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England v New Zealand first Test: Tim Bresnan should replace the disappointing Steve Finn at Headingley
Posted on | May 23, 2013 | No Comments
England won thanks to Stuart Broad’s magnificent spell of bowling and it was an emphatic victory to send them up to Headingley with confidence. Read more
England need to get back to what them made world No 1
Posted on | May 18, 2013 | 1 Comment
England have lacked focus and drive since losing their No 1 Test status last summer. Reaching the top takes hard work but staying there is the true test of a great team. Read more
New Zealand v England: captain Alastair Cook must take the blame for this mess of a Test series
Posted on | April 22, 2013 | 6 Comments
At the start of this winter who would have bet on England beating India in India and then scrambling for a draw against New Zealand in New Zealand?
James Tredwell and Jonny Bairstow should come into the thinking for Test decider
Posted on | March 26, 2013 | 2 Comments
It was disappointing not to get a win in Wellington but the best thing to come out of the Test was the return to bowling form of Stuart Broad.
His effort to take six wickets in the first innings on that flat pitch was fantastic. This was a very good batting pitch but he bowled with his old pace, a fuller length and totally deserved his reward. Read more
Nick Compton showed great concentration but he can’t afford to be complacent
Posted on | March 26, 2013 | 1 Comment
England batted themselves out of jail on a flat pitch that was totally useless for good Test cricket.
No bowler could get any help out of the surface. It had low bounce, no pace, no spin, no seam movement and you would have been hard pressed to get a result in a timeless Test. Read more
It is just a matter of time before Joe Root moves up the order open for his country
Posted on | March 26, 2013 | 1 Comment
Joe Root is a technically correct batsman with a wise head on his shoulders way beyond his age. He is the epitome of the modern-day batsman with a blend of correct technique and an ability to invent shots.
Tony Greig was an imposing figure who played the game with a smile on his face
Posted on | January 10, 2013 | 3 Comments
Tony Greig was a fearless, combative cricketer but also someone who played the game with good humour and loved a challenge. Read more
Victory can be platform for Ashes success
Posted on | December 22, 2012 | 8 Comments
India v England: this victory can be used as platform for Ashes success.
It has always been a difficult achievement to win in India but this one is particularly special for the England players because of their recent history of failure on the subcontinent. Read more
Can’t bowl, can’t bat – India must refocus quickly
Posted on | December 13, 2012 | 3 Comments
India v England: can’t bowl, can’t bat – obsession with T20 and IPL riches leaves hosts needing to refocus quickly
India thought they were going to whop England 4-0 after winning the first Test. But they failed to analyse their own players and did not realise they are not as good as they think they are, or even as good as the Indian public think they are.
India v England: Alastair Cook is a natural opener who loves batting – just like me
Posted on | December 7, 2012 | 3 Comments
Alastair Cook is a perfect opener and would have been just as good in any era because the way he plays is ideally suited to the job.
It is risk-free batting which is exactly what you want up front. If I wanted someone to thrill me, I would send for Kevin Pietersen. But if I wanted someone to guarantee me runs I would put my money on Cook above anyone else in the world. Read more
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