Handscomb, A Pom In The Aussie Camp

Chris Stocks talks to the Australian No.5 batsman about his English links and his time in the County game

How Impressive India And Pitch Surprise Dashed England's Dream

Richard Edwards recalls the last time England played a World Cup semi-final on home soil, coming up against unfancied opponents who rose to the occasion...

Bairstow: A Redhead Who Lives Off His Fiery Nature

After his two centuries this week, Derek Pringle believes Jonny Bairstow needs to be fired up both on and off the pitch to be at his absolute best

Relentless Rohit Is Just Ton-derful For India...

AS ANGELO Mathews rolled back the years to record his third ODI century there was just a feeling that India might be heading into the semifinals of the World Cup on the back of a second loss in three games.

'In 1992, We Just Lost Form... But This Lot Can Get It Done'

Derek Pringle looks back on England’s last World Cup semi-final 27 years ago and believes the current crop can go one better this year

Jennings Must Bide His Time For A Recall

IT’S probably fair to say Keaton Jennings is not going to hold his breath waiting for a call from England’s selectors ahead of this summer’s Ashes series.

Pakistan Failed But There Is New Hope

Saj Sadiq reflects on Pakistan’s Jekyll and Hyde World Cup campaign – and looks at where they can go from here to recapture former glories...

Maybe Now We'll Take Take Rules On Mankad Seriously!

Adam Collins dissects the opinion of MCC laws manager Fraser Stewart to strike a balance between rules of the game and breaching the Spirit of Cricket’

Knight Fever As Old Master Cook Revels In New Era

A BREAK and a knighthood appear to have done Sir Alastair Cook no harm at all.

Finn Is Fit And Raring To Go Again!

Jeremy Blackmore meets up with Middlesex pair Steven Finn and Tom Helm, both keen to make up for lost time after recovering from long-term injuries

Afghans And Pakistan Fail To Hit Heights

It was the game the World Cup needed but, sadly, it proved to be the final straw for South Africa who, it has to be said, have been poor this tournament.

Clash Of The Titans? It's Just Another Day For Black Caps!

BEAT your biggest rivals to qualify for the semifinals, have a psychological advantage ahead of a potential rematch in the knockouts and avenge your defeat in the previous World Cup final.

Bairstow Hits Back At Critics 'Waiting For England To Fail'

Chris Stocks talks to a batsman disappointed with the comments of former England players and the changes in pitches for the tournament

Why Stupidity Of Hales Has Become So Painful For Taylor And England

Peter Hayter contrasts the ill-health that ended the career of England selector James Taylor with the self-destructive actions of Alex Hales

Eoin Will Give England The Lift They Need

A week is a long time in this round robin format of the Cricket World Cup – just ask the England dressing room, who appear uncharacteristically low in confidence and belief as they look to dust themselves down to face India on Sunday.

Derbys' Dino Is Proving That He Is No Dinosaur

HAVING come so close to calling it a day, Derbyshire seamer Tony Palladino has found a new lease of life.

Root: Let's Stay Calm And Focus On What Got Us To No.1

STOP looking at the table and the fixture list. Forget the permutations. England’s World Cup has come down to this. Beat India at Edgbaston on Sunday or they are out. Probably.

The Door Is Still Open For Rashid's Red-ball Return

ENGLAND coach Trevor Bayliss has admitted that Adil Rashid could still return to Test cricket for the upcoming series against India even though the leg-spinner decided to stop playing red-ball cricket at the start of this summer.

Keep Kuldeep Under Wraps, Warns Adams

Paul Adams believes India’s spin sensation Kuldeep Yadav faces a potential struggle in the Test arena.

Nixon's Hoping Contract Clause Won't Raine On Foxes' Parade!

WHENEVER any struggling team finds a breakthrough star, their leading rivals are never slow to take notice and begin circling around.

Ruthless Root Keeps England Top Of World

Chris Stocks witnesses an impressive turnaround from a team that started the summer with a loss to Scotland

Liam Living The Dream As Foxes Are Out-gunned

LANCASHIRE Lightning captain Liam Livingstone starred with the ball as his side cruised to victory over Leicestershire Foxes to go top of the North Division in the t20 Blast.

Kent Go Extra Mile To Earn Top Billing

SAM Billings says that Kent are more than prepared to wade into the deep waters in their bid for t20 Blast glory.

New Boy Toby Aims To Deliver A Roses Sting

WITH only four professional T20 games under his belt, Lancashire Lightning’s Toby Lester has certainly made a quick impression.

Yorkshire In A Spin As Rashid Gets Red-ball Call

ADIL RASHID’S sensational return to Test cricket for the upcoming series against India provoked surprise and concern from Yorkshire, the county for whom he refused to play longform cricket at the start of the summer.

You Have To Attack, Bedi Tells Spinners

Richard Edwards finds that the former India magician is enraged that the dot ball has become the sought-after currency for the modern slow man

Adil The Form Pick But He'll Have To Play Red Ball Next Year, Says Smith

SOMETIMES one moment of magic is all it takes to change the course of a career and Adil Rashid found out last night that his dismissal of the best batsman in world cricket might just have done the trick.

Arrogant Indian Think-Tank Has Taken The Shine From Essex's Big Occasion

I don’t know if it was just me, but did anyone else find India’s decision to snip a day off their tour match against Essex because of hot weather, well, just laughable?

Time For Maxwell To Get Ashes Call

Adam Collins questions why the talismanic Glenn Maxwell has found himself on the Test match outer for so long

Forget Starlets, Let's Hear It For The Comeback Kids!

Isabelle Westbury suggests that sports fans prefer stories of stars turning their fortunes round to tales of wunderkinds