Glamorgan will be playing three pre-season fixtures during March as the 2014 squad prepare for the forthcoming season. As in 2013, the playing squad will be preparing for the new county season by practising on grass wickets under a marquee specially erected over the outdoor nets at the SWALEC Stadium. The Welsh county will visit Bristol for a one-day contest …
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Sibley and Winslade join England for U19 World Cup
Dominic Sibley and Jack Winslade will represent Surrey in the U19 World Cup after being selected for England’s squad. The 15-man group departs on January 31 and their opening match is against hosts United Arab Emirates at the Zayed Stadium two weeks later, followed by Sri Lanka on February 16 and New Zealand 48 hours later in Dubai. Should England …
Read More »Fraser in running for selector’s role
Angus Fraser has emerged as a contender to become an England selector following the retirement of Geoff Miller. Fraser, the former England seamer, would continue in his role as director of cricket at Middlesex if appointed. “I will be applying for the part-time selector position and would combine it with my current job,” Fraser told ESPNcricinfo. Fraser’s desire to combine …
Read More »Hugh Morris excited by partnership with Glamorgan coach Toby Radford
Hugh Morris excited by partnership with Glamorgan coach Toby Radford 10:02am Wednesday 15th January 2014 in Latest cricket Hugh Morris excited by partnership with Glamorgan coach Toby Radford NEW Glamorgan chief Hugh Morris is aiming to replicate his successful partnership with England coach Andy Flower when he joins forces with Toby Radford at the Swalec Stadium. The county’s ex-captain and …
Read More »Seamer Ball eyeing place in Nottinghamshire four-day side
While the summer of 2013 was undoubtedly a breakthrough season for Jake Ball, the Nottinghamshire seamer is very much hoping the best is yet to come. The 22-year-old, who grew up in Warsop and attended Meden School, announced himself on the county circuit with 19 wickets at 22.63 in 12 matches as his team went on to win the YB40 …
Read More »Former England cricket boss calls for Glamorgan merger with Gloucestershire or …
Cutting the number of first-class counties could lead to a brighter future at international level for England, according to former England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Lord MacLaurin. English cricket is likely to undergo a thorough review in the coming months after England’s Ashes whitewash and MacLaurin feels starting with a streamlining of county cricket could be the key to …
Read More »Hugh Morris tells Glamorgan to join Welsh sporting feelgood factor
New boss Hugh Morris has told Glamorgan it’s time to become part of the Welsh sporting feelgood factor. The Welsh Rugby team have enjoyed become the dominant force in European rugby over the last few years, while Cardiff City and Swansea City are both plying their trade in the Premier League. Now Morris, who has just started as the new …
Read More »Cottey opposes county merger plan
Former Glamorgan batsman Tony Cottey does not agree with a proposal from Lord MacLaurin to reduce the number of county cricket sides from 18 to 12. MacLaurin, who was chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board from 1997 to 2002, believes it would help improve the quality of cricketers. His suggestion is to merge counties, with Glamorgan mooted to …
Read More »Ashes 2013-14: Ex-ECB chairman calls for county cricket overhaul
Reducing the number of county cricket sides from 18 to 12 would help improve the quality of cricketers that England produces, says a former chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board. Lord MacLaurin believes action should be taken following England’s 5-0 Ashes whitewash against Australia. “We have a blank sheet now,” he said. “If you started from here you …
Read More »MacLaurin wants county shake-up
Cutting the number of first-class counties could lead to a brighter future at international level for England, according to former England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Lord MacLaurin. Australia v England – 2nd ODI. Click here to bet. Lord MacLaurin: Number of counties should drop to 12 English cricket is likely to undergo a thorough review in the coming months …
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