George Dobell

England's potent attack overcomes errors

England made life harder for themselves than it should have been on the opening day, but their pace attack - and those vying for selection - are offering the suggestion of a strong pack

20-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Headingley

Poor form makes Cook sweat

At the ground where Kevin Pietersen once remarked that "it isn't easy being me" it has started to look a bit difficult to be Alastair Cook

19-Jun-2014•George Dobell in Leeds

No involvement in reporting Senanayake - Cook

Alastair Cook has denied suggestions that the England camp played any part in Sri Lankan spinner Sachithra Senanayake being reported as having a suspected illegal bowling action

19-Jun-2014•George Dobell and Andrew Fidel Fernando

Cook rails at Warne criticism

Alastair Cook has called for "something to be done" about what he sees as personal attacks upon his ability as a captain by Shane Warne

19-Jun-2014•George Dobell in Leeds

Plunketts enjoying second life

A second chance at Test cricket is something that neither Liam Plunkett or his father Alan thought they would ever see.

18-Jun-2014•George Dobell

Bell recalls career turning point

As Ian Bell sat in the dressing rooms at Edgbaston in May 2009 and watched his former England colleagues take the field in a Test against West Indies, the prospect of a 100th Test cap seemed almost impossibly distant

18-Jun-2014•George Dobell

'Fair dinkum' Hain clubs Northants

Sam Hain broke Ian Bell's record and became the youngest man to score a first-class century for Warwickshire as they took a grip on their game against Northamptonshire.

17-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Wantage Road

Cricket Scotland to shift base to Stirling

Stirling will become the home of Scottish cricket after an agreement between Cricket Scotland and Stirling council

16-Jun-2014•George Dobell

Modi lines up Clarke campaign

The magazine that was once the bastion of cricketing conservatism could become the platform for a campaign against the English cricketing establishment if talks between Lalit Modi and The Cricketer bear fruit.

16-Jun-2014•George Dobell

Former USACA member wants 'amateur' board to reform

A former member of the United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) board has labelled the organisation "amateur" and called upon the ICC to take "strong action" to revive cricket in the USA

11-Jun-2014•George Dobell

Thomas takes four in four as Somerset soar

Alfonso Thomas claimed four wickets in four balls to help Somerset to a victory against Sussex that takes them top of the Division One table

10-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Taunton

Overton intervention evokes Botham

Craig Overton's career-best score helped Somerset overcome a devastating opening spell by Steve Magoffin to earn the initiative against Sussex

09-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Taunton

Joyce punishes Kieswetter's slip

Ed Joyce took advantage of being dropped before he had scored to hold the Sussex innings together with an unbeaten 99 against Somerset

08-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Taunton

Birmingham rebrand brings no miracle

The rebranded Birmingham Bears drew only 6,000 to Edgbaston as their victory against Durham was tarnished by doubts about the appeal of their campaign

06-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

England must confront failings to improve

There were some admirable aspects to England's cricket in this series but they are going to need to rethink their tactics for the World Cup

04-Jun-2014•George Dobell

Jayawardene defends Buttler Mankading

Mahela Jayawardene has defended the Sri Lanka team after England's captain, Alastair Cook, suggested "a line had been crossed" in the deciding ODI of the series between England and Sri Lanka

03-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

Jayawardene finds the gap

Plays of the day from the fifth and final one-day international between England and Sri Lanka

03-Jun-2014•George Dobell and Alan Gardner

Senanayake catches Buttler dozing

Jos Buttler should have known better when Sachithra Senanayake warned him about backing up too far - the bowler does not deserve criticism for 'Mankading'

03-Jun-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

Flintoff return a 'challenge' for Lancashire - Moores

Peter Moores, the new England coach, has given a lukewarm response to the idea of Andrew Flintoff coming out of retirement to represent Lancashire in T20 cricket

02-Jun-2014•George Dobell and Paul Edwards

England face test of priorities

If England do win the ODI series against Sri Lanka, it may only serve to mask some of the issues they must resolve ahead of the World Cup

02-Jun-2014•George Dobell

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