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Lamb Helps Warwicks Survive As Essex Falter

WARWICKSHIRE head coach Jim Troughton hailed the character of his young side after they secured First Division survival with a battling performance that also dented Essex’s hopes of a second County Championship title in three seasons.

Experience Is Key For Moxon In Late Title Push

AS Keshav Maharaj played the last of his five successful Championship matches for Yorkshire this week against Somerset at Taunton, his replacement, New Zealand’s slow left armer, Ajaz Patel, flew in and began practising in preparation for his debut tomorrow against Kent at Headingley.

Sledging Aussies Let ‘Bristol' Stokes Off The Hook

THE urn may be gone, but England are closing in on a victory that will at least deny Australia a first away Ashes series triumph since 2001.

Tristan Lavalette Pace Trio Represent The New Golden Era

After 18 years of agony and embarrassment, Australia finally depart the UK with the Ashes.

Denly Has Daddy Of A Day!

Aussie basher: New father Joe Denly hits out on his way to a match-changing 94 at The Oval yesterday

We Need A New Breed Of DRS Umpires

Adam Collins argues that the current DRS system is flawed because of human error, so specialists must be trained to take over the crucial job in future

Dane Drives Lancs Back To First Division

TO say Lancashire skipper Dane Vilas has led from the front this season is something of an understatement.

Steven's ‘Golden' Ton Can't Save Stan

THE CLIMAX of the cricket season serves up tales of agony and ecstasy and sometimes both – just ask Stanmore’s Steven Reingold.

Broad: Getting Axed Has Helped Me Bowl Faster Than For Four Years

Chris Stocks catches up with Stuart Broad who, at the age of 33, has enjoyed an Indian summer in this Ashes series as England’s premier senior bowler

Moores Admits Woeful Notts Got Balance Wrong

NOTTS went into the season as one of the sides tipped for a title challenge, but after a truly disastrous campaign they are down with two games to go.

Bracey Goes Up Order and Vows To Stay With Gloucs

CONTRARY to speculation circulating on social media, Gloucestershire batsman James Bracey will not be leaving the Bristol County Ground any time soon

Josh Answers The Somerset Call With His Career Best

JOSH Davey could yet end a frustrating summer on the highest note of his cricketing career to date.

Anderson's Wrong To Slam Pitches, Aussies Just Take What They Get

Derek Pringle says that the Australian bowlers learn not to rely on seam or swing, instead it’s death by a thousand dots – if the batsmen get that far

Withstanding Late Pressure Is Something You Just Can't Teach

Derek Pringle reflects on tense finales of Tests gone by and explains the rollercoaster of emotions experienced to lead your team home

Taunton's Top Man Jack Is The Ideal Wingman

JACK Leach may have been an unlikely batting hero at Headlingley but back home in Taunton those who know him best were in no doubt their man had the character to withstand the pressure of the big occasion.

Smith's 'Ready To Land His Own Ko Blow' (And Win The Ashes)

USMAN KHAWAJA has warned England not to get carried away with their heroics at Headingley – and reckons Steve Smith is ready to face the wrath of Jofra Archer all over again to clinch the Ashes.

Shot In The Arm For The Red Ball

Days have passed since Ben Stokes pulled off cricket’s ultimate magic trick.

Rollercoaster Of Emotions Can Help Trigger A Golden Era In The Game

Chris Stocks exclusively talks to fast bowling sensation Jofra Archer about his rapid rise and how the miracle of Headingley can inspire him to greater things

Nurture Zak And He Will Spark England's Attack

ZAK Crawley has been tipped as the solution to England’s top order issues but his Kent coach has warned against throwing him in too early.

No Bouncy Castle Can Ever Match Drama Of Test Cricket

Peter Hayter took to social media to gauge opinion on The Hundred, as Headingley’s memorable advert for Test match cricket unfolded last week

Hussain Leads A Herts Attack And A Place In History

IT WAS a case of remembering how to celebrate for skipper Reece Hussain and the rest of the Hertfordshire players as they ended a 29-year trophy drought with a nine-wicket win over Dorset in the Minor Counties T20 final.

How T20 Cricket Made Stokes' Miracle Possible

Garfield Robinson argues that England would never have pulled off their incredible run-chase at Headingley but for the invention of the shorter format

Finals Day Bid Still Live Despite Storm First Loss

TREVOR Griffin is desperate to ensure Western Storm’s first defeat of the Super League won’t derail their bid for glory at Finals Day today.

Does Stokes' Winning Knock Beat Goochie?

Derek Pringle enjoyed a close-up view of one of the greatest innings of all-time in 1991, and considers where Ben Stokes’ monster effort ranks

Defiant Marsh Is Still On The March

Adam Collins catches up with Mitch Marsh, who still believes he has a part to play in Australia’s Ashes campaign despite losing the faith of the selectors

'It Was A Scene Of Absolute Joy'

AS Ben Stokes produced his sensational matchwinning innings at Headingley, supported heroically by Jack Leach, few people had a better insider’s view of the unfolding drama than the England and Yorkshire dressing room attendant Mick Kohler-Cadmore.

Gatting Is No Ordinary Joe For Soaring Swardston

SWARDESTON and former Sussex batsman Joe Gatting believes he is batting better now than at any stage during his professional career.

Holding Out For A Hero!

Another Smith masterclass leaves England on the brink.

Five Keys To Success For Griffin's Unstoppable Western Girl Wonders

Raf Nicholson breaks down the formula for success that drove Western Storm to win the Super League title for the second time.

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