Posting Date Archive - 02/07/2020

Shannon Gabriel added to West Indies Test squad after proving fitness in warm-up matches

Fast bowler Gabriel had originally travelled to the UK as one of 11 reserve players for the three-match bio-secure campaign

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | West Indies | News | International |

Sam Curran out of practice match after coming down with sickness

He has been self-isolating in his room at the Ageas Bowl and has been monitored by the team doctor throughout and was tested for Covid-19 earlier today

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | News | England |

West Indies back under fire coach Phil Simmons: "He's still the best man"

The president of the Barbados Cricket Association had called for his removal after he attended a family funeral on Friday

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | West Indies | News | International |

England and West Indies pay tribute to Sir Everton Weekes by wearing black armbands

The legendary batsman passed away aged 95 on Wednesday, with both sides saluting his contribution to the sport during their respective warm-up matches

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | West Indies | News | International | England |

After a fractured skull and a global pandemic, Josh Poysden is readier than most for county cricket's return

NICK FRIEND: Poysden's last 12 months can be split into three parts: an injury layoff, a winter return and then this pandemic-induced void. Most importantly, he is fit, well and raring for the game's resumption after a significant scare a year ago

02/07/2020 | Nick Friend | Yorkshire Men | News | Features | County Cricket |

England to wear Black Lives Matter logo on shirts during Test series against West Indies

The design, created by Alisha Hosannah - the partner of Watford footballer Troy Deeney, is also being worn by the tourists during the campaign

02/07/2020 | Sam Morshead | West Indies | News | International | England |

Australia withdraw Dukes ball from Sheffield Shield after retaining the Ashes

CA are delighted with the outcome of the trial but want spin bowling to come to the fore again

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | News | International | Australia |

ECB announce Red for Ruth Day plans for third West Indies Test

During the Lord’s Ashes Test last year, more than 28,500 spectators supported the organisation, helping to raise over £550,000

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | News | England |

QUIZ! Most Test wickets on a single ground

There have been 54 cases of a bowler taking 50 Test wickets or more on a single ground. How many can you name in seven minutes?

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | Quizzes | News |

Glamorgan prepare for delayed start with the recreational game still in the blocks

Coach Matthew Maynard has welcomed back a number of players ahead of the season getting underway on August 1

02/07/2020 | ECB Reporters Network | News | Glamorgan Men | County Cricket |

James Bracey revels in surviving James Anderson onslaught: "It was nice to be able to combat one of the world's best"

The Gloucestershire batsman made an impressive 85 on day one of the intra-squad clash at The Ageas Bowl to boost hopes of a Test call-up

02/07/2020 | The Cricketer | News | England |

Worrell, Weekes and Walcott: One pair of hands, three greats, three Ws

JARROD KIMBER: Worrell and Walcott are already buried at the Three Ws ground. If Weekes' family want it, there is space for him to rest beside them. From the cradle, to the crease, and back to the pavilion

02/07/2020 | Jarrod Kimber | West Indies | News | Features |

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