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The only way is Essex
Posted on February 20, 2012 | 2 CommentsEngland’s remarkable turnaround in the Middle East can be attributed to the two Essex boys at the heart of the revival – Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara. Both have steadied... -
Are England worthy of top ranking?
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No Comments“To become the best is hard, to stay there is harder.” These were the words of vice-captain Alistair Cook when promoting England’s recent tour of the United Arab Emirates against... -
Pakistan rain on England’s parade, again
Posted on February 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsBack in 2005 England won the Ashes. It was the first time in ages that England seemed to possess a side that could go on to be a force in... -
Away disadvantage
Posted on February 2, 2012 | 2 CommentsHome advantage is a huge factor in sport. For athletes of my calibre, it’s the difference between a 10 minute round trip to a Sunday afternoon spent underachieving in a... -
Life as a village cricketer
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsWhilst England have been doing battle in the Middle East and Australia and India have been facing off Down Under, it has been back down to the nets for many... -
I doff my cap to Misbah-ul-Haq
Posted on January 24, 2012 | 2 CommentsMisbah-ul-Haq assumed the Pakistan captaincy during one of the most challenging phases of the nation’s cricketing history. The tour to England had ended in disaster and three members of that... -
Pakistan Vs England Test match classics part two
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsFollowing on from part one of our look into the archives this week, we bring you part two, 2001 – 2010. Dubai 2012 will now surely feature for Pakistan fans...