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Where did Joe Root get his centuries?
This summer, Joe Root has jumped from from fifth in the all-time Test run scorers list to number two behind only the great Sachin...
Fred Gregory
Aug 191 min read


Can you name every one of Jofra Archer's Test victims?
Jofra Archer finally returned to Test cricket this summer after a 4 year absence for England. Prior to his selection in the 3rd Test...
Fred Gregory
Jul 311 min read


Testing times
International cricket tends to pause at this time of the year to make way for the most lucrative and frenzied part of the cricketing...
Fred Gregory
Mar 314 min read


The return of Rashid Khan to Test cricket
After a batter’s dream in the Boxing Day Test in Bulawayo resulted in a high scoring and quite dull draw, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan took...
Fred Gregory
Jan 33 min read


One more for the road?
Off the back of one of their worst home losses of all time, India have travelled to Australia in one of the most hotly contested match...
Fred Gregory
Nov 22, 20243 min read


The Kamindu Mendis effect
There’s been a recent uptick in the fortunes of the Sri Lanka Test team for a side which has seen a slow decline since the retirement of...
Fred Gregory
Oct 30, 20243 min read


New Zealand’s Golden Weekend
Across the side of the world on a relatively small island, New Zealand flipped the sporting scripts delivering a weekend of incredible...
Jamie Hamilton
Oct 21, 20244 min read


Who did they play with?
Cricketers often find themselves with careers that span eras and multiple crossovers with different cricketers. For example, James...
Fred Gregory
Oct 19, 20241 min read


The return of Jack Leach and what it says about England's selection
So far, from what we’ve seen of the McCullum and Stokes selection policy, recalls rarely happen. Rests and injuries aside, there are...
Fred Gregory
Sep 30, 20244 min read


THE RISE OF POPE
This series against Sri Lanka grants fans a quick look into the crystal ball to see what an England side post-Stokes may look like....
Fred Gregory
Aug 19, 20243 min read


SRI LANKA TEST HEROES
Sri Lanka are coming to England later this month for a 3 match Test series so we thought we'd test your knowledge on the Sri Lankan...
Fred Gregory
Aug 16, 20241 min read


THE BELFAST TEST
Somewhat overshadowed by the final Test of the Windies tour of England , a significant milestone was underway just across the Irish sea....
Fred Gregory
Aug 2, 20243 min read


CAN YOU NAME EVERY PLAYER TO SCORE 3000 RUNS AND TAKE 200 WICKETS IN TESTS?
James Anderson's retirement was the headline from the first game of the Test summer for England but there were other hugely noteworthy...
Fred Gregory
Jul 16, 20241 min read


HOW DO THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF JAMES ANDERSON STACK UP TO OTHER LONG-SERVING GREATS?
James Anderson stands among the greats, not only within cricket but within sport.
Fred Gregory
May 29, 20245 min read


THE MOST UNLIKELY RIVALRY - AFGHANISTAN VS IRELAND
Across sport, rivalries can come about for a variety of reasons: geographical proximity, political relations, battles for superiority or...
Fred Gregory
Mar 29, 20243 min read


THE JACK LEACH CONUNDRUM
England have fought a good campaign in India. India are arguably the best home team in Test history, winning a remarkable 17 consecutive T
Fred Gregory
Mar 1, 20243 min read


ENGLAND'S MIRACLE WIN IN HYDERABAD
Let’s be honest, coming from behind in any sport makes for the sweetest of victories.
Fred Gregory
Feb 1, 20243 min read


CAN YOU NAME EVERY PLAYER TO REPRESENT ENGLAND MEN IN 2023?
2024 is set to be a massive year for cricket with the highlight being the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. But before we get too...
Fred Gregory
Jan 6, 20241 min read


Why Test Quality Bowling Is Still (And Always Will Be) The Pinnacle
Since its inception, T20 cricket has always rewarded big hitters - it’s the aim of the game. The appeal of this format has always been...
Fred Gregory
Sep 3, 20225 min read


Centuries In Both Innings
It takes a decent batsman to score a century, it takes a good one to score a century at international level but it takes a great one to...
Fred Gregory
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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