Check out this video of Muttiah Muralitharan getting run out against New Zealand. The dozy twonk leaves his crease to congratulate Kumar Sangakarre on scoring a hundred whilst the ball is still live. Brendan McCullen was well within his rights … More
Whilst the ICC Champions Trophy trudges dull-ly along with scant chance of seeing any sort of exciting gamesplay, I thought I start a feature that looked at the quirkier side of cricket. It might turn out as a sort of … More
The charges of ball-tampering against Inzamam Ul Haq were today repudiated as ICC “judge” Sanjan Madugalle decided there was insufficient evidence to uphold the charge. However, he did find Inzy guilty of bringing the game into disrepute after twice refusing … More
The “trial” of Inzamam Ul Haq, accused of ball-tampering and bringing the game into disrepute begins on Wednesday and will take two days. The decision, to be made by ICC Chief Referee Sanjan Madugalle, will be announced on Friday. Inzy … More
The Australians are in keen preparation for the Ashes. Not only have they injured their second-string leg spinner (Stuart MacGill, whom, incidentally, I played against when he did a stint at Tiverton Heathcoat a few years back) who is out … More
Darren Gough’s big comeback to the International fold has been cut short due to a shin injury. It’s bad luck for Darren, but good news for the England side. He’s been ineffective since his return and this ought to give … More
Not only has England newbie (and all round legend) Monty Panesar had to put up with a barrage of jokes about his ineptitude in the field and with the bat, he’s now going to have to contend with the same … More
I’m sure the chaps over at King Cricket will be interested to know about Rob Key‘s pre-marital nightmares. It seems Rob is putting cricket before his wedding in a gallant show of patriotism. Apparently the poor love has arrange half … More
The next phase of the English domestic cricket season gets under way tomorrow, with the start of the Pro 40 league. But it seems finding good information on what it’s all about is a task in itself. Even on the … More
If you’ve been watching Sky Sports 1′s coverage of the 1st Test between England and Pakistan, then no doubt you’ll have heard some of Nasser Hussain’s commentary. But have you heard the few occasions where his voice has gone outrageously … More
It seems whatever the peeps at the ICC were smoking has run out, and they’ve started thinking a little more clearly again. (I almost said “started talking sense again”, but that would have been wildly inaccurate.) Thank God that’s over … More
In response to the very serious problem of good light stopping play, Derbyshire have asked the ECB to help resolve the problem. “It seems a simple solution to a potential problem. As long as the boundaries are the same and … More
Monty Panesar, England’s spin bowler has developed a cult following amongst leagues of English supporters. He has made himself famous for being a frankly terrible fielder, and equally useless batsman. English fans cheer and jeer whenever he fields (or fails … More
This has got to be a first? We’re all used to bad light stopping play, but the light being too good? Brilliant!
