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Kabul Bomb Can't Drive Adam Away

ADAM Hollioake has never walked away from a challenge but even the former England ODI skipper could have been forgiven for turning his back on Afghanistan’s Shpageeza Cricket League last week.

Classy Kumar Still Shines So Bright

Jeremy Blackmore watches a true legend of the game make yet another brilliant century.

England's Super Six Will Need To Deliver

Peter Hayter focuses on the main protagonists who must turn on the style if England are to exact Ashes revenge this winter

Well Done Chris, You And Essex Deserved The Title!

Well Done Chris, You And Essex Deserved The Title!

Hawkeye Focuses On The Art Of Fast Scoring

IN the first 34 years of 50-over international cricket, England topped 300 runs a total of 34 times. Since 2015 they have managed it 23 times.

Corruption Looms as PSL Hits Dark and Murky Waters

NO SOONER had the second edition of the Pakistan Super League got underway than the tournament was hit by cricket’s latest spot-fixing scandal.

Can Stokes Tame His Fiery Nature In New Senior Role?

Should Joe Root be unfit to lead England, is Ben Stokes, with his fiery nature, the right man to lead England? Derek Pringle looks at the conundrum.

How Root Earned Is Test Coronation In The Cauldron Of That T20 Calamity

It was a good opening day for the new captain says Peter Hayter, but it gets tougher from here on.

SOS Given Finn Chance To Win To Prove He Can Still Be A MatchWinner

Derek Pringle questions the call-up of Steven Finn to the Ashes squad and has similar concerns for an ageing Stuart Broad

Three-match ODI Limit Is Not Helping Game Evolve

Alison Mitchell says women should be encouraged to play as much international cricket as possible... in all forms

Laws Give Mankad Back His Good Name At Last

Adam Collins is thrilled to note that one of cricket’s great anomalies has been addressed by the law-makers

Bayliss All Set For A Warm Homecoming

THE Aussies are preparing to roll out the red carpet for Trevor Bayliss as he prepares to lead England Down Under this winter – but they’re warning him to expect another 5-0 thrashing.

Playing Overseas Fits The Bill For Sam And Spitfires

SAM Billings might have come under fire from Kent supporters for taking part in the IPL but after signing a new deal at the county, the wicket-keeper batsman is adamant he is a better player for his overseas experiences.

Balm Before the Storm as England Seek Momentum to Launch Trophy Quest

Chris Stocks in St Kitts suggests that although the opposition will not be the strongest, the Champions Trophy campaign will be starting in the Caribbean.

Batty is so ready to roll back the years for England's cause

Chris Stocks speaks to Gareth Batty in Chittagong as the Surrey man gets ready for his second coming with England

English Presence Good for the Game

England’s presence here in Bangladesh is accompanied by an unprecedented level of security to ensure the tour passes off without incident following the terrorist attack in Dhaka last summer that killed 22 people.

Bullish Bairstow Taking His Game To Another Level With Bat And Ball

Bangladesh v England Second Test, starts today, Dhaka, 05:00

Stars Reminded Of The Harsh Reality

England’s cricketers have not seen much of Bangladesh outside of their hotels and the grounds on this tour due to the heavy security.

Don't Duck Worries Over Stokes Fitness

The subject of resting Ben Stokes for the second Test against Bangladesh raised much mirth this week.

Anderson Injury May Rule Him Out Of Indian Series

JIMMY Anderson is set to miss the whole series against India after he was left out of the squad for the tour.

These Pakistan Boys Are Great, Now They Have To Start Believing Just How Good

Saj Sadiq talks to Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur about the development of the team and his blueprint for the future

Praise England for Having Courage to Go

England’s cricketers may have left Bangladesh with their tails between their legs but in one important respect at least they travelled to India for the upcoming tour with their heads held high.

It's Been a Long, Hard Road for Bangladesh but Let's Enjoy Emergence of a New Competitive Test Nation

Tim Wigmore is thrilled by the ascent of former Associates nation Bangladesh back to winning ways in Tests.

Botham's the Benchmark but Freddie and Ben Have Breathed Fire and Desire Into the Game

Peter Hayter, The Cricket Paper’s esteemed correspondent, looks back over his years of reporting on England Test cricket around the world and identifies the greatest players over this period. This week, the all-rounders come to the fore...

Warner's Ingenuity Is Keeping the Heat on Smith

Perhaps said with tongue firmly in cheek, Australians believe their cricket captain holds the second most important position in the country behind the prime minister. But, whether you think that’s merely a joke or in fact a revealing insight into Australian culture, Aussie skippers undoubtedly have the type of longevity the nation’s top leader can only dream of.

Don't Put Blame On Booze, Just Those Who Abuse It...

Don't Put Blame On Booze, Just Those Who Abuse It...

No Place Like Home For Confident Kiran

No Place Like Home For Confident Kiran

Archer Has His Sights Set On English Future

IT’S been the first full season of county cricket Jofra Archer dreamed of and the Sussex bowler received the cherry on top of his cake last week when he was awarded his County Cap.

A Champion Of Men As Well As The Players

As he enters retirement, Roderick Easdale salutes the magnificent career of the great Kumar Sangakkara

Yes, T20s Should Be Fast-Paced And Fun But Let's Cut Out These Howlers

Alison Mitchell looks back at the controversies in the shortest form recently and suggests that the game must have integrity.