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The Light Roller: There is no easy way back for these Aussies
Tuesday 23 July 2013
The captain does his best to stay positive but the coach seems to forget that the state of Australian cricket has changed dramatically since his playing days
Ian Bell: My highs and lows for England in the Ashes
Tuesday 09 July 2013
View From the Middle, by Ian Bell of ESPN: I’ve felt in decent form but keep getting myself out
England's big names served humble pie by spinner Tom Craddock
Sunday 30 June 2013
England XI 328-7 Essex
County cricket: Adams shown door by Surrey after grim start
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Chris Adams was sacked as team director by Surrey yesterday after a dire start to the season. The first-team coach, Ian Salisbury, was also relieved of his duties with immediate effect.
County round-up: Australian understudies take centre stage in Scotland
Sunday 09 June 2013
Their senior side may be struggling but Australia A had no such problems against Scotland as they wrapped up victory by a mammoth 360 runs at the Grange on Sunday.
County Championship round-up: Shivnarine Chanderpaul is cornerstone of opening-day recovery by Derbyshire
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Performance of the day
Stuart Meaker makes his case as Nick Compton misses out
Sunday 21 April 2013
Somerset 384 & 251-9 dec Surrey 366-9 dec (Match drawn): Up-and-coming bowler takes five as England opener has sluggish start
Graeme Smith brings stardust and steel as Surrey rebuild after turbulent year
Saturday 13 April 2013
At a stage of his career when most players are seeking to lighten their workload – and boost their bank balance via a brisk crash, bang, wallop in the Indian Premier League – Graeme Smith has gone the other way.
County Championship: look beneath the surface
Thursday 11 April 2013
As the new cricket season gets underway this week there will be the usual platitudes about how the game remains an intrinsic part of Englishness
Nick Compton dreaming of place in England's Ashes squad
Tuesday 19 March 2013
England play the final Test against New Zealand this week
Old Trafford cricket ground to be renamed after sponsorship deal is agreed with Emirates
Thursday 28 February 2013
10 year deal has been agreed
What a coup! Ricky Ponting signs to play for Surrey
Thursday 21 February 2013
The former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has signed a short-term deal to play for Surrey in a significant coup for the county.
Angus Fraser: 'The Major' - a traditionalist with a hint of mischief about him
Tuesday 01 January 2013
CMJ judged things according to what he saw as the best interests of cricket
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