Monthly Archives: March 2012
Sam Robson makes English cricketing history
Just after 3pm on Saturday March 31, Sam Robson wrote a name for himself in the cricketing record books with the earliest-ever first-class hundred in the UK, and the first in the month of March, as he made a century on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Hignell, middlesex, sam robson
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Another freak injury sidelines unfortunate Kabir
Kabir Ali is expected to miss the first six weeks of Hampshire’s season after suffering a bizarre injury during the pre-season trip to Barbados. The former England fast bowler rolled his ankle on a cricket ball in an incident that … Continue reading
Posted in Bruce Talbot, County cricket, Featured Articles, Hampshire
Tagged bruce talbot, hampshire, Kabir Ali
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Woakes to seek second opinion on injured ankle
England one-day international all-rounder Chris Woakes is to seek a second opinion on the ankle injury that will force him to miss the start of the new domestic season. Woakes sustained the injury when he caught his spikes in the … Continue reading
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Lancashire staying calm despite record £4m loss
Don’t panic. That was the crux of the message that Lancashire stressed to their members in an annual report that revealed eyewatering losses of almost £4m, smashing the previous record for the worst financial results in county cricket history. Tempting … Continue reading
Posted in Andy Wilson, County cricket, Featured Articles, Lancashire
Tagged Andy Wilson, lancashire, lee morgan, old trafford
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Evans upbeat despite latest back injury lay-off
Northamptonshire seamer Luke Evans is to miss at least the first two months of the season with a back injury. The former Durham player underwent surgery on a bulging disc earlier this week and will begin his rehabilitation under the … Continue reading
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Black Caps do England a favour: Peter Baxter
Peter Baxter’s latest podcast from Australia; it’s the end of the season Down Under – so who won the silverware? plus Ned Flanders celebrate!… Listen now! For more podcasts see here For more podcasts from Peter Baxter, see here
Posted in Podcasts, Talking cricket, The Blog
Tagged Australia cricket, big bash, Ned Flanders XI, Peter Baxter, podcast, Sheffield Shield
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Paul Stirling on Middlesex’s summer ahead: listen now
PODCAST: Ireland batsman Paul Stirling reflects on another fine winter for his country and talks abouts his season ahead with Middlesex… Listen now! For more county podcasts see here For more podcasts from Kevin Hand, see here
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Tagged Kevin Hand, middlesex, Paul Stirling, summer 2012
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McKenzie and Davison to be reunited at Leics event
Leicestershire legends Garth McKenzie and Brian Davison will be reunited at a dinner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the county’s 1972 Benson and Hedges Cup triumph next month. Batsman Davison and former Australia fast bowler McKenzie both played in … Continue reading
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Tagged brian davison, garth mckenzie, leicestershire, Paul Bolton
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Essex concerned about future despite 2011 profit
Essex have twinned their announcement of a substantial overall profit for 2011 with a general concern about the future. A profit for 2011 of £333,368 compares to a 2010 loss of £22,585 and, while pleased with the turnaround in figures, treasurer … Continue reading
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Strauss facing end to England’s No 1 Test status
Andrew Strauss must lead England to a series-saving win against Sri Lanka at Colombo’s P Sara Stadium in the second and final Test of this ridiculously short series if his team are to retain their hard-won status at No 1 … Continue reading