Embed from Getty Images The group stages of the T20 Blast are over and the eight quarter-finalists have been confirmed. In the Northern group, Nottinghamshire topped the group with eight wins and four no results which gave them 20 points. Northamptonshire finished in second place with seven wins and two no results only finishing ...
Read More »Championship Preview: Week 1
For many fans, the unbearable wait for the return of the football season is so very nearly over. The SkyBet Championship explodes back into life this weekend and promises to bring its usual madness and unpredictability with it. A third of the clubs have new managers with many appointing big ...
Read More »England’s 2nd test win against Pakistan stems from Roots brilliance
Embed from Getty Images After convincingly beating Sri Lanka 2-0 in a three-match series earlier in the summer, England were favourites to win this series against an ageing Pakistan team. But they were given a stark reminder in the first test that it will be by no means easy. ...
Read More »Can Notts Beat the Drop?
Embed from Getty Images Nottinghamshire are one of the biggest clubs in the English game; Trent Bridge is one of the best grounds in the country, they have an illustrious history and they have a talented squad. However, this year Notts have had a nightmare Championship season which has seen ...
Read More »The Future Looks Bright for Worcestershire
Embed from Getty Images At the end of last season, following relegation from the top tier of the County Championship, Worcestershire fans may have been feeling somewhat pessimistic about the future. However, with the business end of the season approaching, Worcester find themselves just seven points off the top of ...
Read More »County Championship Division One: The Roses Battle for Supremacy
Embed from Getty Images With Yorkshire winning the last two County Championships, the White Rose County were strong favourites to make it three in a row this season, despite being hampered by England call-ups. And while Yorkshire are well poised in second place, it is their bitter rivals Lancashire who ...
Read More »County Championship Division Two: Spitfires and Eagles Fly High
Embed from Getty Images With only one team getting promoted this season, the fight for the top spot in Division Two has become even more competitive. While last season’s relegated sides, Sussex and Worcester, aren’t dominated as they would have expected, a rejuvenated Kent, Essex and Leicestershire are making a ...
Read More »Preview: England Vs Pakistan Test Series
England will be heading into their upcoming test series against Pakistan full of confidence having recently beaten Sri Lanka by a comfortable 2-0. As the first test begins on July 14 at the Lord’s Cricket Grpund England will know they will face a bigger test after they were beaten by ...
Read More »Compton on the Brink – But who can Replace Him?
Embed from Getty Images Following his dismissal for one in the final Test against Sri Lanka, it looks like Nick Compton’s time in the England side could be coming to an end. Since his recall to the side at the back end of last year, Compton has failed to score ...
Read More »Cook and Anderson Continue to Shine
Embed from Getty Images In years to come people will talk about the era of English cricket when Alistair Cook and James Anderson played in the England team together. The two men have held legendary status on these shores for a while now, but as Cook passes the 10,000 run ...
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