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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

3 years

Sarah Taylor shows off the old skills as comeback begins in thrilling victory On a day when sport was put in perspective it was my privilege to cover @Sarah_Taylor30 's return to top level. cricket in a fine win for the @North_Diamonds .

Sarah Taylor shows off the old skills as comeback begins in thrilling victory

RHF Trophy 2021, Diamonds vs SE Stars Match Report: England great plays her part in three-wicket win as she revels in new mindset

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2 years

Re Strauss and Vaughan: Shroud waving is such a good sign that people are losing the argument. "Do what I say or else" Those who know 14 f-c games a season are possible must keep fighting for it. No weakening now, please. I hope you're enjoying the return of the Championship.

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2 years

It's a lie and an insult to think those opposing the Strauss reforms don't care about England's success. We're keen as AS to see England win but ten CC games hinders this aim while harming the 18 counties. Awareness of English cricket's holistic health is absent.

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6 years

"Attempts" is bang right. I walked through Taunton last evening and almost every conversation was about county cricket. I've just come up from breakfast and the talk on each table was of ties, pitches and Tres. Not bad for a format apparently dying on its arse.

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@ESPNcricinfo

6 years

It was a day of low batting and high drama at Taunton. @edwardscricket attempts to sum it all up

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11 months

1/3 After a dozen memorable years, it has been decided I will no longer be writing Championship reports for @ESPNcricinfo . The decision was not mine, nor was it editorial. Let us call it transatlantic. Foolish to be resentful. Instead my huge thanks go to @miller_cricket and...

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@edwardscricket

4 years

Paul Edwards: County system demands respect not abandonment in the wake of coronavirus | The Cricketer Why I believe Colin Graves is wrong.

Our county system demands respect not abandonment in the wake of coronavirus

PAUL EDWARDS: County members know far more than has ever been dreamt of in outgoing ECB chairman Colin Graves' philosophy. He views them as stakeholders; I rather think they see themselves as...

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Simon Kerrigan shines on return to Old Trafford that once seemed, to him, unlikely Yes, it's only a game but it's also a bloke's career. This is a story of resilience and courage. My privilege to have seen it.

Simon Kerrigan shines on return to Old Trafford that once seemed, to him, unlikely

County 2021, Lancashire vs Northants Match Report: Northants spinner 'proud' of three wickets against former side, having doubted at times that he'd be back

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@edwardscricket

11 months

3/3 I'm delighted to say I'll be covering some Championship matches for The Cricketer Online. Th first of these will be Worcestershire v Glamorgan, starting on Sunday. Hugely looking forward to working with @SamMorshead_ and his team

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@edwardscricket

2 years

15 counties are members clubs. The next week or so will be vital for those who want to express opinions in binding votes before changes are imposed upon them. Playing 14 CC games is perfectly feasible if the will is there and most CEOs / Chairs are reasonable people. Good luck.

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Matt Parkinson, Glenn Maxwell run through Sussex as Lancashire remember Jack Bond A great day for Lancashire; the great days of Jack Bond.

Matt Parkinson, Glenn Maxwell run through Sussex as Lancashire remember Jack Bond

County DIV 2 2019, Lancashire vs Sussex Match Report: Parkinson claims 6-23 as Maxwell bounces back from World Cup exit with 4-41 to bowl Sussex out for 127

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

This is something I wrote last week. I offer it again simply to share my hope with my friends.

Cricket's glorious treasure house can sustain us in perilous times

There are more important innings to be played right now, but memories of the game will provide comfort for many

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

5 years

Just about to cover my final day of outground cricket this season. Many thanks to all at Newclose, Liverpool, Guildford, Arundel, York, Sedbergh, Chesterfield Cheltenham and Scarborough. Unforgettable weeks. Life gets no better.

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Somerset fly high as Jack Leach, Jamie Overton round up Nottinghamshire Only sad this game ended in three days. Somerset have a remarkable attack and at the risk of saying it again....okay, I'll let it go. Thanks to all at Taunton.

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@edwardscricket

4 years

Cricket's glorious treasure house can sustain us in perilous times I have written a piece about these days and our game. I shall be writing some more during the early summer. Stay safe, my friends.

