Rob Smyth

Imran's team or Misbah's: which was greater?

Imran's team or Misbah's: which was greater?

Each had to overcome very different hurdles from the other to become a top Test side

21-Sep-2016•Rob Smyth

In praise of Mighty Joe

In praise of Mighty Joe

Root has reached a pinnacle achieved by few Englishmen in modern times, and he has done it with a charming and infectious joy that belies his innate toughness

10-Aug-2015•Rob Smyth

Must Buttler keep in all formats?

Must Buttler keep in all formats?

England could further exploit his worth as a batsman by relieving him of wicketkeeping duties in Tests

27-Jun-2015•Rob Smyth

Time to pension off the seniors?

Time to pension off the seniors?

If England are going to win nothing, history suggests it might be worth their while to win nothing with kids

24-Jul-2014•Rob Smyth

The joy of selection roulette

The joy of selection roulette

The build-up to the Sri Lanka series has recalled the bad old days of inconsistent England selection - and provided some fantasy for fans once again

10-Jun-2014•Rob Smyth

Eoin Morgan's time is here

Eoin Morgan's time is here

England are in a position where failure is nothing to be afraid of and they must realise his potential impact as an aggressor in the middle order

24-Jan-2014•Rob Smyth

The cult of Flower?

The cult of Flower?

England's coach is so influential, you have to wonder if he has brought the role of football's all-powerful manager to cricket

18-Nov-2013•Rob Smyth

Broad's mighty challenge

Broad's mighty challenge

Few England players in the modern era have been booed to the extent Broad will be. Will he rise to the occasion?

08-Nov-2013•Rob Smyth

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