Eoin Morgan says England must get back to basics to revive World Cup hopes
Getting back to basics is what will relight England’s World Cup fire insists skipper Eoin Morgan after his side suffered a second consecutive defeat against Australia.
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It’s going to be exciting …its going to be big…. – Aaron Finch
England against Australia at Lord’s, it doesn’t get much bigger than that.
We’ve performed under pressure of being favourites for the last two years – Eoin Morgan
No Jason Roy is no problem for skipper Eoin Morgan, as England aim to extend their recent dominance over Australia.
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England Physical Disability squad announced for World Series in Worcester
Iain Nairn will captain England at this summer’s Physical Disability Cricket World Series in Worcester, with four uncapped players named in the 15-man squad.
The World Cup springs back to life with successive nail-biters
From the perspective of a neutral cricket fan, it is of lesser importance which side wins, but all you want is to experience a tight game, in which both sides give it their all and the batsmen have to work hard for every run.
England are favourites alright, but are they good chasers?
There has been little doubt over the fact that England are one of the, if not the most, accomplished team of the World Cup and will certainly make it to the semi-finals
Buttler admits England lacked usual intensity in run chase against Sri Lanka
England lacked their usual intensity with the bat as they failed to chase what appeared a relatively modest target of 233 to beat Sri Lanka....
Karunaratne praises Sri Lanka legend Malinga for leading by example
Lasith Malinga is an example for the rest of Sri Lanka to follow – according to his captain Dimuth Karunaratne.
Morgan frustrated by England batting performance in Sri Lanka defeat
Eoin Morgan admits England forgot about the basics of a run chase in defeat to Sri Lanka – but has backed his men to come out swinging on Tuesday against Australia.
Malinga masterclass revives Sri Lanka’s World Cup dream
Lasith Malinga didn’t even take his jumper off for this latest masterclass.
Lasith Malinga's counterpunch stuns England
Chasing a target of 233, after piling up 397 in the last match, the debate was about how quickly can England chase this total down. Well, we call cricket a great leveler for good reason.
ECB Charge Joe Clarke and Tom Kohler-Cadmore
The ECB has charged Joe Clarke and Tom Kohler-Cadmore with bringing the game into disrepute.
“England is the best batting line-up against the spinners in the world” - Dimuth Karunaratne
Dimuth Karunaratne has labelled England the best players of spin at this World Cup
ICC and ECB welcome Commonwealth Games nomination
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), welcome the decision by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to nominate women’s cricket for inclusion at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.
Adam Rossington Signs Extension with Northamptonshire CCC
Adam Rossington has signed a two-year contract extension which will see him remain at The County Ground until the end of 2021.
“I’m looking forward to Leeds… to play a World Cup game there personally is very special – Joe Root
Joe Root is the glue that holds the finely tuned England machine together and it’s a selfless role he’s more than happy to fulfil.
Keenly strategized England have their Plan B, C and D in place
England may or may not go on to win the World Cup but you cannot blame them for not doing their homework, for they have multiple strategies in place for every slot and scenario.
'To do that on a World Cup stage was brilliant' - Mark Wood
England paceman Mark Wood reckoned he would normally sit in the back of the dressing room and try to relax before the bowling workload ahead.
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'Rashid (Khan) is a Star Player…. England just smashed it… ‘- Gulbadin Naib
Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib admitted Eoin Morgan’s destructive innings was the best he has ever seen after his side slipped to defeat against England at Old Trafford
‘'Never have I ever thought I could play a knock like that'’ - Eoin Morgan
Even Eoin Morgan was shocked by his record-breaking innings against Afghanistan but claims his England teammates still won’t be impressed.
Afghanistan outclassed by England as they suffer a 150-run defeat in Manchester
Afghanistan were yet to bat out the complete 50 overs in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and if there is the one and only thing that they have achieved out of this match is to avoid that embarrassment.
Eoin Morgan and England rewrite ODI Record Books
England were in record-breaking mood at Old Trafford as they produced the best batting display of the World Cup so far.
Record Numbers at 2019 Port of Tyne Cricket Festival
Durham Cricket is proud to announce record participation in the 2019 Port of Tyne Kwik Cricket Festival.
SpecSavers County Championship Live Match Updates | 16th June - 20th June
All the match updates from the latest round of Specsavers County Championship 2019 starting 16th June and finishing on 21st June.
Eoin Morgan Wary for England v Afghanistan
Afghanistan will still win games at this World Cup, according to Eoin Morgan, and that belief has made the England captain hyper-aware of avoiding a slip-up at Old Trafford.
Buttler happy to be England’s ultimate multi-tasker
Jos Buttler says he would relish tackling cricket’s ultimate multi-tasking test as batsman, wicket-keeper and captain should England’s regular skipper Eoin Morgan
Heather Knight: Root can be relied on to rule the roost
Joe Root is one of the best one-day players in the world and he proved it again in England’s eight-wicket win over the West Indies with another brilliant century.
Root the ‘glue’ that holds England’s World Cup challenge together
Joe Root was hailed as the ‘glue’ that holds together England’s dazzling batting operation after his superb match-winning century guided the injury-depleted hosts...
Morgan insists it’s ‘not panic stations’ as injuries hit England
England captain Eoin Morgan admits he is a doubt to face Afghanistan after limping off against the West Indies with a back spasm.
Greatest showman Gayle still swaggers in a universe of his own
Having seen the ‘Universe Boss’ boss their men around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George’s, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands ...
Classy Joe Root powers England to emphatic win over West Indies
In a vital pool game England beat West Indies by 8 wickets, with 16.5 overs to spare, at Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton.
Yorkshire Move to Tie Down Talented Quartet
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the retention of several of the club’s promising young players.
Jason Holder - West Indies must continue to play smart to beat England
West Indies’ electric bowling attack has caught the eye at this World Cup but Jason Holder insists it's their brains
Eoin Morgan - Mark Wood a fitness doubt for England but Moeen Ali back in contention
Eoin Morgan revealed England are sweating on the fitness of Mark Wood ahead of Friday’s clash against the West Indies
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Olly Hannon-Dalby Signs Two-year Extension with Bears
Warwickshire County Cricket Club men’s fast bowler Olly Hannon-Dalby has signed a two-year contract extension, which secures his future at Edgbaston until at least the end of the 2021 season.
No play was possible this morning in Kent's County Championship clash with Somerset
No play was possible on the fourth morning of Kent's rain-ruined Specsavers County Championship clash with Somerset
England coach Trevor Bayliss backs England batsmen against Windies quicks
Trevor Bayliss insists England have the capacity to thrive – not just survive – against West Indies’ rapid fast bowlers when the two lock horns on Friday.
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