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Glamorgan Are The Root Of The Problem For Ben

GLAMORGAN’S batsmen have racked up over a thousand runs against the Northamptonshire attack so far this season – but Ben Sanderson is in no mood to rest up and let others take the strain.

Windies Are A Throwback From The Good Old Days

Derek Pringle takes a close look at the current West Indies team and draws comparisons to the destructive greats of the 80s and 90s.

Sri Lanka Finally Come To The Party

IF THERE was a book on perfect preparation for a major sports tournament you can be assured Sri Lanka haven’t read it.

Duo's Return Has Given Aussies Renewed Belief

At one point this year, you could have made a strong case that Australia were barely worth calling dark horses to retain their title, such had been their lack of form since lifting the trophy on home soil.

King Kohli's Got The X-Factor To Lead India Home

If this World Cup format rewards consistency then it is hard to argue against India being involved come the business end of the tournament.

Holder: We Will Be Ready For England Windies' Skipper Targets Morgan's Men

WEST INDIES captain Jason Holder has warned England his team are gunning for the World Cup favourites when they face off in Southampton today.

Dhawan's Delight As India Exact Revenge

INDIA laid down a marker to the rest of the runners and riders at the Cricket World Cup with an impressive 36-run victory against defending champions Australia at The Oval.

Players Too Play A Part In Upkeeping Fan Rationale

Leave it to Virat Kohli to be the game’s statesman.

Reserve Days On Hold Is Not The Answer

Well, the weather had to come down at one stage – you can thank the good old British summer for that – and I just hope that we’ve seen the worst of it now so that the business end of the Cricket World Cup is not overly affected.

Relief For Warner As He Finds His Old Self

WITH a bouncing leap and a thrust of his batting helmet to Taunton’s overcast skies, David Warner celebrated the century which announced that one of the most compelling figures in international cricket was truly back.

England On A Mission To World Glory

Swann: Trent Bridge showing is proof this side is the best out there

Crash! Bang! Walloped!

Adam Collins looks at where Australia can go following their humbling at Trent Bridge with the World Cup one year away

Pears On Move As Floods Strike Again

SEVERE flooding has forced Worcestershire into a frantic search for a new home this week – and head groundsman Tim Packwood admits it’s a relief to have an alternative of the calibre of Kidderminster up the road.

t's another bitter pill forthe Proteas to swallow...

Derek Pringle looks at the turbulent road of SouthAfrica at the World Cup with their tournament all but ended by New Zealand this week.

Please Don't Repeat This 10-team Fiasco In 2023

Adam Collins bemoans the current World Cup structure which has produced a lowkey round-robin end as well as denying minor nations an opportunity

How Is This A 'World Cup' With Only 10 Countries?

Tristan Lavalette bemoans the fact that the cricket authorities decided to shrink the number of participants and cut back on expansion.

Sensational Shakib Won't Lose His Focus

Shakib Al Hasan isn’t getting carried away despite hitting a superb unbeaten 124 – his second ton in succession – to help Bangladesh complete the second highest chase in World Cup history and secure a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies.

Doubts Remain Over Middle Order, Despite Indian Win

VIRAT Kohli is many things, a fine poker player is probably not one of them.

How New Boy Jason Has Completed Aussie Jigsaw

Adam Collins explains the thinking behind the rapid rise of Australia in the ODI format which culminated in victory over England this week.

Proteas Preparing Their Early Inquest

WHILE England sweat over their own participation in this World Cup, South Africa and Afghanistan have already booked their return flights home.

It's Now Or Never

England put Roy on red alert for India clash with their World Cup hanging in the balance.

It's The Thrill Of The Chase That Keeps On Delivering

Derek Pringle believes the even battle between bat and ball is what has made this World Cup so gripping, rather than 50-over slog fests

There's No Better Opportunity To Etch Yourselves In England Folklore

Paul Edwards catches up with Alec Stewart and discusses the World Cup, the Ashes and Surrey’s defence of the County Championship

Sri Lanka Told Us Not To Write Off The Underdog

Garfield Robinson looks back and reflects on two recent Test match shocks either side of the globe and reiterates that nothing is ever certain in the world of sport

Brunt Gives England A Platform To Build On

IT was not what they went out to India for but England Women at least finished on a high as they battled to victory in the third one-day international in Mumbai.

Gayle Force Shows No Sign Of Abating

Garfield Robinson says you can’t have too much of a good thing when it comes to the batting talents of cricketing enigma Chris Gayle

England Need Root Back Firing On All Cylinders

Peter Hayter highlights the importance of having an in-form and confident Joe Root leading out England if they are to re-claim the Ashes this summer

Ellison Had The Edge To Become An Ashes Hero

MENTION the words ‘Edgbaston’ and ‘The Ashes’ and certain images spring to mind. Foremost among them, a marauding moustache-wearing swing bowler cutting swathes through the Australian top order on an unforgettable evening in the country’s second city.

I've Led Essex To The Top – Now I Can Reap Ashes Reward

Paul Hiscock catches up with veteran fast bowler Peter Siddle, who believes his county form will be the catalyst for Ashes success with Australia this summer

It's Desperate For England As Aussies Turn Up Ashes Heat

HEATHER Knight admitted England have lost belief after Australia inflicted their biggest-ever T20 defeat at Chelmsford in a win which secured them the women’s Ashes.