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The Sun (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
ExclusiveKP has a real job on his handsBy ALI MARTIN ANDREW FLINTOFF believes Kevin Pietersen has just walked into one of the most stressful jobs in world cricket. In the wake of Michael Vaughan’s shock resignation, super confident KP was named as the new England captain yesterday. And how big those boots are to fill. A record of 26 Test wins under Vaughan’s leadership sets him apart as the...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 01/08/2008
Collingwood fires for EnglandBy ALI MARTIN PAUL COLLINGWOOD has got this far in his England career by being a street-fighting cricketer. And with a career-ending KO looming, the out of form batsman struck a gutsy 101 not out to see England reach 297-6 at stumps. The all-important lead now sits at 214 with more to come — a record run chase at Edgbaston should South Africa do it. Click below for...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 31/07/2008
Flintoff fury fires up EnglandBy ALI MARTIN Published: TodayANDREW FLINTOFF produced a spell of pure magic for England as South Africa reached 256-6 on day two. The fast bowler took 2-20 in 10 overs of pure venom late on, fired up by injustice when he looked to have trapped dangerman Jacques Kallis lbw. Umpire Aleem Dar, in the heat of the battle, made the wrong call and the batsman looked to...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 22/07/2008
Jones keen for England returnBy ALI MARTIN Published: TodaySIMON JONES has targeted a shock return for Third Test with South Africa. England's inability to take 20 wickets this series has seen fans calling for the return of the Ashes hero. The Welsh star snared 18 scalps in the famous 2005 series alongside the likes of Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard. An injury-ravaged spell...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 17/07/2008
WIN WIN WINYou can grill CookBy ALI MARTIN Published: TodayENGLAND star Alastair Cook will be visiting The Sun offices next Thursday to answer YOUR questions. And what’s more, the first FIFTY readers who e-mail in a poser for the star batsman will receive a pair of tickets to the Edgbaston Test. That’s right, your No1 Sun has teamed up with npower — proud sponsors of Test cricket since 2001...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 15/07/2008
Giggs' future is academicBy ALI MARTIN Published: TodayRYAN GIGGS is more used to tearing past full-backs than hitting the books — but that hasn't stopped him getting a degree. The Manchester United winger was today made a Master of Arts by the University of Salford, to acknowledge his contribution to sport and charity. Wearing the traditional mortar board and gown, Giggs said: “I’m really pleased...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
England call on big gun FlintoffBy ALI MARTIN Published: TodayANDREW FLINTOFF is all set for a return to international cricket after being named in the England squad for the second Test. The star all-rounder has not featured in the longest form of the game for England since the Ashes whitewash in early 2007, following ankle problems. But after Michael Vaughan's men failed to break down South...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
Bell and Broad fire for EnglandBy ALI MARTIN at Lord's IAN BELL, the man with a reputation for looking good but not cashing in, hit a Test best 199 as England declared on 593-8. But his maiden Test double ton eluded him, when he was caught and bowled by Paul Harris just one run short of the milestone. In response, South Africa closed on 7-0 as rain brought a premature end to proceedings on Day...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
KP ton with extra Steyn powerBy ALI MARTIN at Lord's KEVIN PIETERSEN bounced back from a smack on the head to hit 104 not out as England reached 309-3 on day one. Playing against the country of his birth, Pietersen had just one run to his name when spicy fast bowler Dale Steyn hit him flush on the helmet with a short one. But rather than let the blow get to him, in true English fashion KP struck...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
England v South Africa liveBy ALI MARTIN at Lord's ENGLAND have overcome a gruelling start to the First Test — with runs proving hard to come by early on. The express pace of The Proteas bowling attack has been tough for openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook to get away. Dale Steyn, Makhaya Ntini and Morne Morkel have all beaten the bat, but as yet there has been no breakthrough. Click below...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
Cook: Don't wind up KPBy ALI MARTIN Published: 10 Jul 2008ALASTAIR COOK has told South Africa there is no point winding up Kevin Pietersen — he will only get revenge with the bat. The star batsman has taken stick from South African players and fans ever since his cricketing defection to England in 2004. That abuse has continued right through to the current Test series, with Proteas captain Graeme...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 09/07/2008
KP will still be our No1 targetBy ALI MARTIN Published: 09 Jul 2008KEVIN PIETERSEN can expect some serious sledging when he takes on South Africa this summer. That is the verdict of legendary pundit Barry Richards, who has identified the right-hander as the key man for England yet again. Seven one-dayers in 2005 saw KP overcome a baptism of fire in his country of birth, with players and crowd...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
By ALI MARTIN Published: TodayTHE upcoming series between England and South Africa marks the return of the famous rivalry between Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Smith. But the war of words between the two men pales in comparison with these top cricket bust-ups. Check out our sectionThe beautiful summer game is normally associated with fair play and gentlemanly conduct — but try telling that to this...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | 03/07/2008
Flintoff left out of Test squadBy ALI MARTIN Published: TodayANDREW FLINTOFF'S return to international cricket has been put on hold after England named an unchanged squad for the First Test with South Africa. The star all-rounder has not played Test cricket since January 2007, following an injury riddled 18 months. But after recovering from his latest knock, Flintoff played in Lancashire's defeat...
