TheCricketer - Archive

Author Archive - George Dobell

The accuracy of Fergus O'Neill leaves Warwickshire on their knees

GEORGE DOBELL AT EDGBASTON: Nottinghamshire have an oddly modest record on this ground, but they are primed to improve on it after taking a good lead at the mid-way point

The unglamorous but highly "useful" Brett Hutton thrives in ideal conditions

GEORGE DOBELL AT EDGBASTON: With Dillon Pennington and Olly Stone injured, the 2023 County Championship's highest wicket-taker stepped up with two Warwickshire wickets in just 9.2 overs of action

Dillon Pennington blow adds to Nottinghamshire's injury problems

The seamer was forced out of the County Championship draw against Essex during round two

Essex sign Sri Lanka quick to fill Shardul Thakur void

Kasun Rajitha, who has played 18 Tests and worked with Essex coach Chris Silverwood during his tenure with Sri Lanka, is expected to play in this weekend's match against Worcestershire

"Taking drugs has cost me everything" - Dermot Reeve's cautionary tale on his battles with addiction

The former Warwickshire captain, who played 32 times for England, speaks to GEORGE DOBELL about how cocaine has impacted his life and how he hopes to convince at least one person to avoid his mistakes

Essex close in on new overseas player

GEORGE DOBELL: The club, who have started the County Championship season with back-to-back draws, also expect opener Dean Elgar to be available soon after missing the first two matches

Nottinghamshire survive scare thanks to Jack Haynes century

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: It was the batter's first hundred since making the switch from Worcestershire at the start of last season and helped secure a draw after his team lost five wickets for 25 runs on the final morning

ICC to finally offer support to displaced Afghanistan women's cricketers

GEORGE DOBELL: The sport's governing body, after significant pressure, have established a "dedicated taskforce" for the players, who were forced to flee to Australia following the Taliban's takeover

Yes The Hundred generated a lot of money, but English cricket shouldn't be for sale

GEORGE DOBELL: The sale of the Hundred teams, which has reportedly raised over £500 million to be reinvested into the county game, will have some benefits, but do they outweigh the detriments?

"Fitting recognition for a true world-great" - James Anderson awarded knighthood by Rishi Sunak

The seamer, who is due to return to action for Lancashire this season, finished his international career last summer as England's highest Test wicket-taker

Middlesex paint uncertain picture over Lord's future

GEORGE DOBELL: A club statement confirms the venue "remains our preferred venue" while the search for an alternative home ground remains ongoing

Harry Brook can make a success of the England captaincy - but faces an uphill task from the outset

GEORGE DOBELL: The Yorkshireman is a good fit for the role, but a relentless fixture list across formats means he will be swimming against the tide

Hampshire's John Turner embarks on County Championship loan

The England quick, who didn't feature in the opening round win over Yorkshire, is bound for a 14-day stint away from the Utilita Bowl

Harry Moore blow hits Derbyshire

The 17-year-old, who has been touted as a future England international, missed the opening round win over Gloucestershire after a busy winter which included trips to South Africa with the Lions and Under-19s

Still Barmy after all these years

GEORGE DOBELL IN SRI LANKA: Founded during the 1994/95 Men's Ashes tour, the supporters group are still going strong and remains the embodiment of unity and passion

I confirm I would like to receive The Cricketer Newsletter which may include other news and promotions from The Cricketer