Interviews
- T Natarajan: 'If you do well as a bowler this IPL season, you will have the confidence you can succeed anywhere' May 4, 2024The Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler talks about how he has found success on flat pitches, his new variations, and what it's like to be captained by Pat Cummins
- Team man Cameron Steel now out on his own April 25, 2024From getting the yips to bowling to Steven Smith in the nets, Surrey allrounder has taken long route to the top
- Meet Jamie Overton, England's T20 World Cup bolter April 24, 2024Injuries have held him back, but Stokes' retirement could propel Surrey allrounder into the mix
- When Travis Head stopped worrying about his career and turned a corner April 19, 2024And it had to do with Pat Cummins, his man-management skills, and the freedom he gave Head to play the way he wanted to without fear of failure
- Mike Brearley: 'Stokes and McCullum are about playing cricket for enjoyment. I hope we never lose that' April 18, 2024The former England captain and well-known psychoanalyst talks about Bazball, the current England side, and his new book
- Sam Cook: The England Test hopeful with a sub-20 bowling average April 10, 2024The Essex seamer on hat-trick balls, the Kookaburra and managing his England "obsession"
- Leus du Plooy: 'I'm excited to build memories at Lord's that are dear to me' April 5, 2024Middlesex's high-profile signing on a chaotic franchise winter, and the desire for a new challenge
- Muhammad Waseem hits big, and dreams bigger April 4, 2024The UAE captain's ability to clear the ropes has earned him places in the franchise leagues, but he's setting his sights even higher
- How injury forced Sophie Molineux to 'start from the start again' April 3, 2024Australia spinner talks about her return from injury, her expectations from the Bangladesh tour, and her dream WPL run
- David Wiese: 'You can understand why players would want to get knocked out early from one T20 league to play another' April 2, 2024The Namibia allrounder plays franchise cricket all over the world and sees that the future is not fully sustainable
Cricket Latest
- Marsh's hamstring on track for T20 World Cup but admits he can't afford a setback May 5, 2024Marsh confirms he is not ready to play yet but should be right for Australia's World Cup opener "barring any setbacks"
- Handscomb hundred haunts hosts at HQ as Leicestershire recover May 5, 2024Former Middlesex captain puts on vital stands with Rehan Ahmed and Tom Scriven
- PSL set for IPL clash as PCB proposes move to April-May window May 4, 2024Move to "co-exist" with IPL could come with higher salaries and potential to play games overseas
- Somerset tame Essex on seaming pitch to seal thrilling two-day win May 4, 2024Dickson, Renshaw break back of chase as hosts hold off fightback for three-wicket victory
- Nathan Gilchrist six-for leaves Lancashire in deep trouble May 4, 2024Home side bowled out for 92 then lose four wickets after being forced to follow on
- Cheteshwar Pujara hundred gives Sussex control at Derbyshire May 4, 2024Half-centuries from Tom Haines, Tom Alsop and James Coles help put visitors in driving seat
- Du Plessis, bowlers seal see-saw win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru May 4, 2024RCB lost six wickets for only 25 runs in the chase after a strong start, but Karthik and Swapnil counterpunched to complete the win
- Sophia Dunkley finds form to power South East Stars to victory May 4, 2024Batter responds to England omission with hard-hitting half-century
- Finlay Bean, Joe Root turn the screw for Yorkshire after spin success May 4, 2024Bess, Moriarty take four wickets each as Glamorgan face hefty deficit
- Charli Knott strikes superb century to outgun Western Storm May 4, 2024Knight half-century leads spirited chase as Vipers hold on in high-scorer at Bristol
David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd
- DAVID LLOYD reveals what role he thinks suits Jonny Bairstow best as under fire star joins the centurions March 4, 2024DAVID LLOYD: The occasion of his 100th Test in Dharamshala might be a dead rubber against India but it will be viewed by Jonny as a fabulous milestone, not so much for himself but for his family.
- DAVID LLOYD: I told Rob Key that match-winner Tom Hartley could cut it out in India - I was right! His style suits the conditions down to a tee January 29, 2024DAVID LLOYD: I made a point that that on the subcontinent you don't need flighty English-style spinners, but tall ones who hit the pitch hard. Bowlers such as Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.
