England in Australia 2013-14

The strange beast called confidence

Jan 2, 2014: While Mitchell Johnson rides a wave, Alastair Cook has discoverd the perils of having to take big decisions alone in a stressful time

The big brother I wanted to be like

Jul 5, 2013: Batting and bowling alongside Chris Martin was a lesson in temperament

The site that turned into a description

Jun 11, 2013: For players, the relationship with ESPNcricinfo endures beyond their playing careers

New Zealand v England, 3rd ODI, Auckland

New Zealand 'rooted'

Feb 23, 2013: Joe Root's excellent run, together with an impressive performance from England's seamers, have left New Zealand outplayed and outgunned again

England in New Zealand 2012-13

Broad and Taylor a tale of two comebacks

Feb 16, 2013: It was on odd Twenty20 series with three one-sided matches, none more so than the decider, and there were also contrasting performances from two players who had been away from the scene for different reasons

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2012/13

Young attack product of injury crisis

Nov 30, 2012: An experienced crop of bowlers should be available but their over-coaching has forced New Zealand to turn to youth - a policy that looks to be unexpectedly working

What to do when autumn approaches

Oct 11, 2012: The end of a season (or a career) can be a disorienting, disconcerting time for a cricketer

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

'I want to do something special'

Dec 4, 2009: Tonight, I was ‘balls out’ going for it, and I felt great

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Wind, wickets and Tower returns

Dec 3, 2009: Delayed start, soggy outfield, very quick lunch and we’re into it; day one of the second Test is underway

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Calling on Wellington

Dec 2, 2009: It’s just a quick one tonight before we head into tomorrow’s second Test match

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Thank you Dunedin!

Nov 29, 2009: I can’t really explain the feelings that are still running through me now, but what I can tell you, if I could bottle this, save it up somehow and tap in to it when times are tough, life would be so much better

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Hot paper clip and toenail treatment

Nov 27, 2009: I woke this morning to a lot of noise outside

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Rated zzzz...

Nov 26, 2009: I’m done, I’m pretty well knackered

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Off day at the warm-ups but good on the pitch

Nov 25, 2009: Dan and Baz played well again, it was great watching them take us “oh so close” to lunch

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Good end after the worst start

Nov 24, 2009: I woke up this morning, pulled the curtains open, and knew straight away that we would be batting

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

A satisfying start to the season

Nov 21, 2009:  

ICC Champions Trophy 2009

They were the champions, my friends

Oct 12, 2009: It feels like I was just here yesterday

ICC Champions Trophy 2009

Hitting the ground running

Oct 3, 2009: If you've been reading you'd know I have had nine days off before coming here; no bowling for nine days.

County Cricket 2009

Back at the keyboard

Sep 29, 2009:  

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2009

Cheers Dan

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