July 2008 - England Cricket
Are England building for the 2009 Ashes?
Paul Moon thinks not as he condemns the England selectors and management....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Test Match Betting: England v South Africa, 1st Test
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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....
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...
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....
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....