Our final group offers plenty of interest. A battle of the roses, some counties have focused their minds elsewhere and may struggle and others are likely to launch an understated challenge. As we stated for the other groups, this year takes a slightly different format, though it is fuller than last year’s Bob … Continue reading County Championship 2021 – Group 3 Preview

Somerset will aim to go one better than 2020 and start as favourites in a group which promises to be nothing other than competitive. As we stated for Group One, this year takes a slightly different format, though it’s fuller than last year’s Bob Willis Trophy. The 18 counties are split into three … Continue reading County Championship 2021 – Group 2 Preview

In an age of T20 internationals, Tests on TV and the new Hundred format it is easy to forget the competition that predates them all. England’s collapse in India underlines its importance more than ever. English cricket needs to go back to basics and there a few better training fields than the outfields … Continue reading County Championship 2021 – Group 1 Preview

Chennai over, one apiece. After India’s 317 run win in the second test it is an easy comment to say the momentum has shifted. An England camp in disarray, the poor handling of Moeen Ali’s return home and a misfiring top order all point to India tightening their grip on the Anthony de … Continue reading Ahmedabad calling, England can hope for a reset

Explosive, aggressive, fearless, at his best there are few better counter-attacking batsmen in world cricket than Jonny Bairstow. Twice an Ashes winner, ODI World Cup winner, there is a good chance come 2021 he may complete the set with a T20 World Cup title. It is a glittering resume, one the envy of … Continue reading An Indian summer in Sri Lanka, Bairstow’s big chance