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Cricket Betting: Misplaced optimism?
Andrew Strauss may be delighted with England's successes over the West Indies but Ralph Ellis believes that the early-summer tour amounted to little more than a pre-season fixture..... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Cricket betting, England, India, Matt Prior, Pakistani, Ralph Ellis, Twenty20 World Cup cricket betting
ODI Cricket Betting: England v West Indies
After their miserable Test series performance, the West Indies will relish the opportunity to salvage some pride in the first one day international. And, with England's minds perhaps already on the Ashes, Tareq Quiroz is backing Chris Gayle's men at... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Chris Gayle, Cricket Betting, England v West Indies, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood, Shivranine Chanderpaul, Tareq Quiroz
Test Match Betting: Playing the West Indies in Durham in May is hardly the ECB's best idea ever
The Second Test may be very much in the balance going into the final day but Frank Gregan wonders whether the ECB's planning and Geoffrey Boycott's recent comments as regards Test cricket being staged in the North East are on... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket bets, England v West Indies, Geoffrey Boycott, The Ashes, The Riverside cricket
Cricket Betting: England v West Indies, Second Test preview
A check of the weather forecast for the second Test, which starts on Thursday, between England and West Indies at Chester-le-Street has never been more pertinent. Will rain prevent play? And if it doesn't will it be warm enough to... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Chris Gayle, Cricket Betting, Ed Hawkins, England v West Indies, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood, Shivranine Chanderpaul
Cricket Betting: Frank aid
After Onions made him weep, Frank Gregan is hoping that Andrew Strauss and co. can save him from the poorhouse... He also has some novel ideas for scheduling future Ashes tours...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Ashes betting, Australia, England, England Cricket betting, Frank Gregan, Graham Onions, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Owais Shah, Ravvi Bopara, Test betting, The Ashes, West Indies
Cricket Bets: Young, talented and restless... we give you the England Lions
As the England Test team deal with injuries, captaincy and coaching issues the England Lions look an energetic and talented bunch who have just thrashed the West Indies, says Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Chris Gayle, cricket bets, England lions cricket. Tim Ambrose, England Test cricket
Cricket Betting: England won't flower with Flintoff
Paul Moon is warming to Andy Flower and admits to being taken aback by the selections for the squad to face the West Indies. However, two of England's leading lights still give him cause for concern...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Ashes betting, Australia, England, England Cricket betting, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Owais Shah, Test betting, The Ashes, West Indies
England v West Indies Series Betting: There may be tears for Onions as England take a new approach
England's unexpected selection of Onions and Bresnan could backfire according to Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Daren Powell, Durham, England, Fidel Edwards, Geoff Miller, Graham Onions, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, West Indies
Cricket Betting: Fearless Hughes leads new Aussie generation
Australia's 20-year-old opening batsman has benefited from having to work extra hard to oust the great generation from the first eleven, says Ralph Ellis. And now, while England's stars limp home from the IPL with their paychecks, the youngster is... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Cricket betting, england, Kevin Pietersen, Middlesex CCC, Phil Hughes, ralph ellis, The Ashes
Cricket Betting: England are rubble without Fred
Depending on who you listen too, Andrew Flintoff could be out for two weeks or, as Frank Gregan, says, forever. So should the England all-rounder have stayed away from the IPL?... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Ashes betting, Australia, Cricket betting, England, Frank Gregan, West Indies
Cricket Betting: Vaughan sets sights on Ashes place
As Michael Vaughan says he is "desperate" to win a place in the Ashes squad, Ralph Ellis wonders if the former captain could yet be England's saviour this summer...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England Cricket betting, Ian Bell, India v England, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Owais Shah, Test betting, Yorkshire CCC
England Cricket Betting: It's Wright v Flower for the top job in the national game
The search is on for England's next coach and Andrew Hughes has views on the main runners.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andy Flower, England, John Buchanan, John Wright, The Ashes, Twenty20 World Cup
Cricket Betting: England ODI series win is meant to be
England are going to win their final ODI against the West Indies on Friday but Kevin Pietersen's state of mind remains a long term worry, says Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Ed Hawkins, Frank Gregan, Kevin Pietersen, Stuart Broad, West Indies v England cricket betting
West Indies v England Third ODI Betting: England bring brawn to dumbed down Bridgetown
The one-day tussle between West Indies and England continues in Bridgetown on Friday with precious little to separate the two teams after the first two matches, writes Ed Hawkins.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Ed Hawkins, Kevin Pietersen, Stuart Broad, West Indies v England cricket betting
Cricket Betting: Sir Beefy can lead England back from the brink
Ralph Ellis believes that after the debacle in the West Indies, the England cricket team requires a coach who will not be afraid to speak his mind and implement radical changes. Only one name springs to mind...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, Ralph Ellis, Sir Ian Botham, Stuart Broad, West Indies v England cricket betting
Cricket Betting: When to enforce the follow-on?
