker spoke after naming the squad for next week's Lord's TestNational Selector James Whitaker believes England’s squad for next week’s first Investec Test against Sri Lanka...
View ArticleItinerary for England ODI tour to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cricket has today confirmed the England itinerary for the tour to Sri Lanka in November and December 2014.The itinerary will comprise seven One-Day Internationals and two warm-up matches with...
View ArticleCockbain and McCarter shock Sussex
Ian Cockbain smashed 84 off 51 balls and Graeme McCarter finished with five wickets as Gloucestershire edged Sussex Sharks by four runs, the hosts falling just short of their victory target in a...
View ArticleOutlaws break free thanks to Hales
Alex Hales set up Nottinghamshire Outlaws for victory over Derbyshire Falcons with 63 from 32 balls in their NatWest T20 Blast match at the 3aaa County Ground.Hales' quick-fire innings helped his side...
View ArticleFinch hitting brings down Lightning
See highlights of Yorkshire's chase, featuring some awesome hitting from Aaron FinchYorkshire Vikings ended Roses rivals Lancashire Lightning’s winning run in a thrilling NatWest T20 Blast match which...
View ArticleChristian aid cannot save Middlesex
Dan Christian's incredible knock of 129 off 57 balls proved in vain as Middlesex Panthers fell just short of clinching an improbable NatWest T20 Blast victory at Kent Spitfires.The Panthers needed a...
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