David Hopps

Pietersen wants ECB talks over possible return

Kevin Pietersen has responded to apparently conciliatory comments from the incoming ECB chairman, Colin Graves, by saying he wants to speak to the governing body about a potential England return

01-Mar-2015•David Hopps

Five 300-plus World Cup run chases

After Sri Lanka became the sixth side to chase down 300-plus in World Cups, ESPNcricinfo looks back at the other five occasions and discovers Ireland well to the fore

01-Mar-2015•David Hopps

Newell proposes regional 'super academies'

Nottinghamshire's director of cricket Mick Newell has risked an outcry among cricket traditionalists by advancing the view that some counties could combine their scouting and coaching resources to form a regional super academy

26-Feb-2015•David Hopps

'I get to make changes' - Graves

Colin Graves, the ECB chairman, has uncovered diverse views in the CB's consultation exercise over the future direction of cricket in England and Wales. But there will come a time when he will insist on the right to rule

26-Feb-2015•David Hopps

ECB seeks to reshape amateur game

The ECB has revealed how it intends to bolster cricket participation in the recreational game. The ideas are sound: implanting them is a different challenge altogether

26-Feb-2015•David Hopps

Morgan backs Bell's cautious approach

England's captain Eoin Morgan expressed support for Ian Bell's understated role in a Woirld Cup record opening stand with Moeen Ali as England saw off Scotland comfortably in Christchurch

23-Feb-2015•David Hopps

Moeen ton gives England opening win

Moeen Ali coupled a rapid hundred with two wickets to help England beat Scotland by 119 runs in Christchurch and gain a much-needed first win

22-Feb-2015•The Report by David Hopps

Yorkshire grab fourth overseas player

Yorkshire have signed their fourth overseas player by agreeing a short-term deal for New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson to return to the club

18-Feb-2015•David Hopps

Pietersen catches up with some England buddies

Kevin Pietersen is heading to Hyderabad in IPL 2015 with former England teammates Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara in close pursuit

16-Feb-2015•David Hopps

Wake up England, the fun is about to start

It may be hard to keep track of a tournament on the other side of the world but it is time to dispel the negativity

13-Feb-2015•David Hopps

Chance for England to break staid mould

Under Eoin Morgan's leadership, England have a chance to play a more adventurous brand of cricket but there are glaring issues that need to be addressed, particularly in the bowling department

07-Feb-2015•David Hopps

Has Pietersen bid farewell to English cricket?

Kevin Pietersen's messy divorce from English cricket has conceivably moved a step nearer completion with his announcement that he intends to play the whole of the Caribbean Premier League season in June and July

02-Feb-2015•David Hopps

Dawson wins Gloucestershire coaching post

Richard Dawson has been appointed Gloucestershire's head coach, leaving Yorkshire rueing the popularity of their coaching staff as they seek to fill the post again

30-Jan-2015•David Hopps

Graves' power confirmed by counties

Colin Graves will be elected unopposed for the role of ECB Chairman after no other nominations were received by the 18 first-class counties and the MCC before the deadline. It promises to be an assertive reign

30-Jan-2015•David Hopps

Sport England figures lift spirits

30-Jan-2015•David Hopps

Yorkshire sign Finch and Maxwell for the Blast

Yorkshire have brought fresh ambition to the NatWest Blast by completing the signing of two of Australia's most destructive Twenty20 batsmen: Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell

28-Jan-2015•David Hopps

Pietersen and Carberry call for change

Kevin Pietersen and Michael Carberry have joined Michael Lumb as former England cricketers who are convinced that the success of the Big Bash League must be heeded in England

26-Jan-2015•David Hopps

Pietersen stars in his own muppet show

Kevin Pietersen's rubbishing of many aspiring English county professionals brings to mind the belief of Miss Piggy that "there is no one in the world to compare with moi"

26-Jan-2015•David Hopps

Flintoff embroiled in ancient sledging war

The debate over the extent of sledging in international cricket has taken an unusual turn as Andrew Flintoff and Daryl Cullinan have become embroiled in a debate over what really went on in the Bad Old Days

23-Jan-2015•David Hopps

Russell's horrendous slog

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day as South Africa wrap up the series against West Indies in thumping style

21-Jan-2015•David Hopps

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