Rob Steen

Why England shouldn't win at Trent Bridge

Why England shouldn't win at Trent Bridge

At the risk of sounding unpatriotic: we need a 2-2 scoreline ahead of the climax

05-Aug-2015•Rob Steen

Wanted: Ian Bell, sublime artist

Wanted: Ian Bell, sublime artist

Someone who repeatedly has to prove himself despite playing over a hundred Tests, his recent stats do not make for good reading. Here's hoping he has a bit of magic left in him

22-Jul-2015•Rob Steen

Dear Alastair

Dear Alastair

The Great British Public bares its soul to the men in the team's Ashes engine room. This week: the captain

08-Jul-2015•Rob Steen

Dear Andy

Dear Andy

The Great British Public bares its soul to the men in the team's Ashes engine room. This week: the director

24-Jun-2015•Rob Steen

Dear Trev

Dear Trev

The Great British Public bares its soul to the men with their heads on the block come July 8, starting with England's new coach

10-Jun-2015•Rob Steen

Cheers to England's leftist leaning

Cheers to England's leftist leaning

Their distrust of left-hand batsmen goes back centuries, but the current Test squad belies that bias entirely

27-May-2015•Rob Steen

An ode to Gower

An ode to Gower

Exquisitely flawless, the former England captain was the Rembrandt of batting: all touch, timing and subtle depth; and never better than 30 years ago

13-May-2015•Rob Steen

Is Vaughan the one to reconnect the ECB with its public?

Is Vaughan the one to reconnect the ECB with its public?

England could do worse than appoint the outspoken, media-friendly former captain as their director of cricket

29-Apr-2015•Rob Steen

Test cricket: 'Worried, me?'

Test cricket: 'Worried, me?'

An interview with cricket's long-suffering format

15-Apr-2015•Rob Steen

What makes a good commentator?

What makes a good commentator?

The best are subtle, unhurried cheerleaders who never rush to judgement but rise above the din

01-Apr-2015•Rob Steen

It's white-knuckle time

It's white-knuckle time

The best-laid plans can come spectacularly undone in knockout situations. Which is why we love them

19-Mar-2015•Rob Steen

Of Citizen Kane and brave captains

Of Citizen Kane and brave captains

The Amiss awards for the first third of the World Cup - named for a batsman who knew a thing or two about courage and common sense

04-Mar-2015•Rob Steen

A brand-boosting look at the World Cup

Featuring Afridi, India v Pakistan, DRS, Ireland and Finn's hat-trick

18-Feb-2015•Rob Steen

Equality v excellence: what's your pick?

Equality v excellence: what's your pick?

In the last few years, a handful of players have dominated tennis; in cricket, the playing field has never been more level

04-Feb-2015•Rob Steen

Gimme slimmer bats over fatter records

Gimme slimmer bats over fatter records

Unlike in baseball, where you could mistake Babe Ruth's slugger for a modern-day one, in cricket the difference in sizes and weights is mind-boggling - and harmful

21-Jan-2015•Rob Steen

Non-neutral umpires? No thanks

Non-neutral umpires? No thanks

It might seem like there isn't a need for "independent" umpires these days, but imagine the outrage if a home umpire appears guilty of favouritism

07-Jan-2015•Rob Steen

A Christmas wishlist

A Christmas wishlist

Can Santa Claus find cricket a great Test spinner, and make the World Test Championship happen?

24-Dec-2014•Rob Steen

Cricket's men of the year

Cricket's men of the year

Two courageous cricketers who, when faced with extreme tragedy, understood that the show must go on

10-Dec-2014•Rob Steen

Dubai-Dhabi-Doo

Dubai-Dhabi-Doo

Who knew the Middle East would one day become the centre of a cricket-lover's universe?

26-Nov-2014•Rob Steen

Bring back the FTP

Bring back the FTP

Sport bereft of fair and vibrant competition is a betrayal. The Future Tours Programme was far from perfect, but its absence provides serious cause for concern

12-Nov-2014•Rob Steen

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