Author Archive - David Sharman

"Exceptional" young bowlers win praise for leading Middlesex attack to victory

Acting captain Leus du Plooy has also given his thoughts on how the Grace Road surface coped with the Kookaburra ball after Middlesex beat Leicestershire by an innings

02/07/2025 | David Sharman | All Members-Only | Premium | News | Middlesex Men | County Cricket | County Championship |

Leicestershire head coach calls for change to summer schedule

Alfonso Thomas has shared fears for his bowlers' "health and safety" due to the way Championship and Blast fixtures are currently aligned

02/07/2025 | David Sharman | All Members-Only | Premium | News | Leicestershire Men | County Cricket | County Championship |

Middlesex master the Kookaburra to topple table-topping Leicestershire

DAVID SHARMAN AT GRACE ROAD: While every league leader is allowed an off-day, Leicestershire need to work out quickly how they navigate the remaining rounds involving the merry, merry king of the bush

01/07/2025 | David Sharman | News | Middlesex Men | Middlesex Men | Leicestershire Men | Leicestershire Men | County Cricket | County Cricket | County Championship | County Championship |

Kookaburra gives promotion chasers food for thought after Grace Road stalemate

DAVID SHARMAN AT GRACE ROAD: Sol Budinger's shadow boxing at short leg was an apt illustration of the frustration felt by Leicestershire, while Glamorgan's rear guard proved effective

25/06/2025 | David Sharman | News | Leicestershire Men | Leicestershire Men | Glamorgan Men | County Cricket | County Championship |

Leicestershire's declaration paradox gives Glamorgan glimmer of hope

DAVID SHARMAN AT GRACE ROAD: The surprise timing of Peter Handscomb's decision initially seemed to have merits as the table-toppers seek victory, but nothing is assured as this match enters its final day

24/06/2025 | David Sharman | Premium | News | Leicestershire Men | Glamorgan Men | County Cricket | County Championship |

"Test cricket is his destiny": Jacob Bethell backed to rebound from Test omission

Michael Powell, who mentored the 21-year-old at Rugby School, says England's selectors have a "wonderful problem"

19/06/2025 | David Sharman | Warwickshire Men | All Members-Only | News | ENG v IND | England | England Men |

Leicestershire seamer backed for future England honours

Coach Josh Weller believes the quick can emulate Josh Hull, who made his Test debut against Sri Lanka last summer

17/06/2025 | David Sharman | Schools | News | Leicestershire Men | England | England Men | County Cricket |

Darren Maddy bridged the gap between Leicestershire's glory years

DAVID SHARMAN says the allrounder was one of England's first true greats across three formats

08/06/2025 | David Sharman | Opinion | All Members-Only | Features | Premium | News | Leicestershire Men | County Cricket |

Mixed fortunes for England teammates ahead of IPL final

Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone have both featured in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's run to the final, where they face Punjab Kings as both sides bid to win their maiden title

03/06/2025 | David Sharman | News | IPL | IPL |

Luis Reece sets his sights on ending the longest trophy drought in men's county cricket

The allrounder tops Derbyshire's red-ball batting and bowling averages in 2025, but doesn't want to end his career without bringing white-ball glory to the club

30/05/2025 | David Sharman | Men's T20 Blast | Premium | News | Derbyshire Men | County Cricket |

"Cool" outgrounds, facing Jimmy, and the Australian view of the Blast: Caleb Jewell relishes fresh challenge

DAVID SHARMAN: After recording a career-best 232 for Championship promotion contenders Derbyshire, the Big Bash champion is now aiming to bring white-ball glory to his new club

28/05/2025 | David Sharman | Men's T20 Blast | All Members-Only | Premium | News | Derbyshire Men | County Cricket |

Martin Andersson finds "sweet moments" as Derbyshire forge "tough" new image

DAVID SHARMAN: Even more settled at his new home, the former Middlesex allrounder has found plenty to celebrate in his early employment with the county

21/05/2025 | David Sharman | All Members-Only | Premium | News | Derbyshire Men | County Cricket | County Championship |

Shrewsbury School emerge from ‘Class of 2024’ with fresh batch of Worcestershire prospects

In a year of change, the school’s youthful 1st XI have already made an impression

17/05/2025 | David Sharman | Schools | News |

Freddie McCann proves he's more than a clubman as Notts take charge

DAVID SHARMAN AT TRENT BRIDGE: The 20-year-old was the fall guy so Ben Duckett could play, but returned from a club cricket stint in the mood to show his worth for the league leaders against Hampshire today

09/05/2025 | David Sharman | All Members-Only | Nottinghamshire Men | News | Hampshire Men | County Cricket | County Championship |

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