Category: England Cricket

All-rounder is not on trip to South Africa with Test team and can plot career path on lucrative franchise circuitThe size of England’s tour party to South Africa betrays the uncertainties. A squad of 17 players is unusual given there are two warm-up ma…

• Ed Smith says: ‘Bairstow at his best is an asset’• Mark Wood and Jimmy Anderson also in 17-man squadAfter England’s expedition to New Zealand proved to be a bit of a shambles – despite winning the first day of the series they lost the first Test and …

• All-rounder met Joe Root and England management this week• Moeen set to play in Pakistan Super League next yearMoeen Ali is expected to continue his break from Test cricket despite talks with Joe Root and the England management this week.Ed Smith, th…

• Batting coach sets sights on South Africa series• Anderson, Wood and Bairstow expected to be named in squadThe final word on England’s series defeat in New Zealand came from Graham Thorpe. The assistant coach was standing in for the absent Chris Silv…

One of England’s most famous bowlers, Bob Willis, has died aged 70. The fast bowler captained England in both Tests and one day internationals and took 325 wickets in 90 Tests from 1971 to 1984. He later put his knowledge and experience to good use whe…

Former England fast bowler and captain helped turn around the 1981 Ashes before becoming an outspoken commentatorBob Willis was one of England’s greatest fast bowlers. His 325 wickets from 90 matches place him at number four in the list of all-time Eng…

Bob Willis, the former England cricket captain, has died aged 70. On the pitch Willis made 90 Test appearances for his country, taking 325 wickets in the process. He is fourth among England’s all-time wicket-takers. In a memorable third Test at Heading…

Former England cricket captain regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generationIn the 1970s and early 80s, when English cricket was beset by regular crises and deep malaises, offset by the occasional moment of outrageous glory, there was on…

Willis played in 90 Tests between 1971 and 1984Bowler also played for Surrey and WarwickshireBob Willis, the former England cricket captain, has died aged 70, his family announced on Wednesday.The pace bowler made 90 Test match appearances for his coun…