Don't Put Umpire In Dock For Honest Mistake

Chettithody Shamshuddin. Remember the name. It may not have escaped your attention that this is the umpire who, according to observers ranging from England captain Eoin Morgan to several national newspaper headline writers to countless social media experts – and coach Trevor Bayliss and his No.2 Paul Farbrace in between – did the tourists out of their second T20 contest against India in Nagpur and with it the chance to wrap up the three-match series before they suffered a crushing defeat in the decider in Bangaluru.

Top Job Would Be No Burden For Root- Look At Kholi, Smith And Williamson

Alison Mitchell argues there is no place for conservatism as England decide on a new captain, and that Joe Root’s age is of no relevance

Jimmy's Got Sights Set On Coach's Role

Chris Stocks reveals how England’s record breaker has been looking to the future

Abell And Davies Come To The Party

Richard Latham reflects on the welcome return to form of Somerset’s captain and wicketkeeper

Mop-Up Might've All Been Avoided

Jeremy Blackmore talks to a frustrated Middlesex captain as rain dampens their hopes of survival

Stoneman Surely Secures Ashes Spot

Graham Hardcastle sees England’s current Test opener smash a muchneeded century for Surrey

Bancroft Banishes Century Demons

David Robinson watches an Australian hit form with the bat, just a few months before the Ashes

Vilijoen's Ready To Put In Hard Yards

Bruce Talbot speaks to the South African who is committed to leading the Derbyshire revival

Arise Sir Jimmy! It Certainly Has A Nice Ring To It

Arise Sir Jimmy! It Certainly Has A Nice Ring To It

Ben's Ready To Make A Return

BEN Stokes will arrive in Hamilton today to join his England teammates, despite the first hearing of his trial being scheduled for next month.

Mcgrath: Aussie Aces Can Make Us Even Stronger

IF YOU stand still, you go backwards – Anthony McGrath and Essex have no intention of letting the chasing pack catch up with them in 2018.

Change In Our Game Is Knight And Day!

HEATHER Knight is hoping the magic of England’s World Cup campaign on home soil can continue to rub off on women’s cricket as her side attempt to add a Twenty20 crown to their 50-over triumph at Lord’s last summer.

So Stupid To Ignore These Hidden Gems

Tim Wigmore argues that cricket is doing itself a disservice by failing to cover games between emerging nations

T20 Star Griffiths Issues A Red Alert

T20 Star Griffiths Issues A Red Alert

It's Groundhog Day For Root As England Slump

It's Groundhog Day For Root As England Slump

Even Brushing My Teeth Can Be Painful At Times

Even Brushing My Teeth Can Be Painful At Times

Big Show Is A Big Problem...

Adam Collins on the issues surrounding Glenn Maxwell following his omission from Australia’s ODI squad

England Losing ‘Mental' Moments

England Losing ‘Mental’ Moments

Cross Rejuvenated By Winter Down Under

KATE CROSS endured some tough times in 2017 but after a winter Down Under the Lancashire bowler is ready to bounce back with a vengeance.

Washout Does Nothing To Brighten Northants Spirits

IT'S hard to give a verdict on four days where literally nothing happened out on the field, but here goes...

Khan Plots Way Forward For The Domestic Game

THE TWO division structure of the County Championship will be a primary focus of the new working group set up by the ECB to give fresh thought to the direction of the county game.

Top Dogs, But It's All About Winning The Cup...

The shorter the format the more chance that participating teams have of leading the pack, or so the theory goes.

Smith can't rely on those who have already failed

Chris Stocks looks at the likely lads who can make their mark this summer as Test selection looms next week

Ireland Facing Tricky Test Of Time...

Tim Wigmore looks ahead to Ireland’s first day of Test cricket but warns the waters may be choppy as they look to settle...

All-Round Hero James Throws Weight Around

ALL-ROUNDER James Weighell enjoyed one of his best days on a cricket field after leading ‘ecstatic’ Durham to a dramatic comeback victory over Leicestershire on the final day.

Absolutely Nothing Is Getting In Harm's Way

ALL of a sudden, it feels like 2017 again for Essex and inevitably it is Simon Harmer leading their charge for a second County Championship title in three years.

In Adversity, I Made My Dream Come True

Nick Campion reflects on the plight of young Ali Layard, who has battled against all the odds to make his England bow

We'll Do It For You, Jimmy!

Woakes vows to make up for absent Anderson in Ashes

Ashes 2019: Smith Shows Defiance Again As England Play Waiting Game

England will hope to finish off Australia over the final two days of this first Test. The only problem is they will have to get past Steve Smith first if they are to turn their advantage into something more tangible.

McKenzie Digs In To Pass The 200 Mark

IT WILL not be the fastest double century of the summer, having taken all of 47 years in its compilation. But when you have shared your 'innings' with, among others, John Arlott, Don Bradman and Harold Pinter, what has been the point in hurrying?