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Live Test Match Blog: England v West Indies Day Five

18 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Weather permitting, England have a fantastic chance of securing a win from the second Test against the West Indies. To do so they will need the likes of Graeme Swann and James Anderson to bowl well in order to take... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Ed Hawkins, England v West Indies betting, Graeme Swann, live cricket bets, Live crickety commentary, Test match betting, Test Match blog

Live Test Match Blogging Day Four: England v West Indies

17 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins believes that England can force a victory in the remaining two days at Durham... Do you agree? Email Ed at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk with your views...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Cricket betting, Ed Hawkins, England v West Indies, Live Test Match Blogging

Live Test Match Blogging Day Three: England v West Indies

16 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

With better weather forecast for today, Ed Hawkins is hoping to see some play as England pursue a second Test against the West Indies at Durham...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: andrew Strauss, Ashes betting, Australia, Chris Gayle, Ed hawkins, England, England Cricket betting, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Live Test match blogging, Michael Vaughan, Owais Shah, Ravvi Bopara, Test betting, The Ashes, West Indies

Live Test Match Betting Day Two: England v West Indies

15 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Ravi Bopara and Alastair Cook scored centuries yesterday but rain has halted England's progress early on day two as they try to win the Second Test. Ed Hawkins talks us through the weather forecast and the cricket.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket live text, Ed Hawkins, Ravi Bopara century, Test Match betting

Live Second Test Match Blog Day One: England v West Indies

14 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

It's overcast and cold at Durham so Andrew Strauss has chosen...to bat. Whether this proves to be a good decision or not remains to be seen but one thing is for sure: momentum is very much with England. Ed Hawkins... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, cricket bets, England v West Indies, live cricket commentary, Test Match betting, Test Match previews

Live Test Match Blogging Day Three: England v West Indies

8 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Durham bowler Graham showed he knows his Onions as he took five wickets on debut as the West Indies collpased and England enforced the follow-on. The tourists are now very much on the ropes but with typical English May weather... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss captain, cricket bets, Ed Hawkins, England v West Indies, Graham Onions five wickets, Test Match betting, Test Match blog

Live Test Match Blog: England v West Indies, First Test, day two

7 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Ravi Bopara saved England's bacon on the first day at Lord's. He resumes today and will be looking to take the home side way beyond 300. Ed Hawkins leads you through the action on the pitch and on Betfair. Email... Read more | Comment now

Tags: England, Live Blogging, West Indies

Live Test Match Blogging: England v West Indies

6 May 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

It's a new-look England team with Tim Bresnan and Graham Onions making their debuts; Harmison, Flintoff, Panesar and Shah all miss out. Chris Gayle has won the toss and put England in. Ed Hawkins talks us through it all...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket betting, cricket commentary, Ed Hawkins, England v West Indies, live Test match blog

West Indies v England Fifth Test Live Blog: Day Five

10 March 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

It's come to the fifth day of the final Test and England need a miracle to pull off the win. Ed Hawkins leads you through the last few sessions of the series. Email me at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk... Read more | Comment now

Tags: England, Kevin Pietersen, Live Blogging, West Indies

West Indies v England Fifth Test Live Blog: Day Four

9 March 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins is watching Monty twirl them down all day in Trinidad as England seek a series-levelling victory. Can they do it? Stay in touch with the action courtesy of betting expert Ed's updates.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: England, Live Blogging, Monty Panesar, West Indies

West Indies v England Fifth Test Live Blog: Day Three

8 March 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

England have the runs on the board, the West Indies have the wickets in hand, the pitch still looks a decent one and with one eye on the Digicel girls and the other on the action in the middle, Ed... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, Digicel girls, Ed Hawkins, Monty Panesar, Test Match betting, West Indies v England

West Indies v England Fifth Test Live Blog: Day Two

7 March 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

It was very much England's day yesterday with runs on the board and centurion Andrew Strauss still at the crease. But they will need to kick on in day two if they're to win this. In between mouthfuls of biscuits... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket bets, cricket odds, live cricket blog, Test Match betting, West Indies v England

West Indies v England Fifth Test Live Blog: Day One

6 March 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

England have rung the changes and are playing five front line bowlers to give themselves the best possible chance of winning the final Test. Strauss has won the toss and is having a bat. Ed Hawkins is drinking endless cups... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket betting, cricket odds, Ed Hawkins, Test Match betting, West Indies cricket