As Andrew Strauss discovered to his cost in the West Indies, the question of whether or not to enforce the follow-on is one of the most awkward dilemmas for Test captains. Andrew Hughes discusses the factors involved and consequences of... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Cricket betting, Ed Hawkins, Kevin Pietersen, Live Test Match blog, Ricky Ponting, Steve Harmison, Stuart Broad, West Indies v England
Cricket Betting: Prior masters deliveries without sex and curry
Matt Prior looked like he was going to miss the Fifth test - a move which could have seen him lose his England place to Tim Ambrose - but instead the wicketkeeper hit a century which should cement his inclusion... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Cricket betting, England, Frank Gregan, Matt Prior, The Ashes, the West Indies, Tim Ambrose
Test Match Betting: Flat track, flat England bowling attack
Frank Gregan is the first to admit there's nothing in the Barabados wicket but goes on to wonder how having posted 600 first innings runs, England find themselves in the position where they could still lose the Fourth Test.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Barbados cricket ground, Chris Gayle, cricket bets, cricket tips, England test match squad, Test Match cricket
Flintoff is as good as anyone in the world with the ball, says Paul Nixon
As Matt Prior and now Tim Ambrose share wicket-keeping duties out in the West Indies, betting.betfair.com caught up with another in the form of Paul Nixon to talk declarations, Andrew Flintoff and doing your bit for charity.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket bets, England wicket-keepers, English Test cricket, Paul Nixon, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Special Olympics Leicester
Suffering Windies may be lambs to the slaughter
Stanford disaster has affected some of the West Indian squad directly and England look likely to profit, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Allen Stanford, Dave Mohammed, England, Kieron Pollard, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Sylvester Joseph, Twenty20 for $20million, West Indies
Cricket Betting: Insipid Windies attack there for the taking
Sir Viv Richards' West Indies team terrified opposition with a combination of superb batting and devastating bowling and the great man deserves a more fitting monument than a stadium built on sand, says Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, Cricket betting, england, Fidel Edwards, Frank Gregan, Test cricket betting, Viv Richards, West Indies
Cricket Betting: Player referrals will change the game forever
Being on the wrong end of a dodgy decision is annoying but do the ICC need to turn cricket on its head by emasculating umpires? If players are happy for the men in the middle to make the calls then... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, Andrew Strauss, Cricket betting, England, Player referrals, West Indies
Cricket Betting: Now is not the time for change
England's crisis has come about because of a lack of leadership and instability so the selectors must stick by Andrew Strauss, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alastair Cook, Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Australia, Cricket Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, Ralph Ellis, Stuart Broad, The Ashes Betting, West Indies
Cricket Betting: 'England heads must roll'
A furious Frank Gregan offers a novel approach to dealing with the England cricket team after their humiliation against the West Indies.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, england cricket betting, Frank Gregan, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Steve Harmison, West Indies v England
The Betfair Contrarian: Why England won't win the Test Series against the Windies
Having predicted the demise of England against the Stanford Superstars in the Stanford Twenty for 20, the Betfair Contrarian is back on cricket duty and confident that England won't get much change out of the West Indies either, in the... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket bets, Enland cricket, Test cricket, Test match betting, West Indies Test matches
Cricket Betting: England's confidence is misplaced
As you gaze out of your office window upon a winter wonderland, spare a thought for the poor souls who make up the "Barmy Army," says Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Australia, Cricket Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, Test cricket betting, The Ashes betting, West Indies
Betfair Big Interview: Ashley Giles
Betfair caught up with the King of Spain ahead of England's tour of the West Indies to catch the former all-rounder's thoughts on the national team's success throughout 2009.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Cure Leukaemia, Edgbaston, England, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Warwickshire, West Bromwich Albion, West Indies
Cricket Betting: England players want to have their cake and eat it
Allowing England players to sign up for the IPL bonanaza defeats the object of central contracts, says Ralph Ellis. But, while Andrew Flintoff grabs the cash with both hands, at least one England all-rounder is prioritising his international career.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Australia, Cricket Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, Stuart Broad, The Ashes Betting, West Indies
Cricket Betting: Strauss picks up the pieces in Windies
After the controversy of recent weeks, England's tour to the West Indies is as tough as they come. So is Andy Flower the Gerald Ford of English cricket? Ralph Ellis draws another parallel.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, Andy Flower, Cricket betting, ECB, England, Kevin Pietersen, Peter Moores, Ralph Ellis, West Indies
Cricket Betting: How KP's coup became 'shamblegate'
Frank Gregan explains why bickering and sniping in the dressing room mean that it won't be easy for Kevin Pietersen to concentrate on batting for England. And why Andrew Strauss will be donning a duffel coat very soon...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, england cricket betting, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Steve Harmison, West Indies v England
Cricket Betting: Strauss must unite divided dressing room
Amidst the turmoil of the last few days, Andrew Strauss' appointment as England captain offers hope for the future. But don't expect him to solve all the problems at once, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Australia, Cricket Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, Test cricket betting, The Ashes betting, West Indies
England Cricket: Why nobody answered KP's cry for help
When England appointed a man who was unpopular in the dressing room and had no captaincy credentials, Andrew Hughes was one of the few dissenting voices. The right appointment must now be made - let's hope the ECB are reading.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alastair Cook, Andrew Hughes, Andrew Strauss, England Cricket betting, England cricket captaincy, India v England, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Test betting
Second Test Final Verdict: Outcome was predictable and England need to ring the changes
An India series win was the favourite in the betting and a 1-0 scoreline the jolly in the correct score market. England's overall performance had some positives but a change of personnel is needed for their next Tour, says Ed... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England cricket team, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Sachin Tendulkar, Test Match cricket
India v England Second Test: Day four verdict - Only an England implosion can stop the draw
Ed Hawkins looks back on day four, when any chance England had of levelling the series went in the Mohali fog.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, India, Mohali, Sachin Tendulkar
India v England Second Test: Day three verdict - India in control despite KP ton
Ed Hawkins sums up the action on day which ended as it began...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alastair Cooke, Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Cricket betting, Ed Hawkins, Ian Bell, India v England second test betting, Kevin Pietersen, Live Test match blog, Paul Collingwood
India v England Second Test: Day two verdict - Hosts remain most tempting bet despite late wickets
Commentators might be gushing about England's chances but such optimism only makes Ed Hawkins wish the so-called experts would open Betfair accounts...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket betting, Dhoni, Ed Hawkins, Ian Bell, India v England, Kevin Pietersen, Sachin Tendulkar, Test Cricket betting
India v England Second Test: Day one verdict - England may not lose but surely they cannot win from here...
Ed Hawkins on a dismal day for the tourists that ended with India in a comfortable position at stumps....... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, Gautam Gambhir, India, James Anderson, Rahul Dravid
Cricket Betting: Disorder in the current England middle-order
With the flawless technique of Ian Bell, resilience of Collingwood, power of Flintoff and outrageous talent of KP, the England midddle-order should be firing on all cylinders, but it's not. Andrew Hughes analyses the problems and possible solutions.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff average, England cricket squad, England middle-order, Ian Bell, India v England 2ndTest, Test match betting
India v England: Day five verdict - Historic Test underlines importance of sport
Mumbai's favourite son hits the winning runs as India come in from [55.0] to record the fourth highest fourth innings total in Test history.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, India v England, Kevin Pietersen, Sachin Tendulkar, Test Cricket betting
India v England: Day four verdict - Sehwag's brilliance shows England how to play
Plodding play costs England and India now stand on the brink of landmark comeback win. Ed Hawkins on the fourth day in Chennai...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, India, Kevin Pietersen, Virender Sehwag
India v England: Day three verdict - England must be bold to secure rare win
A huge total may not be needed if the stats are anything to go by, says Ed Hawkins.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, India, Kevin Pietersen
English Cricket: Potential debuts for Rashid and Khan in the most trying of circumstances
Depending on injuries and conditions, Amjad Khan and Adil Rashid could be making their Test debuts on Thursday. Here Andrew Hughes looks at the dream debuts, horror debuts and one-cap wonders of recent times of English Test cricket.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Adil Rashid, Amjad Khan, cricket odds, England Test cricket, First Test betting, Kevin Pietersen
Cricket Betting: England's bravery deserves reward
Frank Gregan applauds the England cricketers' bravery as they prepare to meet India in the first Test on Thursday.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, England Cricket betting, India v England, Kevin Pietersen, Test betting
Cricket Betting: Credit Pietersen for his conduct this week
Despite the one day series capitulation against India, the England captain remains a leader of promise. He has impressed Ralph Ellis with his handling of recent adversity but that doesn't mean we should expect England to prevail in India.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England Cricket betting, India v England, Kevin Pietersen, Test betting
Cricket Betting: More than just a test match. India needs England to return.
