Ali Martin
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Cricket correspondent for the Guardian and Observer newspapers
Interview: Enjoyed sitting down with serial Ashes winner Ian Bell last week to chat about the IPL, his new coaching role, England and playing for Knowle & Dorridge 4th XI
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/m...
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âI wanted the rollercoaster of being emotionally investedâ: Ian Bell on coaching, England and the 2005 Ashes WhatsApp
Five-times Ashes winner has since had a varied coaching career and believes the red ball is still fundamental to the modern player
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/25/ian-bell-england-cricket-ashes-interview
25 days ago
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England white-ball series in South Africa under threat due to T20 franchise cricket clash | England cricket team | The Guardian
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England white-ball series in South Africa under threat due to T20 franchise cricket clash
Englandâs two white-ball series in South Africa next year are currently in doubt amid the latest scheduling clash that pits franchise cricket against the international game
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/11/england-white-ball-series-in-south-africa-under-threat-due-to-t20-franchise-cricket-clash
2 months ago
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www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
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Sussex CCC placed in special measures over alleged financial mismanagement
Sussex have been placed in special measures by the England and Wales Cricket Board due to alleged financial mismanagement
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/18/sussex-cricket-special-measures-alleged-financial-mismanagement-cricket
3 months ago
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Terrific Ashes diary from Charlie Reynolds
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
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Englandâs Ashes has been a disaster but touring Australia with a disability has been âtoo easyâ
Going to Australia as a freelance journalist with a form of muscular dystrophy was not without trepidation but an away Ashes was too good to pass up
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/12/england-ashes-cricket-tour-australia
3 months ago
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WOAH ITS @GUARDIAN ASHES WEEKLY THE BIG PREVIEW WITH
@geofflemon.bsky.social
@ali-martin.bsky.social
and Andy Bull
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Will England capitalise against a weakened Australia? â Ashes Weekly podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zwGsyHVUuXKj9fVDxl1BK?si=RTpwm8giT_iwJLl3prsh7w
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"World Cup cricket has never been so easy." What a strange day.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...
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England off to Cricket World Cup flyer with 10-wicket demolition of South Africa
England romped home with a 10-wicket win in their World Cup opener on Friday, after bowling opponents South Africa out for 69
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/03/england-womens-cricket-world-cup-flyer-10-wicket-demolition-of-south-africa#comments
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Interview: James Vince chats about his record 11th Finals Day appearance with Hampshire, his new freelance life, England, Ashes, cracks and sandpaper
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
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âI had a lighthearted crack at Steve Smithâ: James Vince on the Ashes, sandpaper and his T20 Blast record
As he bids for a fourth Finals Day title, Hampshireâs captain is enjoying a new life in Dubai as a T20 freelancer with few regrets over his England career
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/12/i-had-a-lighthearted-crack-at-steve-smith-james-vince-on-the-ashes-sandpaper-and-his-t20-blast-record
7 months ago
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Exclusive interview: Chris Woakes speaks publicly for the first time about the dramatic end to the Oval Test, walking out to face the music with a dislocated left shoulder. Warning, contains some eye-watering detail
#ENGvIND
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Englandâs Chris Woakes: âItâs not the way you want to be front-page newsâ
The pace bowler tells Ali Martin of risking his career by going out to bat against India after dislocating his shoulder: âYou just know youâre part of something biggerâ
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/aug/06/chris-woakes-interview-dislocated-shoulder-england-cricket-test
9 months ago
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10 months ago
The lowest total in the first innings of the match in this weekend's round of County Championship matches was 367. The previous highest 'lowest total of the round' of County matches (where 9 matches started on the same day) was 244 on 23 June 2024.
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Sanjay Govil, the incoming co-owner of Welsh Fire, has become the first Hundred investor to state a preference for the tournament to become a T20. Interview here:
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âIt would be better as a T20â: Welsh Fireâs Sanjay Govil questions Hundred format
The Welsh Fire investor says a potential format change âis something for the futureâ, while he also wants the Hundredâs TV rights to be sold separately
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/02/ditch-the-hundred-welsh-fire-sanjay-govil
11 months ago
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The Guardian
11 months ago
Middlesex confirm interest in âiconic player of his generationâ Virat Kohli
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Middlesex confirm interest in âiconic player of his generationâ Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli could yet be seen batting in England once more after Middlesex confirmed they are keen to lure Indiaâs recently retired galĂĄctico to Lordâs
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/17/middlesex-confirm-interest-in-virat-kohli-cricket?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1747490488
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Decision time for England
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...