- DAVID LLOYD: Shoaib Bashir's visa snub has echoes of the Basil D'Oliveira apartheid row... the ECB should think about bringing the England team home January 23, 2024COMMENT: The ECB have a decision. Either ignore it and carry on, tell India they will not start the Test series until their full complement of players is present, or bring the England team home.
- DAVID LLOYD: India should have been told 'play on this strip or forfeit the game'... the ICC were unbelievably weak in letting them decide what pitch they wanted in World Cup semi-final November 15, 2023DAVID LLOYD: It has always, as far as I'm aware, been in the regulations that World Cup semi-finals and finals should be played on fresh pitches.
- DAVID LLOYD: Hallelujah! I don't pay to watch cricketers dwardle! Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews should have been ready to bat against Bangladesh - players should not be going down mid-over for a chat November 6, 2023DAVID LLOYD: It's about time. I haven't paid my money to watch cricketers wandering about aimlessly. Mathews should have been ready because he knew he was next in.
- BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England captain Ben Stokes could become an off-spinner and polite and passive Aussies are nothing like the snarling stars of yesteryear July 29, 2023DAVID LLOYD AT THE OVAL: England now have a golden chance to level the Ashes after a fine day of batting at the Oval on Saturday.
Nasser Hussain
- Jofra Archer is so valuable to England's chances of winning the World Cup after his injury hell - but one star will be left disappointed by his own omission, writes NASSER HUSSAIN April 30, 2024NASSER HUSSAIN: We're used to seeing cricketers on the field, but what we don't get to see are the ups and down off the pitch - the X-rays, the operations, the rehab, the mental stresses.
- NASSER HUSSAIN: To be a great side England have to master their one major failing March 7, 2024NASSER HUSSAIN: Forget any debate about the merits of Bazball, what England have lacked during this series in India is a ruthless streak to get through difficult periods.
- NASSER HUSSAIN: England are fun to watch but it's a DRUBBING if they lose 4-1 to India... plus I name my five favourite cricket venues March 7, 2024NASSER HUSSAIN: In the end, all sports teams are judged on their statistics. How they end up at the end of a season or a series. In cricket, how many runs you scored, the wickets you took .
- NASSER HUSSAIN on the England star playing for his future - and why Ollie Robinson should NOT be picked February 27, 2024NASSER HUSSAIN: Shoaib Bashir offered England a glimmer of hope on Monday taking two wickets in two balls just after lunch. Yet, Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel would steady things for the hosts.
- NASSER HUSSAIN: Each England player must make one significant change if they are to win their first Test series since 2022! February 26, 2024NASSER HUSSAIN: That's not a criticism of this England side, even if a harsh critic might point out that they've not won a Test series now since beating Pakistan in December 2022.
- NASSER HUSSAIN: What impresses me most about India and the change England should make February 25, 2024NASSER HUSSAIN: If England had gone into that third innings with a lead of 100 or more, they would have been able to bat with more freedom. As it was, the advantage had been cut to 46.
