By┬áAnurag Hegde┬á|┬áHead of Sport ÔÇ£I believe I lost my career to racismÔÇØ were Azeem RafiqÔÇÖs words to the DCMS (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Select Committee as he recounted several instances of racism during his time as a player at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club. In what has emerged as one of the biggest cricketing scandals in recent times, the case of Azeem Rafiq has … Continue reading Racism at YCCC: The Azeem Rafiq story so far
By┬áAnurag Hegde┬á|┬áHead of Sport In what came as a massive relief to apprehensive cricket fans, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) announced earlier this week that the decorated Ashes series scheduled to take place in Australia later this year will indeed go ahead.┬á The historic series was shrouded in uncertainty due to the stringent Covid-19 protocols in Australia. However, the ECB stated that ÔÇ£excellent … Continue reading ECB confirms Ashes tour and announces squad
Due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the visitors camp, the England cricket teamÔÇÖs 5th Test against India was called off. Continue reading England’s cricketing summer brought to a premature end
By Anurag Hegde | Head of Sport In an incredible turn of events, with just days to go for the ODI series between England and Pakistan, the entire English cricket squad was required to self-isolate after 7 members tested positive for Covid-19. Rather than cancelling or rescheduling the games, the ECB decided to make a bold move by assembling a completely fresh squad within the … Continue reading England whitewash Pakistan in ODIs despite Covid bedlam
After what has been a difficult period of lockdown for everyone, there is hope that we could be seeing the return of Cardiff University Ladies Cricket (CULCC) team later this summer. Continue reading Cardiff University Ladies Cricket Club eager to return for a summer season
By┬áFreddie Bennett┬á| Sport Editor In their first test match of the new year, England triumph over Sri Lanka in Galle by seven wickets. Though, the going was not so easy. In the humid Sri Lankan heat with a spinning pitch to contend with, the game was not short of twists and turns.┬á The home side won the toss and elected to bat first on the … Continue reading England triumph over Sri Lanka in Galle
By Freddie Bennett┬á| Sport Editor The finale of the T20 Blast competition took place on Sunday, October 4 and it was the Nottinghamshire Outlaws who came out on top at Edgbaston. For the first time in the history of the competition, the original Finals Day was postponed with heavy rain and wind coming down all day on Saturday, October 3. This meant that the Gloucestershire, … Continue reading In a Finals Day blast the Outlaws come out on top
By Freddie Bennett┬á| Sport Editor The coronavirus pandemic has presented many significant difficulties with regards to county cricket. However, Glamorgan have looked to struggle in both formats of this limited season. ┬á This season saw the re-branding of the County Championship into the Bob Willis Trophy, named after the late Bob Willis, the former English fast bowler who passed away earlier this year.┬á Following their … Continue reading Glamorgan have looked to struggle in both formats
By Freddie Bennett┬á| Sport Editor Cardiff University CC have beaten rivals Cardiff Met CC in what was a comfortable start in their BUCS campaign on Thursday.┬á In the 45 over apiece game at Cardiff Cricket Club, it was Cardiff Uni to open the bowling after losing the toss. Cardiff Met got off to a cautious start with the bat after some tight opening bowling from … Continue reading Cardiff Uni CC have beaten rivals Cardiff Met
By Freddie Bennett┬á| Sport Editor England fast bowler James Anderson has achieved what no other quick bowler has managed in the history of Test Match Cricket by taking his 600th Test wicket.┬á In a rain affected affair at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England drew with Pakistan in the final Test of a three-match series, ensuring EnglandÔÇÖs victory with a 1-0 series win. But it … Continue reading Is James Anderson England’s greatest ever bowler?
by Anurag Hegde England bounced back to win the series 3-1 having lost the first Test at Centurion. A wounded South African side drew first blood in the series through some fiery bowling performances from Kagiso Rabada and co. But they failed to keep the momentum as England came back hard to win the next three games.┬á Ben Stokes does it again for England Great … Continue reading Ben Stokes shines again in England’s Test win over South Africa
by George Willoughby The Hundred, a much-discussed topic within cricket at both local and elite level, is set to commence in July 2020. The drafting process took place on October 20, with the coaches and team representatives selecting their players very much reminiscent of how the NFL sides select their draft picks. Each player had a certain value, and all the eight teams tried to … Continue reading Welsh Fire team has the balance
