The New Era: Ireland, Afghanistan & The Future of Test Cricket
The chances of either Afghanistan or Ireland playing Test cricket seemed slim before the ICC conferred Test status on both of them earlier this …
England’s Greatest Wicket-Keepers of All Time
Over time, the role of the wicket-keeper has changed. Gone are the days when a ‘keeper wasn’t expected to contribute with the bat and …
Cricket Rivalries: England & South Africa – A Brief History
South Africa followed Australia and England in becoming a Test-playing nation in March 1889. The two teams renewed their intense and at times controversial …
The 10 Best Women Cricketers of All Time
As the Women’s World Cup gets underway in England, the world’s best cricketers are about to show just how far the game has come …
England’s Greatest Finger Spinners
England may not have produced many great leg-spinners, but when you look at off-spinners and left-arm spinners, it’s a different story. From those spinning …
England’s Greatest ODI Cricketers
England were pioneers of ODI cricket in the sense that they played the first ever match, but they were quickly overtaken by others. They …
Champions Trophy: A Brief History
England and Wales host the 2017 Champions Trophy this June. Born as the ICC Knockout Trophy in 1998 and being played every two years …