Broad blitz one to savour

Chris Devine on 19 May

There were varying suggestions in the Lord’s press box this morning as to when the first Investec Test with New Zealand might finish.

With England ...

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Mental strength and skill drive Anderson

Matt Sherry on 17 May

Few would have expected James Anderson to claim 300 Test wickets when he took just five at the cost of 82.60 apiece in England’s 5-0 whitewash at the ...

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Prior: The world's best?

Matt Sherry on 26 Mar

It was almost two years ago when I first realised Matt Prior may well be England's - or even the world's - best Test cricketer.

I was covering the ...

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Night owls rewarded by post-tea action

Chris Devine on 16 Mar

Overseas tours inevitably lead to dilemmas for cricket lovers hoping to keep up with their side’s performances from home.

When your team is playing...

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Trott reinforces his importance to England

Andy Ward on 14 Mar

As Nick Compton further asserted his place at the top of England’s Test batting order, it was his partner for much of the day who predictably acted as...

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Stand by your man

Chris Devine on 09 Mar

On day two of the first Test in Dunedin, television viewers were alerted to the vast array of players utilised by New Zealand at the top of the order ...

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England take it to the maximum

Rob Barnett on 10 Feb

At an Auckland ground accustomed to scores of seven, five and three - sixes and fours were in vogue during the first Twenty20 international between Ne...

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Strauss exits as a great

Matt Sherry on 29 Aug

Even at the moment Andrew John Strauss began his Test career in the most resounding fashion imaginable, one could not have imagined the impact he woul...

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