The 'will they won't they' saga of whether or not England's cricketers will return to India, is almost at an end with a decision expected in the next few days. Ed Hawkins is one who feels that the squad should... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Odds, India v England Odds, International Cricket Betting, Liam Plunkett, Mathew Hoggard, Michale Vaughan, Robert Key, Sajid Mahmood, Sports Betting, Steve Harmisson, Test Cricket Betting
International Cricket: A testing time for all but a decision must be made
The terrorist attacks in Mumbai have seen the England cricket team fly home, with the decision on whether to return or not for the Test matches being left up to the players discretion, not an easy dilemma for KP's men... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Odds, England Odds, India v England Test Match Betting, International Cricket Betting, Kevin Pietersen, Sports Betting
England Cricket Betting: Cramps, runouts and an England team running out of ideas
Frank Gregan talks us through England's errors, embarassing moments and need for change after another heavy defeat to India in the 2nd ODI.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket bets, England cricket betting, England cricket squad, India v England 2nd ODI, Ravi Boprara, Yuvraj Singh
KP and Freddie are the difference between England being Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde
In the 4-0 thrashing of South Africa we saw the best of England and in the recent Stanford Series, the worst of England. But which England will we see in the upcoming ODI Series against India, asks Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Flintoff and Pietersen, ODI cricket, Sachin Tendulkar
Cricket Betting: Pietersen spirit can survive Stanford debacle
If you followed Ralph Ellis' tip to lay England when they were odds on to win the Stanford Series then you've made more out of it than KP and co. But how England will react to missing out on the... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Graeme Swann, India v England, Kevin Pietersen, Middlesex CCC, Monty Panesar, Murali Kartik, Samit Patel, Sean Udal, Stanford Series, Twenty20 Cricket
Betfair Big Interview: Alastair Cook
Going on tour is not just about packing the sun tan lotion. Betfair went to meet England batsman Alastair Cook for an exclusive chat and found him unloading a big box of cricket bats from his car.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alistair Cook, Cricket betting, England v Australia, England v India, England v West Indies, Roni Irani, Stanford Series, The Ashes, The Betfair Big Interview, Twenty20
Cricket Betting: Middlesex will give England a run for their money
With the two of the best spinners around amongst their ranks, Middlesex could spring a suprise on a wicket which will only get slower, says Ed Hawkins.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Graeme Swann, Kevin Pietersen, Middlesex CCC, Murali Kartik, Samit Patel, Sean Udal, Stanford Series, Twenty20 Cricket
Black bat circus doesn't help when economy is in the red
In terms of results on the pitch, the Stanford series will be a flip of a coin. Which makes England's current price far too short, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Paul Collingwood, Stanford Series Cricket Betting
The ECB masterplan for Vaughan to star in the Ashes 2009
Paul Moon reckons the former England captain is sitting out the India tour with next summer in mind. Below, he discusses the winter squad selections and omissions.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket betting, ECB, England, Indian, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood
Betfair Radio: Will Indian Summer be fruitful for Pietersen?
A rainy day in Wales meant we had to find another subject of discussion for Ed Hawkins. But, with Kevin Pietersen looking to build on his instant success in the sub-continent, and Graeme Smith's faltering Proteas facing back to back... Read more | Comment now
Betfair Radio 2 Cricket Preview: Eng v SA 5th ODI
We heard from TMS's Simon Mann ahead of the 5th ODI at Sofia Gardens. England are chasing a 5-0 series whitewash that will take them to second in the International one-day rankings.... Read more | Comment now
England's future looks bright as Broad shines and South Africa pay for apathy
England's summer started well and is finishing well with a young all-rounder cementing his place for future tests, says Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Hershel Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, Matt Prior, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Stuart Broad, Test Series
ODI Betting: England v South Africa at the Oval, Fri 29th August
Betfair Radio 2 got the views of Test Match Special's Simon Mann and Racing Post cricket betting guru Ed Hawkins ahead of tomorrow's third ODI in the five match series. England lead 2-0 and the Proteas will be without captain... Read more | Comment now
Matt Prior: "I know all about the highs and lows when it comes to England."
