Fewer children playing cricket means there are fewer players in the recreational game. Many clubs of long standing are finding it difficult to put out teams, and some are closing. That, in turn, means fewer players in the professional game, which in turn means the 18 first-class counties must look elsewhere. … [Read more...] about The World Cup organisers have shamed cricket by hiding it away from the public
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England players struggled to adjust after highs of World Cup triumph, says Graham Thorpe
“Some of the guys have been playing red-ball cricket, some of them haven’t,” Thorpe said. “For the guys who haven't it's probably a challenging mental examination I suppose, coming back off the World Cup. You'd probably say there aren't too many sports where you win a World Cup and are playing again a week later.” … [Read more...] about England players struggled to adjust after highs of World Cup triumph, says Graham Thorpe
Jack Leach on becoming England’s new cult hero: ‘It’s probably because I look like a village cricketer in these glasses’
Leach, known as The Nut by his team-mates because they think his head is the shape of a peanut, made a name for himself with the bat this summer after his 92 as nightwatchman against Ireland at Lord’s, but it was during his one not out at Headingley that his cool, calm temperament shone through as Australia threw everything at him and Stokes. … [Read more...] about Jack Leach on becoming England’s new cult hero: ‘It’s probably because I look like a village cricketer in these glasses’
Ashes 2019: There’s nothing like bowling at Lord’s – England must rise to the challenge
My choice of end was forced on me, really - when I joined Middlesex from Surrey in 2006, all the senior bowlers who were already there seemed to prefer the Pavilion End and, as the new guy, I didn't have much choice in the matter! Luckily it seems to suit the way I bowl so I would have chosen the Nursery End anyway. I swung the ball more in those days and bowling from that end means you tend to be taking it away from the right-handed batsmen, towards the slips. … [Read more...] about Ashes 2019: There’s nothing like bowling at Lord’s – England must rise to the challenge
Hailey Bieber flashes her bare midriff as she picks up her morning cup of coffee wearing black crop top and taupe overcoat
Hailey Bieber shares a passionate kiss with her husband... REVEALED: The picture that Justin Bieber says PROVES he did... Hailey Bieber seen arriving back in Los Angeles on a private... Bella Hadid shows her assets in skin-tight white vest while... … [Read more...] about Hailey Bieber flashes her bare midriff as she picks up her morning cup of coffee wearing black crop top and taupe overcoat
