Ollie Robinson suffers further fitness setback after testing positive for Covid

ollie robinsonThe cascade of injuries and misfortunes has been compounded by the news that he tested positive for Covid-19 last week, on the day he was due to feature in a County Select XI to prove his fitness against New Zealand in Chelmsford. robinson was ruled out of tour match after reporting back stiffness during … Read more

It’s time we behave! Cricket, mental health and the dark side of fandom

Image Source: PIXABAY Cricket is one of the most followed sports in the world. Globally, it is just behind soccer. Mental health is gaining ground around the world. People are more aware, empathetic than before and more understanding. But unfortunately, it stops right there. Nothing less, but yes, nothing more. The stigma surrounding it still … Read more

MARTIN SAMUEL: Ben Stokes’ issues with mental health make this appointment a gamble

MARTIN SAMUEL: Ben Stokes’ mental health issues make this appointment a big gamble: He was the standout candidate, but this will put more pressure on a man whose mind and body were creaking. Ben Stokes was announced as the new captain of the England Test – a big bet He’s brilliant and he was the … Read more