IPL Betting 2012: How to crack the top batsman market
Andrew Hughes gives us the low down on the top tournament run scorer market and picks out a couple of players to have on your side.
First Test Verdict: Spin confirmed as England’s Kryptonite
It’s now four losing Tests in a row for England and spin has destroyed them each and every time. It will surely be another defeat in Colombo next week, says Ed Hawkins
Sri Lanka v England Day Four Preview: Bell key to England’s mammoth task
It’s difficult to understand how the Ian Bell who played magnificently in the first innings of this match is the same one who failed so miserably against Pakistan. He will be crucial if England are to come out on top in one of the toughest run chases ever, says Ed Hawkins.
IPL Betting: Chennai splash the cash ahead of IPL5
There will be some new faces and some notable absentees in this year’s IPL. Andrew Hughes brings us up to date with all the personnel changes.
Michael Vaughan: Swann needs to take early wickets on day three
Michael Vaughan tells us just why England find themselves in such a precarious situation at the moment and how Graeme Swann needs to strike early when Sri Lanka resume their innings on the morning of day three.
Sri Lanka v England Day Two: Tourists face daunting chase
England are suffering from a crisis of confidence, says Ed Hawkins, as he considers the reasons for their batting collapse and weighs up their chances of a successful chase…
Sri Lanka v England Day One: Missed chances for the tourists
Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene was, not for the first time, the thorn in England’s side as the hosts moved on to 289/8. It will mostly be trial by spin when England bat tomorrow but how will they cope?
If Samit Patel is good enough, he’s fit enough
More has been writtten and said about Samit Patel’s waistline than his bowling action or batting average. This obsession with being an athlete rather than a cricketer is a all a load of nonsense, says Frank Gregan.
First Test Betting Sri Lanka v England: Runs in the offing
Ed Hawkins, the Betting Writer of the Year for the second year in succession, has all the stats and analysis ahead of the match, which starts on Monday
Michael Vaughan: Sri Lanka’s First Test price is too big
England can survive without Ravi Bopara as a bowler but they’ll have their hands full trying to contain the devastating duo of Kumar Sangakarra and Mahela Jayawardene. Sri Lanka are unlikely to win but they offer a fine trading opportunity, says Michael Vaughan.
Michael Vaughan: England to prove why they’re number one
England have a great chance to make up for their failures in the UAE against Pakistan by prevailing in one of the toughests tests cricket has to offer – winning in Sri Lanka. But they have the bowlers to do it, says Michael Vaughan.
Sri Lanka v England Test series Betting: Hosts to misfire
Ed Hawkins, the SJA Betting Writer of the Year for the second year in a row, previews the start of the two-Test series
ODI Betting: Bangladesh can lift the Asia Cup
Bangladesh stormed into the Asia Cup final on Tuesday and Andrew Hughes thinks they’re the best bet to grab the silverware on Thursday.
New Zealand v South Africa Betting: Philander on course for history
Vernon Philander is on course to become the fastest bowler to 50 wickets in Test history and the way he’sbeen playing, that looks to be on the cards. As far as the match itself goes, New Zealand look a tad over-priced, says Richard O’Hagan.
Ed Smith: Sri Lanka’s price and Samit Patel’s unwanted Test debut
In the first of series of extracts from his new book, former England batsman and new Betting.Betfair star recruit Ed Smith explains that home advantage does matter and then tells us why it might work in Samit Patel’s favour if he doesn’t make his Test debut over the next couple of weeks.
Sri Lanka v England: Swann’s ugly outburst is bad for cricket
England’s Test series against Sri Lanka doesn’t being until next week and they’re already become embroiled in controversy. Frank Gregan discusses an unseemly incident that took place at the weekend…
ODI Betting: Bangladesh can repeat Dhaka heroics
They may just miss out on the final, but Andrew Hughes thinks punters should still side with the Tigers in Tuesday’s Asia Cup game.
Saluting Sachin – ‘The complete modern batsman’
Andrew Hughes pays tribute to India’s record-setting batting genius
ODI Betting: Pakistan to exact World Cup revenge on India
India’s shock defeat on Friday gives extra spice to this meeting of bitter rivals and Andrew Hughes thinks Pakistan could have the edge.
ODI Betting: Ruthless India can crush Tigers
Bangladesh came close in their opener, but Andrew Hughes thinks the Asia Cup hosts are up against it on Friday
