HUW TURBERVILL: Jonny Bairstow, 28, is delighted to be batting at No.5, although his Test average is actually not quite so good there. In 19 innings he averages 30, as opposed to 42 in 32 innings at No.6 and 42 in 35 at No.7.
The Cricketer's county diary takes readers inside the lives of pros on the Championship circuit. This week, Sussex's LUKE WELLS opens up about life under head coach Jason Gillespie and the piece of kit that's taking coach journeys to the next level
18/05/2018 | The Cricketer | Features | Domestic | County Championship |
SAM MORSHEAD AT THE OVAL: One of the most lifeless matches you are ever likely to witness at this famous ground was abuzz because a county had made an effort to engage with its community and its community made the most of the opportunity
Dhawan and Williamson rack up century partnerships, KL Rahul tops the batting charts
HUW TURBERVILL: There is talk of a break-away, but should they not be happy that the ECB have left them with T20, and are paying them £1.3m a year each?
CARLY ODELL: The rise of social media and the addition of message boards and fan forums appeared to have forced fanzines to become slightly marginalised. But are they showing signs of life once more?
18/05/2018 | Carly Odell | Testing | Features | Domestic | County Championship |
Here, The Cricketer presents our best XI, made out of the players available to both sides. Do you agree? Where have we gone wrong? Let us know your selections in the comments section...
18/05/2018 | Brad West | Pakistan | Global Game | Features | England features | England |
The ECB were left looking to fill a hole after Investec withdrew from its position as title sponsor six years into a 10-year, £40million partnership
SIMON HUGHES: Thanks to Ed Smith’s vision that is about to change. He knew a fact that Jos Buttler’s IPL team Rajasthan Royals were slow to acknowledge: that Buttler is the most natural striker of the ball in the modern game
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