Lord's Lands £50m Boost

THE capacity of Lord’s cricket ground is set to increase to 31,000 after planning permission was granted this week to replace and redevelop two new stands.

No Favours In The Press Box, Please!

Freshly knighted but perhaps not so freshly minted after the lambing season on his wife’s farm, Sir Alastair Cook begins his new life as a former

Pujara Is Succeeding In His Revolt Against Attack

Garfield Robinson explains how Cheteshwar Pujara’s more measured approach to scoring runs is vital to India’s Test success

Dominant India Batter Black Caps and earn Kohli A Timley Break

ONGOING Test series are smothering the spotlight but India set about underlining their status as the dominant bowling attack in one-day cricket with a convincing eight-wicket win over New Zealand.

In-form Sam Sees IPL As Springboard For County And Country

Chris Stocks finds that the Kent skipper, while plotting a way back into the England set-up for the World Cup, is equally determined to put his county back at the top of the game

T20 Boom Came Too Late For Dasher Ricardo

Tristan Lavalette locates a player who shone fiercely, but briefly, for the West Indies and who remains philosophical about his career path

England's Jack The Lad Is Back As A New Man

BEN DUCKETT’S glass is half full. Never half empty.

Calypso Collapso

England humiliated as they lose eight for 61 runs

The Silver Lining!

Warwickshire seal division two title in fine style as legend Trott says his final farewell

Ed's Gambles Have Proved A Mixed Bag

Englands Test team remained unbeaten at home over the summer, drawing the series against Pakistan in the first half and beating India 4-1 in the second.

Middlesex Eager For STU To Lay Down Law

Luke Baker discovers that Middlesexs young batsmen are looking forward to the input of the former Bangladesh and West Indies coach

Rushworth Rewarded For His Tenacity

Jeremy Blackmore talks to a Durham legend so proud for earning a testimonial in 2019

The Only Way Is Up For Vijay After Essex Stint

MURALI Vijay has pushed getting back into Indias Test team to the back of his mind and it appears to be working.

Archer Will Inspire Us To Fight Harder Says Curran

Surrey ace eyes World Cup spot

'Even T10 Is Taking Over The Red Ball'

Saj Sadiq catches up with Ravi Bopara and discusses the white-ball power shift, teaming up with Mohammad Amir at Essex and, of course, the World Cup

Captain Tom Is Willing, Ready And Ever Abell To Take The Lead

YOU did rather well to grab a word with Tom Abell this week. Last Sunday he flew back from Australia where he has been playing club cricket for Fremantle, near Perth.

Why Final Fling Would Do Nicely For Cockbain

AS befits most cricketers with a testimonial, Ian Cockbain has organised a number of functions to mark the year but the Gloucestershire batsman admits that the one event he’d really like to stage is a little beyond his immediate control.

Close: Forever One Of The Game's Great Mavericks

Derek Pringle looks at the colourful life of the great Brian Close, who was honoured recently with the naming of ‘Brian Close Walk’ in Baildon, Yorkshire

Will Wales End Up Paying The Price?

CRICKET Wales may face a Government inquiry over its decision to make every young person fork out £450 to play for their country.

India Have Their Crosses To Bear In Finisher Kate

SITTING at 115-4 with an over to go, it seemed inevitable that India would pick up the three runs required to secure a comfortable victory in their t20 match against England.

Boyd's Buoyant As Irish Set Their Stall

BOYD Rankin may be the only member of the Ireland team not dipping his toe into uncharted waters – but the magnitude of today’s clash with Afghanistan is not lost on the 34-year-old stalwart.

Kids Doing It Their Own Way Through Lack Of Exposure

Last month, thousands of school-age children marched upon Westminster to protest against climate change.

I Am A Gentle Giant Nowadays, Says Nel

THERE is probably very little need to ask English cricket fans what adjectives occur to them when Andre Nel’s name is mentioned.

Trevor Bayliss Targeting Both Ashes And World Cup Glory

Bayliss targeting both Ashes and World Cup glory

Forward-Thinking Is The Way For MCC In Curtain-raiser

The traditional season curtain-raiser between champion county and MCC begins in Dubai this Sunday, with players of both sides afforded the opportunity to impress England selectors desperately in search for some reliability in the Test team’s top-order.

Can The Chef Stay On Boil After Being A Test Star For So Long?

Derek Pringle discusses the issues that former England captain Alastair Cook will have to confront as he returns to the county ranks

Raine Ready To Test The Water Again Back Home

BEN Raine appears to have jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire this off-season but the all-rounder is adamant Durham can burn their way through Division Two this summer.

Offer Test Matches For Women Or Risk Losing Top Players

Stuart Broad made his Test debut at the age of 21.

Connor Remains Key To Growth In Tests

Adam Collins joins the chorus of roars for more Test cricket for women, and sees a path to how more red-ball cricket can be played

Bespectacled Imam Shares Uncle Inzi's Run-laden Focus

Derek Pringle looks at how a prolific young Pakistan batsman has dealt with charges of nepotism by scoring consistently heavily.