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Mark Nicholas
Mark Nicholas

Cricket presenter on TV and writer

@mcjnicholas
Finn shows his heart in full glare

Finn shows his heart in full glare

It was a tight call over who would be England's third fast bowler at Lord's. The decision to stick with Steven Finn, despite his Headingley problems, was rewarded

16-Aug-2012•Mark Nicholas at Lord's
Once flawless, England now oddly insecure

Once flawless, England now oddly insecure

How hard will it be for them to get the wheels back on, Pietersen and all?

10-Aug-2012•Mark Nicholas
The wristy joy of Amla

The wristy joy of Amla

His batting is cause for celebration and his achievements reflect the greater cultural richness now evident in South Africa

26-Jul-2012•Mark Nicholas
England limitations exposed

England limitations exposed

Technical deficiencies on slow, dry pitches mean England have now lost five from nine

23-Jul-2012•Mark Nicholas at The Oval
The joy of Test-match batting

The joy of Test-match batting

Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis gave a lesson in Test match batting during their record stand, showcasing skills that can only be found in the game's original format

22-Jul-2012•Mark Nicholas
South Africa awake to their task

South Africa awake to their task

The difference in South Africa's fast bowling Thursday to Friday was startling

20-Jul-2012•Mark Nicholas at The Oval
No shackles for new England

No shackles for new England

Their one-day (and Test) cricket resurgence has plenty to do with a change of attitude

12-Jul-2012•Mark Nicholas
Kerry played guitar

Kerry played guitar

Tony Greig has no cause to feel anything but proud about his involvement with World Series Cricket - as seminal a turning point as any the game has seen

28-Jun-2012•Mark Nicholas
Why can't match referees rule on bad light?

Why can't match referees rule on bad light?

Paying viewers are short-changed when players go off in borderline poor conditions

14-Jun-2012•Mark Nicholas
Joyful Tino produces day to remember

Joyful Tino produces day to remember

Tino Best came within five runs of immortality and did so with a brilliance that put him up there with anybody in the great litany of Test cricket's unlikely performances

10-Jun-2012•Mark Nicholas
Let's talk about Kevin

Let's talk about Kevin

Pietersen's has been among the most sparkling yet controversial stories of all

08-Jun-2012•Mark Nicholas
The emperor in winter

The emperor in winter

Viv Richards may be in the commentary box these days, but the aura still endures

31-May-2012•Mark Nicholas
Strauss' new Australians ready for South Africa

Strauss' new Australians ready for South Africa

After proving their mastery over West Indies, England's only doubts surround No. 6 - and here the selectors might just get lucky once again

28-May-2012•Mark Nicholas
Someone smiling on Sammy

Someone smiling on Sammy

Darren Sammy is a proud and talented cricketer who has made something of himself, his job and his team. No one on earth could begrudge him a maiden Test hundred and 21 minutes at Trent Bridge that he will never forget.

26-May-2012•Mark Nicholas at Trent Bridge
Welcome to fortress England

Welcome to fortress England

The England team are utterly professional, confident in their skills and exude an air of superiority over touring opposition

21-May-2012•Mark Nicholas
Where are West Indies' heroes?

Where are West Indies' heroes?

The side taking part at Lord's has men to admire but not players to revere

18-May-2012•Mark Nicholas
A tale of two Yorkshiremen

A tale of two Yorkshiremen

Jonny Bairstow and Ajmal Shahzad: two players at crucial stages in their careers

17-May-2012•Mark Nicholas
Failures will strengthen Strauss' resolve

Failures will strengthen Strauss' resolve

Questions about his place in the team are quickly forgotten if he scores runs and/or the team wins again. Not that he can afford to flatline in either department for long

03-May-2012•Mark Nicholas
England and India: two sides of the cricket coin

England and India: two sides of the cricket coin

The IPL and county cricket are not as irreconcilable as many think. And cricket needs both

19-Apr-2012•Mark Nicholas
Switch is a hit

Switch is a hit

A simple change to the lbw law would encourage a stroke that makes spectators gasp in wonder

05-Apr-2012•Mark Nicholas
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