Posting Date Archive - 04/08/2019

Birmingham Bears and Yorkshire Vikings tie at Headingley

Birmingham Bears snatched a tie from the jaws of defeat against Yorkshire at Emerald Headingley, a result which realistically suits neither side in the Vitality Blast

04/08/2019 | The Cricketer | Yorkshire Men | Warwickshire Men | Men's T20 Blast | News | County Cricket |

Table toppers Kent beat Hampshire at Beckenham

Adam Milne was the hero with bat and ball as south group leaders Kent Spitfires made it six wins from seven games in the Vitality Blast with a thrilling four-wicket victory

04/08/2019 | The Cricketer | Men's T20 Blast | News | Kent Men | Hampshire Men | County Cricket |

Injuries and form mean changes are necessary... so where do England turn?

JAMES COYNE AT EDGBASTON: England have fought hard in Jimmy Anderson's absence against the majestic Steve Smith, but the schedule does not help them as they seek to come back firing at Lord’s and beyond

04/08/2019 | James Coyne | News | Features | England | The Ashes |

Steve Smith says his return to Test cricket has "felt like Christmas morning every morning"

After spending 16 months away from the Test arena, the former captain announced his comeback in style and became the first man to post twin tons in Ashes cricket since Matthew Hayden in 2002-03

04/08/2019 | The Cricketer | News | Australia | The Ashes |

Sussex maintain unbeaten record with win over Gloucestershire

Delray Rawlins hit a superb unbeaten 35 as Sussex secured a controversial three-wicket victory at the Bristol County Ground with two balls remaining

04/08/2019 | The Cricketer | Men's T20 Blast | Sussex Men | News | Gloucestershire Men | County Cricket |

No ball or no no ball? And when beer stops play... TEST MATCH TALKING POINTS

SAM MORSHEAD AT EDGBASTON: Ben Stokes' back foot caused plenty of discussion after he dismissed Travis Head, while one poor lady in the stands had her pint picked off by James Pattinson

04/08/2019 | Sam Morshead | Testing | News | England match centre | England | Australia | The Ashes |

Genius wrapped in controversy inside an enigma: Smith's brilliance puts Australia in charge

SAM MORSHEAD AT EDGBASTON: All this in not only his first Test match in 16 months, but his first game of first-class cricket. Freakery so outlandish PT Barnum would have made it his headline act

04/08/2019 | Sam Morshead | England match centre | England | 1Banner | Australia | The Ashes |

AB de Villiers masterclass sees off Somerset

AB de Villiers demolished Somerset with a magnificent unbeaten 88 as Middlesex got their Vitality Blast campaign back on track with a 35-run victory at Richmond

04/08/2019 | The Cricketer | Men's T20 Blast | Somerset Men | News | Middlesex Men | County Cricket |

Foxes flip the form book to defeat Rapids at New Road

A mixture of poor batting, disciplined bowling and some sharp catching sealed victory for the Foxes and moved them off the bottom of the table as the home side were dismissed for 119 in 19.2 overs

04/08/2019 | The Cricketer | Worcestershire Men | Men's T20 Blast | News | Leicestershire Men | County Cricket |

Spin heavy approach for Lancashire Thunder as they enter KSL under new management

KSL TEAM GUIDE: Thunder have slow left-arm orthodox bowlers Sophie Ecclestone and Alex Hartley, legbreak bowler and new addition to the squad Sophia Dunkley, and South Africa’s spin sensation Sune Luus

04/08/2019 | Ellie Wookey | Women's Cricket | News | Kia Super League |

In Bates and Beaumont, Southern Vipers have the tools to rebuild in 2019

KSL TEAM GUIDE: After finishing bottom of the pile last year, the Vipers need to establish early momentum - and they certainly have the firepower to do just that

04/08/2019 | Sam Morshead | Kia Super League |

Ottis Gibson out as South Africa plot major backroom restructure

CSA say they will now look to appoint a "football-style" team manager, reporting to the director of cricket, who will be responsible for the hiring of coaches and medical personnel, and the naming of team captains

04/08/2019 | The Cricketer | South Africa | News |

Jimmy Anderson will not bowl in remainder of first Ashes Test

Anderson, who pulled up after four overs in Australia's first innings, has not recovered sufficiently to convince the medical staff that he is okay to take part

04/08/2019 | Sam Morshead | News | England | The Ashes |

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