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YOUSUF: ALI'S GOT REASON TO BE PROUD
SAJ SADIQ discusses the main talking points from the series with former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yussuf
Silverwood has plenty to ponder for Ashes series
FOR England coach Chris Silverwood, trying to pick a team to win in the here and now while also planning ahead for next year’s Ashes series in Australia, is a difficult balancing act.
BEEFY'S RIGHT, STOKES IS BEST WE'VE EVER HAD
A crack of Ben Stokes’ bat on the ball; a nanosecond of hush, an eruption of noise from the Headingley crowd almost matched by a roar from the man himself and the completion of England’s highest run chase in Test cricket in one of the greatest matches ever played, let alone in an Ashes series.
Is it now time to introduce the pink ball?
FRUSTRATION was the word on everyone’s lips after the second Test between England and Pakistan limped towards its drawn conclusion.
Lees lashes out again as leaders are given target
ALEX Lees continued his strong form in the Bob Willis Trophy with a third half-century on an even opening day between Derbyshire and Durham.
FOR ONCE, AUSSIE EYES ARE ON THE WHITE BALL
In Australia, during normal times, cricket coverage is almost totally neglected during the winter off-season. These are, of course, not normal times and Australian cricket has been in the news for mostly the wrong reasons.
Captain Adam aims to keep his Steelbacks on right track
FROM the great highs of 2019, Northamptonshire have been brought back down to earth this year.
BAME PLAYERS COULD BE LOST TO THE GAME
RICHARD EDWARDS tells how this summer might change the recreational game for good – and bad
ALAM'S BIG COMEBACK IS ALMOST IMMEDIATE
Following Fawad Alam’s recall to the Pakistan side after over ten years and 88 Tests, Roderick Easdale reflects on some other Test careers weirdly interrupted or abruptly curtailed
Our Honour To Be Playing For Bob, Says Richardson
ALAN Richardson revealed how much Worcestershire’s players feel “honoured and privileged” to perform in a competition named after the late, great Bob Willis following their sun-drenched draw with Glamorgan.
Record duo etch names alongside the greats
UNTIL this week just one huge figure had dominated the thoughts of commentators able to watch cricket behind Covid-19’s close doors.
Sibley aiming to ensure Sri Lanka won't get him in a spin this winter
FOR Dom Sibley, there is just one more Test match this summer, against Pakistan in Southampton starting on Friday, and then the biggest challenge of his career – playing spin in Asian conditions.
Patterson proud but Notts' wait continues
CAPTAIN Steve Patterson praised the character of his Yorkshire side after this impressive come from-behind victory left Nottinghamshire still waiting for a first first-class success since June 2018.
NOOYI WOULD BREAK DOWN ALL BARRIERS
Politicking is heating up for the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) top job. After the resignation of Shashank Manohar, whose two-term tenure was notable for alleviating the stranglehold of the mighty BCCI, the race has been on to find his successor.
Magic Malan claims hero status with a timely ton
DAWID Malan scored his first Yorkshire century as the White Rose took control of their North Group top-of-the-table clash with Derbyshire at Headingley.
FOUR-DAY TESTS MAY JUST BE WORTH A GO
Sometimes a small piece of information is required to highlight a bigger problem. It was the case this week when Mohammad Isam, the esteemed Dhaka-based writer for ESPNcricinfo, tweeted that when Bangladesh tour Sri Lanka in October, it will be the first time they have taken part in a three-Test series for six years. Now, I’ve written and complained about Bangladesh’s treatment for years, but never has anything earned as much traction as my re-posting of this fact, noting that it is a reminder of how poorly Bangladesh are treated.
FINAL HOPES WASHED AWAY!
Rain hits England World bid
ENGLAND MUST TAP IN TO JIMMY'S KNOW HOW
James Anderson’s response to having his future once again called into question after the first Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford was everything we have come to expect of England’s greatest pace bowler.
DADA DOING HIS PEOPLE PROUD!
GARFIELD ROBINSON explains how adopting a new style has transformed Jermaine Blackwood
Science Of Swing Not A Grey Area!
Tradition dictates that cloudy skies cause the ball to move sideways. But Garfield Robinson reveals it’s all a myth
Ton-up Tim makes big impression on Farbrace
WARWICKSHIRE got an instant return on their investment in Tim Bresnan as the former England all-rounder marked his debut with his first century in four years.
VAUGHAN'S RIGHT, BABAR IS TURNING IN TO A SUPERSTAR
Derek Pringle discusses whether Pakistan’s latest batting sensation Babar Azam really belongs among the world’s elite
Rushworth upstaged as Fisher reels Durham in
IN a match where one of the greats of the county game over the last decade recorded 500 first-class wickets, an exciting seamer on the rise proved to be the match winner.
REECE'S BACK IN THE SWING – WITH A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Richard Edwards meets the bowler who has rediscovered his love for the game after very nearly quitting
LEGACY OF CAPTAIN JOE IS ON THE LINE!
JAMES WALLACE says the next year and a half will decide how history judges Joe Root’s captaincy of England
Heroic stand puts England in dreamland
THIS match will forever be known as the Miracle of Manchester as England, seemingly dead and buried on at least three occasions during this absorbing First Test, somehow contrived to pull off an improbable three-wicket win against Pakistan.
Clarke is still learning from youngsters at the age of 38!
THEY say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but try telling that to Surrey veteran Rikki Clarke.
BOLD BUTTLER SEIZES HIS CHANCE OF A REPRIEVE
Jos Buttler strode into the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ yesterday and, dispensing with all caution, played the innings that may just have extended his Test match career.
Andersson resistance frustrates Hampshire
A CAREER-BEST knock from Martin Andersson helped Middlesex recover from a sloppy start to their innings and post a middling 252 all out against Hampshire at Radlett.
Repay The Favour And Help Us Out Of Our Crisis
In years to come this series will be remembered for the performances of England’s Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad. Yet, it will be the contribution of West Indies that will live longest in the memory.