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ICC World Twenty20 - The Players To Watch

In: Twenty20 Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

The biennial ICC World Twenty20 takes place in England in June. Here are a few players to keep an eye out for during the tournament. more...

ICC World Twenty20 Preview

In: Twenty20 Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

The ICC World Twenty20 comes to England in June, following India's triumph in 2007. Here's a rundown of what to expect from each of the teams involved. more...

England Cricket Tour Of South Africa 2009 - 2010

In: International Cricket

By: John O'Connor

The England cricket tour of South Africa in 2009 / 2010 will comprise of two Twenty20 internationals, five one day internationals and four Test matches. more...

Cricket Captaincy

In: How to Play Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

Cricket captaincy is often referred to as one of the most difficult tasks in sport. Here is a look at what you can do to improve your captaincy skills. more...

Motivating Your Players In Cricket

In: How to Play Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

Maintaining motivation and enthusiasm among a group of players, particularly those who have other commitments, can be difficult. Here's how to keep your team energised. more...

Setting A Field In Cricket

In: How to Play Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

Knowing how to set a field is an integral part of being a good cricket captain; it is also extremely difficult. Here's how to work out what to do. more...

Picking Your Bowlers In Cricket

In: How to Play Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

A good cricket captain will know exactly which of his bowlers to use in which situation. Here's how to help you decide which of your bowlers to choose, and when. more...

Trescothick's Depression-Induced Retirement

In: International Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

Former England opening batsman Marcus Trescothick was at the top of his game in the mid-2000s, before he was struck down by a mysterious illness. more...

The Multi-Captain Theory In Cricket

In: Cricket (general)

By: Matthew Pitt

Ex-Australia coach John Buchanan's tactic of sharing responsibility among players is much-debated. How can this idea be implemented by teams, and does it actually work? more...

The Rise Of Cricket In Afghanistan

In: International Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

The Afghanistan cricket team recently qualified for One-Day International status for the first time in their history, ushering them into the international cricket fold. more...

England v Australia Ashes 2005

In: International Cricket

By: Neil Hughes

The 2009 Ashes series starts soon. The 2005 series was one of the best since the England and Australia first played cricket in 1887 more...

Flower Named England Cricket Coach

In: International Cricket

By: Matthew Pitt

Zimbabwean legend Andy Flower has been given the job of coaching England's cricketers full-time, after impressing the ECB during the recent tour of the West Indies. more...

West Indies Cricketers Deserve More Respect

In: International Cricket

By: shillbox Shillingford

West Indies lost the one-day series partly because of Andrew Flintoff's amazing bowling but also because they were distracted by a long, drawn out fight over salaries more...

Who is Cricket's Number One?

In: International Cricket

By: Joseph John

It is a three-way tussle for international cricket's top spot. Australia, India and South Africa are all in contention with a clear leader yet to emerge. more...

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