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England's batting greed was admirable but let's not pretend this was good entertainment

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: It was a day which highlighted the potential benefits of a two-division Test system, as, for all the pros of Zimbabwe's increased Test activity, it lacked the competitiveness to appeal to broadcasters or fans

Richard Thompson reappointed as ECB chair

GEORGE DOBELL: Thompson's tenure has been extended by an extra year until September 2028 following changes to the ECB's Articles of Association, which saw the term extended from five to three years, with no one able to serve more than two terms

Questions to answer and decisions to make from England's Test appetiser

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: While the home side are heavy favourites for their first Test contest with Zimbabwe in 20 years, there is pressure on England's top-order and spinner as well as fitness concerns around their seam attack

"You can put two and two together": Ben Stokes hints at Jacob Bethell's return to face India

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: The Warwickshire allrounder will miss England's Test against Zimbabwe this week as he is at the IPL but will be back to face India, leaving Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley's places in the team at risk

Ben Stokes targets allrounder role after gruelling but pragmatic rehab programme

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: There has been a recognition from the England Test captain that, after back-to-back injuries, he needs to be smarter with the amount he bowls, despite being confident in the fitness work he has done since his surgery

Fresh injury blow rules Jofra Archer out of West Indies ODIs

GEORGE DOBELL: Ligament damage in his thumb, sustained while fielding in an IPL game, is set to keep the seamer on the sidelines for up to four weeks, which will also delay his red-ball return

Afghanistan head coach completes short-term stint at Glamorgan

GEORGE DOBELL: Jonathan Trott, who played 52 Tests for England, spent three weeks at the Welsh County to support his former England Lions coaching colleague and the club's head coach, Richard Dawson

"He's in for a really big summer for us" - Brendon McCullum jumps to the defence of his under pressure England stars

GEORGE DOBELL: The performances of Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Shoaib Bashir will be heavily scrutinised this summer, as they try to deliver on the faith shown by the leadership group

Brendon McCullum: I want to see more humility

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: Bazball may have inspired a new wave of England fans during the 2022 summer, but the team's head coach believes they "probably let opportunities slip" with some careless comments in interviews

England Men prove they can do it on a warm afternoon in Nottingham

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: Banned since 2020, football matches are back on the agenda ahead of the four-day Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge

"I think what changes is me coming here": MCC CEO outlines Lord's redevelopment plans

GEORGE DOBELL: Rob Lawson's arrival as MCC chief executive appears to have revived the possibility of the club working with property developer Charles Rifkind to execute previously impeded redevelopment plans

MCC dampens immediate Hundred expansion plans

GEORGE DOBELL: After ECB described the expansion of the tournament as "almost a no-brainer" in February, the MCC's chief executive, Rob Lawson, who will oversee London Spirit, the highest valued team, said he cannot see expansion in the short-term

Worcestershire bounce off canvas for Division One lifeline

GEORGE DOBELL AT NEW ROAD: While they remain bottom, they have revived hopes of a great escape over the second half of the season; the visit of local rivals Warwickshire, later this week, will be eagerly anticipated

Robert Brooke was wonderfully generous with his knowledge

GEORGE DOBELL pays tribute to The Cricketer columnist and statistician, who has passed away at the age of 85

Ed Barnard excels but there is plenty of hard work still to come

GEORGE DOBELL AT EDGBASTON: The Warwickshire allrounder once again exhibited his ability with the ball to help roll Hampshire for 300 on day one

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