Mark Nicholas

Cricket presenter on TV and writer

Contrasting styles take Rogers and Smith to the top

Australia's second-wicket stand at Lord's had stood since 1930 - and the partnership involved a chap named Bradman - but now it belongs to Australia's latest batting sensation and an older star aiming to bow out on a high

16-Jul-2015•Mark Nicholas

Grace and skill make Moeen Ali a gem

Crucial runs and vital wickets in the first Test reinforced the allrounder's value to England as he overcame everything Australia tried to throw at him

13-Jul-2015•Mark Nicholas

Three joyful days set a wonderful tone

This is a new England all right. Come what may in this remarkable Test match, a seed has been sowed and the future is bright

10-Jul-2015•Mark Nicholas

The Ashes I remember

Lillee and Thommo, Illy, Boycs and Snow: the '70s was a fine time for a youngster captivated by England-Australia Test matches

02-Jul-2015•Mark Nicholas

England are electric

Decades of being taught to play the conservative and "correct" way have done the team no favours in the modern era. Finally it has opted for a more carefree, fearless avatar

18-Jun-2015•Mark Nicholas

How DRS has changed batting, and keeps the balance

The review system has changed the game, especially for spinners, as the final day at Headingley showed

02-Jun-2015•Mark Nicholas

McCullum makes good from first innings madness

Get McCullum, get the game, thought England. So the New Zealand captain blocked a half-century to deliver the message that his side would not yield

31-May-2015•Mark Nicholas at Headingley

A matchless match to revive English game

This was something close to the perfect Test, a game that swayed in the breeze of sport's unpredictability and lifted a burden from Alastair Cook's shoulders

25-May-2015•Mark Nicholas at Lord's

Wanted: Stuart Broad's mojo

The problems with Broad's batting after being hit by a bouncer have inhibited the rest of his game. England need him to find a solution

22-May-2015•Mark Nicholas at Lord's

Pietersen's best option

He can start by buying into the English game by committing himself to Surrey for the rest of the season

13-May-2015•Mark Nicholas

England's swinging shooting star

The boy from Burnley with magic in his wrist has surpassed all before him - with luck we will be able to enjoy his skill and application for a few more years yet

17-Apr-2015•Mark Nicholas

The day Richie died

Sharing a commentary box with Richie Benaud was an enriching, inspiring, and sometimes overwhelming experience

10-Apr-2015•Mark Nicholas

Clarke's fairy tale

The last few weeks and days have been about being loved at last for Australia's World Cup-winning captain

30-Mar-2015•Mark Nicholas

And then there were three

The final knockouts of the World Cup have the potential to be cricket classics

23-Mar-2015•Mark Nicholas

Surprised by England's World Cup debacle? Don't be

Yes, the players are to blame, but more so the system that has sidelined the 50-overs format and turned it into a confused obligation

11-Mar-2015•Mark Nicholas

Three issues the ICC needs to address

Cricket's governing body needs to resolve some problems pronto to make for a better World Cup for all

05-Mar-2015•Mark Nicholas

Will New Zealand's momentum overpower Australia?

They only need to follow the example of their aggressive captain, who doesn't let insecurity undermine him

26-Feb-2015•Mark Nicholas

All eyes on the big one

Cricket's top carnival has rolled around once more, bringing images of the past in its wake

12-Feb-2015•Mark Nicholas

Righting the sins of the past

A new novel weaves an intriguing story around South Africa's ill-starred World Cup history

08-Feb-2015•Mark Nicholas

Lift yourself, ODI cricket

The format's future depends on how exciting the players make the main event

30-Jan-2015•Mark Nicholas

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