Archive for January, 2009

We are now under a week away from the first test between England and West Indies. It is an important series for the tourists with victory being crucial if they are to gain some momentum ahead of the Ashes. The series win would also represent a good start under Andrew Strauss and would finally...
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With all the goings on in this week, there is no surprise that it had an affect on the whole wide world (of sports) and yesterday at the Washington DC the Australian Open in Melbourne was no exception as the image shows. The local crowd celebrated Barack Obama’s inauguration by showing their support with...
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England have now arrived in the Caribbean ahead of four test matches, five One Day Internationals and a Twenty20 match against the West Indies. Leading the team on the tour, as we all know, is Andrew Strauss who is being assisted by temporary head coach Andy Flower. There is a difference between these two...
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Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath has urged England not to expect too much too soon from spinner Adil Rashid. The Yorkshire youngster was included in England’s squad for the West Indies tour, but McGrath is hoping that the national team are patient with him. Although McGrath admits that there is every chance Rashid is capable...
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The events of yesterday have made English cricket a relative laughing stock once again. Just as it looked as though Australia were the team preparing for the Ashes with all the problems, England promptly lose their captain and coach on the same morning to create great uncertainty about the future of the set up....
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South Africa have named an unchanged side for the third and final test against Australia in Sydney as they look to complete a 3-0 whitewash over Ricky Ponting’s men. Graeme Smith and his team have been the most in form team during 2008 and should they win the final test of the series, they...
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