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Thanks to new residency rules which came into force here in the UK on the 1st of January 2019, Barbados born Jofra Archer will be eligible to play for the England international cricket team from March. Although the all-rounder (who plays his county cricket for Sussex) was born in Bridgetown, Barbados, his father is English, and the 23-year-old cricketer holds a British passport. Before the rule changes, players had to have resided here in England for seven years from their 18th birthdays...

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings will open up the 2019 season on the 29th of March in the M.A Chidambaram Check Stadium, Tamil Nadu. Here they will face the Sun Risers Hyderabad, the team they beat by 8 wickets in the 2018 final. This is sure to be a great way to start the 2019 IPL season. Will these two teams meet again in the final? This seasons final will take place on 12th May 2019 at the Wankhede Stadium Mumbai where it is sure to be packed out now matter which team end up...

There’s nothing quite like experiencing cricket in the Caribbean. With a soundtrack of calypso, reggae and soca, matches here are invariably exciting, full-blooded affairs. Combine this with a fantastic climate, swaying palms, plenty of sunshine and the odd drop of rum and you’ve got the perfect recipe for the ultimate cricketing experience. ITC Sports Travel specialises in touring the world to take in the very best sporting action, with cricket a particular favourite. They also happen to...

The recent news that has created ripples in the world of cricket is about the 12-month ban imposed on Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft for ball tampering. What will happen to the Australian cricket team and how will the rest of the players respond to this loss is being discussed these days. Does this punishment mean that the other Australian cricketers will also be under tough scrutiny from now on? Will the new cricketers in the Australian team, like Tim...

Cricket has changed a lot over the years. Thirty years ago you could stuff your face cakes and scones at tea (Mike Gatting anyone?) and still be considered international sportsman. These days things are very different. Just look at Jimmy Anderson. He’s almost 36 years old, fit as a fiddle, and basically does a half marathon run every day England are in the field.  I don’t imagine many TFT readers have aspirations to be as fit as Jimmy. However, we do have the following fitness tips...

The County Championship is getting into full swing after a wet start to spring and defending champions Essex have already made a victorious opening to their defence of the Division One title. That side containing former England captain Alastair Cook are 100/30 favourites to retain their crown ahead of 5/1 chances Surrey and Yorkshire in the outright betting. One of the liveliest markets on offer in English cricket, though, is who will be best bowler in the County Championship? Players who...