In this issue

Pringle: Axing Sri Lankan tours just plays into the hands of the terrorists.

Siddle: I'm fit and ready for an Ashes return at the age of 34 and more...

Vince In Line If Roy And Hales Are KOd

James Vince is being considered for an emergency World Cup opening role by England this summer following fears over the fitness and availability of Jason Roy and Alex Hales.

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Fiery Plunkett's Got His Mojo Back

THE old Liam Plunkett – the intimidating, wicket-taking quick – was back on display at The Oval this week, as he took 4-50 against Essex and had the later batsmen playing the ball from outside leg stump.

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Curran's Looking To Shine With Red Ball Too

Chris Stocks catches up with England white-ball ace Tom Curran, who still harbours hopes of joining younger brother Sam in the Test side

4 mins

Why This Fight For The Ashes Is Always Such A Lengthy Business

Derek Pringle identifies an aspect of the game in England that has been a problem for Aussie pace attacks despite their success at home

4 mins

Lara Helped Steer The Greatest Team In County History

The kind of success Warwickshire enjoyed in 1994 has never been achieved before or since, and once the new domestic structure/ blueprint for change/vision for sustainable progress/dog’s dinner (apply to taste) is in place from next season, it will certainly never happen again.

4 mins

Afghanistan - Minnows Ready To Rock The World

Tristan Lavalette charts how, from the wreckage of war, a cricket team has risen to offer a genuine challenge to the giants of the global stage

4 mins

Vintage Siddle Sets Sights On Ashes Call

A DECADE on from his first Ashes series in England, Peter Siddle is hoping wickets for Essex over the coming weeks can propel him into Australia’s squad for another this summer.

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Pant Must Sharpen Up His Glovework To Follow Dhoni

Chetan Narula offers his analytical assessment of the reasoning behind India’s decision to omit a rising star from their World Cup squad this summer

4 mins

Burns: I'm Getting Back To Top Form

Jeremy Blackmore talks to England opener Rory Burns about his early-season form and how he’s been impressed with Surrey’s crop of young guns

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Jason, It's Time To Follow Tiger's Example

Jason Roy’s latest injury will fill those tipping England for a first World Cup title with a tremor of trepidation, especially when his replacement Alex Hales has been given time off from the game to sort out matters of a personal nature – a catch-all phrase that rarely includes the footling.

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