David Hopps

Elgar shows resolves as England eye series lead

Dean Elgar's unbeaten 72 helped lift South Africa from 52 for 4 but they had plenty of work to do to save the game on the final day after England set them 492 or four sessions to bat

30-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Jennings digs in as England take a grip

As rain put a dampener on The Oval's 100th Test celebrations, one England batsman was concerned not with marking the past but protecting his future

29-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Roland-Jones' dream debut and Stokes' crafted ton seize control

Four wickets from England's debut seamer tore through South Africa's top order leaving them in danger of follow-on at The Oval

28-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Cook stands firm after Philander threatens England again

Recklessness was the charge laid against England after their double collapse at Trent Bridge, but rarely, if ever, has such an accusation been levelled against Alastair Cook

27-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Whiteley's six sixes shoot him up six-hitting ranks

ESPNcricinfo rounds up the highlights from the latest matches in the NatWest T20 Blast

24-Jul-2017•David Hopps

England routed as South Africa surge to series-levelling win

The excellence of South Africa's pace attack turned the Trent Bridge Test into a rout as England were dismissed in only 44.2 overs

17-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

England on the ropes as they begin long trek towards target of 474

South Africa squeezed the pulp from England's attack in the second Investec Test with a resolution that has set them up for victory at Trent Bridge, and potentially left a few psychological marks

16-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

South Africa take control after Root dismissal sparks collapse

Faf du Plessis had cause to anticipate a satisfying return to the Test captaincy as South Africa took a potentially decisive first-innings lead of 130

15-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

'PC pansies'? Not so. Headguards research is vital

ESPNcricinfo rounds up the highlights from the latest matches in the NatWest T20 Blast

14-Jul-2017•David Hopps

South Africa steady themselves after Lord's horror show

South Africa needed a response after their 211-run defeat in the first Test at Lord's and the memories were put behind them on an evenly-contested opening day at Trent Bridge

14-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Footitt leaves Surrey and heads back home

Nottinghamshire have re-signed left-arm seam bowler Mark Footitt following his surprise release from Surrey midway through the season

12-Jul-2017•David Hopps

Tamim Iqbal plays down abrupt Essex exit

Tamim Iqbal and Essex have determinedly played down the reasons for Tamim's abrupt abandonment of his stint at the county

12-Jul-2017•David Hopps and Mohammad Isam

Afridi's star quality can't hide McManus promise

ESPNcricinfo rounds up the highlights from the latest matches in the NatWest T20 Blast

08-Jul-2017•David Hopps

Somerset drop Abell as young captain seeks form

Tom Abell, Somerset's talented but beleaguered young captain, has been dropped for Somerset's Championship match against Yorkshire at Scarborough

03-Jul-2017•David Hopps

Surrey's third final could be the toughest of all

Surrey enter their third successive Royal London Cup final knowing that they have lost the last two and this time, in Nottinghamshire, face the most formidable opponents yet

30-Jun-2017•David Hopps

Harmer's 14 inflicts grievous harm on Warwickshire's survival hopes

Simon Harmer claimed his career-best figures of 8 for 36, and 14 for 128 in the match. For Warwickshire, dismissed for 94, it added up to a whole lot of trouble

22-Jun-2017•David Hopps at Chelmsford

Harmer's marathon puts victory within sight

Simon Harmer claimed a six-wicket haul as Essex made Warwickshire follow on at Chelmsford

21-Jun-2017•David Hopps at Chelmsford

Foster's emotional ton adds to Essex feelgood factor

Give or take the little matter of a last over defeat in the Royal London Cup semi-final, these are good times for Essex

20-Jun-2017•David Hopps at Chelmsford

Browne's perspiration brings hard-earned reward

On the same pitch where 743 runs were scored in one of the greatest run-fests in domestic cricket history, three days later Essex staunchly committed themselves to a day of unremitting toil on a soporific summer's day

19-Jun-2017•David Hopps at Chelmsford

'You'll never go to Lord's' - Batty derides Worcester boo boys

Gareth Batty derided his Worcestershire critics after Surrey's overwhelming victory in the Royal London Cup semi-final and informed them that they would never see their side play in a Lord's final

18-Jun-2017•David Hopps

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