England will be providing no details of any of the rumoured breaches of team discipline or ethics by Kevin Pietersen in Australia this winter, despite widespread demands for further explanation of the decision to sack him. Instead they are insisting … Continue reading →

Sri Lanka will begin their tour in mid-May with a NatWest T20 International against their hosts at The Kia Oval ahead of a five-match series of One-Day Internationals at The Kia Oval, Emirates Durham ICG, Emirates Old Trafford, Lord’s and … Continue reading →

1970-71 Ray Illingworth led England to a remarkable Ashes success in a series of unprecedented length and bitter exchanges. Illingworth was only chosen when Colin Cowdrey pulled out injured, but he forged a closely-knit side. The tour started badly, and … Continue reading →

“In affectionate remembrance of English cricket which died at The Oval, 29th August, 1882. Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances, RIP. NB The body will be cremated and the Ashes taken to Australia.”   Australia’s … Continue reading →

The crack of willow on leather is as quintessentially English as cream teas and tennis, and so with summer comes cricket. 2013 has seen England triumph in the first test of the ashes, and the coming test in Australia is … Continue reading →