Alec Stewart

Lifeless pitches are bringing slow death to Test cricket in India

There are some gluttons for punishment out there. In a recent poll, 7 per cent of India supporters said that Test cricket was their game of choice. Watching the tedious fare on offer between India and Sri Lanka this month, the...

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Vaughan recalls harsh Test bow

The scoreboard at the Wanderers made England's plight all too clear It may have been the end of a millennium, but for English cricket the last few weeks of 1999 were the start of a new era. Captain Nasser Hussain, hard as old...

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England defend the Ashes 1 year from now - great captains' verdicts on how we can keep the urn

Even at the age of 45, the cussed old blighter refused to let the enemy think he was hurt by the bouncer. Concerned for his mentor's welfare, Viv Richards rushed to his former Somerset captain's aid from the cordon of close...

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How Paul Collingwood scrapped his way into England's record books

You might not guess it now, but Paul Collingwood began his cricketing career as a promising little seamer, bending the ball both ways for Durham’s under-15 team. Desire: Paul Collingwood's fierce competitive edge has taken him...

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Pitt 2008 Truman Scholar Eleanor Ott Named 2010 Rhodes Scholar

Pitt 2008 Truman Scholar Eleanor Ott Named 2010 Rhodes Scholar University of Pittsburgh News (press release) PITTSBURGH-Eleanor Ott, a University of Pittsburgh Honors College graduate who received a BA degree in history and...

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Paul Collingwood in raptures after 'perfect day' with bat and ball

• Everything goes right in all-rounder's record ODI appearance • Unbeaten century, two wickets and a stunning catch Paul Collingwood described it as a "perfect day" here as he marked his record 171st ODI appearance for England...

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Colly has ton us proud!

By JOHN ETHERIDGE in Centurion PAUL COLLINGWOOD was in dreamland last night after his record-breaking 171st cap turned out to be a one-man exhibition. With Jonathan Trott scoring 87 after being promoted to opener, England...

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Trott to open for England

Jonathan Trott was set to open for England at Centurion against South Africa today, in only his second one-day international. England's new batting find replaced Joe Denly - alongside captain Andrew Strauss - at the top of the...

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Kallis absence evens the scales

The Preview by Andrew McGlashan Match facts Sunday, November 22, 2009 This is now a four-match series after the abandonment at the Wanderers left everyone kicking their heels. The significant development in the last couple of...

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Rain washes out Jo’burg opener

Johannesburg, Nov. 20 : Rain caused the abandonment of the first one-day international between South Africa and England at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday. After more than 20mm of rain on Thursday, steady rain on Friday led to...

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