In the truest definition of the word, the England World T20 campaign has been extraordinary. From that mugging at the hands of Chris Gayle, the miraculous chase against South Africa, the near defeat against Afghanistan and the nerve-jangling win against Sri Lanka through to the semi-final mauling of New Zealand, England have truly ridden the […] READ MORE
Author: Jake Perry
jperry_cricketAssociate World T20 Experience Epitomises a Bleak Future
The Associate World T20 Experience of 2016 has underlined cricket's great gulf between the 'haves' and 'have nots' within the game. READ MORE
Never a Dull Moment on the Pakistan Asia Cup Rollercoaster
Pakistan's first performances in the Asia Cup have not been for the faint-hearted. From ridiculous to sublime, but for the fans never dull. READ MORE
When Misbah Came To Scotland — Part Two
When Misbah came to Scotland: Part two For part one, click here. On July 5th 2003 the 29-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq made his first appearance in Scotland for Penicuik Cricket Club in a home match against Stirling County. Although rain at Kirkhill caused the game to be abandoned at the halfway point Misbah took the first three […] READ MORE
Steve Smith's 'Player-Mic Dismissal' is all Part of the T20 Show
It had to happen sooner or later. Steve Smith, playing in the first Twenty20 against India on Tuesday, lost his wicket whilst commentating for Australian television as he was batting. Smith was answering questions via an on-field microphone as Australia attempted to chase down India’s total at the Adelaide Oval. Shortly after speaking to the […] READ MORE
Victory will be no Consolation to AB de Villiers' Captaincy
Having set England a mammoth 382 to win the final Test at Centurion, South Africa duly wrapped up victory in some style on the morning of the fifth day. The win, by a resounding 280 runs, put some respectability back into what has been a humbling series for the former number one side. But whilst […] READ MORE
The England Cricket Team Looks To A Happy New Year
After a promising if inconsistent 2015, the England cricket team look to pick up where they left off for an even stronger 2016. READ MORE
Yasir Shah Provisionally Suspended After Failed Drugs Test
Pakistan legspinner Yasir Shah has been provisionally suspended from cricket after testing positive for a banned substance under the ICC’s Anti-Doping Code. A sample collected on November 13th, during the second ODI between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi, was found to contain chlortalidone, a diuretic which features on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list. […] READ MORE
From Cap to Helmet: Cricket Protection in the Modern Game
Cricket protection has evolved from the days of Brian Close, and conventions, attitudes, equipment and Laws must also evolve to ensure participants' safety. READ MORE
Reasons for Adil Rashid to be Cheerful
As the UAE leg of England’s winter schedule draws to a close and attention turns towards South Africa there is much for English supporters to be positive about: The confirmation of the return to form of Alastair Cook; the consistent brilliance of James Anderson and Stuart Broad; the class of Joe Root; the outstanding performance […] READ MORE
