World-beating off-spinner Simon Harmer loves nothing more than performing in front of his home crowd. Here, he talks local lingo, defying the odds, and returning to international cricket.
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Jamie Porter: made in Essex
On a winning streak and in peak physical condition when the pandemic struck, Essex’s Jamie Porter is back at work and desperate for August to come as he looks to secure another England call-up.
West is best, says Babar Azam
The west country can’t wait to welcome back Babar Azam, and for the Pakistan ODI captain, the feeling is most definitely mutual…
Finally, some cricket! The Ageas Bowl prepares for the restart
With the first Test against the West Indies announced to take place at Hampshire, Groundsman Simon Lee is preparing a pitch for an event of which all eyes will be on his work…
The only way is Essex
Having experienced what it’s like to win, Essex are keen to try and retain their recent titles, and continue the recent trend of showcasing the best local talent, says Anthony McGrath.
Trescothick continues to inspire
Huge strides are being taken when it comes to tackling those with mental health problems in sport, and as Mind’s Hayley Jarvis explains, Marcus Trescothick must take a huge amount of credit for opening the door…
“It could be an absolute run-fest” says Lewis Gregory
Saliva has been banned on the cricket ball as cricket looks to futureproof itself against the coronavirus, but Keith Barker and Lewis Gregory are unsure of the consequences.
National counties cricket: ‘an excellent stepping stone’ says Bess
The national counties game is paving the way for players to step up to first class cricket, and Dom Bess believes we could see more follow in his footsteps at international level.