Dave Tickner

  • Last Updated: December 4 2012, 15:18 GMT

Name: Dave Tickner

India celebrate their 5-0 win over England in 2011
India celebrate their 5-0 win over England in 2011

Specialist sport: Cricket

Notable success: India to beat England 5-0 at 14/1 and Steven Finn to be top England bowler at 9/1 as 2011 ODI series preview returned 30+ points of profit.

Twitter: @tickerscricket

Profile: Dave joined sportinglife.com in September 2005, and fittingly his first day was the memorable Monday when England regained the Ashes at The Oval. Dave's in-depth cricket knowledge and mastery of Statsguru allow him to identify the trends for teams, grounds and players when seeking out the value in international cricket. Also a keen follower of the domestic game.

  • Karl the call for Lancashire

    Dave Tickner looks at this week's televised YB40 action and believes Karl Brown is overpriced to star for Lancashire.

    Tuesday May 21 2013, 21:27 BST
    Karl Brown: Can lead the way for Lancashire against Hampshire

  • Walcott can be final-day hero

    Our tipsters bring you their game-by-game preview of the Premier League's final day, with focus firmly on the top-four race.

    Sunday May 19 2013, 18:02 BST
    Theo Walcott: Made Newcastle pay in the reverse fixture and in scoring form

  • Draw comfort in Kiwi Tests

    Our Dave Tickner expects another stalemate when England and New Zealand return to the Test arena.

    Thursday May 16 2013, 10:57 BST
    Joe Root: Century-laden start to the new season

  • Follow the form with Middlesex

    Our Dave Tickner looks ahead to the forthcoming county cricket action, including Wednesday's televised YB40 game.

    Wednesday May 8 2013, 17:45 BST
    Steven Finn: Available for Middlesex

  • Go Dutch for 40-over profits

    Dave Tickner believes Holland and their star batsman Tom Cooper can spring a shock in the Yorkshire Bank 40 this season.

    Wednesday May 1 2013, 19:38 BST
    Tom Cooper: Quality player available at a big price

  • Smith revolution could take time

    Our cricket man Dave Tickner feels Somerset represent the best value on this week's County Championship coupon.

    Wednesday April 17 2013, 11:46 BST
    Graeme Smith: New man at the helm at The Oval

  • Lavezzi the value pick

    Dave Tickner feels Ezequiel Lavezzi is good value to find the target for PSG Wednesday's Champions League clash in Barcelona.

    Tuesday April 9 2013, 15:59 BST
    Ezequiel Lavezzi: Good value at 5/1 to find the net

  • No-one better than Middlesex

    Our Dave Tickner is backing Middlesex to win the County Championship, while Marcus Trescothick should star with the bat.

    Tuesday April 9 2013, 08:04 BST
    Marcus Trescothick: Proven county performer with the bat

  • Super Kings look super value

    Our Dave Tickner expects the Chennai Super Kings to win the IPL, while Ajantha Mendis can star with the ball.

    Sunday March 31 2013, 15:50 BST
    Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings can take a third IPL title

  • Broad appeals at 3/1

    Our Dave Tickner expects Stuart Broad to star again for England in the third Test against New Zealand.

    Thursday March 21 2013, 21:29 GMT
    Broad: Can get among the wickets again in Auckland

  • Remy to be the QPR hero

    Our team preview today's action in the Premier League with Man City fancied to further derail Everton's season.

    Saturday March 16 2013, 12:51 GMT
    Loic Remy: Fancied to score early for QPR

  • Captain Cook to lead from front

    Our Dave Tickner expects England captain Alastair Cook to reach three-figures once again in the second Test against New Zealand.

    Monday March 11 2013, 22:33 GMT
    Cook: Run-machine can reach three-figures

  • Kane looks able at 33/1

    Our Dave Tickner thinks Kane Williamson can do a job with the ball for New Zealand in the first Test against England.

    Saturday March 2 2013, 13:46 GMT
    Williamson: Picked for his batting but can do a job with the ball

  • Root can anchor England sweep

    Our cricket tipster Dave Tickner thinks Joe Root will be to the fore in an England Test whitewash in New Zealand.

    Tuesday March 5 2013, 12:41 GMT
    Joe Root: Can continue impressive start to England career

  • Oldham can make Everton wait

    Our Dave Tickner thinks Everton will have to be patient before seeing off Oldham in their FA Cup fifth-round replay.

    Tuesday February 26 2013, 20:06 GMT
    Moyes' side may have to wait for a breakthrough

  • Bell to chime in England win

    Our Dave Tickner expects Ian Bell to star in another England series victory over New Zealand in the ODIs.

    Sunday February 17 2013, 10:07 GMT
    Ian Bell: Has made major strides in one-day cricket

  • Make it Mitchell for profits

    Our Dave Tickner believes the value for the New Zealand v England T20 series lies with Mitchell McClenaghan.

    Saturday February 9 2013, 09:10 GMT
    McClenaghan: Can build on recent success

  • The Long Game: Cricket

    Our new feature, The Long Game, plans to take a long-term view in the ante-post markets. First up is the 2013 summer of cricket.

    Monday February 4 2013, 16:54 GMT
    Alastair Cook: Can lead England to double glory

  • Gunners can down Liverpool

    Dave Tickner is expecting Arsenal to beat Liverpool in Wednesday night's televised Premier League clash.

    Wednesday January 30 2013, 19:57 GMT
    Arsenal should be celebrating again against Liverpool

  • Aussies can rule the world

    Our Dave Tickner previews the Women's World Cup and makes Australia the value call for success in India.

    Monday January 28 2013, 19:31 GMT
    Ellyse Perry and Australia can deny England again