Cricket's glorious treasure house can sustain us in perilous times

There are more important innings to be played right now, but memories of the game will provide comfort for many

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Threatened species shows its worth Some thoughts on T20 Finals Day and concerns about the future.

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@edwardscricket

1 year

Two taxis, three trains, home at midnight and late on parade this morning but it was worth it. This was one of the great days, one of the great duels. Honours even, I thought, and immense honour to both clubs.

Ollie Robinson's career-best return gives England an Ashes lift

County DIV2 2023, Worcs vs Sussex Match Report: Seamer's 14 for 117 can't quite claim victory thanks to Azhar Ali's century

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Well, no, since you ask, I've not seen anything like that. Not ever. Absolutely loved the crowd's involvement, too. Wonderful support for both sides. Here's a report, some of it in English with an occasional stab at syntax. Did that happen?

Dane Vilas seals one-wicket win to leave Lancashire sweating on Edgbaston result

County 2021, Lancashire vs Hampshire Match Report: Helter-skelter third day ends Hampshire's title hopes and leaves Lancs with glimmer of hope

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@edwardscricket

6 years

Moeen Ali's all-round masterclass condemns Yorkshire A rather good match for Moeen Ali, a glorious day for Worcestershire

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@edwardscricket

7 years

Many thanks to all who have made time to read my stuff this summer. Winter well.

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Somerset imaginations stir as Essex and the rain conspire against them Thoughts on the title decider, Simon Harmer, and two great Somerset writers.

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@edwardscricket

4 years

When Laxman led the charge of the Lancs Brigade No.1 in another new series: Match from the Day: This is Surrey v Lancashire; 2007: the day a title was decided.

When Laxman led the charge of the Lancs Brigade

In the first of a series on classic county matches, we go back to Lancashire's 2007 title chase at The Oval

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Davey downs Yorkshire as Somerset make their move in title run-in Yet another joyous day at Taunton.

Davey downs Yorkshire as Somerset make their move in title run-in

County DIV 1 2019, Somerset vs Yorkshire Match Report: Yorkshire collapse on third afternoon as Somerset resume place at Championship summit

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

2 years

Once more with considerable feeling here. Great news that @lancscricket is allowing the members a binding vote on ECB proposals but members must ensure that no reduction in first-class games is one option available, not just 10 or 12. More tweets later

The ECB have lost sight of county cricket's loyal support

PAUL EDWARDS: As this season enters its final six weeks, I think it's fair to consider how it has been among the most poisonous and divisive I can recall

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Somerset take grip as Tom Abell's team stirs hopes of maiden title Could this have gone better for Somerset?

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Tom Abell century lights way for Somerset in bonus-points scramble Plainly an outstanding knock from @tomabell1 but an important one from @lewisgregory23 and some fine bowling early on. All of it superbly organised by @Gloscricket . Many thanks to all.

Tom Abell century lights way for Somerset in bonus-points scramble

County 2021, Gloucs vs Somerset Match Report: Somerset captain's unbeaten 132 sets up declaration before visiting seamers strike

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@edwardscricket

5 years

How Luke Sutton came back to life Whatever happens this summer I'm not sure I'll have the honour or challenge of writing about a more important topic than this. Many thanks to Luke. Strength is so often revealed when no one is looking.

How Luke Sutton came back to life

Luke Sutton's brutally honest autobiography chronicles his battle with addiction and the long, hard road through recovery

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Dom Bess, Jack Leach run through Notts as Somerset take unexpected lead At the risk of repeating myself this is the season when Somerset find ways to win when none seem available. Remarkable stuff at Taunton this evening.

Dom Bess, Jack Leach run through Notts as Somerset take unexpected lead

County DIV 1 2019, Somerset vs Notts Match Report: Bess snares five-for, Leach three as hosts lead by 92 runs

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@edwardscricket

6 years

Somerset soar on another James Hildreth hundred This is why I try and write. Far and away the best day of the season so far.

Somerset soar on another James Hildreth hundred

County DIV One 2018, Somerset vs Hampshire Match Report: Somerset took control against Hampshire thanks to a James Hildreth hundred and some lower-order resistance from Craig Overton

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Paul Edwards: I'm proud of my club for Opening Up This one explains itself.