Cricket Latest
- Marsh's hamstring on track for T20 World Cup but admits he can't afford a setback May 5, 2024Marsh confirms he is not ready to play yet but should be right for Australia's World Cup opener "barring any setbacks"
- Handscomb hundred haunts hosts at HQ as Leicestershire recover May 5, 2024Former Middlesex captain puts on vital stands with Rehan Ahmed and Tom Scriven
- PSL set for IPL clash as PCB proposes move to April-May window May 4, 2024Move to "co-exist" with IPL could come with higher salaries and potential to play games overseas
- Somerset tame Essex on seaming pitch to seal thrilling two-day win May 4, 2024Dickson, Renshaw break back of chase as hosts hold off fightback for three-wicket victory
- Nathan Gilchrist six-for leaves Lancashire in deep trouble May 4, 2024Home side bowled out for 92 then lose four wickets after being forced to follow on
- Cheteshwar Pujara hundred gives Sussex control at Derbyshire May 4, 2024Half-centuries from Tom Haines, Tom Alsop and James Coles help put visitors in driving seat
Cricket Blogs
- Suryakumar Yadav gifts his bat to Sunil Narine May 3, 2024
- Ricky Ponting teaches KKR rookie how to play the pull May 2, 2024
- Washington Sundar guesses his team-mates by their hairstyles April 30, 2024
- How did Venkatesh Iyer beat Andre Russell in a race? April 30, 2024
- Are Pakistan stuck in a T20 time warp? April 30, 2024As records are gutted in the IPL, they continue to be hampered by the fear of losing powerplay wickets
- How many sixes need to be hit before they lose their magic? April 28, 2024Almost unthinkably, the spectacle of batters hitting the ball into the stands has become routine and predictable
Latest from The Guardian UK
- ‘We’re looking at losing 20% of Olympic nations’: how the climate crisis is changing sport May 5, 2024Athletics Kenya is worried about how the climate might shape the future of its country, let alone its sport. And it is not aloneThe drive from the tiny Eldoret airport to the town of Iten in the south-west corner of Kenya takes about an hour. It’s a winding unlit road with few road signs: you […]
- Somerset beat Essex, Lancashire collapse against Kent and more: County cricket day two – as it happened May 4, 2024Day two action updates from the 11am BST startGet in touch! Email Tanya or have your say in the commentsPatel and Harris rattling away at Lord’s, Ryan Higgins meanwhile, named player of the month.At Old Trafford, the Lancashire players are kicking a ball around, a groundsman is brushing the pitch and they’re having an inspection […]
- Chris Jordan: ‘We will be hunted but our T20 pedigree is pretty strong’ May 4, 2024The all-rounder is confident his local knowledge and coolness under pressure can help England retain their title in the CaribbeanAfter England showed their hand for the T20 World Cup in the week, Jofra Archer fired up his Instagram live, transporting anyone who clicked to the sunshine of Barbados. It was a hardworking net session firing […]
- County cricket: Somerset v Essex, Yorkshire v Glamorgan and more – as it happened May 3, 2024Players wore black armbands in memory of Josh Baker, the Worcestershire all-rounder, on another rain-swept dayGreat enthusiasm under lights being showed by the children let out of the classroom today at Old Trafford. Not every Friday morning that you get to see England’s opener knocking boundaries around. Testing out there though, Kent 27-0.Essex slumping most […]
Number’s Game
- The curious cases of Shafiq and Karunaratne September 13, 2021Both were prolific in the recently concluded Pakistan-Sri Lanka series, but their overall Test careers is a strange mix of excellence and mediocrity
- A year of decisive results in Test cricket September 13, 2021Despite the draw in Bulawayo, 2017 has seen a new high in terms of Test matches that have had decisive results
- The Hasan Ali factor in Pakistan's bowling attack September 13, 2021Pakistan's pace attack has enjoyed a superb year in ODIs in 2017, and the biggest reason for that has been the emergence of Hasan Ali
- Can the away Rahane come home please? September 13, 2021He has been outstanding on tours, but his average at home has dropped to less than 37; the difference between the two is among the highest in Test history
- Australia's top order versus England's lower order September 13, 2021Australia have the home advantage, but most of the other numbers between the two teams are pretty similar over the last 18 months
- Will Rohit Sharma dominate his favourite opponents again? September 13, 2021He has been on an incredible run spree against Australia in recent years, and his superb numbers of late suggest he will have another fine series against them
- A smashing start to T20Is in 2018 September 13, 2021The average T20I run rate in 2018 so far is 8.87, the highest among all years so far
Be Kind, Rewind
- The greatest over of them all? September 13, 2021Many people can recall outstanding deliveries, such as Shane Warne's'ball of the century' to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford in 1993
- Absent... in prison September 13, 2021The England allrounder who missed a summer after being sent down
- Back from the dead September 13, 2021The story of Harry Lee, an England batsman who played a Test match after being declared officially dead
- The kid who was competition to Bradman September 13, 2021The player who many thought was a better batsman than the greatest of them all
- The start of something very special September 13, 2021The 16-year-old WG Grace made an impact in his very first match 150 years ago
- The earring that upset the MCC September 13, 2021When the selection of Derek Pringle ruffled feathers
- The dirt in the pocket affair September 13, 2021It seems extraordinary to recall now, given all the seismic scandals that have clawed away at the integrity of cricket over the past decade, but at the start of the 1990s, there was no issue more emotive than ball-tampering