Forty years since the first black cricketer played for England, players open up on their experiencesIn 1981, David “Syd” Lawrence played his debut season for Gloucestershire – a big deal for a 17-year-old, who had inherited his cricketing passion from …
The summer of cricket proved mixed crowds can improve the fan experience | Emma John
It turns out that lowering the average testosterone levels of a sporting crowd really can make a differenceCricket’s culture wars can call a truce. There is something traditionalists and progressives agree on, and rather surprisingly it’s about the Hun…
England v India: fourth Test, day two – live!
Updates from the second day of play at The OvalWoakes admits England return ‘worth the wait’And you can contact Tim by email or on Twitter 4.35pm BST Robinson hears what Nasser is saying, goes for a big mow at a ball speared in via the rough, and misse…
England lose Root late on after bowling India out for 191 on day one of the fourth Test – as it happened
The dismissal of Joe Root leaves things relatively even at The Oval on day one 6.48pm BST Chris Woakes: “A relatively good day still, to win the toss and bowl them out for 190 is job done . But to lose three tonight, including Joe, puts things in the b…
Bairstow to keep wicket for England as Buttler ruled out of fourth India Test
Buttler to miss Oval Test with wife expecting second childChris Woakes returns to squad, Mahmood returns to LancashireJonny Bairstow will keep wicket for England in the fourth Test against India at the Oval, with Jos Buttler ruled out.Buttler’s wife is…
India bat again after England all out for 432: third Test, day three – live!
Live updates from the third day’s play at HeadingleyHameed has captain’s and crowd’s love but needs ruthless streakWhy not drop Rob an email 2.57pm BST 35th over: India 79-1 (Rohit 40, Pujara 26) Anderson is still on, so maybe he doesn’t have a niggle …
‘He is phenomenal’: Dawid Malan marvels at England captain Joe Root
England skipper scores 121 in third Test against IndiaReturning Malan contributes 70 runs to stand of 139Joe Root’s glorious season continued at Headingley, with a sublime 121 to guide England into a commanding position, a lead of 345 with three days s…
England v India: third Test, day two – live!
Over-by-over report on the day’s play at HeadingleyFormer England captain Ted Dexter dies aged 86Get in touch: email Tim or tweet @TimdeLisle 12.55pm BST 66th over: England 170-2 (Malan 26, Root 3) Bumrah beats Malan with a yorker outside off, then Roo…
Ted Dexter, Liverpool v Chelsea classics, Federer flashbacks | Classic YouTube
This week’s roundup also features Tour Championship magic, Paralympic power and Kelly Holmes among sporting doubles1) Ted Dexter, the former England cricket captain, has died at the age of 86. “Lord Ted” was inducted into the ICC hall of fame earlier t…
What exactly do Ian Botham and John Cleese offer ‘global Britain’?
The ex-cricketer and lapsed comedian have found new work in politics and TV respectively, but they are trading off old successes and even older opinionsIt’s easy to find out when Ian Botham last played cricket, because there is Wisden, but it’s hard to…