Kevin Pietersen, 158, vs Australia, 2005 Ashes Just how valuable is Kevin Pietersen and the 158 he scored vs Australia in 2005? The birth of a great team is often traced to a single player. Their legacy might be tough-as-nails leadership or the nurturing of talent. For the England side of 2008-2013, however, that legacy […] READ MORE
Is Fast Bowling Becoming An Obsession? Fast Bowling. A rare commodity that teams go out of their way to encourage among younger generations. England chose to select both Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in their first Test match against the West Indies, a Test they subsequently lost. It leads me to ask – why do […] READ MORE
The Day I Loved Cricket JONES… BOWDEN… Two words, followed by an eruption from the Birmingham crowd, sealed my fate. They were the conclusion to a game of cricket that has since formed an obsession. That passion has seen me bowl hundreds of overs and consume thousands of hours of cricket. But that is where […] READ MORE