David Hopps

Sussex doubts resurface over festival weeks

Sussex have again questioned the viability of cricket festivals at Horsham and Arundel, suggesting that at least one of them could be dropped next season unless there are more indications of commercial and community interest

17-Nov-2015•David Hopps

Bluey the indomitable

The embodiment of doughty Yorkshire spirit, David Bairstow made the county's cricket watchable through its most dysfunctional era

16-Nov-2015•David Hopps

Hales maiden hundred anchors England victory

A maiden ODI hundred by Alex Hales followed by a display in the field of utter control as Pakistan's batsmen foundered on a slowing pitch

13-Nov-2015•The Report by David Hopps

England seek response to drubbing

ESPNcricinfo previews the second ODI between Pakistan and England

12-Nov-2015•The Preview by David Hopps

Younis' final call, Taylor's late call

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening one-day international in Abu Dhabi

11-Nov-2015•David Hopps

Hafeez hundred secures Pakistan victory

Mohammad Hafeez was a dominant figure during Pakistan's Test series victory against England and he was to the fore once more, striking an unbeaten century as they took the opening ODI in Abu Dhabi by six wickets with 6.2 overs to spare

11-Nov-2015•The Report by David Hopps

Hong Kong say thanks - and hope for better

Hong Kong's chief executive Tim Cutler was scrupulous in his thanks to Englandf for agreeing to a practice match but warned that cohesive plans must be put in place to fast-track emerging cricket nations

09-Nov-2015•David Hopps

England's hollow gesture duly brings a hollow win

England had a wonderful opportunity to proclaim their faith in cricket expansionism. Instead, expediency determined their approach to a one-day affair against Hong Kong

08-Nov-2015•David Hopps

Six English spinners for the future

After England's spin options were ruthlessly exposed in the UAE, we take a look at six young hopefuls vying to become stars of the future

05-Nov-2015•David Hopps

Rankin poised for Ireland return

Boyd Rankin is expected to renew his allegiances with Ireland once, as expected, he is omitted from England's tour party to South Africa

03-Nov-2015•David Hopps

Pakistan finally break epic rearguard

England came within 6.3 overs of saving the Dubai Test only for Yasir Shah to finally finish them off when he took the wicket of Adil Rashid in the final half hour of the day

26-Oct-2015•The Report by David Hopps

Root resists as England fight for survival

England's prospects of batting out time to save the Dubai Test rest not for the first time on the slim shoulders of Joe Root

25-Oct-2015•The Report by David Hopps

Pakistan pile on agony after England collapse

Pakistan led by 358 with seven wickets remaining at tea after a calamitous morning's batting by England which saw their last seven wickets tumble for 36

24-Oct-2015•The Report by David Hopps

England rely on Root after Pakistan 378

Joe Root and Alastair Cook were England's mainstays with the bat as they cut their first-innings deficit in the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai to 196 with seven wickets remaining

23-Oct-2015•The Report by David Hopps

Misbah ton restores Pakistan poise

Misbah-ul-Haq made an unbeaten 102 - reaching his century with the aid of two sixes in the final over - to lead Pakistan to 282 for 4 at the close

22-Oct-2015•The Report by David Hopps

Surrey win race for Footitt

Mark Footitt, one of English cricket's most sought-after close-season signings, has agreed a four-year contract with Surrey

15-Oct-2015•David Hopps

Root faces up to his latest challenge

England have been thrown into the Dubai microwave, temperatures set to high, and a couple of minutes later they are claiming they are ready for the Pakistan Test series. Joe Root's skill and adaptability gives them hope

10-Oct-2015•David Hopps

Briggs makes surprise Sussex switch

Danny Briggs, the left-arm spinner who was once hailed as the answer to England's one-day spin bowling needs, has sought to re-energise a faltering career by switching to Hampshire's south coast neighbours Sussex

09-Oct-2015•David Hopps

Edwards' happy hour gives Hampshire a lifeline

Fidel Edwards was again to the fore as Hampshireescaped five hours of toil and transformed their chances of staying in Division One during a single hour at Trent Bridge

26-Sep-2015•David Hopps at Trent Bridge

Patel switches plans as England come calling

Samit Patel had planned to go to Dubai for a holiday. Now he's going with England, hoping to add to his five Test caps

24-Sep-2015•David Hopps at Trent Bridge

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