Graham Thorpe
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Pakistan cricket a modern day tragedy
As much as everyone is now looking forward to the Ashes, it is impossible not to reflect rather mournfully on a summer which has sullied cricket's reputation. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/09/27/pakistan-cricket-a-modern-day-tragedy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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A squad that can win the Ashes
I like the look of the 16-man squad England have named for the Ashes, and I am confident they have what it takes to retain the urn. The selections for this winter were never going to throw up too many surprises. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/09/24/a-squad-that-can-win-the-ashes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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England flourishing in all formats
England have clinched a record for successive wins in Twenty20 matches, and their form in one-day internationals too does not receive enough credit. Andy Flower has made an incredible impact since taking the reins of the national side and, … <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/09/16/england-flourishing-in-all-formats/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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You have to admire KP’s attitude
Kevin Pietersen gets a lot of stick, but his attitude since Twitter-gate has to admired. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/09/14/you-have-to-admire-kps-attitude/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Poor attendances reflect overkill
A lot has been said about the poor attendances for the two Twenty20 internationals at Cardiff, but it was inevitable given England's manic schedule. The paying public have had to put their hands in their pockets a lot this summer and the ECB can only <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/09/10/poor-attendances-reflect-overkill/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Pietersen will boost Surrey and England
Surrey's decision to take Kevin Pietersen on loan for the rest of the season was made to benefit both England and the Brown Caps. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/09/06/pietersen-will-boost-surrey-and-england/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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No life bans for Pakistan players
The allegations of spot fixing levelled against some of the Pakistan players are very troubling, but people should not overreact. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/31/no-life-bans-for-pakistan-players/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Time for England to roll sleeves up
Pakistan deserved to win the last Test at The Oval: England will now have their work cut out again against them at Lord's. They have to show discipline. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/27/time-for-england-to-roll-sleeves-up/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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England’s batsmen must learn
None of England's batsmen stood out in the third Test against Pakistan. Alastair Cook was under enormous pressure: if he wasn't in last chance saloon then he wasn't far off it. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/25/englands-batsmen-must-learn/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Pakistan need to show some fight
It had been hoped that Pakistan would provide England with some stiff competition ahead of the Ashes this winter, but that has not proved to be the case. <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/17/pakistan-need-to-show-some-fight/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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England must not drop Cook
Alastair Cook's place in the England side is coming under increasing scrutiny but I would definitely stick with the opener ahead of the third Test at The Oval. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/13/england-must-not-drop-cook/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Pakistan fielding amateurish
England are a professional, well-drilled unit and the major difference between the hosts and Pakistan is the fielding. <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/11/pakistan-fielding-amateurish/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Give KP time to come good
I wouldn't pay much heed to the calls for Kevin Pietersen to be dropped or rested after another frustrating Test match. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/06/give-kp-time-to-come-good/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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The end for Flintoff?
It was disappointing but not surprising to hear that Andrew Flintoff will miss the whole season with his ongoing injury problems. ... <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/08/06/the-end-for-flintoff/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Pakistan perfect challenge before Ashes
It was a top performance by Pakistan against Australia at Headingley - their attack really looked like it had got it together. The biggest challenge for them is going to be their consistency. But they certainly shaped up very well against Australia a <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/07/30/pakistan-perfect-challenge-before-ashes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Hosting Pakistan ‘home’ matches a success
I think that the first Test between Pakistan and Australia showed the ECB's decision to host the former's 'home' matches in England to be a success. The crowds for the first Test at Lord's were certainly decent. It will be interesting to see the numb <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/07/22/hosting-pakistan-home-matches-a-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Afridi exit can usher in new era
I'm not totally surprised by Shahid Afridi's decision to quit Test cricket, even if it comes after just one match as captain of the side. It's not unusual for controversy to follow Pakistan. It's just unusual that it's happened after their first game <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/07/21/afridi-exit-can-usher-in-new-era/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Big-hitting Strauss a revelation
Andrew Strauss has been in and out of the England one-day side for a long time, but finally no one can question his ability. The England captain's 154 at Edgbaston was absolutely inspired, and the shots he played were of a man oozing confidence and w <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/07/16/big-hitting-strauss-a-revelation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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What’s happened to Anderson the leader?
The decline of James Anderson within the England ranks has been rather startling and the paceman must be wondering what is happening to his career. Over the last 18 months, the England management have talked incessantly about how important Anderson i <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/07/14/whats-happened-to-anderson-the-leader/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Pietersen’s demise of great concern
Kevin Pietersen's form continues to be of great concern, and the 30-year-old's career is really not developing as it should be. Pietersen has not scored a one-day international 50 for 17 innings after his duck at Lord's - that's since November 2008, <a href="http://healthout-dr.bagmane.corp.yahoo.com/yahoocricketcolumns/2010/07/08/pietersens-demise-of-great-concern/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>