Ralph Ellis talks to England's wicketkeeper-batsman ahead of Friday's third ODI at The Oval.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, Graeme Smith, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Michael Vaughan, South Africa, Tim Ambrose, Trent Bridge
England 1.25 to take series after dominating win at Trent Bridge
Tourists humbled as Broad runs rampant.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, Graeme Smith, Ian Bell, Matt Prior, South Africa, Stuart Broad
ODI Betting: "KP can be England's best ever ODI captain," says Flintoff
England's rejuvenated all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been impressed with his new captain, Kevin Pietersen. Freddie also talks about his own time as captain of England. Will he ever want the job again?... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England cricket, Kevin Pietersen, South Africa
Formidable South Africans will be pushed by English momentum
The ingredients are in place for home success as Carberry fails to hit the decks running.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: andrew Flintoff, Cricket, England, Kevin Peitersen, Matt Prior, Michael Carberry, ODI Series, Ravi Bopara, South Afria
Betfair's Big Interview: Ian Bell on double hundred disappointment and batting at number three
After all the doom and gloom surrounding English football, we thought the cricketers might be able to cheer us up. Betfair went to find Ian Bell watching the rain and waiting for the One Day series against South Africa to... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Betfair, cricket betting, England cricket, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, ODI Betting, South Africa
Owais Shah to be KP's trump card
The new England captain is going to give players time to shine, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, Owais Shah, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Test Series
ICC Champions Trophy: "It's up to the board to make the decision," say Pietersen
England captain Kevin Pietersen states the players' position on whether they should travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions' Trophy. As ever, their position seems to be that they don't have one.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Betting, England Cricket, ICC Champions Trophy, Kevin Pietersen
Cricket Betting: Talk the talk and walk the walk
In other sports it is considered to be wit, banter or repartee but in cricket it's called sledging, frowned upon and considered not to be in the spirit of the game. Why are the authorities so uptight? asks Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Eddo Brandes, England, Glen McGrath, ODI, Sachin Tendulkar, South Africa
Cricket Betting: Owais with England's misfiring middle-order, bring in Shah
Cricket fanatic Andrew Hughes bemoans the lack of Test opportunities offered to Owais Shah and puts forward a case for the classy Middlesex batsman to be handed a seat on the plane to India for this winter's tour.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket bets, Middlesex, Owais Shah, Ravi Bopara
England Cricket Betting: You'd have to be nuts to back KP's England
Ed Hawkins is not known as 'Hawkeye' for nothing. He spotted something in Kevin Pietersen's first match as captain of England to make you think twice before backing any of his teams in the future.... Read more | Comments (3)
Tags: England captain, England Cricket Betting, Graeme Smith, Kevin Pietersen, ODI Betting, South Africa
Series defeat gives the England selectors plenty to think about
From Freddie's new-found fitness to Broad's exploits with the bat, the ongoing wicket-keeping dilemma to Panesar's shortcomings, Andrew Hughes dissects the good and the bad from England's performances in the Series just gone.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket bets, England selectors, Monty Panesar
Goodness Gregan, great balls of fire
Betting.betfair's one time military man marvels and shudders at the pace of modern seam bowling.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Test Series
The Betfair Contrarian: Why Kevin Pietersen will lead England to Ashes glory
The media knives are already out for England's new captain (even on this site!). Step forth the Betfair Contrarian, who reveals that the omens could be good for our adopted countryman going into next year's Ashes series.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Ashes Betting, Cricket Betting, England Cricket Betting, Fourth Test Betting, Kevin Pietersen, Oval Betting, South Africa, Test Match Betting
England Cricket Betting: Pietersen's captaincy will keep us awake at night
Ed Hawkins tells us why, as England cricket fans, our bosses will start to question why we're turning up at the office looking more and more tired.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Betting, England cricket Betting, Fourth Test, Kevin Pietersen, Oval, South Africa, Test Match Betting
Test Cricket Betting: You've got to accentuate the positives...
Eliminate the negatives. Betting.Betfair's very own crooner Frank Gregan analyses England's defeat in the third test against South Africa. How can they possibly stay positive going into a final match with the series already lost?... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, South Africa, Test Match Betting
"Ego" Pietersen will seek new authority as captain
England legends disagree on whether England's best is their most natural leader, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, Cricket Betting, England Captain Betting, Ian Bell, Ian Botham, Kevin Pietersen, Nasser Hussain, Paul Collingwood
The Verdict on Vaughan: A great captain whose strengths may well have been his undoing
Edgbaston Test was almost certainly the last time we will see Michael Vaughan in an England shirt. Andrew Hughes assesses the contribution he made to English cricket over the last five years.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Edgbaston, England Cricket, Michael Vaughan
Are England building for the 2009 Ashes?
Paul Moon thinks not as he condemns the England selectors and management.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Test Series
Harmison misses out on Edgbaston but could make Oval
Michael Vaughan has not ruled out the Durham paceman playing some part in the series against South Africa.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Test Series
Test Cricket Betting: It wouldn't be 'Cook-oo' to back astounding England at fortress Edgbaston
Headingley was a debacle but England remain a tough side to beat at home, says Ed Hawkins.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panesar, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, Paul Harris, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Test Series
England v South Africa Test Series: Kiss the turf and swing won't suit Harmison
There are many reasons for the inclusion of Steve Harmison in England's test side but the Edgbaston pitch is not be one of them, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Test Series
England v South Africa: Anderson a ray of light as nights draw in for Vaughan
Two ton Prince and tearaway Morkel justify the hype as the Proteas become short favourites. But Egbaston has traditionally been happy hunting ground for England, writes Andrew Hughes.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Ashwell Prince, Cricket Betting, Darren Pattinson, Edgbaston, Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, James Anderson, Michael Vaughan, Third Test
England v South Africa Test Series Betting: England slump after Headingley debacle
South Africa are firm favourites for a series win with their batsmen looking to dish out even more punishment.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: AB de villiers, Andrew Flintoff, Ashwell Prince, Cricket Betting, Edgbaston South Africa, England, Hashim Amla, Headingley, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panesar, Test Match Betting
Back Page Betting: Charisma and spirit is all very well but don't expect miracles
Andrew Flintoff's return to the England side is welcome and overdue but the magician's contribution must be judged soberly.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Michael Vaughan, South Africa
Better to burnout than to play away? Try a traffic jam.
Paul Moon is sickened by Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to pull out of the tour of Sri Lanka.... Read more | Comments (2)
Tags: Brett Lee, Cricket Betting, Dhoni, England, Indian, Kevin Pietersen, Marcus Trescothick, South Africa, Sri Lanka
Cricket Betting: England v South Africa could be the tastiest series since the 2005 Ashes
Animosity between Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Smith has been well documented - largely by Smith - and the series between England and South Africa, which begins today, promises to be a classic, says Paul Moon.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strausss, Cricket Betting, England, Graeme Smith, Ian Bell, Jacques Kallis, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, South Africa, Test Series betting
Test Match Betting: England v South Africa, 1st Test
Listen to Betfair Radio's 1st Test Preview here.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Betting, England South Africa Betting, Flintoff, Proteas, Steyn, Test Match Betting
Back Page Betting: Astute Vaughan could use South African criticism to motivate players
Despite the weather forecast we should see a fair amount of play at Lord's and Ralph Ellis believes that mind games could backfire on the South Africans.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strausss, Cricket Betting, England, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, South Africa, Test Series betting
A masterplan for home of cricket to move with the times
The MCC's Australian chief executive is proving to be a breath of fresh air as he leads the modernisation of Lords. Paul Moon heralds a new era of floodlights, bigger crowds and the end of gin and tonic.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, One Day International Series, South Africa, Test Series
Cricket Betting: South Africa are favourites but if England win the toss they will come in sharply
Expect South Africa to be inspired at Lords but forget the myths about England under-performing at the home of cricket - they love playing there too.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alistair Cook, Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Cricket Betting, England, Graeme Smith, Ian Bell, Jacques Kallis, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood, South Africa, Test Series betting
Flintoff will return but others are knocking at the door too
No cover is neccessary for Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff is getting there, says England selector.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Michael Vaughan, South Africa, Test Series betting
Is KP a worthy successor for the England captaincy?