I know how important it is to speak about mental health... I'm proud of my club for Opening Up

PAUL EDWARDS: In my experience depression is a black tunnel into which the sufferer is plunged. Friends stand loyally at the other end of the pitch but they cannot face the bowling for you

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Thanks Graham. This is certainly the only remotely technical accomplishment of my entire life.

Tykestravels

@tykestravels

5 years

Where the magic happens, hey @edwardscricket !

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@edwardscricket

2 years

Players at 12 counties now have 12 free days. Good, they need rest and you can't know the sides who'll progress in the RLODC. But this break comes after 8 List A games in 26 days. Surely it suggests there's more give in the schedule than the doctrinaire reductionists insist.

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@edwardscricket

4 years

When cricket returns, that first ball will be a poignant moment Some thoughts about one club (S&B of course), every club and our country.

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@edwardscricket

5 years

South Northumberland prepares to showcase north-east passion for the game Delighted to be covering a game in Newcastle for the first time. This is a piece about cricket in the north east.

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10 months

Delighted to say I'll be covering Nottinghamshire v Middlesex from Trent Bridge for @thecricketer online this week.

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@edwardscricket

6 years

Excellent news - and perhaps a reflection of the reaction to yesterday's news - that the Liverpool Competition will, apparently, be covered in the Echo.

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@edwardscricket

7 years

Hameed begins the slow route back More thoughts on Haseeb Hameed. (I doubt they'll be my last; hope not, anyway.)

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@edwardscricket

3 years

No apology for giving this game and this ground another show.

A feast for the soul at a very different bowl as Lancashire seal epic against Sussex's rookies

RL Cup 2021, Lancashire vs Sussex Match Report: Two-wicket win sealed after late onslaught, despite heroic efforts from young visitors

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@edwardscricket

6 years

'I came here to win trophies' - Heino Kuhn targets Lord's triumph for Kent Delighted to meet Kent's Heino Kuhn at Tunbridge Wells. Very impressive man in maybe the team of the season.

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11 months

Very many thanks for all the kind and appreciative messages following my departure from Cricinfo.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

2 years

Some thoughts in mid-October.

An open letter to the chairs and CEOs of the 18 first-class counties - It's important that you hang...

PAUL EDWARDS addresses the key figures at the top of county cricket, thanking them for their service, appealing for unity amid the high-performance reviews and asking for the concerns of players to...

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@edwardscricket

4 years

A piece about @Glavelle_181 and @jackmorley196 . Thanks a lot. But also about @Ormskirk_CC and a final thank you to @Ian_Bell .

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Absolute old-school class from the club of which I am proud to have been a member since 1981.

Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club

@SNBCC

5 years

Wishing @sedberghcricket every success hosting Lancashire’s match with Durham over the next 4 days. We certainly appreciate all the months of planning, organisation, sheer hard work and effort that goes into successfully staging a First Class fixture.

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@edwardscricket

4 years

Many thanks to all who have read Odd Men In and Match from the Day since April. These features are ending (for now) as I shall be covering county cricket for the next two months. In the next fortnight I shall be writing for @ESPNcricinfo from Chester-le-Street and Trent Bridge.

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@edwardscricket

4 years

Sir Alastair Cook's class, magic Jack Morley and fabulous Matthew Fisher lead the outstanding moments of 2020 | The Cricketer Yes, a few informal awards, a lot of enjoyment and an au revoir

Cook's class, magic Morley and fabulous Fisher lead the outstanding moments of a weird and wonder...

PAUL EDWARDS distributes his awards for the domestic cricket season which include the silent heroes behind the scenes and a fateful trip to Windsor Park

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@edwardscricket

4 years

The sadness of England's empty grounds – deserted when they should be crowded | The Cricketer Half a dozen favourite cricket grounds. There could be twelve-dozen, of course. And then twelve-dozen more.

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@edwardscricket

8 years

England must bat in Rajkot. Then if Trump looks like winning, folk can watch Hameed play his forward defensive shot. That will calm them.

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@edwardscricket

2 years

A paraphrase of Strauss and Vaughan in the Tel this morning: If you don't vote for ten games a season....Christmas will be cancelled, rationing will be reintroduced and...Noel's House Party will come back. The last one swings it for me. I'm sold.

