England coach Chris Silverwood said recently that James Anderson can play cricket at international level into his 40s. Incredibly, the man himself reckons he is as fit as he has ever been as he approaches his 39th birthday. Here, Sportsmail examines the secrets that are keeping this country’s most prolific Test bowler going. James Anderson … Read more
Government regulators are closely monitoring the BBC website’s coverage of the England cricket tour of India, amid concern that the broadcaster is providing commentary on a series for which they have not paid. The BBC are adamant that their Cricket Social audio feed is not a live commentary, but rather discussion and analysis by the … Read more
More than a THIRD of BAME cricketers have experienced racism in the county game according to a survey of 600 players… as Professional Cricketers Association chief insists game ‘needs to take action’ amid shocking statistics Professional Cricketers Association surveyed 600 former and current players Over a third of BAME cricketers have experienced racism in the … Read more
The BARMIEST of the Barmy Army! England cricket fan belts out ‘Jerusalem’ on Galle’s iconic fort as he watches first Test after travelling to Sri Lanka last MARCH to watch series then never leaving during the pandemic England fan Rob Lewis travelled to Sri Lanka 10 months ago to watch the cricket But after the … Read more
England’s cricketers touch down in Sri Lanka to be greeted by officials in hazmat suits spraying their clothes and bags with disinfectant, as Joe Root’s squad begin 10 days of Covid quarantine before two-Test series England’s cricket team have arrived in Sri Lanka for their two-Test series Players and coaches were greeted at the airport … Read more
‘A wonderful man who I was lucky enough to spend some quality time with’: Ian Botham confirms fellow England cricket great John Edrich has died aged 83 John Edrich, 83, passed away in the lead up to Christmas, it has been confirmed The former batsman had endured a long-term battle with a rare form of … Read more
Sir Ian Botham was a few days shy of his 44th wedding anniversary when he received a late-night call from the Prime Minister’s office offering him a peerage. He thought someone was winding him up. ‘The call came totally and utterly out of the blue,’ he says. ‘I was with Kath in Melbourne in late … Read more
Sir Ian Botham was a few days shy of his 44th wedding anniversary when he received a late-night call from the Prime Minister’s office offering him a peerage. He thought someone was winding him up. ‘The call came totally and utterly out of the blue,’ he says. ‘I was with Kath in Melbourne in late … Read more
English sport was dealt a hammer blow on Friday when Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped plans for fans to attend pilot events this weekend. Around 5,000 racegoers were expected at the Glorious Goodwood festival on Saturday, and cricket fans were to be allowed back in for two fixtures in the Bob Willis Trophy at the … Read more
BREAKING NEWS: Boris Johnson puts the brakes on the return of fans to sport as spectators are now BANNED from cricket, snooker and racing test events for another two weeks… leaving football to face a longer wait for crowds to come back Boris Johnson has delayed test events to allow limited fans back to sport … Read more