Andrew Hughes watched carefully as Kevin Pietersen led the team out at Lord's on Saturday and orchestrated proceedings in the field. But is he a long-term solution for the cpataincy and if so, just what sort of captain will he... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England cricket betting, Kevin Pietersen, ODI betting, Peter Moores
Back Page Betting: Backing favourites South Africa ignores England's test form
Despite the One Day debacle there are reasons to back England as their best players return for the test series against South Africa.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Michael Vaughan, Monty Panessar, New Zealand, One Day International Series, South Africa, Test Series
1.04 England beaten in Bristol
Middle order batting collapse thwarts home team as New Zealand level series... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, New Zealand
Pietersen tests boundaries with reverse shots
Big-hitting innovator strikes back at criticsm... Read more | Comment now
International Cricket Betting: Pietersen's reverse is proof the times are a changing.
Cricket is the new rock n' roll. The purists are up in arms but change, says Frank Gregan, is good.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, International cricket, Kevin Pietersen, New Zealand, ODI, Twenty20
Bell must build on fifties or England may ring changes
His ability has never been in doubt but the man who was born to bat at number three for England must take the right path, says Andrew Hughes.... Read more | Comments (4)
Tags: Cricket, England, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, ODI, Twenty20
Back Page Betting: What should we call Pietersen's new shot?
KP's huge reverse blows at the Riverside yesterday could become as patented as football's "Cruyff turn." But not if the traditionalists have their way... Ralph Ellis investigates.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Back Page Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, New Zealand, ODI
England deal with Stanford hails new era for global game
Chairmen welcome England November ties... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, Kent, Mike Newell, Nottinghamshire, Paul Millman, Stanford, Twenty20
Cricket Betting: South Africa will be real test for England
Two series against New Zealand represented a gentle opening but from here on England need to raise their game, says Andrew Hughes... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, England, Ian Bell, International Cricket, James Anderson, Michael Vaughan, New Zealand, Paul Collingwood, Simon Jones, South Africa
England Cricket Betting: Sporting all-rounders, if Flintoff was the new Botham, who's the new Flintoff?
It is some measure of the achievements of Andrew Flintoff that he appears to have banished press speculation looking for the "new Botham" once and for all. In its place, we now have the race to become the new Freddie.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Cricket Betting, England Cricket Betting, South Africa, Stuart Broad
Marks out of 10 for the England team: Strauss gets 10/10, Collingwood could be dropped
Andrew Hughes assesses the performance of the England players who beat New Zealand in a gripping Second Test: top marks for Andrew Strauss, Sidebottom continues to impress, KP must do better and Collingwood faces the axe... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket betting, Michael Vaughan, Test Match betting
Do England have enough room to carry 'passenger' Vaughan?
He's at it again! Paul Moon believes the time may be up for Michael Vaughan in the England set-up. So who should replace him? Read on...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alistair Cook, England Cricket, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood
Betfair's guide to English cricket's most eligible bridesmaids
Andrew Hughes takes a look at which of England's young uncapped players are waiting in the wings for a Test debut.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, Cricket Betting, England Cricket, New Zealand, test cricket
Betfair's Big Interview: Ryan Sidebottom
Ryan Sidebottom, England's big success story of the winter tour to New Zealand, will be one of the key figures when the two sides meet again at Lord's next week. Betfair grabbed him for a chat after he began his... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Champions League Betting, Cricket Betting, Eng v NZ, Man Utd, Ryan Sidebottom, Test Cricket
The England Cricket Question: Is Freddie ready or will he misfire?
He's been performing heroics at County level, so is it time Flintoff returned to the national team asks Ed Hawkins... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, England, Michael Vaughan
Important summer for English cricket in more ways than one
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo discusses the impact of the IPL on English cricket and calls for a change of personnel as far as the Test team goes that includes making Kevin Pietersen captain... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England cricket captain, IPL betting, Kevin Pietersen
England Cricket Betting: First up Bambi, then Godzilla
Michael Vaughan and Graeme Smith have been captain of their respective cricketing nations since 2003, and they lock horns again this Summer. Andrew Hughes assesses that challenge, which he feels will be slightly sterner than the Kiwis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Betting, England, Graeme Smith, Michael Vaughan, New Zealand, South Africa
"I wouldn't have had the operation if I believed I wouldn't come back" Andrew Flintoff tells Betfair
betting.betfair.com columnist Ed Hawkins sits down with Andrew Flintoff to ask him about a fourth ankle operation, the possibility of playing just as a batsman and when he'll be back playing for England... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, England all-rounders, Flintoff injury, Lancashire county cricket
Lessons learned: Stuart Broad is the real deal, Panesar back to his best
Andrew Hughes looks back at England's tour of New Zealand and tells us what we've learnt from it: Sidebottom is crucial, Ambrose exciting and Stuart Broad an essential part of the jigsaw... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Monty Panesar, Stuart Broad, Test cricket
Third Test Update: Arise Sir Ryan, swing master
Andrew Hughes on the action from the deciding Test... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England Cricket, New Zealand Cricket, Ryan Sidebottom
Have Hoggard and Harmison played their last Test?
Andrew Hughes looks at bowlers who have returned to Test cricket after being dropped and considers the chances of the same happening to Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Fleming retirement, Matthew Hoggard, Steve Harmison, Test Cricket betting
New Zealand v England: "We weren't good enough" is not an acceptable explanation
Excuses, excuses, excuses as the outlook for the rest of the series looks more than bleak for England, says Ed Hawkins... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, cricket odds, England Cricket, England tour, Michael Vaughan, New Zealand Cricket, Peter Moores
Is England's current bowling line-up their worst ever?
Andrew Hughes looks back with fondness at the 2005 Ashes bowling-line up of Flintoff, Harmison, Jones, Hoggard and Giles and compares it to the current crop of bowlers that surendered at Hamilton this week... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff injuries, Ashes 2005, cricket betting, Ryan Sidebottom
Eng v NZ 1st Test: Day two update from Hamilton
Andrew Hughes has been watching Steve Harmison's lacklustre performance in the first innings of this test match, and wonders whether the English press have underestimated this New Zealand side.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: 1st Test, Cricket Betting, England, Hamilton, New Zealand, Steve Harmison
One day England will get it right - but the odds are it won't be against New Zealand
Andrew Hughes can only see one solution to England's opening struggles and his name begins with a K... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, New Zealand
Cricket Betting: England will not win the One Day series against New Zealand
The Contrarian dismisses England's chance of adding to their Twenty20 success...... Read more | Comments (2)
Tags: England, New Zealand, One Day Series Betting
Monty, Freddie and KP are the three holy men to turn around English cricket
Andrew Hughes selects the men to get the national team back on track...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England Cricket, Freddie Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen, Monty Panesar
Pampered English poodles need more cricket, not less...
