Ian Botham

With the 2019 World Cup final between New Zealand and England imminent, English fans are daring to dream. Yet if there is one thing …

The Christmas joy, festivities and good tidings that have been enjoyed over the previous weeks need no introduction. Yet as the last mince pie …

In the game of cricket, statistics can highlight a player’s achievements and show where he stands among his peers, but at times they can …

England and India are classic cricketing rivals, having held several thrilling battles throughout the history of Test cricket. In many ways, they are the …

The summer of 2018 promises to be an intriguing one for Test cricket, with two new nations set to make their bow in the …

There is always a sense of trepidation for teams playing in the World Cup as a lot of the time one loss can derail …

England’s recent resurgence in the One Day International format of cricket is great news for the game and a fitting tribute to some of …

Every two years the cricket world takes notice of one of sport’s greatest rivalries. The rivalry between Australia and England is personified in the …

One of the most fiercely fought rivalries in cricket is the Ashes series contested between England and Australia. The fight for the little red …

Cricket is a sport with a strong tendency towards specialisation – most players excel in one area of the game. Occasionally, though, there are …