Athers' Blog - Day 2 | Cricket Video

Mon May 20 2013

New Zealand's batting fragility

Jeremy Coney believes New Zealand have to improve their batting if they are to stand any chance of drawing the series with England.

Mon May 20 2013

Fails of the Week - 19th May

A collection of the biggest blunders and funniest moments from the past week of sport.

Sun May 19 2013

Club Life Revisted - Merrion C.C.

Club Life returns to Merrion C.C. to see how the club is progressing.

Sun May 19 2013

Club Life Revisited - Mount C.C.

Club Life return to Mount C.C. in Batley, West Yorkshire to see how the club is progressing.

Sun May 19 2013

Club Life Revisited - Wokingham C.C.

Club Life returns to Wokingham Ridgeway C.C.

Sun May 19 2013

Player of the Day - Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad bowled England to a 170-run victory over New Zealand in early afternoon on day four of the first Test.

Sun May 19 2013

Broad takes test-best figures

England bowler Stuart Broad was named man of the match for an impressive wicket haul of 7 for 44 runs.

Sun May 19 2013

Cook relishes big win

England captin Alastair Cook was delighted with his side's brilliant performance as they beat New Zealand by 170 runs.

Sun May 19 2013

McCullum: Today was a step backwards

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was left disappointed with a heavy defeat to England in the first test.

Sun May 19 2013

Nasser's Blog

Nasser Hussain believes the first test is set up for an exciting finish after day three at Lord's.

Sun May 19 2013

Hussain - England in a strong position

Nasser Hussain believes England are still in a good position despite their collapse against New Zealand on day 3 of the 1st test.

Sat May 18 2013

We Love It - Martin Crowe

Former New Zealand captain and batsman Martin Crowe reveals why he lovevs cricket.

Sun May 19 2013

Talking Point - DRS decisions

Nasser Hussain and the team discuss the impact of the 'Decision Review System' on some key moments in today's test.

Sat May 18 2013

Anderson - It's surreal

Jimmy Anderson says it has not sunk in yet that he's only the fourth Englishman to take 300 Test wickets.

Sat May 18 2013

England v New Zealand - 1st Test, Day 2

A mixed day for England at Lord's where they struggled with the bat but hit back with their bowling.

Sat May 18 2013

Holding's Blog

Michael Holding gives his views after day two of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

Sat May 18 2013

Talking point - Test in the balance

The panel agree that neither side have the ascendancy and the Test could change very quickly over the weekend.

Fri May 17 2013

Anderson joins 300 club

Jimmy Anderson took his 300th England Test wicket against New Zealand at Lord's.

Fri May 17 2013

Strauss joins Sky Sports

Sky Sports Cricket's newest member Andrew Strauss analyses Australia's Ashes squad and reveals the secret to captaining Kevin Pietersen.

Fri May 17 2013

Wicket was hard graft

Jonathan Trott blamed the Lord's wicket for England's slow scoring rate on the first day against New Zealand.

Fri May 17 2013

England v New Zealand, 1st Test - Day 1 blog

Sir Ian Botham reviews the first day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

Fri May 17 2013

Challenging year for Brewer

Derek Brewer discusses a tough first 12 months as MCC chief executive.

Fri May 17 2013

Meet the Black Caps

Nasser Hussain catches up with some of the New Zealand team ahead of the first test.

Fri May 17 2013

Player of the day - Bruce Martin

Following the first day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's Sir Ian Botham and Ian Smith highlight the performance of spinner Bruce Martin.

Fri May 17 2013

Talking point - Bruce Martin

The panel discuss the impact of left-arm spinner Bruce Martin on the first day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

Fri May 17 2013

England v New Zealand Preview

Matt Floyd is joined by Bob Willis and Mark Butcher to preview the test series between England and New Zealand.

Wed May 15 2013

Plunkett takes five

Liam Plunkett claimed 5-32 as Yorkshire dismissed Division One champions Warwickshire for just 128 on the opening day at Edgbaston.

Wed May 15 2013

McCullum to build on home series

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum wants his team to continue the progress shown against England over the winter which saw the series drawn 0-0.

Wed May 15 2013

Atherton previews series

Michael Atherton previews the upcoming test series between England and New Zealand.

Wed May 15 2013

Cook rules out complacency

England captain Alastair Cook has ruled out any complacency from England in the forthcoming test series against New Zealand ahead of a summer Ashes series.

Wed May 15 2013

Clarke managing fitness for Ashes

Australian captain Michael Clarke says he is managing his own fitness well ahead of this summer's Ashes.

Tue May 14 2013

Win a 'Shot at the Pros'

We're giving two of the best clubbies in the country the chance to train with a top county side. If you think you've got what it takes we want to hear from you!

Wed May 15 2013

Broad set for summer success

England's Stuart Broad says nothing is more important than the first hour of play on Thursday despite the huge summer ahead.

Tue May 14 2013

Carter predicts tough contest

New Zealand assistant coach Bob Carter thinks Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan are key inclusions to the England squad.

Tue May 14 2013

Boult relishing challenge

Trent Boult says New Zealand are looking forward to taking on the huge opportunity that lies ahead when they face England in the first Test.

Tue May 14 2013

Taylor: We are fully motivated

Tim Abraham speaks to New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor as his side prepare to take on England in the first Test starting on Thursday.