Don't mention burnout to Paul Moon...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, Steve Harmison
Plenty of thinking to do for Vaughan and Peter Moores in 2008
Andrew Hughes considers how much progress England's cricket team made in a tough 2007... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, England Test cricket, Michael Vaughan, Peter Moores
Ramprakash average of 101 isn't good enough for England
Morgan in the driving seat - Alister Morgan looks at the Mark Ramprakash omission debate... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alister Morgan, cricket betting, cricket trading, Mark Ramprakash, the ECB
A brave Swann, Bell out for a duck and a keeper who isn't Mustard
Cricket expert Andrew Hughes looks back at the positives and negatives of England's ODI series win over Sri Lanka... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Ian Bell, ODI series, Paul Collingwood
From Ugly Duckling to Graeme Swann
Andrew Hughes tells us how a rejuvenated Grame Swann has changed England's fortunes to the extent that they are on the brink of Series success against Sri Lanka... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, cricket betting, England ODI Series, Graeme Swann
Cash in by backing England in the last 10 overs
The Racing Post's Ed Hawkins tells us during which periods of the game you want to be siding with England... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Ed Hawkins, ODI Series, Paul Collingwood
Mustard expected to be hotter stuff than Pietersen
England's batsmen need to come to the party for the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka... Read more | Comment now
Tags: England, jayasuriya, mustard, sri lanka
Just how much do England miss the big man?
Morgan in the driving seat - Alister Morgan considers just how good Andrew Flintoff is and whether England can compete against Sri Lanka without him... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alister Morgan, Andrew Flintoff, cricket betting, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka v England Third ODI betting and odds
England go into the third one-day international with Sri Lanka on October 7 buoyed by their first 50-over win in the country since 1982.... Read more | Comment now
Sri Lanka v England 4th ODI betting and odds
England take a 2-1 lead into the fourth one-day international with Sri Lanka and look a good bet to continue their winning form.... Read more | Comment now
Sangakkara can cash in on a tricky wicket at Dambulla
The Racing Post's Ed Hawkins tells us why the openers are doomed for failure at Dambulla as England take on Sri Lanka in the ODI Series... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Ed Hawkins, Kevin Pietersen, Sangakkara, Sri Lanka cricket
Collingwood- Captain Marvel
"Mystical" Mike Norman looks into his crystal ball to discover what the future holds for the England one-day side under Paul Collingwood... Read more | Comment now
Tags: "Mystical" Mike Norman, cricket betting, Paul Colingwood
Sri Lanka v England Test series betting and odds preview
England will head to Sri Lanka in December looking to get back to winning ways in the Test arena, but it looks a tough series to call for betting punters.... Read more | Comment now
2nd One Day International - Sri Lanka v England betting and odds preview
England know they need a big improvement on their performance in the first meeting between the sides but betting punters are likely to be sceptical about the tourists chances.... Read more | Comment now
One Day International betting and odds
A thrilling finale is expected to the NatWest One-Day series and the betting is likely to fluctuate at the same pace as the match itself.... Read more | Comment now
England ODI v Sri Lanka betting and odds
After mixed fortunes for England this summer against the West Indies and India all eyes turn to the winter tour of Sri Lanka with plenty of betting opportunities as the one-day international series gets underway on October 1.... Read more | Comment now
Sixth one-day international - England v India betting and odds preview
England and India square off once again at the Oval on September 5 in the sixth one-dayer with plenty of betting opportunities for those who enjoy a bet on cricket.... Read more | Comment now
Fifth One Day International - England v India betting and odds preview
England and India do battle again in the fifth of seven NatWest One Day Internationals on Sunday September 2, which offers a number of betting opportunities. Headingley is the venue for the latest 50-over encounter, with the Yorkshire track normally... Read more | Comment now
England cool on Tres return
England chairman of selectors David Graveney has played down talk of Marcus Trescothick returning to the side for the Tests against India. Trescothick missed the winter after being struck down by a stress-related illness but he is now back in... Read more | Comment now
England v West Indies - fourth Test
Although England secured the Wisden Trophy and the series with the West Indies when they took the third Test at Old Trafford on Monday to lead 2-0 with one game to play, there was more than enough evidence from that... Read more | Comment now
England win seals Test series
England ended stubborn West Indies resistance to win the Old Trafford Test by 60 runs and clinch the series. Chasing a record 455 to win, the tourists were eventually all out for 394, led by the irresistible force of Shivnarine... Read more | Comment now
Freddy targets summer return
Andrew Flintoff says he is confident that he will be able to play for England this summer, as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery. There were concerns that the all-rounder would not play for his country again this year,... Read more | Comment now
Cricket - England's injury problems
England have suffered a series of injury problems over the last two years. Former Coach Duncan Fletcher highlighted the absence of key players as the principal reason for the winter's Ashes whitewash and the physio's room remains as full as... Read more | Comment now
Sidebottom reveals England team aim
Pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom has revealed that he is looking to secure a regular place in England's Test side on a long-term basis. The 29-year-old Nottinghamshire man was handed a first Test call-up in six years by coach Peter Moores... Read more | Comment now
England v West Indies
Thursday 11.00 England are one up with two to play and will retain the Wisden Trophy if they avoid defeat at Old Trafford. Since drawing on their last visit to Manchester in August 2000, the West Indies have lost 10... Read more | Comment now
No surprises as England keep a winning squad
Ryan Sidebottom has retained his England place and looks set for another opportunity to stake a claim as the top England wicket taker against West Indies in the Third Test. But Andrew Flintoff and Matthew Hoggard are again out as... Read more | Comment now
Freddie may be ready
England may be able to call on the services of all-rounder Andrew Flintoff sooner than expected after positive news on his troublesome ankle. The 29-year-old went under the knife for the third time in two years on Friday, after ongoing... Read more | Comment now
Freddie not ready
Andrew Flintoff's chances of playing at Old Trafford in the third Test against the West Indies look slim after he failed a fitness test on his troublesome ankle. The 29-year-old has suffered with ankle problems over the past few years... Read more | Comment now
England v West Indies - Second Test aftermath
Things cannot get much worse for the West Indies. A respectable draw in the first Test at Lord's was followed by a hammering at Headingley Carnegie and the news that captain Ramnaresh Sarwan will miss the rest of the series... Read more | Comment now