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@edwardscricket

6 years

Lancashire secure thrilling tie against Somerset vs-lancashirecounty-championship-division-one In the last six days I've seen Lancs chase down 314 and defend 78. Here's a report; it may be intelligible; it may have sentences in it. No promises.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

Lingering snapshots of summer will carry cricket's family through an uncertain winter I've written something about last week's Bob Willis final...and the summer...and Hove. Louis MacNeice (right-arm, over the wicket) nearly made another appearance.

Lingering snapshots of summer will carry cricket's family through an uncertain winter

Bob Willis Trophy has provided moments of normality in an unfamiliar world

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Saqib Mahmood etches himself into Roses history as Lancashire finally break Yorkshire resolve Absolutely one of the great days in Roses history. Yorkshiremen will not think so but they played a huge part. Special word for Harry Duke and @SaqMahmood25

Saqib Mahmood etches himself into Roses history as Lancashire finally break Yorkshire resolve

County 2021, Lancashire vs Yorkshire Match Report: Pace bowler's maiden five-for secures victory in dying embers of the day

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@edwardscricket

6 years

The mind of Mike Brearley via @cricketmonthly I had a chat with Mike Brearley. Here is the result.

The mind of Mike Brearley

The former England captain, psychoanalyst, and lately prolific author, talks about Stokes, race, captaincy and more

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Insights and judgement from the mildest man in cricket Many very fine cricket books around at the moment. This is a review of Vic Marks' autobiography, which is one of the very best. I trust everyone is wintering well.

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@edwardscricket

3 years

There's nothing like the first day of the County Championship. I'll be reporting on Lancashire v Sussex for @ESPNcricinfo . Missing the spectators hugely, though.

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@edwardscricket

5 years

'I don't want to be pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer' - Matt Parkinson I had a chat with Matt Parkinson, fine cricketer, thoroughly decent bloke.

'I don't want to be pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer' - Matt Parkinson

Legspinner awaits further England chances in South Africa, after encouraging blooding in NZ

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@edwardscricket

4 years

The Smoked Salmon is under the Canaletto | The Cricketer Delighted to be writing a weekly piece for The Cricketer Online. This is the first. Geographical escape is impossible but the past is often undiscovered. So I've escaped there. Stay safe.

The Smoked Salmon is under the Canaletto

PAUL EDWARDS: I am writing these lines in the midst of the strangest cricket season any of us will ever know...

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@edwardscricket

4 years

'Palairet had style. It stood out a mile' The first of a new series: Odd Men In - cricket people about whom I've always wanted to find out more. No1: Lionel Palairet

'Palairet had style. It stood out a mile'

In the first of a new series, Paul Edwards takes us back to the Golden Age and an unmistakable Somerset stylist

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@edwardscricket

6 years

Dane Vilas and Josh Bohannon script the impossible Tough on Worcestershire who were winning this game for over two days. But this was just glorious, a triumph for Lancs and for the workers at S&B. A wonderful day out of a clear blue sky

Dane Vilas and Josh Bohannon script the impossible

County DIV One 2018, Lancashire vs Worcs Match Report: When Lancashire were 63 for 4 they appeared set to be plunged closer to relegation, but they completed a magnificent chase that could yet save...

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@edwardscricket

11 months

2/3 @alanroderick and the rest of the staff at Hammersmith. Particularly, though, to @DavidKHopps for his encouragement, bollockings, guidance and friendship. Gratitude doesn't get close.... And I will still be writing features for the site. In addition...

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2 years

Thanks for the response to this piece but parts have been overtaken by events. That's good because we are starting the 28-day window in which members can act to keep the 14-match Championship, something which gives so many opportunities to young players.

The ECB have lost sight of county cricket's loyal support

PAUL EDWARDS: As this season enters its final six weeks, I think it's fair to consider how it has been among the most poisonous and divisive I can recall

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Growing older, but never old | The Cricketer Very pleased to say I'll be writing a weekly column for @TheCricketerMag online this season. Here's the first. It's about Jack Simmons, a player who has never lost his love for the game.

