George Dobell

No secret to England's problems

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the third Test in Dubai

06-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

True grit prevails in age of speed

Azhar Ali's 442-ball innings was an obvious example of perseverance, but England's bowlers stuck to their task too. To win, though, their batsmen will have to produce perhaps the largest quantities of patience yet

05-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Azhar's perfect patience

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the third Tes between Pakistan and England in Dubai

05-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Briggs and Buttler in line for ODI call up

England are set to shake-up their ODI squad for the four-match series against Pakistan that starts in Abu Dhabi on February 13. Somerset's Jos Buttler and Danny Briggs of Hampshire could earn a call-up to the senior ODI squad for the first time.

05-Feb-2012•George Dobell

Pakistan show England how it's done in Asia

Unlike England, Pakistan used their bats instead of their pads. Unlike England, they retained their composure during the inevitable scoreless periods and, unlike England, they played straight until they were well set

04-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

England face test of character - Cook

Alastair Cook has warned his England colleagues that they face a thorough examination of their character if they are to avoid the humiliation of a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan

04-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

The DRS impact, and Azhar's promise

Plays of the day from the second day of the third Test between Pakistan and England in Dubai

04-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

PCB chairman wants Amir return

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that Mohammad Amir will be welcomed back to international cricket once he has served his ICC ban and given financial support in the meantime

03-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Batsmen battered, again

Faulty technique and a lack of concentration from batsmen on both sides mean low scores have proliferated in this series - but the cricket has been more watchable as a result

03-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

More head-scratching over DRS

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the third Test in Dubai

03-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Bresnan could rejoin England squad in UAE

Tim Bresnan could rejoin the England squad in the UAE within the next 48 hours if he passes an extensive fitness test

03-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Tremlett faces three months out

Chris Tremlett is facing a lengthy break from the game after specialists decided his back injury may require surgery. He will now miss England's tour to Sri Lanka at the end of March.

02-Feb-2012•George Dobell

Bell fit as England look to restore confidence

Andrew Strauss has warned his England teammates they are playing for their places in the final Test of the series against Pakistan in Dubai.

02-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

IPL a step towards England T20 side for Anderson

James Anderson has said his desire to win a recall to the England Twenty20 squad was the motivation behind his decision to enter into the IPL auction

02-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Shafiq not feeling the pressure

Of all the encouraging signs to emerge for Pakistan in their series against England - and there have been many - the batting of Asad Shafiq could have the most long-term significance

01-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

ICC moves to reduce role of president

The ICC's executive board has recommended to re-define the role of its president and sought the creation of a new chairman's position at its meeting in Dubai on Wednesday

01-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Ian Bell down with stomach bug

Ian Bell was forced to miss training on Wednesday after becoming the latest victim of a stomach bug that has affected several members of the England party

01-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

No point saying nothing is wrong - Bell

The impressive thing, from an England perspective, is the lack of denial following the back-to-back Test defeats to Pakistan

31-Jan-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Charlotte Edwards signs new sponsorship deal

Charlotte Edwards has signed a new sponsorship deal with Serious Cricket - an equipment and coaching supplier

31-Jan-2012•George Dobell

Spin the crux of England's problems

Pakistan are the better side, in these conditions at least, and England's batsmen have played spin bowling very poorly

30-Jan-2012•George Dobell in Abu Dhabi

173 174 175 176 177

Showing 3481 - 3500 of 3616