Graham Thorpe

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

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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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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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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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New Zealand had Australia under the cosh early in their innings, but Cameron White and Shane Watson showed immense character in steering their side to victory. Once Watson and White had weathered the storm after Tim Paine and Ricky Ponting had fallen early, Australia coasted to victory having timed their run-chase superbly.Mike Hussey was...More

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England can certainly win the Champions Trophy if the batsmen deliver as they did in their opening two group matches against Sri Lanka and South Africa. That starts with Australia in the last four.  Andrew Strauss's side have surprised everyone by progressing to the semi-finals and have clearly benefited from getting away from playing Australia for...More

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Eoin Morgan has been a revelation and England coach Andy Flower will be delighted that he has produced as his talent suggested he might. England have long needed someone to inject some fire and aggression in the middle-order, and Morgan has proved a real find.The Middlesex man has been superb,...More

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England start their Champions Trophy campaign against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg on Friday - and it will be a tricky opener. Sri Lanka lost to India in the final of the Triangular Series recently and they'll be looking to come back hard in this tournament.In the opening match Sri Lanka...More

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Durham's achievement in winning back-to-back Championship titles is tremendous and has been an incredible journey for the county. Geoff Cook's side have an abundance of home-grown talent with a few strong oversees players to complement the group.It has been an amazing transformation for the county if you look at how...More

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Andrew Flintoff has a contract with Lancashire, but he is essentially a freelance cricketer and everyone in the game will be intrigued to see how his career progresses from here. Many will see this as an unhealthy situation for the game, freelance cricketers were always going to come in and...More

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