Can the ‘P20’ match the IPL?

The ECB have announced plans for a new two division twenty20 tournament to be held mid summer of 2010. The two division tournament likely to be called P20, will comprise of 9 teams in each division with 3 promoted and three relegated and will determine qualification for the Champion’s League. The current twenty20 tournament (2020 Cup) will remain but has been pushed back to the end of the domestic summer. Further details of dates, overseas players will be discussed and announced soon. The ECB is keen to cash in on the rise of interest of twenty20 cricket with two tournaments. With the IPL already in operation and the possible launch of the Southern Hemisphere twenty20 league and the APL, is there too much twenty20 cricket?

Bopara deserves a run at number three

It is not common to be surprised by an England squad selection but this one managed to as Andy Flower made his mark. Experienced trio of Michael Vaughan, Ian Bell and Steve Harmison were overlooked along with Owais Shah. In come Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan and Graham Onions. All three are likely to come straight into the team with Swann and Panesar vying for a likely single spin position. Bopara has been confirmed as England’s number three.

Flintoff IPL failures highlight England’s deficiencies in the shorter format

Ahead of this summers twenty20 world cup you would have thought that the IPL would be an ideal preparation for England’s limited over stars. But instead it has highlighted England’s problems in this format and asks questions about why the IPL organisers were so keen to secure the England players. Apart from Bopara, KP and Masceranhas in spells, they haven’t exactly covered themselves with glory. Shah and Collingwood continue to take their holiday in South Africa while Flintoff hobbled out after conceding 50 runs from 4 overs in his last game.

Bell given chance to roar for lions

Ian Bell was named in the England Lions squad for the game against the West Indies on April 30. The Warwickshire batsman has been given a chance to stake a claim for the England number three position ahead of the first test. Rob Key continues to captain the side and will be looking to push his claims further.

Furious Hoggard doesn’t expect England recall

Furious Hoggard doesn’t expect England recallA Furious Mathew Hoggard blasted the ECB and former coach Peter Moores after being dropped from the team. The Yorkshire swing bowler has not featured for England since the first test defeat to New Zealand in Hamilton last year. The manner in which he was dropped has angered Hoggard who says he is “completely and utterly not even thinking about a recall” this summer.

Can Kevin Pietersen be an IPL hit?

Kevin Pietersen coasted his way to IPL history without even taking to the field. He became the IPL’s most expensive player, along side Andrew Flintoff, commanding a fee of £1.3m. Before the tournament even starts Kevin Pietersen has a huge price tag to live up to. The Royal Bangalore Challengers were clearly pleased with their multi million dollar purchase but can KP live up to expectations?

Nel signing key to Surrey promotion hopes

Surrey continued their poor form from last season by finishing sixth in the Pro Arch trophy (pre season warm up). The same problems from last year emerged again and the Surrey faithful will no doubt be cheered by the signing of the fiery Andre Nel, A man who has played in 36 tests, taking 123 wickets at 31.86, along with 106 wickets in 79 ODI games. A player with vast international experience, just the man Surrey need to if they are to gain instant promotion to the first tier of domestic cricket.

How to Take A Batting Stance

Hi Guys Jemile here of the cricket school again -This is just one of the videos, your soon to see here on how to play cricket shots – this video teaches you how to take and make corrections in your batting stance. Please watch if you are a cricket fan/player or coach. You will gain some vital cricket training  on how to take a better batting stance to create more opportunities to score runs. If you would like more information or coaching feel free to pop over to my site and take your time to look around and view all my videos.

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Andy Flower set for top job

The chances of another Zimbabwean leading out the three Lions against Australia looks to have increased after Andy Flower got the backing of the ECB Chief Hugh Morris. Duncan Fletcher famously lead England to Ashes victory in 2005 and Andy Flower has been given the chance to meet his achievements. Flower has been in temporary charge for the tour to the West Indies and has now emerged as favourite for the coaching role to be announced this month.

How To Buy The Right Cricket Bat

How to Buy The Right Cricket Bat, coaching video showing how to make the purchasing by testing for weight and size. Make sure you watch this if you are make bat purchases for yourself or someone else.