Tue May 14 2013

Prior named cricketer of the year

Matt Prior has been named England Cricketer of the Year at the ECB Awards.

Tue May 14 2013

Brunt picks up ECB award

Katherine Brunt says it feels even more special to win England Women's Cricketer of the Year despite previously having picked up the award twice.

Sat May 11 2013

Buttler takes Yorkshire apart

Jos Buttler's blistering 89 off 51 balls helped Somerset to a 131 run win over Yorkshire.

Sat May 11 2013

England squad announced

England cricket selector Geoff Miller talks to Sky Sports

Sat May 11 2013

Northants v Sussex - Willis Blog

Bob Willis said although there was some fine seam bowling, the weather was the real winner of the night.

Thu May 9 2013

Swann relishing summer challenge

Nick Knight speaks to Graeme Swann during Nottinghamshire's match against Kent and is hopeful his arm will hold up during an exciting summer.

Wed May 8 2013

Root looking to develop with captaincy

Joe Root is hoping that being captain of the England Lions against New Zealand will further develop him as a cricketer.

Wed May 8 2013

Notts v Kent - Bumble's Blog

Bumble gives his take on the YB40 clash between Notts and Kent at Trent Bridge.

Wed May 8 2013

Mullaney spell seals win

Steven Mullaney's 4/29 helped Notts to a seven wicket victory over Kent in the YB40.

Wed May 8 2013

Cricket Forum - Trent Bridge

Bumble, Bob Willis and Nick Knight answer your questions during the YB40 match between Nottinghamshire Outlaws and Kent Spitfires at Trent Bridge.

Tue May 7 2013

Glamorgan's strong start continues

Marcus North was named man of the match as Glamorgan beat Middlesex in their CB40 match.

Tue May 7 2013

Late call up for Rogers

Chris Rogers spoke of his delight after being selected to play cricket for Australia.

Tue May 7 2013

Collingwood interview

Durham's longest serving current player Paul Collingwood looks back on his time playing Test cricket and his love of the sport at county level.

Sat May 4 2013

Alastair Cook Exclusive - Part 2

Alastair Cook talks exclusively to Nasser Hussain about the importance of the Champions Trophy.

Sat May 4 2013

Hampshire crush Essex

Reaction from Chelmsford as defending champions Hampshire cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Essex in the opening match of the 2013 Yorkshire Bank 40.

Fri May 3 2013

Bopara's boost

Ravi Bopara admits that his England call-up has provided him with a boost.

Fri May 3 2013

Carberry aims for the top

Last year's top YB40 run scorer Michael Carberry speaks to Nick Knight

Fri May 3 2013

Alastair Cook Exclusive - Part 1

Alastair Cook speaks exclusively to Nasser Hussain ahead of this summers Ashes.

Tue May 7 2013

England ICC Champions Trophy squad

Who has made the England squad for the Natwest ODI Series and the ICC Champions Trophy?

Sat May 4 2013

Cook - I could have led England better

England captain Alastair Cook admits he could've led the side better during the recent Test series in New Zealand.

Thu May 2 2013

Swann takes a hit!

Graeme Swann was on the receiving end of some punishing bowling from Graham Onions in the County Championship.

Wed May 1 2013

Hughes ignores criticism

Phil Hughes and Mitchell Starc insist they'll be better prepared for English conditions than they were in India.

Fri April 26 2013

Somerset in the driving seat

Rikki Clarke and Marcus Trescothick give their reaction to a day dominated by Somerset at the County Ground.

Fri April 26 2013

Wisden Tribute

Benedict Bermange celebrates the 150th anniversary of 'cricket's bible'.

Thu April 25 2013

Smith - England will miss KP

Graeme Smith gives his thoughts on the news that Kevin Pietersen will miss the ICC Champions Trophy because of a knee injury.

Thu April 25 2013

Woakes keen to start

Chris Woakes gives his thoughts ahead of the new season with Warwickshire.

Thu April 25 2013

New season preview

The Sky Sports Cricket team preview the new County Championship.

Thu April 25 2013

Clarke pleased with Warwickshire move

All-rounder Rikki Clarke hopes his move to Warwickshire will propel him into the England set-up.

Wed April 24 2013

Rogers relishing Ashes challenge

Chris Rogers says he can bring batting experience to the Australia Ashes team after the 35-year-old was recalled to the squad.

Wed April 24 2013

Willis: Desperate Aussies

Bob Willis gives his verdict on Australia's Ashes squad for this summer.

Wed April 24 2013

Waugh: We can win the series

Steve Waugh predicts a 2-1 victory for Australia in the Ashes series and says Brad Haddin's inclusion adds solidarity to the squad.

Wed April 24 2013

Australia name Ashes squad

Australia have named their squad for this summer's Ashes - and they've re-instated wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as vice-captain.

Wed April 24 2013

Aussies: We must win back the Ashes

Sky Sports News looks at the 2013 Australia Ashes squad, with only seven players having featured in a previous Ashes Test.

Tue April 23 2013

Joyce confident of result

Ed Joyce is hopeful that Sussex can build on their good start to the County Championship season, when they face Surrey at the Kia Oval.

Fri April 19 2013

Cricket mourns Denness

Former England captain Mike Denness has died aged 72. Denness was the only Scotsman to have captained England and played 28 Test matches for the side.