Award of the day Kevin Pietersen was awarded a silver bat by Giles Clarke, the ECB chairman, on the out-field during the lunch interview to recognise his achievement of becoming England's leading run-scorer in the history of international cricket. It was another reminder of Pietersen's immense contribution to England's success over recent years and how far the team have come over the last 12 months:...
Ganguly to head Bengal's coaching committee
Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain, has been named chairman of Bengal's cricket coaching committee. The committee's primary job will be to organise coaching camps in Bengal to develop the cricketers in the state. Ganguly was previously head of Bengal's cricket development committee, which included former cricketers Ashok Malhotra and Arun Lal. According to PTI, Cricket Association of Bengal...
Count the drinks, not the runs
It was a day where patience was tested all round; the batsmen showed, the bowlers used and the crowd had to find it"Smaaaassshh itttttt!" came the cry from the behind the long-off fence. The man's voice was breaking almost into a falsetto, the kind of panicked, manic noise you'd expect to hear from a prisoner on the rack over the river at the Tower of London. Chris Woakes didn't oblige. He tapped...
Lehmann's comments 'incitement' - ECB
The ECB has stepped up the pressure on Australia's coach, Darren Lehmann, for his attack on Stuart Broad by accusing Lehmann of "incitement" and warning that they will take "all necessary steps" to ensure Broad's safety in the return Ashes series in Australia this winter. England's unforgiving response looks bound to lead to the safeguard of additional security for Broad throughout the Australia...
Aug
23
Borthwick keeps Tremlett at bay
Durham 309 for 5 (Borthwick 135, Tremlett 5-51) v SurreyScorecard If anyone in the England camp takes a look at the scorecard from this game, it will be noted that Chris Tremlett, who missed out on selection for the fifth Test at The Oval, was the only name to feature in the Surrey wickets column. A five-for kept his team in touch against Durham and will provide further grist for those questioning...
Smith shows a ton of learning
Steven Smith has shown more development than any other young Australia batsmen this year and after missing out at Old Trafford now has a hundred to show for it It was fitting that Steven Smith brought up his maiden Test century with cricket's equivalent of a home run, for at times he looks more a baseballer than a cricketer. He gets batters out with full tosses, takes one-handed catches and, when...
Rayner's five keeps Middlesex clinging on
Middlesex 249 and 25 for 2 need 272 more runs to beat Derbyshire 385 and 160 (Johnson 59, Rayner 5-67)Scorecard After bloodying the noses of Sussex two weeks ago, Derbyshire have the chance to ruin the hopes of another Championship challenger as they enter the final day of their clash with Middlesex needing eight wickets with the visitors still 272 runs short of victory. Derbyshire's cricket...
What's next for England?
The nucleus of this England side is not going to change overnight, but some key players are now the wrong side of 30 and will leave tough holes to fill when the time comesWhatever else happens over the last three days of this match, England may reflect on the Oval Test of 2013 as having provided a disconcerting peek into their future. It is not just that their two debutants in this match - Chris...
Aug
22
Misbah calls for Pakistan's T20 league
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has suggested the idea of having a franchise-based Twenty20 league in Pakistan to groom young talent in the absence of any international cricket. On his return from West Indies after featuring in the Caribbean Premier League for St Lucia Zouks, Misbah stated that a T20 league would help youngsters as it would give them an opportunity to play with international cricketers....
End of a barren spell for Australia's No.3
First drop or first dropped? (147) Usman Khawaja was not the reason for Australia's defeat in Chester-le-Street, but he hasn't solved the team's No. 3 problem either How to handle Pietersen (74) Give genius players like him the freedom and appreciation they desire and they'll win matches for you more often than not Day-night Tests? Bring them on (51) We need to stop being as precious as we are...
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