George Dobell

Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman lead way against modest attack

There were half-centuries for Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman and Usman Salahuddin as Pakistan enjoyed a gentle workout in Leicester

19-May-2018•George Dobell

Two-divisional Championship promotes 'short-termism' - Wasim Khan

Leicestershire's chief executive has provided the clearest hint yet that the days of promotion and relegation in the County Championship could be coming to an end

19-May-2018•George Dobell

Jos Buttler and Dom Bess selections about more than the numbers for Ed Smith

There had been much talk of analytics since Ed Smith's appointment as national selection, but his first squad came down to "cricketing judgement"

15-May-2018•George Dobell

Jos Buttler, Dom Bess earn England calls; James Vince dropped

Ed Smith's first squad as national selector includes a couple of big calls

15-May-2018•George Dobell

Dobell: Ed Smith must have an eye on future in his first England Test squad

A double century from James Vince, an injury to Jack Leach and questions of succession planning make for a fascinating announcement on Tuesday

14-May-2018•George Dobell

Josh Tongue licks champions to put Worcestershire on top

Worcestershire's Josh Tongue showed why he is one of the outstanding fast-bowling prospects in England with an eye-catching spell against the county champions

11-May-2018•George Dobell at New Road

R Ashwin lined up for Worcestershire return

The allrounder is expected to play the final two County Championship matches of the season as a replacement for Travis Head

11-May-2018•George Dobell

Professional Cricketers' Association 'must remember to look after players', warns founder Fred Rumsey

11-May-2018•George Dobell

PCA warns on The Hundred: 'There's no competition without players' as format comes under question

Daryl Mitchell, chairman of the Professional Cricketers Association, insisted that the 100-ball format is "not set in stone" after a meeting between the ECB and a players' delegation at Edgbaston

08-May-2018•George Dobell

Hashim Amla century in vain as Nottinghamshire win again

Nottinghamshire maintained their place at the top of Division One despite another masterclass of resistance from Hashim Amla

07-May-2018•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Rejuvenated Stuart Broad exploits James Vince's weakness

Steven Mullaney's hundred and a brisk innings from Ross Taylor set Hampshire a daunting target then the Notts bowlers chipped away

06-May-2018•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Guerilla Cricket wins radio rights to Ireland's Test debut

Cricket Ireland has moved away from the mainstream media to ensure uninterrupted coverage of the Test against Pakistan

06-May-2018•George Dobell

Hashim Amla's impatience leaves Notts on top

When even Hashim Amla is in a hurry then no wonder low scores predominate around the country

05-May-2018•George Dobell

Glamorgan chairman among four new ECB non-executive directors

Former Nottinghamshire and MCC chief executive Derek Brewer has also been co-opted to the board as a non-voting "stakeholder advisor"

05-May-2018•George Dobell

England's injured fast bowlers: how badly and how long?

With input from Kevin Shine, we look at some of the England seam-bowling candidates currently on the treatment table

28-Apr-2018•George Dobell

Mick Newell comes out against Championship conferences idea

Mick Newell has urged the English game to resist the temptation to restructure the County Championship into conferences.

26-Apr-2018•George Dobell

Jamie Overton sidelined by side injury

Somerset fast bowler could miss a month with a muscle tear, while Leicestershire's Zak Chappell has been subject to an approach from Warwickshire

24-Apr-2018•George Dobell

The Hundred 'will bring new people to cricket' - Root

Joe Root, England's Test captain, has welcomed ECB plans for a new-team competition in 2020, suggesting it will appeal to a "completely new audience"

24-Apr-2018•George Dobell

Can Somerset supporters dare to dream?

A victory in the opening match of the Championship season will inevitably have supporters quietly asking themselves if this could be the year

22-Apr-2018•George Dobell at Taunton

Hildreth punishes Worcestershire's drops

21-Apr-2018•George Dobell at Taunton

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