Sussex overcome MCC to claim victory in Emirates T20 tournament in Dubai
Sussex Sharks won the Emirates T20 for the third year in a row after beating Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) by 12 runs in Friday’s final in Dubai.
Sussex Sharks won the Emirates T20 for the third year in a row after beating Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) by 12 runs in Friday’s final in Dubai.
As the players of the United Arab Emirates attempt to make a mark on the world stage at their maiden World Twenty20 in Bangladesh, back home their cricket facilities are a hive of activity.
England and Durham fast bowler Stephen Harmison has today confirmed his retirement from professional cricket.
Moeen Ali was named the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) Player of the Year for 2013 last night. The Worcestershire all-rounder was the leading scorer in the LV County Championship and has been selected on England’s Performance Programme squad to tour Australia this winter.
Former Australian international Phil Jaques has not had his contract renewed by Yorkshire. The 34-year-old who has played for the English county for the last two seasons will instead pursue a coaching in Sydney with his club side Sutherland.
Ben Stokes, the Durham and England allrounder, is this year’s recipient of the Cricket Writers’ Club Young Cricketer of the Year award. Derbyshire captain Wayne Madsen has won the William Hill County Player of the Year Award.