Archive for April, 2007

Essex and England all-rounder Ravinder Bopara has tipped Australia for glory ahead of Saturday’s ICC Cricket World Cup Final against Sri Lanka in Barbados.
Bopara faced both nations for England during the competition before his side’s exit at the Super Eight stage.
After making a positive impression throughout the one-day tournament, Bopara returns to domestic action this… »

South Africa fast bowler Andre Nel has been given permission by the United Cricket Board of South Africa to play for Essex this season.
The 29-year-old is due to arrive in England at the start of May and will remain with Essex until mid-June. Nel’s first appearance is set to come against former county Northamptonshire in… »

Essex has received permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board to play leg-spinner Danish Kaneria during the 2007 season.
Kaneria will be available for selection for Essex’s opening first-class match in the LV County Championship against Derbyshire at The Ford County Ground, starting on Wednesday (April 18).
Essex Chief Executive David East told the Essex CCC website (www.essexcricket.org.uk)
“We… »