Live Cricket Blog Fourth Test: West Indies v England Day Five

2 March 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

"This one has draw written all over it" is most people's perception going into the final day of the Fourth Test, but stranger things have happened before in Test cricket. Ed Hawkins talks us through the action.... Read more | Comments (2)

Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, cricket bets, cricket commentary, cricket tips, Ed Hawkins, Test Match cricket

Live Cricket Blog: West Indies v England Day Four

1 March 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

After a tough day in the field and some resolute West Indies batting, can England's bowlers force the issue and set up a thrilling finale? Ed Hawkins is on hand to bring the action as it unfolds...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Ed Hawkins, Live Blog Test match blog, Stuart Broad, West Indies v England cricket betting

Live Cricket Blog: West Indies v England Day Three

28 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

After England's batsmen posted a massive first-innings score yesterday, can the bowlers press home their advantage? Ed Hawkins is in place to bring you the action as it happens...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, Chris Gayle, Ed Hawkins, Live Blog Test match blog, Stuart Broad, West Indies v England cricket betting

Live Cricket Blog: West Indies v England Day Two

27 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

It was very much England's day yesterday with heavy scoring by centurion Andrew Strauss and opening partner Alastair Cook. KP will try to build on this lead, Strauss will have a good think about when to declare and Ed Hawkins... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket bets, England Test match cricket, Kevin Pietersen, West Indies v England

Live Cricket Blog: West Indies v England Day One

26 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Fidel Edwards and Daren Powell saved the last Test in the "darkness" and secured a draw but it's a new Test and a new chance for England to win, even though they are without Andrew Flintoff. England have won the... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket bets, cricket tips, live Test Match blog, West Indies cricket

Live Test Match Blog: West Indies v England, 3rd Test, day five

19 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Good news for England: they have a whole day to take seven wickets and that doesn't include Chris Gayle who is out. Bad news for England: Chanderpaul and Sarwan are at the crease and Flintoff probably won't bowl. Ed Hawkins... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket bets, cricket commentary, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Test Match blog, Test match cricket, West Indies cricket

Live Test Match Blog: West Indies v England, 3rd Test, day four

18 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Yesterday was all about England spinner Graeme Swann, who took 5-57 to put England in a commanding position. Andrew Strauss chose not to enforce the follow-on and will aim to score quickly to ensure his side have plenty of time... Read more | Comments (2)

Tags: Chris Gayle, cricket live blog, cricket odds, cricket tips, Ed Hawkins, Graeme Swann, Test Match betting, West Indies v England

Live Test Match Blog: West Indies v England, 3rd Test, day three

17 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Centuries from Paul Collingwood and Andrew Strauss have put England firmly in the driving seat but they will have to work hard for wickets on what is clearly a good batting pitch. Ed Hawkins reports live from the ground.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket bets, cricket blog, Paul Collingwood, Test Match blogs, Test Match cricket

Live Test Match Blog: West Indies v England, 3rd Test, day two

16 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins was stationed in the Recreation Ground stands to keep you updated on the second day of action in Antigua...... Read more | Comments (2)

3rd Test Match Live Blog: England v West Indies

15 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

Andrew Strauss has just scored his second century against the West Indies to put England in a commanding position on day one of the Third Test. Betting.betfair.com's Ed Hawkins got the short straw of having to fly out to the... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Chris Gayle, cricket betting, cricket odds, England cricket team, live Test Match blog, Strauss century

West Indies v England Live Blog: How the collapsed happened

7 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

England crashed to a humiliating defeat in the first test against the West Indies and, as ever, Ed Hawkins was on hand to bring you the action as it happened. Read how the sorry tale unfolded...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Cricket betting, Ed Hawkins, Kevin Pietersen, Live Test Match blog, Stuart Broad, West Indies v England

West Indies v England Live Blog: Day Three

6 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

West Indies were short odds-on shots to take a first innings lead on day three of the 1st Test and they managed it. Read how they did so with Ed Hawkins and join him on day four for more in-running... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Flintoff, Chris Gayle, cricket bets, cricket live commntary, Test match betting, Test match cricket, West Indies v England

West Indies v England Live Blog: Day two

5 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

West Indies closed day two in Jamaica 158 runs behind England with nine wickets in hand. Here is how Betfair blogger Ed Hawkins saw it and don't forget he'll be back from 3pm for the day three action...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: England, Live Blogging, West Indies

West Indies v England Live Blog: Day one

4 February 2009 | About Ed Hawkins

It's day one of the first Test in Kingston and Ed Hawkins is on hand to bring us live updates as Andrew Strauss bids to get his tenure as England captain off to a winning start. You can email Ed... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Ed Hawkins, England Cricket betting, Live Test match blogging, Test cricket betting, West Indies v England betting