Growing older, but never old

PAUL EDWARDS: Jack Simmons turned 80 on March 28. And these words are being written barely two miles from an Old Trafford he might struggle to recognise as the one on which he played so joyously

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8 years

Bresnan's best Yorkshire favourites? Notts doomed? Many thanks to Bill Mustoe and Scarborough CC Top class effort

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Paul Edwards column: Village grounds provide the greatest prizes cricket can offer | The Cricketer My last column until next spring. Many thanks to all who have read them over the season.

Village grounds provide the greatest prizes cricket can offer

PAUL EDWARDS: I’m not sorry there are no awards or teams of the year in this column. There is no shortage of tributes and you can be bloody certain there is no shortage of love

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@edwardscricket

3 years

Cherishing the club game | The Cricketer @caldycc @Ormskirk @SNBCC @BlackpoolCC @formbycricket These are the clubs that feature in this piece but the column could apply to any in the land. Have a good season.

Cherishing the club game

PAUL EDWARDS: As someone who spends his summers travelling round England by train I’ve lost count of the grounds I’ve glimpsed for a few seconds and wondered if the cricketers who play there are...

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1 year

Lancashire v Hampshire - Day Three from Southport...and something about professional cricket.

Southport's soft focus belies Hampshire's hard-fought challenge

County DIV1 2023, Lancashire vs Hampshire Match Report: Battling batting display gives Lancashire cause for caution going into final day

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7 years

Delighted to say I'll be writing weekly pieces on Ashes tours for @TheCricketPaper this close season. This week 1954-5: #StathamandTyson

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@edwardscricket

5 years

One also noticed that the ECB Newsroom (itself a daft idea) informs us that one of the Lancashire players who will be turning out at Old Trafford is Saqid (sic) Mahmood. A small thing in itself, perhaps, but typical of the amateurism attendant upon the Junkfood Jamboree.

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2 years

Posting this after a gorgeous day and a fine match at Blackpool. It feels a suitable accompaniment to this particular column.

The ECB have lost sight of county cricket's loyal support

PAUL EDWARDS: As this season enters its final six weeks, I think it's fair to consider how it has been among the most poisonous and divisive I can recall

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@edwardscricket

3 years

And so Sedbergh does it again. Thanks beyond easy words to all @sedberghcricket , Martin South, Martin Speight and both teams, esp Sussex on a tough day. You visit Sedbergh once and you think you're now prepared for its rich magic. You're not.

A feast for the soul at a very different bowl as Lancashire seal epic against Sussex's rookies

RL Cup 2021, Lancashire vs Sussex Match Report: Two-wicket win sealed after late onslaught, despite heroic efforts from young visitors

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@edwardscricket

3 years

A piece about learning the game, a school where you can do so and a coach whose help does not cease when you leave. A piece about @harry_brook88 and others.

Sound Sedbergh schooling underpins Harry Brook's Hundred rise

A number of players in the first-class game honed their techniques while at school in Cumbria

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8 years

Of summer, and beauty and community... and cricket Perfection. Why I write. Did my best with it. Thanks everyone

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5 years

Haseeb Hameed, Lancashire's lost talent, finds his game again Oh yes, a pleasure to watch this century and Middlesex supporters applauded, too. Proper cricket people. The Finn-Hameed duel was a little classic.

Haseeb Hameed, Lancashire's lost talent, finds his game again

County DIV 2 2019, Middlesex vs Lancashire Match Report: Three years and many lifetimes on from his last Championship century, Hameed shows the poise that earned him England plaudits

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@edwardscricket

4 years

Young bowlers seal Lancashire win after Derbyshire batsmen make them sweat Difficult to beat watching young cricketers take their side to victory and being made to work for it by resilient opposition a fine ground in warm weather. Lovely memories.

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5 years

Glenn Maxwell claims career-best five-for as Lancashire beat Middlesex Big win for Lancs, I think. Sets out their stall in a division which will be more widely contested than maybe people think, e.g. some good cricket played by Leics and Northants.

