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The USA captain who captained Mike Brearley

The USA captain who captained Mike Brearley

Jim Reid, who led USA to the Auty Cup in 1966 and went on to become USACA president, has died at the age of 91

08-Nov-2018•Peter Della Penna

International cricket faces 'looming potential crisis'

International cricket faces 'looming potential crisis'

Mike Brearley has warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket as it struggles to compete with the growth of T20 leagues

04-Jul-2017•George Dobell

MCC cricket committee calls for restrictions to bat depth

MCC cricket committee calls for restrictions to bat depth

The MCC World Cricket Committee has recommended the introduction of further limitations to the size of cricket bats within the laws of the game

12-Jul-2016•George Dobell

Brearley apologises for Clarke comment

Brearley apologises for Clarke comment

Mike Brearley, chairman of the MCC's World Cricket Committee, has apologised to Giles Clarke, the ECB president, after suggesting Clarke would have to "do what he's told" with regard to the possibility of cricket seeking to become an Olympic sport

15-Jul-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Should Twenty20 be Over-30s only?

Should Twenty20 be Over-30s only?

On a panel for the Bradman Oration in Melbourne, Rod Marsh suggested that Twenty20 cricket should be limited to players over 30 as a reward for long service

23-Oct-2013•Daniel Brettig

Treat Amir more leniently - Brearley

Treat Amir more leniently - Brearley

Mike Brearley, the former England captain, has said that Mohammad Amir, the Pakistan fast bowler currently in prison for his role in the spot-fixing scandal, should be treated more leniently

20-Dec-2011•Siddhartha Talya

ICC might send a hand-picked side to Pakistan

ICC might send a hand-picked side to Pakistan

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat has said the organisation might send a hand-picked side to Pakistan late next year

17-Jul-2010•Cricinfo staff

Bradshaw steps down from ECB Board

Bradshaw steps down from ECB Board

Keith Bradshaw, the secretary and chief executive of MCC, has announced he is stepping down from the ECB Board of Directors because of a conflict of interests

12-May-2009•Cricinfo staff

Underwood takes over as MCC president

Underwood takes over as MCC president

Derek Underwood, the former England spinner, will begin his one-year tenure as president of MCC on Wednesday, taking over from Mike Brearley

30-Sep-2008•Cricinfo staff

Brearley distances MCC from EPL plan

Brearley distances MCC from EPL plan

Mike Brearley, the president of MCC, has moved to distance the club from the proposals for an English rival to the Indian Premier League

13-Jul-2008•Cricinfo staff

Underwood to become MCC president

Underwood to become MCC president

Derek Underwood, the former England spinner, is set to become the next president of MCC and will take over from Mike Brearley on October 1

08-May-2008•Cricinfo staff

Brearley named next MCC president

Brearley named next MCC president

Mike Brearley, the former England captain, will serve as the next president of MCC

02-May-2007•Martin Williamson

Australian university researches new bat

Australian university researches new bat

In 1979 Dennis Lillee strode to the wicket with an aluminium bat, but found his path blocked by the England captain

21-Mar-2005•Cricinfo staff

A Pakistani whirlwind

A Pakistani whirlwind

1968 One of the most exciting and productive opening batsmen was born

06-Sep-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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BCB president, PCB, ICC in Lahore for talks over India match boycott

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ICC asks PCB the reason for invoking Force Majeure to boycott India game

ICC asks PCB the reason for invoking Force Majeure to boycott India game

07-Feb-2026•ESPNcricinfo staff

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Siraj keeps it Real as last-minute recall trumps travel plans

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'Be yourself, hit the ball, have fun' - Dewald Brevis is learning to play like he's 19 again

'Be yourself, hit the ball, have fun' - Dewald Brevis is learning to play like he's 19 again

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Suryakumar Yadav cashes in when no one else does

Suryakumar Yadav cashes in when no one else does

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