India v England Live Blog: Day Five

22 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

England look to have missed the boat in terms of levelling the Series. But day five pitches do strange things and an England win, or more likely, an India win (if early England wickets fall) may still be on the... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket betting, cricket odds, India v england, Sachin Tendulkar, Test Match betting

India v England Second Test Live Blog: Day Four

21 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed "The Hawkeye" Hawkins will be with us from 8.30 am on Monday to talk us through the action at the crease, the stats, the betting and other cricket and biscuit-related topics. Remember to e-mail him at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk with any... 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 Live Blog: Day Three

21 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed "The Hawkeye" Hawkins will be with us from 8.30 am on Sunday to talk us through the action at the crease, the stats, the betting and other cricket and biscuit-related topics. Remember to e-mail him at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk with any... 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 2nd Test Live Blog: Day Two

18 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed "The Hawkeye" Hawkins will be with us from 8.30 am on Saturday to talk us through the action at the crease, the stats, the betting and other cricket and biscuit-related topics. Remember to e-mail him at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk with any... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket bets, Harbajhan Singh, India v England, live cricket blog, Test Match cricket bets

Live Test Match Blog: India v England Day Five

14 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

It's come down to the deciding day in Chennai. After three-and-a-half brilliant days, England let their advantage slip with ponderous batting and loose bowling, and yet a win is still possible. Let Ed Hawkins talk you through the final action... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Flintoff, England, India, Kevin Pietersen, Sachin Tendulkar

Live Test Match Blog: India v England Day Four

13 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

England have set themselves up for what was - according to the odds - a highly unlikely victory in India. Trading as the near even money favourites ahead of day four, a positive batting performance on Sunday is vital. Can... Read more | Comment now

Live Test Match Blog: India v England Day Three

12 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

England have got themselves in a pretty good position but can they really turn the screw on day three? Ed Hawkins talks us through the cricket, the betting and the best cricket-watching refreshments. Remember to e-mail Ed at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Alastair Cook, cricket bets, cricket blogs, Test Match betting, Test match venues

Live Test Match Blog: India v England Day Two

11 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed "The Hawkeye" Hawkins is on duty on day two of the Test to talk us through what's going on in the middle, the betting, the stats and anything else he fancies. Remember you can e-mail Ed at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk with... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket bets, cricket betting, England cricket team, Kevin Pietersen, Test match blog

Live Test Match Blog: India v England - Day One

11 December 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

England have made a superb start to the First Test after winning the toss and electing to bat. Here with all the latest on the action, the betting and the best tea-time refreshments is Ed "The Hawkeye" Hawkins. If you... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Andrew Strauss, cricket bets, cricket live commentary, India v England cricket, live test match cricket

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, Fourth Test, Day 5

11 August 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

KP's men let a lacklustre South African side back into the game at the Oval yesterday. Honours are almost even now, with England requiring 197 runs to win in three sessions today. All four results are possible so stick with... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Betting Blog, Cricket Betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, Live Blog, South Africa, Test Match Blog, Test Match Cricket, The Oval

Live Test Match Blog: England v South Africa

10 August 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Almost a whole day's play was lost to rain yesterday but with fair weather expected all day at the Oval today, it's game on as KP looks to win the Fourth Test on his debut as Test captain. Ed "The... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket betting, Graeme Smith, Kevin Pietersen, Test match betting

Live Test Match Blogging: England v South Africa

8 August 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

England are in the driving seat going into day three of the final Test against South Africa. Kevin Pietersen got his ton on his debut as Test captain but will it be enough to also give him his first win?... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket bets, Ed Hawkins, Test Match betting

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, Fourth Test, Day 2

8 August 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

The Pietersen era began with a bang yesterday as England's five man attack ripped through the South African order with apparent ease. Overnight rain means consolidating that advantage won't be easy, though. Follow all the action on Ed Hawkins' live... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Alistair Cook, Cricket Betting, Cricket Blog, England, Graeme Smith, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Live Blog, Live Test Match, Monty Panesar, South Africa, Steve Harmison, Test Match Betting

Live Test Match Blog: England v South Africa

7 August 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed "The Hawkeye" Hawkins will be keeping us up to date with all the action and betting news from the Fourth and final Test between England and South Africa. It's Kevin Pietersen's first ever Test as England captain and he's... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Ed Hawkins, Kevin Pietersen, Test match betting

