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Pakistan v England Cricket Betting: Will Ajmal's 'Teesra' backfire?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:40:47 +0000

Pakistan are talking a good game ahead of the first Test but England's preparation under Andy Flower is exemplary and they are capable of dealing with whatever Saeed Ajmal bowls at them, says Ralph Ellis.

Test Match Betting: Saeed has the edge in spin battle

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:10:22 +0000

Pakistan versus England means the world's two best spinners are going head-to-head. Andrew Hughes thinks Graeme Swann will come off second best.

Pakistan v England Series Betting: Tourists set to shade it

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:45:52 +0000

Ed Hawkins says that Pakistan's struggle for consistency ensures an efficient England side will take the series spoils

Broad return bolsters England's chances against Pakistan

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:55:15 +0000

England face a serious test in their series against Pakistan so it's a good thing that they will be boosted by the return of their almost-all-rounder, says, Ralph Ellis.

Pakistan v England Betting: Monty Panesar has to play

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:02:35 +0000

Monty Panesar is something of a surprise inclusion in England's squad to play Pakistan in the the UAE in the New Year. Gone are the days when carrying the drinks were good for his development. If he's going out there he needs to figure, says Frank Gregan.

England cricketers should rest properly when not on duty

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:10:22 +0000

Their upcoming tour of the UAE, where they face Pakistan, is eight weeks away. But some of the England players are already hard at work and taht's not necessarily the best preparation, says Frank Gregan.

India v England Result: England matched at 1.13 before collapse

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:09:06 +0000

The same old problems surfaced once again this afternoon in Kolkata and England were comprehensively beaten. MS Dhoni's men completed a 5-0 whitewash after being matched at 8.6 in play on Betfair to win today.

Michael Vaughan: Exclusive October Podcast

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:12:52 +0000

Betfair's cricket ambassador Michael Vaughan joined Alan Dudman to share his views on the world of cricket, covering everything from the ongoing spot-fixing trial at the Old Bailey to England's chances in the ODI series against India. Vaughan also reflects on a highly successful summer for Andrew Strauss's men.

India v England 3rd ODI: Betting basics

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:43:45 +0000

Ed Hawkins previews the third one-day international at Mohali on Thursday and applies betting rule No 1

Graeme Swann autobiography could have waited

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:24:13 +0000

The fact Kevin Pietersen lacks leadership qualities is no secret but Grame Swann should have waited until he ended his career to say so. After all, he and KP still share a dressing room, says Frank Gregan.

India v England 2nd ODI: England's strangle

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:54:58 +0000

Ed Hawkins has not been impressed by England's ability to play spin and reckons they could be in deeper trouble in Delhi on Monday

Betfair Big Interview: Martyn Moxon on Bairstow and more...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:12:20 +0000

Jonny Bairstow is English cricket's hot new property, so Betfair went to see Yorkshire's director of cricket Martyn Moxon to find out more about him - and ended up debating how counties have to deal with losing the talent they develop

Michael Vaughan: India's batting to be the difference

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:25:04 +0000

Thse are two evenly-matched sides on paper but India's stronger batting in their favourite conditions tips the balance their way. England are in for a tough time of it over the next few weeks, says Michael Vaughan.

ODI Series Betting: India's revenge

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:10:14 +0000

England could get a taste of their own medicine in the five-match one-day series which begins in Hyderabad on Friday, says Ed Hawkins

Michael Vaughan: England's time to dominate world cricket

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:47:11 +0000

Michael Vaughan on the secret of England's success and why the upcoming series in India is such a good measure of where they are in ODI cricket.