Flintoff to test ankle out
Andrew Flintoff will prove his fitness for England ahead of the third Test against the West Indies by bowling for Lancashire in their Championship game against Sussex. The 29-year-old all-rounder has missed two Tests against the tourists with an ankle... Read more | Comment now
Sidebottom in shock England call
Nottinghamshire's director of cricket, Mick Newell, has backed surprise inclusion Ryan Sidebottom to perform for England if he starts against West Indies on Friday in the second Test at his former Headingley home. The 29-year-old wins his first call-up to... Read more | Comment now
England v West Indies
Headingley Carnegie, Friday May 26 England's rain-affected draw with the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's offered up more questions than answers for both teams, with punters clearly believing the tourists have more chance of winning matches and... Read more | Comment now
Flintoff to test ankle
Andrew Flintoff will play for Lancashire as a batsman only against Yorkshire in a one-day match on Sunday as he steps up his match fitness. The all-rounder is battling to shake off an ankle problem in time for England's second... Read more | Comment now
Anderson called up by England
Betfair punters have been alerted to the news Lancashire fast bowler James Anderson has been called into the England squad for the first Test against the West Indies. Anderson is in action for his county on Wednesday morning but will... Read more | Comment now
England sweat on Flintoff fitness
England will hand a late fitness test to Andrew Flintoff before naming their side to take on the West Indies in the first Test at Lords', which gets underway on Thursday. Flintoff is struggling with an ankle injury picked up... Read more | Comment now
England announce squad
There was little change in the 'Series Winner' or 'first Test' Betfair markets as England announced their squad for the opener against the West Indies this morning with few surprises. As expected skipper Michael Vaughan was not named as he... Read more | Comment now
Gough targets England role
Darren Gough has stated his case to become England's new bowling coach and says he has got what it takes to get the pace attack firing again. The Yorkshire captain says England have never recovered from the loss of Troy... Read more | Comment now
Flintoff eyes Lancashire glory
Andrew Flintoff believes Lancashire have got what it takes to end their long wait for silverware by lifting the County Championship this season. Lancashire came so close to lifting the trophy last season before Sussex pipped them at the death... Read more | Comment now
Broad injury concerns
Leicestershire fast bowler Stuart Broad is set to miss England's first Test against the West Indies after suffering a knee injury. It was anticipated that the 20-year-old, son of former England batsman Chris Broad, would get a first chance for... Read more | Comment now
Cricket a new era England assessed
A new era - England assessed England, like many other teams after the World Cup, are entering a new era. New coach Peter Moores takes over a team that is at low ebb in the One Day arena, but he... Read more | Comment now
Kevin Pietersen concern for England
is the latest injury concern for England ahead of this month's opening Test against the West Indies. The Hampshire batsman has picked up a calf muscle problem whilst playing for his county in their one-day clash with Ireland. The... Read more | Comment now
Flintoff finds his touch
Andrew Flintoff believes he is on the right track as the England all-rounder searches to find his form with the bat. 'Freddy' fired 66 off 84 balls for Lancashire on Sunday, helping his county to a victory over Northamptonshire in... Read more | Comment now
Flower to help England growth
Former Zimbabwe wicket-keeper Andy Flower has been appointed as assistant to England coach Peter Moores. The 39-year-old replaces Matthew Maynard with immediate effect, after retiring as a player with Essex. Moores has stated that Flower was always his number one... Read more | Comment now
Tresco confident of England future
England are expected to dominate their early-season encounters with the West Indies and Marcus Trescothick's likely return would boost their chances ever further. The Somerset man's future in the international game was thrown into question when he returned home early... Read more | Comment now
CRICKET FEATURE - England's wicket keeper dilemma
England named two wicket keepers in their performance squad for this summer's internationals, neither of whom have played Test cricket. Paul Nixon and Matt Prior have both experienced the One Day arena, and the selectors are under more pressure than... Read more | Comment now
Freddie - I'll be back
Betfair punters who feel England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is a spent force may take note of his determination to bounce back after a period in the doldrums. The 29-year-old established himself as the game's premier all-rounder after the 2005 Ashes... Read more | Comment now
Andrew Flintoff is set for pep talk
Andrew Flintoff is set for a pep talk from new England coach Peter Moores who is eager to get the all-rounder playing as well as he did in 2005. Flintoff has been criticised after a dramatic loss of form with... Read more | Comment now
Moores sets out England blueprint
Peter Moores, England's newly-appointed coach, has spoken of the challenges facing him and the side as well as confirming he will sit down with Michael Vaughan before making any decision on the captain's Test and One-Day role. Moores is charged... Read more | Comment now
Kevin Pietersen upbeat after thrilling win
Kevin Pietersen is confident England will have a bright future, after helping the side defeat West Indies by one wicket in their final World Cup game. The Hampshire batsman smashed 100 off 91 balls as England gave Duncan Fletcher a... Read more | Comment now
South Africa v England - PREVIEW
South Africa's defeat against New Zealand on Saturday night has turned Tuesday's Cricket World Cup clash with England back into what basically is summed up as an unofficial quarter-final, although defeat by Michael Vaughan's side would not necessarily mean the... Read more | Comment now
England the focus for Pietersen
will not let his long-running feud with Graeme Smith detract him from guiding England to victory over South Africa. The pair famously clashed two winters ago when Pietersen returned to the country of his birth, with England's star batsman... Read more | Comment now
Andrew Strauss backs England to come good
Top-order batsman Andrew Strauss is tipping England's form to improve as their encounters at the World Cup become more important. The 30-year-old Middlesex left-hander was left on the sidelines for England's opening five games at the tournament, but returned in... Read more | Comment now
Brian Lara set to stand down
West Indies captain Brian Lara is still hopeful he can help the side learn something from the World Cup, after announcing he is to quit one-day internationals at the end of the tournament. The Caribbean outfit slumped to a 67-run... Read more | Comment now
Flintoff puzzled by run rut
Andrew Flintoff has admitted he needs to improve with the bat as England look to finally announce themselves at the World Cup with victory over Australia. The all-rounder was expected to be one of the leading lights with the bat... Read more | Comment now
Andrew Strauss could get England nod
Andrew Strauss could come back into the fold on Sunday when England take on Australia in a crunch Super 8 World Cup clash in Antigua. Strauss has not played since February 11 but could get the nod head of his... Read more | Comment now
