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Jofra Needs Just Four Overs To Stake Claim In Oval Washout

DESPITE another standout display from Jofra Archer, England’s preparations for the World Cup were frustrated by the weather as this opening one-day international against Pakistan was washed out.

Smith And Warner Return Creates Problems As Well

Tristan Lavalette explains why the defending World Cup champions may find difficulty in deciding where to play their returning stars.

We Can't Afford Any Mistakes, Says Law

Middlesex v Lancashire May 10, Lord’s, London , 1.00pm start.

Yorkshire Offer 'Lost' Bess Shot At Redemption

A YEAR ago Dom Bess was the talk of the town, fresh from an England Test debut in which he showed promise with both bat and ball.

Leading England Is A Dream Come True

ENGLAND captain Eoin Morgan says captaining the host nation in the World Cup is beyond his wildest cricketing dreams – and says he would sacrifice his left leg to lead his side in the final at Lord’s.

Mature Roy No Longer The Talented Chancer

Derek Pringle discusses the improvements made in Jason Roy’s game and casts an admiring eye at the power the batsman can generate

Afghanistan - Minnows Ready To Rock The World

Tristan Lavalette charts how, from the wreckage of war, a cricket team has risen to offer a genuine challenge to the giants of the global stage

Lara Helped Steer The Greatest Team In County History

The kind of success Warwickshire enjoyed in 1994 has never been achieved before or since, and once the new domestic structure/ blueprint for change/vision for sustainable progress/dog’s dinner (apply to taste) is in place from next season, it will certainly never happen again.

Why This Fight For The Ashes Is Always Such A Lengthy Business

Derek Pringle identifies an aspect of the game in England that has been a problem for Aussie pace attacks despite their success at home

Fiery Plunkett's Got His Mojo Back

THE old Liam Plunkett – the intimidating, wicket-taking quick – was back on display at The Oval this week, as he took 4-50 against Essex and had the later batsmen playing the ball from outside leg stump.

T20 Success Doesn't Tell Full Story For England

Luke Baker explains why a consolation T20 victory does not do anything to hide the gulf in class that exists between England and Ashes winners Australia

Smith's Knock Is Perhaps His Best One Yet

Adam Collins looks at where the former Australian captain’s innings at Edgbaston on Thursday ranks in his all-time list of career defining moments

Lord's Cries Out For A Hero Like Hedley

LORD’S may be perhaps the most storied ground in the world cricket – but for England in the Ashes it offers an almost unprecedented tale of woe.

Is The Burnley Express Finally At The End Of The Ashes Line?

Peter Hayter fears the worst for England’s legendary bowler James Anderson after pulling up with a recurrence of a calf strain just four overs into his Ashes campaign

Ashes 2019: Watching Burns In Full Flow Was Just Like Cook In His Pomp

Derek Pringle studies and lauds the technique and confidence levels of a batsman who has been moulded into a top Test match opener

Archer's Coming To Get You, Vows Jo's

Jofra can help us overturn Ashes deficit, says Buttler

Transparency is still lacking in appointing Hundred coaches

Raf Nicholson looks at the appointment of coaches within all forms of the game and argues that maybe it is time for a rethink

Rapids still have winning formula

SNATCHING victory from the jaws of defeat will prove unforgettable for head coach Alex Gidman after Worcestershire pulled off the unlikeliest of comebacks to overcome Durham.

Pakistan hero Imad enjoying his Notts spell

THE Pakistan-Afghanistan game during the World Cup was on a knife-edge. In a must-win game for a possi- ble place in the semi-final, Pakistan were struggling to reach a modest target of 228 when Imad Wasim stepped up to the task and soaked up the pressure of the chase to take Pakistan to a tense win.

Smith Bats On After Archer Bombardment Face of courage

THIS is the moment that Australia’s Steve Smith was felled by a 93mph Jofra Archer bouncer which brought back grim memories of the harrowing Phil Hughes tragedy.

Internet star florin brings romance back

Paul Edwards catches up exclusively with Pavel Florin, the Romanian bowler who became an overnight sensation while playing in the European Cricket League

Jonny was just not ready, says Russell

JACK Russell believes England’s prospects in the Ashes have been hit by poor preparation – and that Jonny Bairstow is paying a higher price than most.

Chapple Trusts Dane To Bring Home The Bacon For Lancashire

LANCASHIRE head coach Glen Chapple has given his full backing to new skipper Dane Vilas as the South African prepares to lead the county’s bid to win promotion to the First Division of the County Championship.

Arise Sir Jimmy! Even Cook Must Step Aside

Peter Hayter says James Anderson is thoroughly deserving of his place among English peerage and indeed among the world’s cricketing elite

The Game Needs To Start Helping Itself

Tristan Lavalette analyses some controversial incidents Down Under and wonders whether the sport is letting itself down too often

Will Broad Lose His Way After Taking Short-cut?

Most cricketers are loathe to tinker with something tried and trusted in their game, but not Stuart Broad. Having taken 433 Test wickets with a run-up 15 strides long he has recently shortened it by five yards in a bid to stay relevant to England’s ambitions as much younger men present their credentials.

Kohli's India Have A New Playground

AUSTRALIA’S fortunes may have risen and fallen since 1877 but one thing has remained constant – the fact that the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the iconic MCG, or simply the ‘G’, has been world cricket’s largest venue.

Wyatt Staying Cool As Ashes Heat Rises

WITH an Ashes series just around the corner, it was inevitable that some of the Aussies would be eager to exchange a bit of banter with any England rival during the Big Bash.

Homegrown Coad Is Living The Dream

YORKSHIRE’S Ben Coad has had a lot to celebrate of late.

Just 66 Runs Added But De Silva Completed A Pure Masterclass.

Garfield Robinson looks back to the 1996 World Cup semi-final when a truly magical innings by Aravinda de Silva in Kolkata helped steer Sri Lanka to an unlikely victory.