‘Leave the worrying to the Australians’: Alec Stewart hails English cricket from Manchester school
Any negative self-reflection after the Ashes should be left firmly to the vanquished Australians, former England wicketkeeper, Alec Stewart, has said.
Lancashire cricket legend Horton should be proud of career, says pal Prince
Ashwell Prince believes that departing Lancashire stalwart Paul Horton can be proud of his achievements for the county, as the Australian approaches the end of his stay at Old Trafford.
Analysis: How did Lancashire win t20 Blast despite Giles’ fears over bowling attack?
Lancashire were crowned t20 Blast Champions for the first time in their long history last weekend, despite doubts over the side both before the season’s start, and before finals day itself.
‘Sixth time lucky’: Finals day feels like ‘Christmas’ for Lancashire coach Giles
Ashley Giles is excited ahead of Saturday’s T20 Finals Day, and hopes that his Lancashire side can enjoy a ‘dream day’ to banish the memories of last year’s failure.
Giles tips Lancashire ‘keeper Alex Davies to reach the top in Buttler absence
England under-19 star Alex Davies made his debut in 2012, but has emerged as a Lancashire first team regular in 2015, with first-choice glovesman Jos Buttler now behind the stumps for the national side.
‘We’re too reactive’: Giles vents anger at Lancashire for underperforming
Lancashire boss Ashley Giles had strong words for his men in the wake of their narrow home defeat to Warwickshire in the Royal London One-Day Cup on Sunday.
Ashes 2015: Lancashire’s Kate Cross says home conditions will favour English
Lancashire and England stalwart Kate Cross believes a national side as strong as ever – and the home summer weather – will help deliver a third straight series win for the first time in women’s Ashes history
Lancashire’s ‘matured’ Buttler set for Ashes battle after NZ one-day warm-up
Jos Buttler is coming of age in England’s Test side, and the mould-breaking gloveman insists there is still plenty more for him to offer in time for this summer’s Ashes with arch-rivals Australia.
Former Lancs U-19 cricketer using Strauss example of study and play to reach top
Former under-19 Lancashire representative Matt White, who currently plays for Loughborough MCCU and toured Abu Dhabi recently as part of the combined MCC Universities side, hopes to copy former England captain Andrew Strauss’ successful balancing of playing and studying simultaneously.
The Faulkner has landed: Lancashire sign ‘world class’ Australian to cover Siddle
Siddle has been included in Australia’s Ashes squad for the summer, but Faulkner – who excelled in taking 3-36 in the World Cup final against New Zealand last month – will be available until the one-day series with England commences after the tests.
Women’s ‘breakthrough’ Ashes battle will rival men’s, says England’s Cross
Bury-born Kate Cross is looking to continue her progress in another Ashes summer that looks set to be the biggest one in women’s cricket history after Sky Sports agreed to increase its coverage.