Stokes | Cricket District

Nov 13 min read

Do England have a problem closing out series’?

Pakistan have completed a series win over England that few saw coming. Particularly after a first Test demolition job at the hand of Joe...

Sep 304 min read

The return of Jack Leach and what it says about England's selection

So far, from what we’ve seen of the McCullum and Stokes selection policy, recalls rarely happen. Rests and injuries aside, there are...

Aug 193 min read

THE RISE OF POPE

This series against Sri Lanka grants fans a quick look into the crystal ball to see what an England side post-Stokes may look like....

Jul 314 min read

ENGLAND VS WEST INDIES: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

England’s series against the West Indies has drawn to a close with England winning 3-0. Whilst it was to be expected that England would...

Jul 161 min read

CAN YOU NAME EVERY PLAYER TO SCORE 3000 RUNS AND TAKE 200 WICKETS IN TESTS?

James Anderson's retirement was the headline from the first game of the Test summer for England but there were other hugely noteworthy...

Mar 13 min read

THE JACK LEACH CONUNDRUM

England have fought a good campaign in India. India are arguably the best home team in Test history, winning a remarkable 17 consecutive T

Feb 13 min read

ENGLAND'S MIRACLE WIN IN HYDERABAD

Let’s be honest, coming from behind in any sport makes for the sweetest of victories.

Sep 30, 20224 min read

What Have We Learned This International Summer?

As one of the hottest English summers on record comes to an end bringing with it the mizzle and mid-teens degrees Celsius with it, let’s...

Sep 3, 20225 min read

Why Test Quality Bowling Is Still (And Always Will Be) The Pinnacle

Since its inception, T20 cricket has always rewarded big hitters - it’s the aim of the game. The appeal of this format has always been...

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Ben Stokes' ODI Debut

In the 2019 World Cup Final, Ben Stokes played one of the all time great batting performances in the final against New Zealand to...

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Durham’s Conveyor Belt of Fast Bowlers

Even the County Championship’s youngest First Class County Durham is now very much part of the furniture. In 1992, Durham joined...

Oct 24, 20214 min read

Ben Stokes And 4 Other Great Cricketing Comebacks

Stokes is back. Okay - it’s very easy to get over excited as an England fan. As the Grade Cricketer say: 5-0. Still, two weeks ago it...