The pub owner saw his potential aged just six A landlord will win £50k if Josh Tongue plays cricket for England today – after putting £100 on him when he was 11. Tim Piper, 56, is friends with the Worcestershire fast bowler’s family. Seeing his potential aged just six, he tried then to back Tongue […]
2 years ago
It’s Bazball on steroids England made the second earliest declaration in Test cricket history after cutting their first innings short after 59 overs. In what has been described as a “new peak for Bazball”, Ben Stokes called the last batters off after reaching 325-9 in their opening innings in Mount Maunganui against New Zealand. Only […]
3 years ago
Play has resumed at The Oval England Men’s cricketers paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of day three of the third Test against South Africa at The Oval on Saturday. The England and Wales Cricket Board had confirmed there would be no play on Friday after the Queen’s death was announced on Thursday. […]
3 years ago
The England captain has suffered from crippling panic attacks A new Amazon Prime documentary will chart the incredible career of cricketer Ben Stokes. Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes, directed by Chris Grubb and Luke Mellows, will see various figures from across the cricketing landscape offer their thoughts on one of the most recognisable faces […]
3 years ago
WTF… Jack Leach may have taken the most bizarre wicket of all time for England on Day One of the Third Test against New Zealand on Thursday. New Zealand were 123-4 at the time as Leach stepped up to bowl. The slow left-arm spinner delivered the ball towards the bat of Henry Nicholls, who then […]
3 years ago
A dismal Ashes tour gets worse for England The England and Wales cricket board (ECB) have launched an investigation after police were called to England’s team hotel in Hobart to break up an early morning drinking session between players and staff. A video, which was reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, shows both England and […]
4 years ago