England news

Kabir Ali retires from cricket

May 12, 2015: Kabir Ali was forced to retire from cricket after failing to recover from a long-standing shoulder injury

County news

Kabir career in limbo after Lancashire release

Oct 22, 2014: The career of former England fast bowler Kabir Ali is once again in limbo after his was released by Lancashire. He requires a length period of rehabilitation following shoulder surgery.

Lancashire v Leicestershire, Royal London Cup, Old Trafford

Kabir derails Leicestershire's campaign

Aug 21, 2014: Kabir Ali took three wickets to help knock Leicestershire out of the Royal London Cup. Bowled out for just 184, Leicestershire slipped out of the top four in Group B with an eight-wicket defeat and victory for Derbyshire.

Scotland v Lancashire, YB40 Group B, Glasgow

Kabir, Smith perform in easy win

Aug 15, 2013: Tom Smith hit an unbeaten 42 as Lancashire beat Scotland by seven wickets in a rain-hit Yorkshire Bank 40 contest in Glasgow. The visitors reached their target of 125 in the 24th over with 28 balls to spare.

Lancashire v Derbyshire, YB40 Group B, Old Trafford

Lancs ride home on Prince

Aug 13, 2013: Lancashire boosted their hopes of reaching the Yorkshire Bank 40 semi-finals for the second year running with a resounding six-wicket win over Derbyshire at Old Trafford

Durham v Lancs, YB40 Group B, Chester-le-Street

Kabir Blitz can't save Lancashire

Jun 2, 2013: Durham were given a late scare by Kabir Ali, making his Lancashire debut, before clinching a 39-run win in the Yorkshire Bank 40 match at Chester-le-Street.

County news

Ajmal Shahzad interested in Pakistan Super League

Jan 31, 2013: Ajmal Shahzad is the most notable English county player seriously considering whether to sign up for the planned PSL

County news

Kabir Ali makes move to Lancashire

Nov 2, 2012: Kabir Ali, the former England fast-bowler, has joined Lancashire on a two-year deal, attempting to revive a career recently blighted by injury.

Hampshire v Warwickshire, CB40 Final, Lord's

Cricket finally adds to Great British summer

Sep 16, 2012: The CB40 final provided a glorious end to a forgettable season, with a match to stand alongside the many dramas of this remarkable summer of sport

Hampshire v Warwickshire, CB40 Final, Lord's

Ali secures dramatic last-ball double

Sep 15, 2012: Hampshire have proved more than a few times this season that it pays not to write them off and here they did so again to win on the last ball

Bangladesh Premier League 2012

PCA concerns over BPL corruption

Feb 29, 2012: The PCA, the English player's body, has significant worries about the organisation of the recently completed Bangladesh Premier League

Barisal Burners v Dhaka Gladiators, BPL, Mirpur

Gladiators outgun Chris Gayle

Feb 14, 2012: Dhaka Gladiators needed three of their overseas pros to play explosive innings to out-gun the marauding Chris Gayle

Durham v Hampshire, Chester-le-Street, 4th day

Defeat dents Durham's title hopes

Aug 13, 2011: Two bowlers who have been injured for most of the last two seasons helped Hampshire to their first Championship win of the season and inflicted a serious blow to Durham's title hopes

Yorkshire v Hampshire, Headingley, 4th day

Yorkshire defied by Kabir and Briggs

May 14, 2011: Yorkshire were unable to force a victory over Hampshire despite dynamic bowling by Tim Bresnan and Ryan Sidebottom on a tense final day

Hampshire v Nottinghamshire, Rose Bowl, 2nd day

Honours even after Mullaney fifty

May 5, 2010: Nottinghamshire took advantage of Hampshire's lack of killer instinct to shrug off a dangerous situation and close in on their opponents' first innings total on the second day of the Championship Division One match at The Rose Bowl

Warwickshire v Hampshire, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Woakes hundred tilts the balance

Apr 28, 2010: A high-class century from Chris Woakes led a spirited Warwickshire fightback on the second day of the championship match with Hampshire at Edgbaston

Durham v Hampshire, Chester-le-Street, 3rd day

Evening wickets give Durham hope

Apr 23, 2010: Durham gave themselves an outside hope of forcing a result with three evening-session wickets against Hampshire

Essex v Hampshire, Chelmsford, 4th day

Ryan ten Doeschate secures Essex last-over win

Apr 12, 2010: Ryan ten Doeschate was the hero as Essex pulled off a thrilling victory by 62 runs against Hampshire at Chelmsford in the County Championship

County news

Hampshire sign Kabir Ali

Jan 22, 2010: Hampshire have completed the signing of Kabir Ali, following Worcestershire's decision to release him from the final season of his contract after a long-standing dispute

County news

Worcestershire announce loss for 2009

Jan 22, 2010: Worcestershire have announced a pre-tax loss of £118,439 for the year ending 30th September 2009