England and Lancashire wicketkeeper Jos Buttler insists consistency is the key this season as he settles into his new county surroundings. Following a winter that featured limited-overs international action in Australia, the West Indies and Bangladesh, Buttler made his eagerly-awaited debut in Lancashire whites this week having moved north from Somerset over the winter. The 23-year-old …
Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has been given the go-ahead to represent Worcestershire for the next three months and is set to make his season debut on Sunday. In November Ajmal signed to return to New Road, pending approval from the Pakistan Cricket Board and suitable visa clearances. The top-ranked one-day international bowler, who played for …
Paul Farbrace was today confirmed as England’s Assistant Coach by Paul Downton, the Managing Director England Cricket, and he will begin work with immediate effect. Following negotiations between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) an agreement was reached to allow Farbrace, 46, to join the England management team under …
Coverage of day three in the latest round of LV= County Championship games, which could see several positive results today. By Rob Barnett Live Scores / Follow ECB_Cricket on Twitter 10.40am – Good morning and welcome to our coverage of day three in the latest round of LV= County Championship games, which could see several positive results …
New Road saw 12 wickets fall on day one as Worcestershire were dismissed cheaply in their LV= County Championship Division Two match against Kent. The hosts began their season with a rain-affected draw against Hampshire and were bowled out for just 224 in their home opener, with Alexei Kervezee the only man to get to …