Mark Nicholas

Cricket presenter on TV and writer

Root lays down a marker like few others

A host of new pre-match duties; his openers dismissed early; the walk through the Long Room as England's captain; a sticky start with the bat. But, then, Joe Root commanded Lord's

06-Jul-2017•Mark Nicholas

Women's cricket is looking stronger and faster than ever before

The appeal of the game is growing among young girls, and a competitive World Cup will only help it spread more

27-Jun-2017•Mark Nicholas

Ringside at the miracle of Pakistan

Zaman, Amir, Hafeez, history. I was there

19-Jun-2017•Mark Nicholas

A festival of cricket is upon us

England's meek defeat at Lord's was a departure from their recent style, but should not affect their prospects in a potentially vibrant Champions Trophy

31-May-2017•Mark Nicholas

England have been to hell but are looking at the stars now

Their metamorphosis after the low of the World Cup has been remarkable, to the point where they must be ranked as favourites for the Champions Trophy

18-May-2017•Mark Nicholas

English cricket needs to embrace legspin again

One of our sport's most captivating arts has been allowed to languish on the margins of county cricket for far too long. Is that about to change?

04-May-2017•Mark Nicholas

The hills are alive with the sound of county cricket

April is here: time for cricket to signal a season of renewal amid the sunshine and the smell of fresh-mown grass

20-Apr-2017•Mark Nicholas

England's exuberant No. 80

If Joe Root manages to create a team in his own image, and better still a successful team, it will be a good one to watch

06-Apr-2017•Mark Nicholas

What Ranchi tells us about bat sizes

Cricket is so much more than big hits and big runs. Hence the need to stop the march of big bats

23-Mar-2017•Mark Nicholas

Where are we 140 years later?

Test cricket has gone through all sorts of transformations since 1877, but it has never lost its ability to be the most magical of all sports

15-Mar-2017•Mark Nicholas

It's 4am, do you know where your Test cricket is?

Tuning in to a cracker of a Test in a time zone more than five hours ahead of yours is quite the tonic

09-Mar-2017•Mark Nicholas

Smith stands tall at the tail of Australia's odd summer of cricket

Amid questions over the domestic schedule and a rut for the national team, their captain inspired Australia to turn things around - but bigger tests lie ahead

22-Feb-2017•Mark Nicholas

We'll remember Cook for his love of cricket

That, the mountains of runs he put up, his dignity under provocation, and his kindness and decency

09-Feb-2017•Mark Nicholas

Is Younis Pakistan's greatest batsman?

Special as the likes of Hanif, Inzamam, Miandad and Yousuf were, this cussed oldster just might have pipped them all. He certainly has the numbers

14-Dec-2016•Mark Nicholas

Matt Renshaw's excellent adventure

You only needed to watch Australia's youngest debutant in Adelaide to know that the playing of cricket brings joy

30-Nov-2016•Mark Nicholas

Australia can find a way out of the darkness

The key is for them to see an opportunity in the chaos that engulfs them

15-Nov-2016•Mark Nicholas

Watch out for South Africa's bowlers

Steyn, Philander, Morkel and Rabada come from a long, proud line of fast men, and they'll present Australia with a stern challenge

02-Nov-2016•Mark Nicholas

How Dolly changed the colour of our sport

To better appreciate the value of quotas in sport, take a look again at Basil D'Oliveira's story

28-Oct-2016•Mark Nicholas

Durham must be saved and rebuilt

It is difficult to be sure that the punishment of relegation fit Durham's crime (if crime it was), but the points penalty undermines the cricketers and the supporters

13-Oct-2016•Mark Nicholas

Here's to England

The summer just past, including the thrilling finale of the County Championship, have provided much reason for fans to celebrate

29-Sep-2016•Mark Nicholas

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