In a recent interview, it was revealed that Kevin Pietersen harbours his 2019 World Cup dreams, but not with his adopted nation England. The question is, is he having a laugh? READ MORE
Kevin Pietersen Harbours 2019 World Cup Dreams?
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Sport and Politics Make Strange Bedfellows: a Short Rugby History
Last Word on Rugby, by Scott Hornell. With the Prime Ministers of Japan and New Zealand present, diplomacy was in full action while cradling the game of rugby union. Many will see benefits and shortfalls in the dichotomy of this relationship. Sport and Politics make strange bedfellows, but over time the relationship has brought benefit […] READ MORE
Farewell to Younis Khan: Pakistan’s Irreplaceable Hero
It is safe to say that, when Pakistan’s Test series against the West Indies concludes in May, a huge hole will have been left in both a cricket team and a nation. Misbah-ul-Haq has already announced that he will retire from internationals after the series, and the 41-year-old will be joined by another veteran whose […] READ MORE
IPL 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Over the nine seasons of the IPL, the Kolkata Knight Riders have been one of the most consistent sides in the tournament, including two IPL titles. READ MORE
Joe Root: The Pressing Issues Facing England’s New Captain
Joe Root takes on an England side low on confidence but high on talent. Here's a look at the pressing issues he must address to hit the ground running. READ MORE
Kyle Abbott Joins Hampshire on Kolpak Contract
At a press conference today, it was announced the Protea fast bowler Kyle Abbott joins Hampshire from the start of next season on a Kolpak contract. READ MORE
Cricket Ball Tampering: An Every Day Occurrence
From Last Word on Cricket, Ryan Jordan Cricket ball tampering is not a new thing and can be found at all levels of the game from International to amateur club level. Cricket Ball Tampering: An Every Day Occurrence Cricket ball tampering can take various different forms, but the intended purpose is always the same. To […] READ MORE
Thilakaratne Dilshan, The Modest Maestro
By PJ Lennon, Last Word on Cricket MANNERS MAKETH THE MAN What, you might ask, separates the also-rans from the great – or the modest from the arrogant? William Horman, who was a headmaster at Eton and Winchester in 1519 published the Vulgaria, from the Latin Vulgaris, the sense of “common things” and in this case […] READ MORE
Jos Buttler’s Blistering Year
Jos Buttler played his last First-Class game on 22nd October in a test match for England against Pakistan in Dubai – making just seven runs. A modest Ashes series and the re-emergence of Jonny Bairstow led to Buttler being dropped for the last match of the Pakistan series, and the tour of South Africa later […] READ MORE
Colin Ronald Michael Atkinson
by PJ Lennon, Last Word on Cricket On the day that Colin Ronald Michael Atkinson CBE was born in Thornaby, Yorkshire on 23 July 1931, the singer Gene Austin was a famous name and his compositions “Love Letters in The Sand” and “The Lonesome Road” were popular on the British Broadcasting Corporation and are now […] READ MORE
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