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England Ladder: Test Matches

After a fantabulous summer for England, they now face a long gap until their next Test in Dubai in January, interspersed with the forthcoming five ODIs in India. With nine of the first XI essentially penned in already, it will be interesting to see any of the youngsters perform on the India tour, or if any of the Lions and performance squad players can manoeuvre their way into the squad. Anyway, with no further ado, these are the 30 players ranked in order of what we vaguely call importance to the selectors.

No Comments | October 6, 2011 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

The County Championship: Division Two – Top of the Class

Another three county reviews; this time, the cream of division two.

No Comments | October 4, 2011 | | First Class | Tags: ,

The County Championship: Division One- The Middle of the Road

Somerset, Sussex and Nottinghamshire all had respectable but disappointing seasons.

No Comments | September 30, 2011 | | First Class | Tags: ,

County Championship: Division One- The Chaff

A review of the season for Worcestershire, Yorkshire and Hampshire.

The County Championship: One More Day To Go

At the top of the table, it still looks like the championship will be heading to Warwickshire.

No Comments | September 14, 2011 | | First Class | Tags:

The Final Furlongs

There are now just two days left in this season’s county championship, as the final round of matches reach the half-way stage.

No Comments | | | First Class | Tags:

The County Championship: Saturday’s Round-Up

The fourth day of the penultimate round of championship matches saw some vital victories that ensure all significant matters are unresolved going into the final week.

No Comments | September 10, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags:

The County Championship: Another Quick Round-Up

The third day of this round of County Championship matches was not too badly affected by the weather (even Glamorgan had play) and there will be a lot of tension tomorrow, with no games yet resolved.

No Comments | September 9, 2011 | | First Class | Tags: ,

The County Championship: A Quick Round-Up

We decided to summarise today’s play and as the matches progress, advise on the implications for the tables.

No Comments | September 7, 2011 | | First Class | Tags:

England vs. India: Second One Day International- Preview

Due to the rain in Chester-le-Street that forced the first One Day International to be abandoned, this series does not feel like it is properly underway yet. Let’s hope it gets going in Southampton instead.

No Comments | September 5, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: ,