Ashes 2017: MM’s guide to the legend of cricket’s most famous series
The Ashes are the pinnacle for English and Australian cricket.
Ashes 2017: Players in focus – Captains Joe Root and Steve Smith
In the first of two articles this week looking at key figures in this Ashes series, MM investigate the importance of the England captain Joe Root and his Australian counterpart Steve Smith.
Ashes 2017: When to rest and when to watch? MM’s sleep schedule
Australian Ashes series always leave cricket-lovers with difficult decisions to make about when to sleep and when to watch.
‘Outstanding’ Bairstow century lights up Old Trafford as England beat West Indies
Jonny Bairstow produced a delightful display of batting to give England a 7-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first one day international at Old Trafford.
England keeper Bairstow plays down Buttler rivalry ahead of one-day fixtures v West Indies
They have constantly been in competition when it comes to taking the England wicket-keeping gloves, but Jonny Bairstow is convinced he and Lancashire’s Jos Buttler are not in a battle to stand behind the stumps.
Oh Jimmy, Jimmy! Lancashire’s Anderson first England bowler to 500 test wickets
Lancastrian fast bowler Jimmy Anderson became only the third fast bowler to claim 500 test wickets as he broke records on day two of England’s third test match v West Indies.
Great opportunity beckons for Lancashire cricketing gem Haseeb Hameed, says Gallian
In Alastair Cook, Haseeb Hameed has one of the best mentors possible according to Jason Gallian, and the former England opener is urging the talented youngster to take in everything he can.
Knight’s single-mindedness key to England women’s cricket success, says former international Greenway
Former international Lydia Greenway believes Heather Knight’s ability to stamp her authority on the team laid the foundations for England’s ICC Women’s World Cup success.
ICC Champions Trophy: Sale cricket coach’s pride after being given semi-final tickets for devotion to local club
A Sale cricket coach was left in disbelief after being awarded tickets to the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy as recognition for his devotion to a local cricket club.
‘Gritty’ Rochdale girl Knight won’t let injury deter her, says ex-England cricket captain Edwards
Former England captain Charlotte Edwards insists Heather Knight’s injury will do little to stall preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup, insisting her successor is the right person to lead the side all the way to the title this summer.
‘Freakish’ bat Buttler will do real damage for England this summer, says bowler Finn
‘Freakish’ is the only word Steven Finn could use to describe England batsman Jos Buttler, and the fast bowler thanks his lucky stars daily that facing the Lancashire man is a problem he is rarely fronted with.