This One's For You Trev, Vows Root

England set out to save coach’s job –despite doubt over Stokes

Does Test Cricket Really Give A Toss?

Richard Edwards looks at the pros and the cons to controversial ICC plans to scrap the pre-match coin toss in Test matches

Who Needs Style if You Can Play It to the Max?

There have been many fast bowlers down the years – Holding, Lillee, Hall – with actions graceful enough to set to music, but it’s probably fair to say that Max Walker wouldn’t be among them.

Giles Backing For Double-Ton Liam

Graham Hardcastle sees a Lancashire tyro stake his claim for consideration for an Ashes call-up

Golden Oldies Shining Bright As Ever

Much like the majority of this season, it was another brilliant week in the County Championship for the golden oldies. Darren.

Winning Feeling Won't Leave Notts

Dave Bracegirdle finds a losing captain with nothing but praise for the victors

Mason Makesmost Of Ashwin Stardust

Chris Oldnall speaks to Worcestershire’s coach after seeing a world-class spinner in county action.

Forgotten Man Ben Drops Hint

ENGLAND have churned through so many toporder batsmen this summer that it’s easy to forget we are just a year removed from Ben Duckett forcing his way into the reckoning, only then to be discarded after four Tests.

Jimmy: Duo Can Be A Big Test Hit

Andy Donley hears from James Anderson on how two of his young Lancs team-mates can make an impression for England

KSL A Success But Still Room To Improve...

Alison Mitchell looks at how far the KSL has come, and what it can still do to improve over the coming years

Hameed Hands Selectors A Nudge

Paul Edwards explains how one England hopeful may have just handed a Test lifeline to another

Westwood Staying With Bears As Development Coach

WHEN he retired in June, Ian Westwood was convinced that his 25-year association with Warwickshire was over.

Global Reach Of Game Will Help Kids Develop, Says Moores

PETER MOORES believes the wealth of opportunities available to cricketers in the off-season can only help improve them as players and individuals.

We Are Better Now, Even Without Mitch!

Chris Stocks finds Ashes ace Ryan Harris in bullish mood but also wary of the threat offered by Anderson and Broad

Why Ben Must Not Be Given An Ashes Reprieve

Officials of the England and Wales Cricket Board have a history of bringing dead stories back to life. Remember Colin Graves, shortly after his appointment to the post of ECB chairman, opening the long-shut door that had separated Kevin Pietersen from the England team? 

Hunches Can Be As Good As Stats, Ed...

Hunches Can Be As Good As Stats, Ed...

Dent: We'll Learn From That Loss To Glamorgan

Dent: We'll Learn From That Loss To Glamorgan

The Gap Between Top And Bottom Is Shrinking

The Gap Between Top And Bottom Is Shrinking

Carrying Drinks In IPL Can Damage Careers

Carrying Drinks In IPL Can Damage Careers

Ballance Joins The Other Lord Lucans Of The Ashes

Ballance Joins The Other Lord Lucans Of The Ashes

Curtly Stings Rivals With 84 Wickets At 9.8

Richard Dore takes a look at the Cheshire League champions with a line in titles and famous former West Indies players

South Africa Collapse As Shami Pitches In

THE pitch at the Wanderers was the main topic of discussion following the third and final Test between South Africa and India.

It's Good England Men Are Playing In The IPL

It's Good England Men Are Playing In The IPL

Enthusiastic Matt just can't wait for fresh Foxes start

IF A change really is as good as a rest, Leicestershire will be hoping both a new face and the winter break can help turn their fortunes around with the addition of Matt Mason to their coaching team.

Imagine Dazzler's Value In Today's Market

Imagine Dazzler's Value In Today's Market

Cheers To Overseas Stars' 50 Years Of Service...

Everyone will have their favourite overseas pro in county cricket – they’ve been decorating our summer game for 50 years now.

What An Exciting Time To Be Involved In Cricket

After the Ashes disappointment, the snow, the ball-tampering scandal and now the incessant rain, I just can’t wait to get back to playing some cricket and the start of the County Championship this week. We’ve been starved for too long.

Rafiq Looking To Take An Advantage Of Gale's Lifeline

AZEEM Rafiq says the Yorkshire squad have done everything in their power to right the wrongs of last season’s flirt with Championship relegation.

It's A Batsman's Haven Compared To The Old Days

THE wickets, like the recent rain, tumbled in the opening round of Championship matches but the batting carnage of last week was still nothing like that witnessed during the golden age of uncovered wickets.

Chapple's Out To Seek A Cure For Travel Sickness

LIFE on the road has been tough for Lancashire and Glen Chapple admits they will need to find a way to engineer away wins starting with a trip to champions Essex.