Glenn Maxwell claims career-best five-for as Lancashire beat Middlesex

County DIV 2 2019, Middlesex vs Lancashire Match Report: Australian helps bowl Middlesex out for 200 as Lancashire secure seven-wicket victory

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@edwardscricket

3 years

County cricket and the long road to success | The Cricketer This is a piece about 18 first-class counties. It is also a piece about opportunities. It is for the first-class cricketers hardly any of us have seen yet. And thanks again to @mitchwccc

The long road to success

PAUL EDWARDS: This column is about the lads and girls we’ve not heard of yet, the fine young people who are stars at their local clubs and may even have played some age-group cricket

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@edwardscricket

3 years

After everything that happened at Aigburth yesterday it might seem churlish if I didn't offer congratulations to Warwickshire, the 2021 County Champions. And if I didn't observe that yet again the title wasn't decided until the final session on the last day of the CC season.

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5 years

Haseeb Hameed, Lancashire's lost talent, finds his game again I hope no apology is necessary for giving this innings another hosanna. Reflected on it in the stilly watches and the better it got. Caution needed re England talk, though. Please.

Haseeb Hameed, Lancashire's lost talent, finds his game again

County DIV 2 2019, Middlesex vs Lancashire Match Report: Three years and many lifetimes on from his last Championship century, Hameed shows the poise that earned him England plaudits

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4 years

Our beautiful game is back: After vectors of twaddle, all we needed were a few protocols | The Cricketer At last...reports on two games of cricket...and some thoughts about one of cricket's great historians.

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5 years

Liam Livingstone's first ton in nearly two years steers Lancashire into strong position Since Kevin Pietersen stomped off to celebrity golf or whatever, no batsman shots have surprised me more than Livingstone's. A fine hundred today

Liam Livingstone's first ton in nearly two years steers Lancashire into strong position

County DIV 2 2019, Lancashire vs Leics Match Report: Steven Croft chimes in with half century as Lancashire end day on 347 for 7

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

6 years

James Bracey takes the honours, but Sussex secure the famous win Just glorious. The toast is James Bracey, the toast is both teams, the toast is the County Championship, the toast is the Cheltenham Festival. Drink deeply.

James Bracey takes the honours, but Sussex secure the famous win

County DIV Two 2018, Gloucs vs Sussex Match Report: Sussex overcome a stoical Gloucestershire chase, led by James Bracey, to seal a famous win which leaves them 13 points behind second-placed Kent.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

8 years

I can cope with Brexit, the collapse of civilisation and galloping senility but I cannot deal with Haseeb Hameed hitting a six.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

'He had this knack. You thought you were going to get a wicket every ball.' Odd Men In: No2: Ian Folley.

'He had this knack, you thought you were going to get a wicket every ball'

Paul Edwards profiles Lancashire's Ian Folley, who came agonisingly close to an England cap before the yips overcame him

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

Totally knackered (in a good way) last evening and forgot to thank @JezClein and all at @Liverpool_CC for the last four days. Their staging of Lancashire games has been top quality in difficult circumstances. Special thanks to catering and ground staff.

Young bowlers seal Lancashire win after Derbyshire batsmen make them sweat

Bob Willis Trophy 2020, Lancashire vs Derbyshire Match Report: Hartley and Morley share seven fourth-innings wickets in Lancashire's 178-run victory

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

5 years

Ryan Higgins ignites Gloucestershire as Cheltenham rocks to the Festival spirit This day's cricket was glorious. Commiserations to Worcestershire but the toast is the Cheltenham Festival and the next toast is the County Championship. One of the great days

Ryan Higgins ignites Gloucestershire as Cheltenham rocks to the Festival spirit

County DIV 2 2019, Gloucs vs Worcs Match Report: Thrilling 13-run victory breaks Worcestershire's hearts as County Championship showcases its true glories

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

3 years

Applause will be remembered fondly as Bristol welcomes spectators back My thanks to all those who turned up in person to watch cricket today.

Applause will be remembered fondly as Bristol welcomes spectators back

County 2021, Gloucs vs Somerset Match Report: Somerset 45 for 1 on rain-hit opening day at Gloucestershire

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

The future of county cricket must rest in the hands of its ardent following | The Cricketer This follows on from last week's piece. Why the conference system currently being discussed may be good news for all 18 first-class counties.

