Everyone in the world, excluding those residing on planet Pringle, believes England are going to walk this Oval test. It’ll be a stroll. The only way we can possibly lose is if Jimmy Anderson spontaneously combusts after picking a fight with his own reflection – something which does occasionally happen when he’s applying his brylcreem (apparently). I suppose Cook could blow it too with bizarre tactics if India’s batsmen get on top for a session or two. But considering India’s weak showing thus...
Who really matters in English cricket?
I’ve just received the following press release, jointly issued by BSkyB and the ECB. In these times of supporter disaffection and falling attendances, it’s good to see that Giles Clarke has got his priorities right. There are quite a few things I could say about all this, but I’ll let you go first. ECB AND SKY SPORTS RECOGNISE 200TH LIVE ENGLAND TEST The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Sky Sports will this weekend celebrate the 200th live England Test match to...
