Graham Thorpe

Graham Thorpe
Andrew Strauss

Strauss must re-exert his authority

Fri Nov 20 10:40AM

Andrew Strauss's return will be huge for England as they have really lacked leadership on the tour so far in his absence - he has a huge bearing on the team now. Strauss (pictured) needs to fill his side with confidence because at Centurion they were very flat and timid, unlike…More

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  • Eoin Morgan

    England need bravery to adapt

    Wed Nov 18 09:58AM

    England needed to re-jig their batting order to reflect the match situation in the second Twenty20 at Centurion and they showed a distinct lack of flexibility in leaving it set in stone. Alastair Cook's side unfortunately reverted back to their long-standing tendency to stick rigidly with plans, which is not...More

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  • Joe Denly

    Do not drop dangerous Denly

    Thu Nov 12 08:44AM

    I have heard whispers that Joe Denly will be under pressure to score runs early on in the South Africa tour to keep his place - that is ridiculous. When Kevin Pietersen returns there will be an almighty fight for places in that batting line-up, and if anyone is under...More

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  • Jonathan Trott

    Banter and belief needed for Trott

    Tue Nov 10 08:57AM

    One thing that can never be questioned regarding Jonathan Trott is his mental strength and that should ensure that he is a success in South Africa. Anyone who makes the move to England must possess both a fiercely determined and immensely strong personality.He may not have the same brashness of...More

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  • Andrew Strauss England

    England can capitalise on SA complacency

    Fri Nov 06 04:29PM

    Unlike most people, I genuinely think England are more than capable of beating South Africa in the one-day series. England have always been a confidence side and if the squad can settle quickly then who knows how successful they can be against a South Africa side never lacking in that department.I...More

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  • Unconvincing Cook a major gamble

    Wed Nov 04 11:22AM

    I am very unconvinced by the selection of Alastair Cook in the one-day and Twenty20 squads - it represents a huge gamble from England. It is nothing but a risky move from the management and he has to show something in a coloured England shirt that he has not shown...More

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  • Experience eluded English teams

    Fri Oct 23 08:41AM

    The two English sides - Somerset and Sussex - did not set the Champions League on fire, but that was mainly to do with their inexperience of playing Indian conditions. There is not enough international experience in Somerset or Sussex's squads and that has probably counted against them as they crashed out of the inaugural...More

    8 comments

  • Twenty20 finals day

    There's no Des O'Connor in our game

    Wed Oct 21 08:23AM

    Somerset chairman Andy Nash described England's running of the Twenty20 format as like watching Des O'Connor, while in India it resembles an Elvis Presley concert. I vehemently disagree with that kind of assessment. Nash has obviously come back from India on a real high after being there with Somerset, but he is...More

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  • Andrew Strauss England

    Banish fitness doubts for Bangladesh tour

    Wed Oct 14 07:29AM

    I am all in favour of key England players being given a break in the winter tour of Bangladesh, including the captain Andrew Strauss. The skipper (pictured) has suggested that players may be rested for the trip in February and use it for development purposes.His views have been met with indifference from many...More

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  • Delhi Daredevils Champions League

    Champions League a priceless experience

    Mon Oct 12 07:33AM

    The inaugural Champions League in India is an intriguing competition for the public to follow and it has everyone in the game very excited for the opportunities it will create. I would definitely see the tournament as very close to international level and it represents a perfect platform for less-established county players...More

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