Paul Jones' Blog

Opener shows series will be full of intrigue

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

England, and skipper Andrew Strauss, very nearly caught a cold in Centurion.

Putting the opposition in to bat after winning the toss, as Strauss did last Wednesday, is almost always a gamble.

Firstly it depends on the bowlers to bowl well and exploit...

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Right to keep points for a draw

Thursday, December 17, 2009

The ECB has taken a positive approach to next season’s County Championship in changing the points scoring system. Next term, 16 points...

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County's loss in Middlesex's gain

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Middlesex have found themselves a first-class fast bowler in the shape of Iain O’Brien, whose signing was announced at the weekend. The...

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County turn it round spectacularly

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

After the hammering Leicestershire took at Northampton had consigned them to finish at the foot of the championship table, the winter...

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New signing causes a stir

Thursday, November 12, 2009

It is hard to remember a signing that has caused more of a stir at Grace Road in the past decade. But the sealing of a three-year deal with...

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County make presence felt in South Africa

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

England’s early sorties on their tour to South Africa have had a strong Leicestershire connection. They opened up against the Diamond...

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Hoggard fits the bill

Friday, October 30, 2009

“What we need is a good old, gnarled professional,” a Leicestershire supporter told me towards the end of last season. I agree. A...

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Taylor-made for County star

Monday, October 19, 2009

The Leicestershire trophy cabinet has not had anything added to it since the 2006 Twenty20 Cup triumph at Trent Bridge. On the other hand, young James...

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Ashes win was always the priority

Lutterworth celebrate their County Cup win

Thursday, September 17, 2009

England have been their own worst enemies in the one-day series against Australia. Poor shot selection and execution, dodgy running and ineffective...

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