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The Cricket Paper
ECB Defend Their Hundred Research
THE ECB have insisted the data research that underpins their vision for The Hundred is “robust” despite the small sample size of many of the surveys taken to understand the potential audience for the new competition.
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May 17,2019
The Cricket Paper
It's Double Trouble As Wood And Jofra Unite
MARK WOOD has warned Pakistan to expect a trial by pace when he teams up with Jofra Archer for the first time in today’s fourth ODI at Trent Bridge.
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May 17,2019
The Cricket Paper
Malinga's Late Burst Sees Indians Home
“It was a funny IPL final – we were just passing the trophy to each other.”
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May 17,2019
The Cricket Paper
Cricket May Be 'Coming Home' But We Hit Rock Bottom Last Time It Was Here...
Peter Hayter applauds the growing confidence within the England camp but also offers some cautionary memories from 20 years ago
3 min |
May 24,2019
The Cricket Paper
Germany Calling ... And Rayner Ready To Answer
THIS has been a year of new beginnings for Middlesex spinner Ollie Rayner. He has experienced the joys of fatherhood for the first time while a recent opportunity to train with the German national team could lead to a surprise international debut.
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May 24,2019
The Cricket Paper
Kiwis Can Swing It To Drop Their Nearly Men Tag
SOUTH Africa may have a reputation as the World Cup’s nearly men but with six semi-final defeats and a runnersup finish in 2015, New Zealand should perhaps be the true owners of that unwanted crown.
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May 24,2019
The Cricket Paper
Proteas Have To Combat Dreaded C-word
Tristan Lavalette explains the monkey on the back of South Africa as they seek a first – and long overdue – World Cup success this summer
4 min |
May 24,2019
The Cricket Paper
Root Ready To Take Off Shackles To Claim World Cup Glory
Chris Stocks sits down with England Test captain Joe Root and gets his thoughts on how the one-day side are handling their tag as World Cup favourites
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May 24,2019
The Cricket Paper
Stokes And Archer Take Dominant England To Next Level
THOSE questions about whether Jofra Archer’s presence in the England squad would undermine team spirit seem like a lifetime ago after the fast bowler ensured the hosts and favourites got their World Cup off to the perfect start against South Africa.
3 min |
May 31, 2019
The Cricket Paper
It's All Up For Grabs, Says Excited Law
STUART Law believes that there are a number of sides in the forthcoming World Cup capable of causing upsets which will only serve to heighten the excitement of the cricket jamboree about to grace these shores.
3 min |
May 31, 2019
The Cricket Paper
Would One-day Converts Embrace The Ashes, Too?
Derek Pringle looks at the status of Test cricket amid the World Cup excitement as the game aims to cater for a new audience
4 min |
May 31, 2019
The Cricket Paper
Marsh Marvels At Kent's Feat!
Raf Nicholson catches up with off-spinner Laura Marsh after helping Kent round off the final Women’s County Championship in style
4 min |
May 31, 2019
The Cricket Paper
Superhero Stokes Inspires England
All-rounder dazzles in World Cup opener
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May 31, 2019
The Cricket Paper
The Bans Are Over, Now For The Backlash! Smith And Warner Return But Questions Still Loom
STEVE SMITH and David Warner are free to play for Australia again after their year-long bans for ball-tampering expired yesterday, but both should be braced for a fierce public backlash when they make their inevitable international returns in England this summer.
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March 29,2019
The Cricket Paper
McGrath: This Will Be Year Porter Gets His England Call-up
ESSEX coach Anthony McGrath admits he is preparing for life without Jamie Porter during the second half of the summer as he expects his best seamer to be playing Test cricket for England.
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March 29,2019
The Cricket Paper
We Surprised Ourselves Last Season, Says Walker
Paul Edwards discovers that whereas promotion for Kent was an unexpected bonus, they believe their young team will benefit from, and survive, life in the top division
4 min |
March 29,2019
The Cricket Paper
Young Guns Pope And Smith Shine Amid A Damp Dubai
OH, the irony! You take the MCC County Champion match to the tropical climes of sun-drenched Dubai – and the game gets rained off!
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March 29,2019
The Cricket Paper
Captain Bancroft? That's A Step Too Far
This may sound like double standards. Last week, in the spirit of grown-up reconciliation and because the historical bond between our countries goes back a lot longer and should mean a lot more than the latest Ashes row, I argued that the three Australia cricketers banned for their part in Sandpapergate should be welcomed here this summer with an outstretched palm rather than two fingers, and I stand by what I said.
3 min |
March 29,2019
The Cricket Paper
England Calls May Wreck Surrey's Bid To Retain Title
Past patterns are what everyone from soothsayers to economists look for to predict the future and so it is with this column’s gander at this season’s County Championship, which gets underway today.
4 min |
April 05,2019
The Cricket Paper
Crane: I'll Still Do A Job For England
Richard Edwards catches up with Hampshire leg-spinner Mason Crane about his hopes for an Test recall this summer against the Old Enemy.
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April 05,2019
The Cricket Paper
Surrey's Depth Will Be Key To Retaining Title
SURREY have long been known as the ‘Manchester United of cricket’, such is their financial power and history of success. Yet last season they were more like Manchester City as they cantered to their first County Championship title in 17 years by a whopping 48 points.
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April 05,2019
The Cricket Paper
We Won't Be Fazed By Flattering Comparisons
Jeremy Blackmore catches up with Middlesex opening pair Max Holden and Nick Gubbins, who say they will stay grounded despite being likened to Cook and Strauss.
4 min |
April 05,2019
The Cricket Paper
Moores Devises Masterplan For Notts Revival
WHEN Nottinghamshire were promoted to the top-flight as division two runners-up in 2017, much was expected of Peter Moores’ men.
3 min |
April 05,2019
The Cricket Paper
Hundred Opens Up New Avenues
THE Hundred has been greeted with as much scepticism as enthusiasm since the tournament was first mooted back in April 2017.
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April 05,2019
The Cricket Paper
Andre Acts As The Punjab Punisher
Thank you, new guy! That was the sentiment from Andre Russell after making the most of his reprieve with a demolition job on the Kings XI Punjab bowling unit to send Kolkata Knight Riders top of the nascent IPL table.
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March 29,2019
The Cricket Paper
England Left In A Conundrum Over Smith But Root Can Take Positives
HOW do you solve a problem like Steve Smith? It’s a conundrum England were unable to answer as the Australian produced a virtuoso display of batting to almost single-handedly give his country first blood in this Ashes series.
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August 11, 2019
The Cricket Paper
Lord's Now A Must-win After Smith Show Raises Questions
England know victory at Lord’s this week is paramount if they are to get themselves back into this Ashes series following Australia’s extraordinary come from-behind win in the opening Test at Edgbaston.
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August 11, 2019
The Cricket Paper
Now Is The Time For England To Unleash Their Lethal Weapon
Chris Stocks has followed the impressive comeback trail of Jofra Archer this week and argues that he simply must play in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s
4 min |
August 11, 2019
The Cricket Paper
It's Seven Up For Colin As Foxes Become A Nuisance
Fans heading to Grace Road on Wednesday evening wouldn’t have expected to see a world record and certainly couldn’t have dreamed it would come from the arm of Colin Ackermann.
3 min |
August 11, 2019
The Cricket Paper
Tich Is The Legend That Ashes Forgot
Richard Edwards tells the tale of an England Ashes legend who earned hero status despite playing just 12 times for his country
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