“It is actually an opportunity for Cook to improve himself as a captain, and to learn a lot over the next few weeks. He will almost certainly have to handle an attack featuring two spinners, too… it is good that we might well see more of what Cook is about as a potential future full-time England captain” – Aggers sees opportunities, not problems, for Alastair Cook in getting round England’s depleted bowling attack.
“England defeated Bangladesh by 45 runs in the third and final One-Day International to sweep the three-match series 3-0. Chasing 285 runs to win, Bangladesh managed 239-9 in 50 overs” – what a good way to start the weekend.
“Collingwood entered the fray with a grim countenance, and proceeded to turn an increasingly enthralling contest into a comfortable chase” – Cow Corner licks its pen for another coruscating match report after Paul Collingwood England beat Bangladesh in the first ODI.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
“Being without Jimmy and a bowling coach definitely gives you that extra responsibility” – Broad steps up to the plate in Bangladesh. Er, no, wait a minute, that’s baseball, isn’t it…
Friday, February 26, 2010
“One of the most nervous moments I’ve had in cricket was after I gave ‘Bunny’ that single in the last over at Centurion” – Paul Collingwood recalls the potentially match-deciding moment in South Africa when he put England’s last batsman, Graham Onions, on strike. Nervous? You and us both, mate.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
“Eoin Morgan and Kevin Pietersen shared England’s best-ever stand in Twenty20 cricket to down world champions Pakistan by seven wickets in Dubai” – the perfect start to the weekend.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
“The South Africa-born keeper-batsman, who only qualified to play for England this month, hit 81 off 66 balls” – Craig Kieswetter makes his pitch after assisting the England Lions to a five-wicket victory over the senior team in Abu Dhabi.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
“It’s a lack of respect for Test cricket. It’s disappointing that the captain of England decides to have a rest from a Test series, I can’t comprehend that… I hope they are not taking Bangladesh too easy because they can be quite strong” – watch out folks, here’s Shane Warne back at his post, fighting the Ashes air war on Ricky Ponting’s behalf. Stand by your beds!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
“The contest within the contest involves Zaheer and Steyn. Both are masters of swing, and on abrasive Indian pitches, the ability to get the ball to reverse as soon as possible is priceless. After a slow start against England, Steyn ended the series looking like the best bowler in the world, while Zaheer, who’s now played five Tests in three months, insists that his rhythm improves the more he bowls” – Dileep Premachandran analyses the upcoming India-South Africa contest for The Guardian’s sports blog.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
“I know there are significant pressures, both professional and personal, in being England cricket captain, but it is a short career at the top of the game and, at 33 in early March, Strauss should be making the most of his time in charge” – John Emburey thinks the skipper should have gone to Bangladesh.
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