After hundreds of entries the ECB have announced the winners of The Great Exhibition Photo Competition. Full Article at England and Wales Cricket Board

Once upon a time, pacers ruled. They bowled fast, intimidated batsmen and even enjoyed spilling blood on the field. Batsmen had nothing but a willow, and nerves of steel, as a means of survival. Full Article at Times of India

It is 20 years ago this winter that the government of South Africa, showing admirable good sense, flung me out of the country and recommended – in tones that could not have been less ambiguous – that I should never return. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

The great and the good of the cricketing world came together to celebrate the work being done by Chance to shine. Full Article at England and Wales Cricket Board

In the ever-changing landscape of English domestic cricket, next summer’s revised county programme will include a new opportunity for gifted young cricketers to catch the attention of county coaches and captains. Full Article at Times Online

Jason Gallian was more of a bruiser; he was a slender version of Mike Gatting, sharing his appetite for runs though not for food © Getty Images Eight former England players announced their retirements during the 2009 season. Full Article at Cricinfo.com