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Ones to watch in 2020

Every year we do this, normally on New Year's Day. Unfortunately two bottles of a rather drinkable Chilean Malbec got the better of me, so i...

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The Ginger Cricketer

Every cricket club has a resident ginger. To see these individuals in mid summer, the sun gleaming off their auburn follicles, is a sight th...

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Review of the 1st Test v West Indies

"Rally around the West Indies", so the West Indian song goes. The West Indies just by being here rallied around the game of cricket. This wa...

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Clubbies in the real world....

After spending eight hours or so back with the boys yesterday, I have realised that what is perceived as normal behaviour in a club environm...

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Jo Stevens MP interview

Jo Stevens MP is a lifelong cricket fan. As well as being the MP for Cardiff Central she is also the Shadow Minister for the Digital Media,...

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The Scorer

This is a chapter from my third book, The Definitive Guide to Club Cricket. The scorer is an integral part of your team and needs to be look...

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The Waiting Game

Cricket clubs are starting to lose patience. The chasm between those who play at a recreational level and the people running our sport is wi...

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The Middle Stump Guide to Coronavirus Jargon

Every day during this pandemic there is a new name or a new acronym that we have to get our heads around. Not many cricketers are bright eno...