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...

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 23 2008

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....

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 22 2008

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......

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 21 2008

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......

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 20 2008

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.......

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 19 2008

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...

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Andrew Hughes

Dec 16 2008

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....

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 15 2008

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......

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 14 2008

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....

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 13 2008

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...

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Andrew Hughes

Dec 9 2008

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....

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Frank Gregan

Dec 8 2008

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...

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Ralph Ellis

Dec 5 2008

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...

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 2 2008

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...

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Frank Gregan

Dec 1 2008

December 2008 - England Cricket