Matthew Mott reveals Andrew Symonds came close to playing for England over Australia
Late all-rounder Andrew Symonds “certainly” considered playing for England rather than Australia, his childhood friend Matthew Mott has said.
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Matthew Mott: Andrew Symonds came close to playing for England over Australia
Late all-rounder Andrew Symonds “certainly” considered playing for England rather than Australia, his childhood friend Matthew Mott has said.
Shane Warne to be honoured at Lord's during England's Test with New Zealand
The late, great Shane Warne will be remembered by his former employers Sky Sports throughout next week's first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
A look at past overseas coaches of England’s Test cricket team
The appointment of New Zealander Brendon McCullum as head coach means a return to overseas leadership for England’s Test team.
PAUL NEWMAN: Richard Thompson is just the ticket for English cricket
Perhaps it is a case of wishful thinking from an old hack who has been around the block a few times and seen so many England captains, coaches and administrators come and go.
The time looks right for England to take a chance on Josh Bohannon
The first big call of Ben Stokes’ captaincy has shone the spotlight on what is again likely to be the biggest problem position in England’s ever fragile top order.
"We Really Didn't Know Much About Yuvraj And Kaif": Ex-England Cricketer On 2002 NatWest Final
One of the best cricketing nations in the world, India has gone through many ups and downs in the sport. The NatWest series final of 2002 remains to be one of the biggest victories in Indian cricket history and former England cricketer Nick Knight opened up about the match and recalled how an "extraordinary partnership" won the final for the visitors at the Lord's. Opting to bat after winning the toss, England posted 325 for five with captain Nasser Hussain and Marcus Trescothick registering stylish centuries. "The game back then was not played the same way it is done now. So 325...I can tell you that when we were back in the dressing room and having some of the best foods we were pretty happy with ourselves. I knew we were playing against a good side with extremely good players but in those days if you got 325, you are the strong, strong favourites", said Knight, speaking on Cricket.com.
Nasser Hussain warns Ben Stokes against 'captaining by committee'
Ben Stokes must learn to trust his own decisions rather than "captain by committee" and should perhaps limit his bowling responsibilities to prevent burnout, former captain Nasser Hussain said. Stokes was unveiled as Joe Root's successor on Thursday with England hoping for a turnaround in their Test fortunes under the talismanic all-rounder.