Remembering Mike Procter
There is a reason that, during the 1970s, Gloucestershire were referred to as Proctershire. Mike Procter was one of the most influential cricketers of his age, and a figure who…
Intramural: Why should you care?
University sports can be a daunting idea for many, but the rewards of finding new groups of people, along with regular exercise and the chance to engage competitively, are attractive…
Australia vs the West Indies: The Shamar Joseph Show
If you’re someone who thinks test cricket is a tedious and futile endeavour, the recent series between the West Indies and Australia will hopefully go some way towards convincing you…
England pass first test with record-breaking comeback
England’s toughest test yet has begun, and they have passed this first part with resounding success. Hyderabad played host to the first match of England’s five match tour of India,…
Club Spotlight: Edinburgh University Cricket Club
Whenever you think about cricket, the mental image that comes to mind is probably that of the quintessential English countryside, a quaint little place where some stuffy old men turn…
A look ahead to England’s uphill battle in India: an analysis of the red-ball cricket tour
It has been a long and bleak winter for fans of English red-ball cricket. Since the conclusion of the County Championship season in September, we have had nothing at all…
Sports galore in 2024, with the Olympics leading the charge
2023 was one of the most exciting years in sports and 2024 looks set to be just as action-packed, with a host of different events being held throughout the year.…
Memories of the King of Spin
This article was originally submitted on the 15th March Picture this: a midsummer’s day in 2005, you’re sat at Lords. The Aussies are in town for the classic biennial standoff.…