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THE thought of Monty Panesar wheeling away in wild-eyed jubilation after taking a wicket still brings a fond smile to the face of any England cricket fan.Monty was set to appear on Dancing On Ice before having to pull out due to injury and being replaced by singer Lemar. Here's Monty's story...Monty Panesar is a former England cricketer who became a firm fans' favourite during his seven-year international career.Born in Luton, Bedfordshire, on April 25 1982, he made his county debut with Northamptonshire aged just 19 in 2001.He broke into the England side in 2006 and went on to play 50 Tests for his country, taking 167 wickets with his often devastating left-arm spin bowling.His infectious enthusiasm, wild celebrations and unintentionally hilarious fielding endeared him to England's rowdy supporters, the Barmy Army.Indeed, his fans often took to imitating the Sikh star by mimicking his distinctive patka headgear and wearing fake beards, and nicknamed him The Python, after the comedy … [Read more...] about Who is Monty Panesar? England cricketer who had to pull out of Dancing On Ice 2018

THE thought of Monty Panesar wheeling away in wild-eyed jubilation after taking a wicket still brings a fond smile to the face of any England cricket fan.Monty was set to appear on Dancing On Ice before having to pull out due to injury and being replaced by singer Lemar. Here's Monty's story...Monty Panesar is a former England cricketer who became a firm fans' favourite during his seven-year international career.Born in Luton, Bedfordshire, on April 25 1982, he made his county debut with Northamptonshire aged just 19 in 2001.He broke into the England side in 2006 and went on to play 50 Tests for his country, taking 167 wickets with his often devastating left-arm spin bowling.His infectious enthusiasm, wild celebrations and unintentionally hilarious fielding endeared him to England's rowdy supporters, the Barmy Army.Indeed, his fans often took to imitating the Sikh star by mimicking his distinctive patka headgear and wearing fake beards, and nicknamed him The Python, after the comedy … [Read more...] about Who is Monty Panesar? England cricketer who had to pull out of Dancing On Ice 2018

Beaten, exposed and just not good enough is the damning verdict from within the England dressing room after another horror Ashes tour comes to a winless end. And everyone involved in the England cricket team should be looking over their shoulder because what they have produced on this tour both on and off the field has been, for large parts, an embarrassment. Australia battered England into submission at the SCG as one by one batsmen called Marsh collected hundreds and helped post the fifth score above 600 against them in the last two years. That is five of the top 12 totals England have ever conceded in over 141 years of cricket coming against this group of players. They have a problem. It is not their only issue of course, they have also been repeatedly unable to match those high scores of other sides. Winning away from home is proving to be an increasingly difficult thing to do for all teams, but the manner in which England have been blown away without landing a glove on either … [Read more...] about England cricket is in serious trouble and no-one is safe as the latest Ashes debacle in Australia comes to a close

KEVIN PIETERSEN has dealt England cricket its latest blow - by delivering a big hint over his retirement plans.Former England batsman Pietersen revealed in a tweet that the current Big Bash tournament would be his last.Pietersen, 38 this year, said last year's T20 Blast would be his last cricket in England and he has now confirmed he will not be playing in Australia again once the current Big Bash ends.Now a T20 specialist following the breakdown of his England career, the South Africa-born power-hitter says he cannot improve any more and as such is close to calling time."Confirming that this is my last BBL as a player!" Pietersen, who has played for the Melbourne Stars for the last four seasons, wrote on Twitter."By the time BBL starts later this year I cannot see myself wanting to improve or try & get better. That means it's time to finish! I'll enjoy playing my last few games at the Adelaide Oval, SCG & MCG!"Pietersen still has commitments to come in 2018 and the Pakistan … [Read more...] about England cricket dealt another blow as Kevin Pietersen delivers retirement hint