George Dobell

England needs T20 evolution, not revolution

England needs T20 evolution, not revolution

The Big Bash League has caused doubts to flare up about county T20, but a franchise system would further limit the game's reach at a time when it is struggling to remain relevant

15-Jan-2015•George Dobell

England World Cup plans in ruins

England World Cup plans in ruins

England's World Cup plans are in ruins after another trouncing from India at Edgbaston and Alastair Cook's presence in the side is impossible to justify

02-Sep-2014•George Dobell

A county game to savour

A county game to savour

Critics of county cricket ignore its importance to the England team and its relevance throughout the country - there is much to celebrate and admire

09-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Pietersen stance continues to damage England

Pietersen stance continues to damage England

Discussions have been had and apologies made but the ECB are still not ready to welcome one the world's best batsmen back into the international fold

18-Sep-2012•George Dobell

Muddle management failing Pietersen

Muddle management failing Pietersen

England are stronger with Kevin Pietersen in the side but the ongoing sideshow could even threaten his place for the third Test against South Africa

07-Aug-2012•George Dobell

Time to end Pietersen standoff

Time to end Pietersen standoff

England can live without Pietersen, but there should be no doubt that they will be much diminished if they lose him

04-Aug-2012•George Dobell

Pietersen impasse demands ECB rethink

Pietersen impasse demands ECB rethink

Kevin Pietersen wanted to play at the World Twenty20. England were 'disappointed' by his retirement. Surely the two parties can find common ground?

31-May-2012•George Dobell

Strauss braced for dog days

Strauss braced for dog days

Despite the England captain's poor form with the bat his influence extends beyond the middle - when he goes it should be on his own terms

30-Mar-2012•George Dobell

We underestimate county cricket at our peril

We underestimate county cricket at our peril

Its familiarity may have bred contempt in many, but the County Championship remains of enormous value - value that cannot be judged by financial turnover alone

30-Mar-2012•George Dobell

An odd couple?

An odd couple?

An established cricket magazine and start-up, online commentary set-up have joined forces. Can it work?

21-Feb-2012•George Dobell

Spin the crux of England's problems

Spin the crux of England's problems

Pakistan are the better side, in these conditions at least, and England's batsmen have played spin bowling very poorly

30-Jan-2012•George Dobell in Abu Dhabi

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