On The Circuit
Twenty20 sell out at Old Trafford
Lancashire have announced a record sell-out for their Twenty20 Roses match on Friday, July 7.
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Lancashire have announced a record sell-out for their Twenty20 Roses match on Friday, July 7.
There will be a capacity 15,500 crowd for the visit of Yorkshire, beating Lancashire
Full postElton John not guilty
Worcestershire have refused to blame Elton John for the lack of runs at New Road this season
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Worcestershire have refused to blame Elton John for the lack of runs at New Road this season. The stage arrangements for a concert forced the county to play on the pavilion side of the square, where pitches retain more moisture, earlier in the season than usual. New Road
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Don't step on Ashley's tutu
The Daily Telegraph reports that Ashley Giles - once described as having the mobility of a wheelie bin - is being sent to work with ballet dancers in an attempt to speed his recovery from hip and groin operations.
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
The Daily Telegraph reports that Ashley Giles - once described as having the mobility of a wheelie bin - is being sent to work with ballet dancers in an attempt to speed his recovery from hip and groin operations.
England, the report says, have referred Giles to the rehabilitation unit of the Birmingham Royal Ballet where he will begin work this week, training alongside injured dancers.
Full postVirtuous circle
With many members pushing for the inclusion of homegrown youngsters, Brian Rose felt compelled to defend the signing of the Kolpak recruit Charl Willoughby
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
With many members pushing for the inclusion of homegrown youngsters, Brian Rose felt compelled to defend the signing of the Kolpak recruit Charl Willoughby.
Full postBack issues
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Perks from Pakistan
By late May Sussex were pinching themselves
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
By late May Sussex were pinching themselves. In four successive Championship wins, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan and Mushtaq Ahmed did their usual unfair share by taking 63 of the 80 wickets. Collectively they harvested seven five-fors and two of the country
Full postWagh wounds
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013