Pietersen Named As England Captain Following Vaughan’s Resignation
August 4, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Kevin Pieterson has been confirmed as England captain following the surprise resignation of Michael Vaughan on Sunday.
Vaughan - England’s most successful test captain - announced his decision following England’s defeat to South Africa at Edgbaston, which resulted in them being 2-0 down in the series with just one match remaining.
England have won 26 tests out of 51 under Vaughan’s leadership (just under 51%) and is the highest win rate of any former captain. He famously led the team to Ashes victory in 2005 for the first time in 18 years. Read more
England Pull Off a Dramatic Record Breaking Win
May 26, 2008 by Rob Scanlon · Leave a Comment
Old Trafford: England (202 & 294-4) bt New Zealand (381 & 114) by six wickets
In what seems like the only pocket of the country not touched by the bank holiday rain, England sealed an unlikely win against New Zealand to lead the 3 match series 1-0 with a game to play. This was the 5th highest 4th innings total ever chased by England to win a test match, and the the highest ever at Old Trafford. How sad that this will be the last test match at the ground for some time after such a topsy-turvy, absorbing and unpredicatable game. Had this been an Ashes game it would surely be considered one of the best matches of all time. Read more
England v New Zealand: First Test Ends as a Draw
May 19, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
The first test between England and New Zealand has ended as a draw at Lords.
New Zealand started the day 2 runs behind England, at 40-0 in their second innings. With England desperate to force a result from the regularly interrupted match.
England started well, removing Redmond and Marshall in quick succession. Redmond was caught at first slip by Strauss off Anderson, Read more
England’s Middle Order Collapse - Surely Not?!
May 18, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
England have been bowled out for 319 in their first innings in the 1st test against New Zealand - a lead of just 42.
With a match full interruptions due to rain and bad light - and surely heading for a draw - England failed to open up a good first innings lead, despite being 120-0 at one stage.
