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Patel is happy to wait his turn for Test opportunity
Nottinghamshire’s Samit Patel has spoken about his disappointment at missing out on England’s forthcoming series against Pakistan – but also says he is happy to bide his time. Monty Panesar was named as the second spinner in the 16-man England squad, despite Patel’s impressive all-round … Continue reading
Patel puts England Test ambition ahead of the IPL
Samit Patel is set to forgo a lucrative contract in the Indian Premier League in a bid to win a place in the England Test team. The Nottinghamshire all-rounder’s representatives held talks with several franchises ahead of the auction to … Continue reading
Run of games allows White to underline his credentials
Graeme White hopes to have earned fresh respect from the slow left armers’ union after dismissing Ian Blackwell in each innings as he set a new career-best twice in Nottinghamshire’s County Championship victory over Durham at Trent Bridge. The 24-year-old … Continue reading
Samit Patel: “I need to impress again”: listen now
PODCAST: Samit Patel talks about his England Lions call-up. Dave Bracegirdle talks to Samit Patel, listen here For more podcasts see here For more podcasts from Dave Bracegirdle, see here
Geoff Miller: Why Samit Patel can make up for “wasted time”: listen now
PODCAST: Geoff Miller, the national selector, talks to Dave Bracegirdle about Samit Patel’s recall to the England limited-overs international ranks, following his lengthy absence on fitness grounds. Dave Bracegirdle talks to Geoff Miller about Patel, listen here For more podcasts … Continue reading
Samit Patel: I’ve turned a corner with the selectors: listen now
PODCAST: England Lions all-rounder Samit Patel, a controversial omission from England’s World Cup squad, talks about his hopes of international selection this summer and a belief that his early-season performances for both the Lions and Nottinghamshire will find favour with … Continue reading
CMJ: Bangladesh win is good for cricket
Although, naturally, I would like to see England do well in this World Cup, it gladdened the heart to see how hard Bangladesh fought to win the victory against Andrew Strauss’s team which keeps alive their own hopes of reaching … Continue reading