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Sport Pictures Of The Week (GALLERY)

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.03.2013 | UK Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo was a disruptive guest at his Old Trafford homecoming, England were hit all over the park in Dunedin and Team GB heroes made a trip ...

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Gemma Wright | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK Sport
Gemma Wright

With Twenty20 most definitely here to stay, International cricket tours now have to accommodate all three formats of the game. There is no standard pattern for how many matches of each form are included but international cricket boards could do worse than base future tours on the current schedule being employed between New Zealand and England.

England Toil In Dunedin

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 08.03.2013 | UK Sport

Record-breaking debutant centurion Hamish Rutherford piled on the agony for England on day three of the first Test at the University Oval. New Zeal...

Hit For Six - Literally

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.03.2013 | UK Sport

The 21st century sports attendant has a tendency not to actually watch the sport they have paid to watch. And this England fan paid the ultimate price...

All Out In Two Sessions

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 07.03.2013 | UK Sport

England had only themselves to blame for their embarrassing false start to the three-Test series against New Zealand. First, the tourists' batsmen ...

England's Ashes Bodyline Tour

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 28.02.2013 | UK Sport

Indisputably cricket's greatest rivalry, the 1932-33 Ashes Test series Down Under is famed for England, captained by Douglas Jardine, recapturing the ...

Is This The Most Beautiful Cricket Ground In The World?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 27.02.2013 | UK Sport

Members of England's Barmy Army who did not travel to India for the seminal Test series win in the winter are forgiven if they saved their pennies for...

'It Will Frighten A Few Into Cleaning Up Their Acts'

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 27.02.2013 | UK Sport

Increased testing of players for recreational drugs will frighten anyone still using them, according to former England captain Michael Vaughan. Yes...

Maynard Inquest Prompts Cricket To Up Recreational Drug Testing

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 26.02.2013 | UK Sport

Testing for recreational drugs in cricket will be increased after the findings from the Tom Maynard inquest revealed the late Surrey all-rounder was a...

Maynard Inquest Confirms Traces Of Cocaine And Ecstasy

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 26.02.2013 | UK Sport

Tom Maynard, the late Surrey cricketer who died after being hit by a London Underground train last June, had taken illicit drugs, including cocaine an...

Enjoy MS Dhoni, India

Andrew Bloxham | Posted 26.04.2013 | UK Sport
Andrew Bloxham

This is a man that plays more international cricket than any other. Leader of his nation in all three formats of the game, he also keeps wicket. That, in addition to the demands of an assertive board in the BCCI, public expectation and the obligation of marshalling a host of cricketers almost of demi-God status within India is an almighty task.

Planet Appetite: Winter Sports in Engadin St. Moritz, Switzerland

Rupert Parker | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Rupert Parker

It's not all downhill in Switzerland's Engadin St. Moritz - also on offer is tobogganing, snow kiting, cross country skiing and even ice cricket. Even though there is great downhill skiing here, I'm here to get a taste of other winter activities.

England Stroll To Victory Over New Zealand (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 20.02.2013 | UK Sport

England registered an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in Napier to level the one-day international series at 1-1 with one to play. . Despite a Ros...

Petty BCCI Missing a Trick

Andrew Bloxham | Posted 09.04.2013 | UK Sport
Andrew Bloxham

The role of the BCCI as pantomime villain of world cricket continues. Just as news of a Test series involving India neglecting the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) had begun to induce a mere sigh of resignation in place of erstwhile outright consternation, they have upped the stakes.

Australian Deputy PM Turns To Bodyline Tactics To Promote Republic

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 25.01.2013 | UK

When sport comes between England and Australia, fireworks - on and off the field of play - can often follow, so it's no surprise the two nations' spor...

England's Got Talent

Andrew Bloxham | Posted 23.03.2013 | UK Sport
Andrew Bloxham

Somewhere deep within Bopara and Dernbach lies that ability to win cricket matches for their country it is true, yet talent can only remain unfulfilled for so long. There comes a tipping point where an experiment needs to be grudgingly abandoned and a fresh one commenced in its place.

Taylor Could Play For Sussex's 2nd XI

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 14.01.2013 | UK Sport

England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has revealed she is in discussions to feature in men's county cricket for Sussex's second XI this year, in what coul...

Sports Pictures Of The Week (GALLERY)

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 11.01.2013 | UK Sport

After the uninspiring FA Cup came the inspiring League Cup, with Bradford and Swansea City recording two famous victories against Aston Villa and Chel...

WATCH: Warney Banned After Samuels Feud

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 07.01.2013 | UK Sport

Shane Warne has been handed a one-match suspension and $4,500 fine after a heated exchange with Marlon Samuels during Melbourne Stars' Big Bash encoun...

New Zealand Bowled Out For 45 By South Africa

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 02.01.2013 | UK Sport

New Zealand were bowled out by South Africa for 45 in what was the lowest Test match total in 39 years. Vernon Philander ripped through the Kiwis t...

The 'Major' Of Cricket Mourned

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK

Tributes have been paid to Test Match Special commentator Christopher Martin-Jenkins has died of cancer at the age of 67. Mr Martin-Jenkins joined ...

Former England Test Captain Greig Dies Aged 66

PA | Posted 29.12.2012 | UK Sport

Former England captain Tony Greig was hailed for his skills as a player, captain, commentator and cricketing revolutionary today after his death at th...

Wally Hammond: Gentleman and Player

Endeavour Press | Posted 27.02.2013 | UK Sport
Endeavour Press

Several commentators rated Hammond above Bradman. Bradman was considered suspect on poor wickets, Hammond could master all types of wicket and was a better fielder and bowler and Hammond was a stylist whereas Bradman's batting was more utilitarian.

England's Past Test Wins In India (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 17.12.2012 | UK Sport

England's historic 2-1 Test series victory on Indian soil is only the fifth in their history and their first in 28 years. Captain Alastair Cook was...

England Win First Test Series In India Since 1985

The Huffington Post UK | Samuel Luckhurst | Posted 17.12.2012 | UK Sport

England have won their first Test series in India in 28 years after centurions Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell shut the hosts out to confirm the stalemate...