Tim Wigmore

Freelance writer

The tiny club that produced two World Cup captains

Just outside Dublin is eight-decade-old Rush CC, which honed the skills of Eoin Morgan and William Porterfield

23-Jan-2015•Tim Wigmore

Birmingham experiment in the balance

After 132 years, Warwickshire were suddenly known in Twenty20 cricket as the Birmingham Bears. Tim Wigmore reflects whether one of county cricket's most unusual moves has been a success

15-Jan-2015•Tim Wigmore

Franchises are not the answer

England needs to learn the right lessons from the Big Bash and not turn to a franchise system that would freeze our thousands of committed fans

12-Jan-2015•Tim Wigmore

Scotland's wasted chance

Participation in 1999 was an opportunity to boost the sport's profile in the country - one the cricket board didn't take, leading to a long period in the wilderness

31-Dec-2014•Tim Wigmore

The case of the shrinking horizons

Even as the ICC claimed to envision a bigger, more global game, the decisions it took in 2014 further stifled even the overachievers among the Associates

31-Dec-2014•Tim Wigmore

Meet Hanuabada's latest flagbearer

The rise of Papua New Guinea batsman Lega Siaka has shown fellow young players in his country that they can dream big

24-Dec-2014•Tim Wigmore

The Barramundis' big break

Papua New Guinea have impressed, despite their limited resources and talent. Now, as they head into their first ODI, they're hoping for a brighter future

07-Nov-2014•Tim Wigmore

Old dog Jones ready for new tricks

Moving to a new county to take up captaincy at the age of 38 would be a challenge for most. But Geraint Jones, once of England now of Papua New Guinea, is keen to stay fresh

01-Nov-2014•Tim Wigmore

MacLeod spells hope for Scotland

Allrounder Calum MacLeod nearly lost his way with a faulty action, but he's back and key to Scotland's hopes of making an impression at the World Cup

30-Oct-2014•Tim Wigmore

'I never stole anybody's money, yet I was given five years'

Half a decade since his ban ended, Maurice Odumbe continues to live with the stigma of corruption

24-Oct-2014•Tim Wigmore

The white coat's burden

Beset by technological tumult, intense media scrutiny, and a gruelling calendar, the modern-day umpire has a heavy load to bear

02-Oct-2014•Tim Wigmore

'Kenya cricket is dead and buried'

The veteran spinner's dream spell against Australia in 2003 symbolised a brief golden period for Kenya, but since his retirement, the country's cricket has nose-dived

30-Sep-2014•Tim Wigmore

Ireland's plateau

Without more fixtures with Full Members, they can't get more funds. Without funds, they can't keep their players

24-Sep-2014•Tim Wigmore

The case against revoking ODI status

The ICC's decision to restrict the number of ODI teams deprives Associates of the ability to generate enough funds to survive, and to gain new fans

20-Sep-2014•Tim Wigmore

Independence could increase Scotland player pool

Scottish cricket does not appear to have much to fear from independence but there is one way that it could benefit: a loosening of the eligibility requirements to play for the international team

17-Sep-2014•Tim Wigmore

Moles named new Afghanistan coach

Andy Moles, the former New Zealand coach, has been appointed as the new coach of Afghanistan. He replaces Kabir Khan, whose resignation was confirmed yesterday

03-Sep-2014•Tim Wigmore

In-form Clarke inspires Warwickshire

With talk rampant about whether Warwickshire can emulate the class of 1994 and win the treble, the first day at Lord's perfectly encapsulated the qualities that have got the club this far

31-Aug-2014•Tim Wigmore at Lord's

The man who gave Afghanistan their mojo

Afghanistan's former coach may have quit cricket to pursue religion, but he remains with the side in spirit

22-Aug-2014•Tim Wigmore

Warwickshire retain hopes of glorious treble

Twenty years ago, Warwickshire won a historic treble. Fresh from a Championship victory against Somerset, it is just possible that 2014 could yet rival 1994 as the finest year in Warwickshire's history

18-Aug-2014•Tim Wigmore

The many stories of Pakistan cricket

A balanced account of the country's chaotic and often misunderstood cricketing history, from an outsider's perspective

16-Aug-2014•Tim Wigmore

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