St Mary’s University Cricket Club has enjoyed another fruitful BUCS indoor cricket campaign in 2019. Having made the national finals in March for the third year running, they finished as runners up in this year’s competition, narrowly losing out to Portsmouth in a tense final. The match was played in front of a raucous crowd
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Cricket’s Associate Nation Conundrum
The Cricket World Cup 2019 is underway. Somewhat predictably, the Great British Summer is keeping the groundsmen busy as the tournament looks to gather some momentum after a stop-start few weeks. Of course, one of the leading storylines heading into the summer was that of the wholesale changes made to the competition’s structure. With the number
England’s Fast Bowling Factory
A fearsome spell of fast bowling represents one of the most electric passages of play on a cricket field. A side’s necessity for out and out pace bowlers is arguably at its most potent in the era of one-day batting dominance. With the Cricket World Cup underway, England’s Jofra Archer has grabbed headlines for
Grass roots pioneer Jamie Harrison on the challenges of developing cricket in the USA
With the USA’s men’s side having last week gained One day international status for the next three years, the Sports Gazette spoke to Jamie Harrison, the foremost grass roots cricket administrator and enthusiast in the world’s richest country. How big will ODI status be for cricket in the USA? “It’ll be massive,
Guerilla Cricket: Boozy, ballsy, sweary cricket commentary
Cricket can often appear stuffy and boring. With its obsession with tea and white clothing and a strict adherence to the rules, the sport struggles with a perception that it just isn't very cool. Compounding matters are the traditional commentators. Often Oxbridge educated, they pontificate and perambulate on the flight of
Who will be England’s next test match opening pair?
James Vince has thrown his hat into the ring as England’s test side continue their seemingly endless search for a reliable opening pair. With England’s numbers four to seven of Root, Buttler, Stokes and Bairstow all certain to be picked, barring injury, Vince has discussed with Joe Root and national
Why Australia can be considered World Cup favourites
Steve Smith and David Warner have now served their 12 month bans for ball-tampering after their sanction came to an end on 28 March. The pair were eligible to be integrated back into the Australian line-up for the fourth and fifth One Day Internationals in the ongoing series against Pakistan, but will be
