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They Don't Make Them Like 'Mad' Jack Anymore

As cricket continues its descent into Moneyball and algorithms (err, me neither), I went in search of sanity this week and found it in the shape of “Mad” Jack Russell.

Middlesex Will Be Doing Cartwheels If Hilton Can Shine

HILTON Cartwright picked up his first Test appearances for Australia last year and hopes his spell at Middlesex will fire him into Ashes contention.

It's All Bright At The Brightside In Battle For Bowling Places

SEAMER selection headaches are the issue this week for Gloucestershire as they prepare to host Glamorgan in an early season tussle.

Moores The Merrier As Pacemen Tie‘em In Notts

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE head coach Peter Moores admitted his bowlers had produced some ‘extraordinary’ cricket to conjure their side’s six-wicket victory over Lancashire on a final morning when 12 wickets fell in 90 minutes at Emirates Old Trafford.

Johnny's Work Will Ensure Troubles Are Sent To The Grave

DESPITE living in Antigua and enjoying all the trappings of the life on a Caribbean island, there would have been plenty who didn’t envy the size of the task facing Johnny Grave when he assumed the role of chief executive of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) back in January.

How PCA Makes Sure Players Will Never Be Cast Adrift Again Like Larwood

Peter Hayter discovers how players in the modern game can find support from their 'union' when their careers end.

Big Show Settled for Second Billing as Sniffer Proved His Star Quality

Adam Collins in India and Geoff Lemon of the ABC Down Under.

Strong Yorkshire, Strong England Mantra Will Be Up For Debate Again

Chris Pratt pores over decades of statistics to analyse one of cricket’s great theories.

Hollywood May Come Calling For You Derek!

Special delivery, sign here please,” says the postman when you open the front door. The bloke looks vaguely familiar, and you say: “Anyone ever told you you look a bit like Joe Root?” And the reply comes back: “As it happens, I am Joe Root.”

Adding Youth To Our ‘Golden Generation'

Richard Dore on a homely Yorkshire club that will not be resting on its laurels despite a season of huge success last year

Six And Shout! Bres Steers Perth Home

TIM Bresnan’s final-over six sealed victory for Perth Scorchers over Adelaide Strikers and, with it, top spot in the Big Bash.

Leggie Pope proves to be England's party-pooper

ENGLAND U19s had no answer to Australian leg-spinner Lloyd Pope but wicket-keeper Jack Davies insists their tournament should not be judged on one bad hour.

Proteas Bid For No.1 May Be Hit By Strike

South Africa’s best cricketers have belted India in the first two Tests and are currently engaged in an intriguing third match in pursuit of a white wash that would atone for the 3-0 loss they endured in India two years ago.

IPL Finally Being Embraced By ECB

Tim Wigmore looks at how the ECB have become more open to their players taking part in the Indian Premier League

Prior Is Right, We Must Give Players Freedom

Asked recently whether fast bowling is a gift one is born with or something that a person can learn, Michael Holding was emphatic. “I don’t think that that is something that can be taught,” responded the former West Indian spearhead, interviewed on the BBC’s Stumped programme. “You’ve got to have the ability to bowl fast. Then people can work on that and get you to bowl a little bit faster over an extended period of time. You can’t manufacture a fast bowler.”

Cook's Magical MCG Masterclass Lifts Ashes Spirits At Last - How Did We Ever Doubt Him?

RENAISSANCE man Alastair Cook was relentless, remorseless and utterly ruthless as he compiled his highest score on Australian soil to put England in a position of total dominance in this fourth Test.

Swann: Captaincy Is Holding Root Back

GRAEME SWANN believes Joe Root’s batting potential is being stymied by the Test captaincy.

Rookie Bess With England In Sights

Somerset spin sensation Dom Bess tells Jeremy Blackmore just how much playing for the England Lions means

It Was Even Music To An Aussie's Ears As Barmies Serenaded Cook Revival

Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon, our Aussie journo double act, pay tribute to England’s marathon man

No Port Of Call For Jamie Down Under After Injury

JAMIE Porter will miss the England Lions tour to Australia, withdrawing from the squad due to a stress fracture in his back.

Warner 'Hatred' Attitude Is Spot On Says Former Coach

DAVID Warner has always been happy to let both his mouth and batting do the talking and that shows no sign of changing after a week when the left-handed opener has dominated the Ashes airwaves.

I'll Handle The Pressure, Says New Leader Haynes

Tim Wigmore on the mindset of Rachael Haynes who takes over as Aussie skipper from the injured Meg Lanning

Ashes Needs Verbal Battle But Please... Keep It Clean

Derek Pringle says let the sledging begin Down Under, as long as it’s kept within the bounds of humour and quick wit

Why Women's Game Is Ripe For Fixers

Tim Wigmore warns that match fixers may be emboldened by the wage disparity at international level

Brisbane 2002: Could England Have Got Off To A Worse Start?

He called right but then he called it wrong... Richard Edwards on Nasser’s coin toss and the horrors of Brisbane 15 years ago...

Woakes Proves all round value as Windes 'reserve' refuse to fold

Chris Stocks analyses the first two ODIs and identifies the areas in which England excelled or struggled as the Champions Trophy looms.

Sachin backing proves another step forward for women's game

With the help of the ‘Little Master’, Alison Mitchell looks ahead to this year’s Women’s World Cup and beyond.

Westley Hoping To Make Experience Pay

Chris Stocks speaks to Essex’s Tom Westley about life in the top flight and an England call-up.

Traditionalist Andrew Recognises Value Of T20

John Roberts talks cricket’s survival and the rise of the short form game with the new CEO of Sussex.

Afghans Have Edge Now But Don't Write Off Irish

Tim Wigmore focuses on the top end of the Tier Two game where two teams have dominated.