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Double World Cup Defeats To South Africa And Only The English Rugby Team Emerge With Honour

Tony∙ 23 Oct 2023

Double World Cup Defeats To South Africa And Only The English Rugby Team Emerge With Honour

It is no coincidence that England’s ODI win ratio since 2022 is just 50%, with four of their wins coming against the Netherlands and Ireland.

Trott’s Talented Team Deliver Joy For Afghanistan As England Crumble

Tony∙ 16 Oct 2023

Trott’s Talented Team Deliver Joy For Afghanistan As England Crumble

Where Woakes and Curran had been wicketless in eight overs and conceded 87 runs, the Afghan spin trio together conjured up eight England wickets for 104. This is where the

After The Trauma of Ahmedabad, England Find Serenity At Home of  Dalai Lama

Tony∙ 11 Oct 2023

After The Trauma of Ahmedabad, England Find Serenity At Home of Dalai Lama

After comfortably defeating Bangladesh there yesterday, they will now descend from the tranquil surroundings of the Himalayan foothills and head to the more bustling urban surrounds of Delhi.

New Zealand Serve England A Warmed-up Dish Of Revenge In World Cup Opener

Tony∙ 6 Oct 2023

New Zealand Serve England A Warmed-up Dish Of Revenge In World Cup Opener

Given the weather in Ahmedabad the revenge was not served cold but it will have been very sweet for the Kiwis as they proved way too hot for a misfiring

Stuart Broad Brings Down Curtain In Broadway Style At The Theatre Of Test Farewells

Tony∙ 3 Aug 2023

Stuart Broad Brings Down Curtain In Broadway Style At The Theatre Of Test Farewells

Before this final Ashes Test, the curtain had come down on no less than 285 Test careers at the Oval.

‘Bazball’ May Have Reached The End Of The Beginning As Crawley And Brook Lead England’s New Generation

Tony∙ 26 July 2023

‘Bazball’ May Have Reached The End Of The Beginning As Crawley And Brook Lead England’s New Generation

Reflecting on Australia’s retention of the Ashes and looking ahead to the final Oval Test, Zak Crawley was in a distinctly upbeat mood.

This Blockbuster Ashes Should Have More Time to Delight Fans and Protect Players

Tony∙ 17 July 2023

This Blockbuster Ashes Should Have More Time to Delight Fans and Protect Players

The nine days break is essential for players, but has been torture for fans gripped by the rollicking drama of the series so far.

Gubby Allen Unlikely To Be On The Mind Of Pat Cummins As Ben Stokes Looks To Emulate Bradman

Tony∙ 6 July 2023

Gubby Allen Unlikely To Be On The Mind Of Pat Cummins As Ben Stokes Looks To Emulate Bradman

Gubby Allen, a man born in Australia, conversely, was the only captain to let the Ashes slip from a seemingly unassailable position.

Ben Stokes and Roy (Tin Cup) McAvoy: Different Sport, Different Generation, Different Country But Still Kindred Spirits

Tony∙ 26 June 2023

Ben Stokes and Roy (Tin Cup) McAvoy: Different Sport, Different Generation, Different Country But Still Kindred Spirits

There is, of course, one other fundamental difference between Ben Stokes and Roy McAvoy.

New Zealand Edge The Battle Of The Basin Reserve In Hollywood Style

Tony∙ 2 Mar 2023

New Zealand Edge The Battle Of The Basin Reserve In Hollywood Style

English poet and author Rudyard Kipling played some cricket, having been teamed with other literary luminaries in 1877 by JM Barrie.

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