Daily Archives: April 6, 2012

Rankin out for six weeks with foot injury

Warwickshire have suffered another blow in the build-up to their County Championship opener against Somerset at Edgbaston, starting on April 12, with the news that Ireland fast bowler Boyd Rankin will miss the first six weeks of the season. Rankin, … Continue reading

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Lancashire step up the search for Cumbes’ successor

Lancashire were continuing their preparations for the defence of the County Championship in Cambridge over the Easter weekend with the club also stepping up the process of appointing a new chief executive. Jim Cumbes has already deferred his retirement twice … Continue reading

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Giles calls on Warwicks to develop ruthless streak

Warwickshire’s director of cricket Ashley Giles believes his side needs to develop a ruthless streak if they are to turn last season’s near-miss in the County Championship into a title success. Warwickshire were pipped by Lancashire to the title on … Continue reading

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“Elation and relief” as Redfern ends century wait

No longer is Dan Redfern burdened by the knowledge that he has yet to score his maiden first-class century. By hitting 110 on the opening day of the new campaign against Northants, the Derbyshire left-hander became the first batsman in … Continue reading

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