The future of county cricket must rest in the hands of its ardent following

PAUL EDWARDS: Panels, committees, CEOs, and presidents might have the overall say, but the first-class game can be shaped by those who care for it most: the paying public

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

3 years

Paul Edwards column: The Hundred propaganda highlights the responsibility that comes with free speech | The Cricketer Something about free speech, unnecessary authoritarianism and commentating.

The Hundred propaganda highlights the responsibility that comes with free speech

PAUL EDWARDS: I do not expect broadcasters to trash a competition for which they have paid millions of pounds but I do expect the commentary to be balanced and the presentation to avoid the crude...

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@edwardscricket

5 years

Somerset force Essex to fight for draw to seal title Warm congrats Essex, warm sympathy Somerset. What a finish, what a season, what a game and what larks, eh, Pip? Exhausted but exhilarated this evening.

Somerset force Essex to fight for draw to seal title on dramatic final day

County DIV 1 2019, Somerset vs Essex Match Report: Jack Leach, Roelof van der Merwe give hosts a glimpse of a miracle before Sir Alastair Cook restores order for Essex

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

I'm writing two new series for @ESPNcricinfo Odd Men In (on cricket people) and Match from the Day (great days of county cricket) Championship is the focus but it's not exclusive. Happy to receive ideas re future pieces. Supporters of ALL counties welcome to make suggestions.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

2 years

Something about a Lancashire loyalist...and a favourite cricketer.

Steven Croft provides wisdom of ages as star-stripped Lancashire push for ninth Finals Day

Veteran will provide constant presence as Lancashire host Essex in Blast quarter-final

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

The Smoked Salmon is under the Canaletto | The Cricketer So anyway, I've written this thing about a distant but treasured life. And a great coach. And Jack Russell. And a horse in distress. Stay Safe.

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@edwardscricket

8 years

Bess bosses Notts There is just nowhere else I'd want to be than Taunton this week.

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@edwardscricket

1 year

At the beginning of a new season. some memories of a much-missed old friend whose presence in my life made every summer memorable.

Springtime and the tears of a clown

PAUL EDWARDS: As Neville Cardus wrote at the end of his great essay about Tom Richardson: Cricketers like Richardson ought never to know old age. Every springtime should find them newborn, like the...

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

3 years

This is a piece about Daryl Mitchell, one of my favourite cricketers.

MITCH: FINISHING PROPERLY - Worcestershire CCC

by Paul Edwards The end came not with that slightest of shuffles forward and the square drive but instead with a jogged single for his opening partner, Jake Libby, who had been unsure how to manage...

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

5 years

A gentle vying for position as life moves on in Arundel's slow lane Hope everyone's enjoying the CWC. I'll settle for my schedule over the next month or so: York, Hove, Sedbergh, Taunton, Old Trafford, Cheltenham. Arundel was far beyond beautiful today.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

4 years

The greatest Championship finish of all? When Lord's leapt and Taunton wept A piece on the climax of the 2016 season. Very fresh in the memory for many readers, who I'm sure have their own recollections.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

3 years

Ben Brown 100 fortifies Sussex as 16-year-old Danial Ibrahim sparkles A wonderful day. Credit to @Tommo455 but huge praise to @Ben_Brown26 and particularly to Dan Ibrahim, who may not be on Twitter but, by God, has a future in this greatest of games.

Ben Brown century fortifies Sussex as 16-year-old Danial Ibrahim sparkles

County 2021, Yorkshire vs Sussex Match Report: Yorkshire kept at bay by unbroken 92-run stand between skipper and teenage debutant

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

2 years

Somerset v Warwickshire - Day Three from Taunton

Spirited Jack Brooks spell leads Somerset to innings triumph

County DIV1 2022, Somerset vs Warwickshire Match Report: Three wickets in 18 balls confirms hosts' utter dominance over Warwickshire

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@edwardscricket

4 years

Tom Lammonby makes his mark but Essex maintain edge in light of cold day This day's cricket, like the three before it, was an utter delight. Fine batting by Tom Lammonby but Essex stay in there. Very much looking forward to the final day.

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Paul Edwards

@edwardscricket

2 years

Lancashire v Somerset - Day One from Southport

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@edwardscricket

2 years

Quite a day at Trafalgar Road Lancs v Somerset - Day Three at Southport

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