January 2009 - England Cricket
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....
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...