Will Luke

Does Kenya's success at Associate level mask a more deep-rooted problem with the game's promotion and youth development in the country?

You might think that for a young boy growing up in Northern Ireland in the 1970s, cricket wouldn't feature too prominently on his list of extra-curricular activities.

Each of the Associates has one, possibly two, star names but Eoin Morgan, the Ireland left-hander, is one of precious few to have a professional contract with a county. His path to England has, so far, mirrored that of his friend and team-mate Ed Joyce wh

Bermuda might have been crushed by Kenya in the opening match of the tournament, but - on the surface at least - their spirit is seemingly unwavering

Will Luke attends the launch of the World Cricket League

They may be the rank outsiders but, judging by the enthusiasm with which Irvine Romaine conducted the first press conference of the World Cricket League, the lack of expectation on Bermuda's shoulders might be a blessing in disguise

After three intriguing days' cricket, the fourth could so easily have swung heavily in the favour of one side. Fortunately, it was the most stimulating so far owing to an unlikely yet thrilling flick of the Pakistani tail which helped set South Africa 199

Autumn brings many things: vibrant colours; falling leaves; conkers. All these are "traditional autumn delights". C&G Cricket Year is not among them, to judge by the 2006 edition

Gone were the sociable smiles, friendly pats on the back and appreciative nods of each other's vast abilities. Kevin Pietersen and Shane Warne were friends-turned-foes at Adelaide today and, most intriguingly of all as far as this series is concerned, Wa

Will Luke looks back at The Week That Was ... November 19 - 26

We saw it with the bowlers yesterday, the batsmen today. England's already forlorn-looking team are undercooked and ill-prepared. They haven't helped their cause, of course, but neither has the fixtures list which permitted just two warm-up games

Apart from his cricketing career and the death threats he received in Zimbabwe - culminating in his eventual exile - Henry Olonga's other claim to fame is his music

England have won the Ashes. They've beaten Australia - whupped might be more descriptive - by 131 runs and were gifted 80 extras in wides. Fantasy? Sort of. Forget Brisbane: this was Bahrain

Kevin Pietersen's brutal 10th one-day fifty handed England a consolation win in their final group match of a disappointing ICC Champions Trophy, after beating the West Indies by three wickets at Ahmedabad

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Will Luke reviews Andrew Strauss's autobiography

2278 runs at a Bradman-beating 103.54. It's more than enough to warrant an extended holiday, or at least the opportunity to put your feet up. Not for Mark Ramprakash though who next week appears on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

With a replica urn positioned a few metres from the table, as if anyone needed reminding of the impending announcement, David Graveney confirmed England's squad of 16 to tour Australia this winter

A superbly crafted hundred from Younis Khan defied an improved all-round performance from England, as Pakistan won their second game on the trot to take a 2-0 series lead

Will Luke looks back on The Week That Was