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, 3rd Test, day four

2 August 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Wow! What a day! The third Test is beautifully balanced as it heads into a fourth day with both teams holding a great chance of winning. Talking you through the action and the betting fluctuations is Ed Hawkins. You can... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Edgbaston, England, South Africa, Test Match Blog

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, 3rd Test, Day Three

1 August 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

It's a crucial day in the context of the series. After last night's fireworks England, spear-headed by a rejuvenated Andrew Flintoff, are looking to use the new ball to run through the Proteas' tail. Ed Hawkins follows all the action... Read more | Comment now

Tags: betting blog, boucher, cricket betting, england, flintoff, kallis, Live cricket blog, live test match blog, prince, south africa, test match betting, vaughan

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, 3rd Test, day two

31 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

England failed again with the bat on the first day, can Sidebottom, Flintoff, Anderson and Panesar pull us back into the game? Ed Hawkins keeps you updated throughout the day with betting hits. You can contact Ed at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk... Read more | Comments (2)

Tags: Edgbaston, England, Live Test Match Blog, South Africa, Third Test

Live Test Match Blog: England v South Africa, 3rd Test, day one

30 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Cricket betting supremo Ed Hawkins is on hand to guide you through the fluctuations of the crucial third Test at Edgbaston. Email your punting posers to him at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Edgbaston, England, Live Test Match Blog, South Africa, Third Test

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, Second Test, Day 4

21 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

It's backs to the wall time for England at Headingley, with the home side trading at [100.0] for victory before the off. Cricket betting maestro Ed Hawkins is on hand to keep us updated throughout the fourth day's play... Read more | Comment now

Tags: England, South Africa

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, second Test, day three

20 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins is in the blogging hotseat again. England are struggling on day three of the second Test, can they turn it around?... Read more | Comment now

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, second Test, day two

19 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Headingley played host to some pulsating cricket on day one of the second test - runs, plenty of wickets and a little bit of controversy. Ed Hawkins takes to the hot seat on day two as England bid to regain... Read more | Comment now

Tags: England, South Africa

Live Test Match Blogging: Ed Hawkins on the second Test from Headingley

17 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Our top cricketing man is watching the action from Yorkshire as England do battle with South Africa...... Read more | Comment now

Tags: Cricket Betting, England, Flintoff, Smith, South Africa, Test Betting, Vaughan

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v South Africa, Day Five

14 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins is in his Lord's hotseat for the fifth day of the first Test. Can England reclaim the glory, after a tricky time in the field yesterday?... Read more | Comment now

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, Day Four

13 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

South Africa have their backs against the wall after Michael Vaughan enforced the follow-on. The sun is shining at Lord's and England's bowlers have their tails up. Ed Hawkins is watching it all and reporting on all the action from... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket beting, cricket bets, Graeme Smith, Lord's cricket

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, Day Three

12 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell played superb knocks to put England in the driving seat in this First Test but the likes of Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis aren't the sort of players to lie down and die. Ed Hawkins... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket betting, crickrt bets, Graeme Smith

Live Test Match Blog: Eng v SA, Day Two

11 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Kevin Pietersen made all the headlines on day one with one of the best innings seen at Lord's for several years. Will Kev and Ian Bell really punish Graeme Smith for electing to bowl first? Keep apace with the action... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket betting, england, live cricket, lord's betting, lords betting, south africa, test cricket betting

Live Test Match Blog: England v South Africa, 1st Test - Day One

10 July 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Don't worry Jacques, it's sunny this morning! Ed Hawkins is at Lords for the first Test against the Proteas and he'll see play start on time. Stay up to date with the cricket, and the odds, in his live blog.... Read more | Comment now

Tags: cricket betting, england, lord's betting, lords betting, south africa, test cricket betting

Live Test Match Blogging: Ed Hawkins on the third Test from Trent Bridge

8 June 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Well, England rattled through New Zealand on the morning of the fourth day and Ed Hawkins watched it all for you. Read his diary and reaction to the Test series victory here... Read more | Comment now

Tags: England, New Zealand, Test Match Betting

Live Test Match Blogging from Old Trafford

24 May 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins is on hand with betting angles and all the action from the second Test... Read more | Comments (3)

Live Test Match Blogging From Lord's

15 May 2008 | About Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins blogs from Lord's as the first Test of the summer gets underway.... Read more | Comments (5)

Tags: England Cricket, First Test, Live Blogging, Lord's, New Zealand Cricket

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