Cricket news from the Liverpool Daily Post

Swann very confident Mar 15 2010

GRAEME Swann believes England are in a “magnificent position” to clinch the first Test against Bangladesh, but warned that the hosts will be no pushovers over the final two days.Read

England cricketer Ian Bell knows his starting role is not guaranteed Mar 11 2010

IAN BELL may have played a leading role in England’s winter tour to South Africa but the batsman still believes he has to prove himself worthy of a place in the starting XI.Read

Centurion Jonathan Trott unsure of England batting order for first Test with Bangladesh Mar 09 2010

JONATHAN TROTT believe he has done all he can to book his place in England’s side for the first Test against Bangladesh but admits he is not sure where he might be asked to bat.Read

Lancashire coach Peter Moores has no doubts that Andrew Flintoff will be back Mar 09 2010

LANCASHIRE coach Peter Moores has “no doubt at all” that Andrew Flintoff will play again.Read

Injuries force Flower into big rethink in Bangladesh Mar 05 2010

ENGLAND team director Andy Flower has been forced to radically change his plans for the remainder of the Bangladesh tour after a spate of injuries in the fast bowling ranks.Read

Matt Prior has no fears over Craig Kieswetter’s presence in the England squad Mar 04 2010

ENGLAND wicketkeeper Matt Prior is not concerned by Craig Kieswetter’s presence in the squad and has backed the opener to help turn the team into a one-day force.Read

Graeme Swann happy to spin alone for England Mar 02 2010

ENGLAND’S Graeme Swann would love to be part of a team full of spinners but is happy to continue shouldering all of the burden as long as he is asked.Read

Lancashire admit defeat after appeal fails to keep batsman Francois Du Plessis Mar 02 2010

LANCASHIRE have had to admit defeat in their battle to keep batsman Francois Du Plessis.Read

Nine-times winners Bootle start defence of Liverpool Echo Knockout at New Brighton Mar 02 2010

NINE-TIMES winners Bootle will begin the defence of their Liverpool Echo Knockout title with a first round match at New Brighton.Read

Andy Flower won’t experiment with the England team in Bangladesh Feb 26 2010

ANDY FLOWER has no intention of sending out an experimental England side in the forthcoming one-day series against Bangladesh.Read

Craig Kieswetter has staked his England claim, says Alastair Cook Feb 24 2010

ALASTAIR COOK conceded the rapid emergence of Craig Kieswetter would cause England’s selectors some problems in the near future after the wicketkeeper-batsman blazed 143 against a Banglad-esh Cricket Board XI in Fatullah yesterday.Read

Hockey background helps Lions’ Kieswetter shine Feb 18 2010

CRAIG KIESWETTER thanked a youthful grounding in hockey for the hard-hitting style he showcased to devastating effect as England Lions downed their senior colleagues on the final ball in Abu Dhabi.Read

Paul Collingwood hopes to solve Twenty20 dispute Feb 15 2010

PAUL COLLINGWOOD hopes an agreement can be reached over the participation of county sides in this year’s Champions League after expressing his disappointment at the limited Twenty20 opportunities available to English players.Read

Ruskin Drive’s future is saved Feb 02 2010

ST HELENS RECS’ home ground has been saved after the local council stepped in to safeguard its future.Read

Andrew Flintoff dismisses England Test return as he concentrates on Lancashire Jan 29 2010

ANDREW FLINTOFF has dampened speculation he is hoping to make a Test return for England, despite conceding the lure of the five-day game remains strong.Read

England left to reflect on losing final Test with South Africa and drawing series Jan 18 2010

GRAEME SWANN admitted England “didn’t turn up” as they were hammered by an innings and 74 runs in the fourth Test yesterday and were denied a series victory over South Africa.Read

Graeme Swann and Andrew Strauss reflect on bitterly disappointing final Test in South Africa Jan 18 2010

CHESHIRE JETS failed to bring the BBL Cup back to the region after getting caught cold by Sheffield Sharks at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham yesterday.Read

England determined to avoid a flat finish Jan 13 2010

ENGLAND know they must save their best for last if they are to complete the series victory they crave in South Africa.Read

Lancashire’s Sajid Mahmood selected for tour of UAE with England Lions Jan 12 2010

LANCASHIRE’S Sajid Mahmood has been handed another chance to impress the national selectors after he was named in the England Lions squad for next month’s tour of the United Arab Emirates.Read