George Dobell

Not a time for Flintoff cynicism

Andrew Flintoff deserves a chance to try and find out if he can still hack it, for his body was broken in the service of England

31-May-2014•George Dobell

Oliver seizes his chance in Worcs victory

If success in sport is all about taking opportunities, Richard Oliver should go on to enjoy a decent career in the game. A few weeks ago 24-year-old Oliver was focusing on captaining Shropshire and here he was winning a game for Worcestershire.

30-May-2014•George Dobell at New Road

Trescothick pleased with progress

Somerset's captain, Marcus Trescothick, was frustrated but generally satisfied with the progress of his side after the final day at Edgbaston was washed out

28-May-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

Broad to be spoken to over tweet

Stuart Broad is to be reminded of his responsibilities on social media following a complaint by the PCB and the Pakistan spinner, Saeed Ajmal

28-May-2014•George Dobell

Porterfield shines amid the gloom

It has taken him 44 Championship matches and 69 Championship innings, but William Porterfield provided a reminder of the reasons Warwickshire wanted him in the first place with a maiden Championship century for the club.

27-May-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

Ireland open door to Rankin return

A day after Boyd Rankin revealed his time on England's Ashes tour led him to contemplate giving up the game, Cricket Ireland has expressed the hope that the fast bowler could still play for them at the 2015 World Cup

27-May-2014•George Dobell

Overtons hint at future, Giles at past

The Overton twins, Jamie and Craig, produced the brightest cricket of the day to provide a hint of what should be a golden future for club and perhaps country. The 20-year-olds thrashed 69 for Somerset's tenth-wicket in just 9.3 overs to take their side o

26-May-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

Rankin considered future after Ashes experience

Boyd Rankin has admitted he thought about giving up cricket in the weeks following his chastening Test debut in Sydney

26-May-2014•George Dobell

Compton demonstrates old-fashioned values

Nick Compton compiled a patient half-century that built Somerset an excellent foundation against Warwickshire and provided a reminder of his skills that,just might have helped England retain the Ashes in the winter.

25-May-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

KP slams 'wholly untrue' Downton comments

Kevin Pietersen has dismissed as "wholly untrue" comments made by Paul Downton, the managing director of England cricket, relating to the decision to end the batsman's international career

23-May-2014•George Dobell

ECB refer Carberry article to Press Complaints Commission

The ECB have referred The Guardian to the Press Complaints Commission following an interview with Michael Carberry in which he claimed he had been the victim of unfair treatment by England management.

22-May-2014•George Dobell

'Unanimous feeling' against KP - Downton

Paul Downton has claimed there was a "unanimous feeling" within the England camp that the time had come to move on from Kevin Pietersen

22-May-2014•George Dobell

Ajmal seeks explanation for Broad comments

Saeed Ajmal is to ask for an explanation from the ECB after Stuart Broad appeared to question the legality of the bowler's action

22-May-2014•George Dobell

'Follow England's lead on anti-corruption'

Cricket boards around the world would do well to emulate the example of the English game in the fight against corruption, according to Angus Porter, the head of the players' union in England.

21-May-2014•George Dobell

Carberry clanger highlights England muddle

A crucial dropped catch by Michael Carberry was just one example of England expecting things from players that they do not do a county level

20-May-2014•George Dobell at The Oval

Middlesex endure two defeats in one day

Quite what Middlesex envisaged when they agreed to open their NatWest T20 Blast campaign with back-to-back games at Lord's, it surely was not two defeats in five hours

17-May-2014•George Dobell

Spot fixing issue clouds T20 launch

It tells you everything about the current climate in televised cricket that Ravi Bopara should follow his excellent matchwinning innings by fielding questions about match fixing

17-May-2014•George Dobell

England rejects power Nottinghamshire

A trio of discarded England batsmen saw Nottinghamshire to victory in their opening match of the NatWest T20 Blast at Trent Bridge

16-May-2014•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Blast key to reigniting county scene

The new format for England's T20 competition represents an invaluable chance to inspire a new generation of supporters and players

15-May-2014•George Dobell

Essex upset Sri Lankans on murky night

Sri Lanka were given a harsh introduction to the challenge of English conditions as they subsided to a 22-run loss against Essex on the D/L method on a damp night in Chelmsford.

13-May-2014•George Dobell in Chelmsford

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