RUTHLESS ENGLAND RANSACK PAKISTAN
England's bowling formula was too potent for Pakistan in both these Rothesay Tests. Ollie Robinson, born in Margate, produced more magic, bu...
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ENGLAND TURN THE SCREW
A truncated day at Lord's, but England extended their lead in the match to 357 thanks to an enterprising unbeaten 50 from Dan Lawrence. Simo...
ENGLAND DEMOLISH MEEK PAKISTAN
Another day of England dominance over Pakistan, who now have a 261 run lead with 7 wickets in hand. After a perky last wicket stand,mthe Eng...
PAKISTAN BOUNCE BACK
Under overcast skies it was a day of old fashioned skills at Lords. Nagging line and length from Mohammed Abbas, early wickets, patience and...
THAT'S ANOTHER FINE MESS.....
England's preparations for a Test match are once again hijacked by off-field scandal. The long-suffering Joe Root reacts with frustration at...
ENGLAND EXTINGUISH POOR PAKISTAN
With Ollie Robinson's wicket to the first ball of the match, this game was over almost before it had begun. Pakistan were poor with bat, bal...
ENGLAND PUNISH PAKISTAN'S ERRORS
All the England middle order enjoyed the fairly abject Pakistan outcricket at Headingley to build a 195 run lead. Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harr...
ROBINSON ON THE MONEY
Ollie Robinson ensured the perfect start for Joe Root's new England, producing a wicket with the very first ball of the series against Pakis...
HOBBS & SUTCLIFFE'S FINEST HOUR: A CENTURY AGO
It is 100 years today (august 18) since one of England’s great Ashes victories, the 1926 Oval Test. It was the final match of the series. Th...
MICHAEL HOLDING ON THE SUMMER OF '76
This is a fascinating interview celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the great fast bowling feats: Michael Holding's 14 wickets (12 bo...
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Three days after the final of the Hundred, England take on Pakistan for the first of three Tests. It means several England players have to r...
THE ONLY WAY IS UP
With England about to announce the squad for the first Test against Pakistan, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's future under Joe...
HOW CLUBS SURVIVE
With declining numbers and rising costs, club cricket is at the crossroads. This is a live debate at the 150 year old Ealing Cricket Club wi...
THE HUNT FOR A NEW HEAD COACH
In Part 2 of our look at the leadership crisis in the England Test team we look at the runners and riders for the head coach's job. Simon Hu...
WHAT IT TAKES IT TO BE A TEST CAPTAIN
England are expected to announce Joe Root as the new Test captain. Although he is likely to do a better job than second time around, it also...
LOVE, HATE, LUNCHES & SERVICE STATIONS
Being a county cricketer is a privilege enjoyed by the very few but it's a life that comes with a lot of pain as well as pleasure. The recen...
ENGLAND WIN RUN-FEST
An opening stand of 192 between Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett was the foundation of England's 387-3 - the highest score ever made in Odin at...
SIR GARFIELD SOBERS: A TRIBUTE
The death of arguably the greatest all-rounder who ever lived - Sir Garfield Sobers - was announced today. Simon Hughes pays tribute to an i...
AXAR GIVES ENGLAND THE BLUES
With runs and wickets, India's Axar Patel seizes victory for India at Edgbaston in the first of three odis to continue England's poor run in...
BYE BYE BAZ
Brendan Mccullum has been sacked as England Test coach. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the decision and how he will cope having been re...