Submit a Story!

Wicket to Wicket Latest Blog Posts

Add as Favorite Claim Blog Help

http://dannypugsley.blogspot.com/ - A cricket blog by Danny Pugsley

ICC referral system gets go ahead
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — A watered-down version of the controversial referral system is to be used for the Test series between... England and South Africa next month, but questions remain over the amount of technology in place to help the umpires, and who will foot the bill. The ICC has told both teams that the Decision ... (more) ICC referral system gets go ahead
Bowlers toil again
You have to feel sorry for the bowlers out in India at the moment. Hardly coming up against the worst batting sides, the second test between India and Sri Lanka looks to be going the same way as the first one : Centuries from openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag left India in control on ...
BallHype: hype it up!
Morkel called up
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — And the selectors have responded by calling up the 25-year-old while talented young left-armer Wayne Parnell is... on standby to return from an ankle injury should Charl Langeveldt be ruled out with a shoulder problem. "Morne will join up with the squad in Cape Town on Wednesday," said chief ... (more) Morkel called up
South Africa look at attendance problems
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — An interesting story over at Cricinfo suggesting all may not be well for South Africa in terms... of getting people through the gate: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has appointed IFM, a sports marketing company, to investigate the poor attendances at the early matches against England. The first ... (more) South Africa look at attendance problems
Nash on facing Australia
Nash on facing Australia
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — There is a nice interview over at Cricinfo with Brendan Nash, set to line-up for the West... Indies against Australia at The Gabba this week - his old home ground of course from his time as a Queensland player. Nash even featured as a substitute fielder for Australia against the West Indies four ... (more) Nash on facing Australia
Gibbs called into South Africa squad
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has been confirmed as Jacques Kallis' replacement for the remainder of the... ODI series against England. Gibbs will join the squad in Cape Town on Wednesday, ahead of the third ODI which starts two days later. He last played for South Africa during the ... (more) Gibbs called into South Africa squad
Johnson on his Ashes troubles
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Some interesting comments from Mitchell Johnson, in which he acknowledged his struggles in the recent Ashes series... and particularly the pressure that he felt. "I think that I block things out pretty well normally. It was just the Ashes: the whole hype of it and the personal things that came ... (more) Johnson on his Ashes troubles
England open up with impressive victory
England open up with impressive victory
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Paul Collingwood put in a brilliant all-round performance as England won the second one-day international against South... Africa by seven wickets. Collingwood hit an unbeaten 105, took a superb catch off AB de Villiers and had figures of 2-24 from six overs. >>BBC Sport Not a bad way to ... (more) England open up with impressive victory
Dilshan injured
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — For a player known for playing risky shots of the front foot, perhaps this is not how... you would expect Tillakaratne Dilshan to suffer a broken nose : Sri Lanka's opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has fractured his nose after colliding with one of his team-mates while playing football ... (more) Dilshan injured
Panesar hits out at Northants
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Currently trying to rebuild his faltering international out in South Africa, Monty Panesar has spoken about Northants'... decision to allow him to leave the county which paved the way for his recent move to Sussex : "I felt Northants were no longer working with me to become an England player.  ... (more) Panesar hits out at Northants
Hampshire look at Warne?
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Minded by the success of the recent Champions League, and buoyed by the possibility of fielding up... to four overseas players, there could be many county sides making a real effort to win the Twenty20 trophy in 2010 - and ensuring qualification for next years tournament. Middlesex this week ... (more) Hampshire look at Warne?
England bowling woes continue
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — England's injury woes increased today when it was announced spinner Graeme Swann will miss the first two... one-day internationals against South Africa due to a side strain. Kent's James Tredwell has been called up as cover and he will fly out to join a squad beset by fitness concerns.  ... (more) England bowling woes continue
Middlesex add Gilchrist, aim for Tendulkar
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Middlesex have signed a contract with Adam Gilchrist, and are in talks with Sachin Tendulkar, to play... Twenty20 cricket for the county during the 2010 domestic season. Vinny Codrington, the Middlesex chief executive, said he was "absolutely delighted" with the signing of Gilchrist. "We've ... (more) Middlesex add Gilchrist, aim for Tendulkar
Plunkett drafted into ODI squad
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — England have moved to ease their injury crisis by calling up Liam Plunkett to the squad as... bowling cover for the first two one-day internationals against South Africa.The Durham seamer, who is in the squad for the four-match Test series, was initially due to join the team next week but ... (more) Plunkett drafted into ODI squad
Dravid moves up the list
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Rahul Dravid became the fifth batsman to reach 11,000 Test runs as India closed at 385-6 on... the opening day against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad. Dravid reached stumps on 177 not out having seen the hosts out of early trouble and into a position of strength in the first Test. He shared a century ... (more) Dravid moves up the list
The consistency of Tendulkar
The consistency of Tendulkar
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — It is strange to think that a year or so ago there were plenty of calls for... Tendulkar to retire from the game, or at least to forego one of the formats of the game. There were even accusations that his continued presence in the India side was merely to pad his statistics and lengthen his lead ... (more) The consistency of Tendulkar
England's bowling woes
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — England may struggle to raise a side to face South Africa A tomorrow after the all-rounder Stuart... Broad was ruled out with a shoulder injury. Broad, 23, has had injections in his right shoulder in an attempt to make the first one-day international on Friday but will not feature in ... (more) England's bowling woes
Panesar signs for Sussex
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — England spinner Monty Panesar today joined Twenty20 champions Sussex on a three-year deal. Panesar, 27, endured a... tough season with Northamptonshire and left Wantage Road despite having a year left on his contract. The left-arm spinner's most significant act of 2009 came with the ... (more) Panesar signs for Sussex
Langer joins Australia set up
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Retired opener Justin Langer rejoined Australia's Test outfit as a batting coach and mentor, describing the role... as an "apprenticeship". Langer, who retired in September, said he jumped at the chance to work with captain Ricky Ponting and head coach Tim Nielsen. The 38-year-old ... (more) Langer joins Australia set up
England fined for slow over rate
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Alastair Cook's losing debut as England captain was today compounded by the loss of 20% of his... match fee for a slow over rate. South Africa posted 241 for six – the second-highest 20-over total ever – as the hosts secured an emphatic 84-run win at Centurion yesterday, with Cook deputising for ... (more) England fined for slow over rate
Page 1 of 3