Former England opening batsman Michael Atherton has recalled the “scarcely believable” moment when he was handed his first Test cap in an Ashes clash in 1989. The opening batsman was drafted into the side for the penultimate Test of the six-match series, which Australia were leading 3-0, at Trent Bridge in August of that year. …
By Matt Somerford Alex Hales will be given the chance to press for a World Cup place from the top of the order when the Royal London One-Day International Series begins against India at Bristol tomorrow. Hales is uncapped by his country in 50-over cricket, but has earned his selection on the back of some …
Gloucestershire’s Will Tavare scored an unbeaten century on his LV= County Championship debut in the Division Two clash with Hampshire at Bristol. The home side reached 292 for five at stumps on the first day, and it was largely down to Tavare’s efforts as he reached 135 not out. The nephew of former England batsman …