Mark Nicholas

Cricket presenter on TV and writer

@mcjnicholas

Kirsten does it again

After Test and World Cup success with India, Gary Kirsten has now led his native country to No. 1

20-Aug-2012•Mark Nicholas at Lord's

Jonny earns his place in folklore

The 95 runs of epic character scored by Jonny Bairstow at Lord's were of immense importance to English cricket

18-Aug-2012•Mark Nicholas at Lord's

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12-Jul-2012•Mark Nicholas

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?

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

14-Jun-2012•Mark Nicholas

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

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

08-Jun-2012•Mark Nicholas

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

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

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

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?

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

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

17-May-2012•Mark Nicholas

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

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