Gilchrist wary of England threat
Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has warned his team-mates of the threat that England pose, as the two teams prepare to clash in Antigua on Sunday. The wicket-keeper was part of the Aussie squad that lost the Commonwealth Bank series to... Read more | Comment now
Adam Gilchrist wary of England threat
Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has warned his team-mates of the threat that England pose, as the two teams prepare to clash in Antigua on Sunday. The wicket-keeper was part of the Aussie squad that lost the Commonwealth Bank series to... Read more | Comment now
Aussies target England elimination
Australia coach John Buchanan is keen to defeat England in Sunday's Super 8s clash as it will eliminate them from the World Cup. The two sides meet in Antigua with the Aussies aiming to extend their unbeaten run in the... Read more | Comment now
Glenn McGrath - We'll beat England
has, as usual, stoked the fire ahead of Australia's clash with England on Sunday, in what could be his last encounter with the old enemy. The world champions take on Michael Vaughan's men in Antigua at the weekend with... Read more | Comment now
Kevin Pietersen upbeat over task ahead
Kevin Pietersen insists England have got to win one of their next two games if they want to give themselves a chance of making the semi-finals. England opened their Super 8 campaign with a win over minnows Ireland but now... Read more | Comment now
Kevin Pietersen upbeat over task ahead
Kevin Pietersen insists England have got to win one of their next two games if they want to give themselves a chance of making the semi-finals. England opened their Super 8 campaign with a win over minnows Ireland but now... Read more | Comment now
Fletcher confident of Vaughan revival
England coach Duncan Fletcher is confident skipper Michael Vaughan will eventually find his touch at the World Cup. The 32-year-old returned to England's one-day side in the Commonwealth Bank series Down Under after more than a year out of the... Read more | Comment now
England ready to up their game - Andrew Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff believes that despite the unimpressive showings against the World Cup minnows, England are ready to up their game against the Test-playing nations. Betfair punters have Michael Vaughan's side currently available at 2.9 to reach the semi-finals of this... Read more | Comment now
Kevin Pietersen top of the tree
Kevin Pietersen has become only the third England player to top the one-day international batting world rankings after hitting two half-centuries at the World Cup. The 26-year-old takes over from Mike Hussey, who drops to third, while Australia skipper Ricky... Read more | Comment now
Flintoff will bounce back - Paul Nixon
Paul Nixon is banking on Andrew Flintoff to let his cricket make the headlines when England resume their World Cup campaign. Flintoff's late night booze escapades in the early hours of last Saturday led to him being fined, dropped for... Read more | Comment now
Andrew Flintoff says sorry
Andrew Flintoff has apologised for his late-night antics and is expected to return to the England side for the final group game against Kenya. The Lancashire all-rounder has been sacked as England vice-captain and was dropped from the side that... Read more | Comment now
Good times ahead for England - Pietersen
Star batsman Kevin Pietersen says England's recent one-day series success has laid a perfect World Cup platform. Pietersen, who has returned to the England side in the Caribbean after a rib injury, says the manner of their remarkable Commonwealth Bank... Read more | Comment now
England aces enjoy nets session
Michael Vaughan, Jon Lewis, James Anderson and Kevin Pietersen all came through England's first World Cup practice session unscathed. Lewis, who has not bowled in anger since suffering an ankle injury during a one-day match against New Zealand in January,... Read more | Comment now
England star eyes World Cup success
All-rounder Andrew Flintoff is aiming to help England win the forthcoming World Cup following two poor campaigns in 1999 and 2003. The Lancashire star, who skippered the side for the majority of the past year due to Michael Vaughan's prolonged... Read more | Comment now
Richards not convinced by England
Sir Viv Richards is not convinced England are good enough to win the World Cup. The Three Lions head to the Caribbean in buoyant mood after three one-day international wins on the spin over world champions Australia. But former Windies... Read more | Comment now
Oram injury hands England boost
New Zealand will be without all-rounder Jacob Oram in their opening World Cup match against England, but the Kiwi camp are confident he will be back later in the tournament. Big-hitting Oram broke the ring finger on his left hand... Read more | Comment now
A winter Down Under - Englands tour of Australia 2006 07
England head to the upcoming World Cup with renewed confidence after the triumphant climax to their tour of Australia. Expectations might not be as high as when they arrived in Australia in November, but quiet confidence might help their campaign... Read more | Comment now
England secure Commonwealth Bank glory
England defeated Australia by 34 runs by the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit clash in Sydney to win the Commonwealth Bank Series. Paul Collingwood, England's century hero of Friday's first best-of-three finals success in Melbourne, was instrumental once again at... Read more | Comment now
Australia v England - Commonwealth Bank Series Final
Australia v England - Commonwealth Bank Series Final (Match 2) - Sunday 3:15am GMT They say a week is a long time in politics; well it looks like that old adage can now be applied to cricket after the last... Read more | Comment now
Commonwealth Bank Triangular Series Finals - Australia v England
England's strong finish to the group phase of this tournament has earned them the chance to partially redeem themselves on this disappointing tour Down Under. They looked to be heading home after losing five of their opening six matches, but... Read more | Comment now
Freddie happy as one of the lads
England coach Duncan Fletcher has admitted that Andrew Flintoff is a more effective player when not burdened with the captaincy. The 29-year-old captained England in the Ashes series as Michael Vaughan's knee injury kept him out of the 5-0 humiliation,... Read more | Comment now
Collingwood lifts England into final
Paul Collingwood's century helped England beat New Zealand by 14 runs and set up a final with Australia in the Commonwealth Bank series. The Durham man began the tour on a high with 96 in the first Test in Brisbane... Read more | Comment now
England v New Zealand
England v New Zealand - Commonwealth Bank Series Match 12 - Tuesday 3.15 England's win over Australia on Friday has provided them with an unexpected chance to reach the series final. Their One Day performances hit rock bottom during this... Read more | Comment now
England pull off shock victory
England have given themselves a lifeline in their attempts to make the Commonwealth Bank series finals, after a 92-run victory over Australia in Sydney. The tourists picked their first success over the home side in the tour Down Under, with... Read more | Comment now
Preview of England's upcoming six months
The major tournament on the horizon for Michael Vaughan's (or Andy Flintoff's, or Andrew Strauss') side is the World Cup, which kicks off in the West Indies in March. Currently England are in the position you would expect in the... Read more | Comment now
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