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Stick or twist? Englandâs selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test
If Zak Crawleyâs form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokesâs ability to function as an all-rounder remains unknown
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/29/england-selectors-weigh-up-options-zimbabwe-test-cricket
12 months ago
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Enjoyed a chat with Somerset's Tom Banton earlier ... his record-breaking 371, ditching the side-arm in the nets, and being on the cusp of England once more
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...
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âSomething clickedâ â Somersetâs Tom Banton on the secret behind his record 371
The 26-year-old tells Ali Martin about his epic triple century and the âwowâ moment of making Somerset history last weekend
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/10/something-clicked-somersets-tom-banton-on-the-secret-behind-his-record-371
about 1 year ago
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Enjoyed a chat with Somerset's Tom Banton earlier ... his record-breaking 371, ditching the side-arm in the nets, and being on the cusp of England once more
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...
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âSomething clickedâ â Somersetâs Tom Banton on the secret behind his record 371
The 26-year-old tells Ali Martin about his epic triple century and the âwowâ moment of making Somerset history last weekend
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/10/something-clicked-somersets-tom-banton-on-the-secret-behind-his-record-371
about 1 year ago
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The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, gearing up for England v Australia this Saturday
about 1 year ago
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Highlights of West Indies winning in Pakistan here
#Rally
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Full Highlights | Pakistan vs West Indies | 2nd Test Day 3 | PCB | M2I1A
YouTube video by Sports Central
https://www.youtube.com/live/NF2VW6pgg50
about 1 year ago
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The Guardian
over 1 year ago
Australia v England: third Womenâs Ashes one-day cricket international â live
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Australia v England: third Womenâs Ashes one-day cricket international â live
* Updates from Hobart; start 11.05pm GMT/10.05am AET * Australia win second ODI | Sign up for The Spin Itâs a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way As expected, the legspinner Georgia Wareham replaces Darcie Brown in theâŠ
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/jan/16/australia-v-england-third-womens-ashes-one-day-cricket-international-live?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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âœïž Enjoyed going off piste while covering England in NZ to find out more about Chris Woodâs formative years ⊠one for âŠâȘ@NFFCâŹâ© fans
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âBorn to scoreâ: Chris Woodâs journey from Hamilton to Premier League star | Nottingham Forest | The Guardian
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âBorn to scoreâ: Chris Woodâs journey from Hamilton to Premier League ace
Ex-All Whites international Mike Groom recalls striker who stunned him with âaudacity, self-belief, awareness and skillâ
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/dec/20/born-to-score-chris-woods-journey-from-hamilton-to-premier-league-ace
over 1 year ago
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Tim Southeeâs NZ farewell has become a slightly awkward affair ⊠wonât affect his standing ⊠but shows England did right by Jimmy Anderson
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...
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Tim Southeeâs awkward final chapter comes full circle with England Test
The New Zealand bowler says goodbye to Test cricket with a long list of accolades but there are doubt about his starting place on his home patch in Hamilton
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec/10/tim-southee-awkward-final-chapter-comes-full-circle-england-test-cricket
over 1 year ago
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The field for Gus Atkinsonâs hat-trick ball in Wellington; all pointing to the short ball ⊠full and straight does the trick
over 1 year ago
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Breaking news in Christchurch: Jacob Bethell will make his England Test debut this week - and will bat at No3 (!). Ollie Pope keeping wicket and slides down to No6. Their boldest selection call yet, youâd wagerâŠ
over 1 year ago
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Bit of breakfast radio chat
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ALI MARTIN | UK cricket writer previews the Test series between England & New Zealand
Scotty & Izzy · Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qoimLSsMh70IvyRzDPXnM?si=ZcqhzTIhR9iUk1AB7hokug
over 1 year ago
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Jimmy Anderson is back in England whites - hand injury to Jordan Cox sees Ollie Pope keeping, Ben Stokes now playing and the đneeded as a sub fielder
over 1 year ago
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It was all about the overheads in Queenstown today
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over 1 year ago
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England v the Prime Ministerâs XI underway in stunning Queenstown. The hosts are 84 for six, with two wickets apiece for Woakes, Atkinson and Carse
over 1 year ago
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over 1 year ago
Hampshire's ground, the Utilita Bowl, aspires to be the "greenest" stadium in cricket. The county side are also about to play in the Global Super League, sponsored by oil giant ExxonMobil
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/n...
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Hampshire censured over âsportswashingâ T20 event despite green claims
Hampshire have been accused of taking part in a âsportswashing vehicleâ before their participation in this monthâs Global Super League in Guyana
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/21/hampshire-accused-of-sportswashing-t20-tournament-despite-green-claims-cricket
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over 1 year ago
Here's a starter pack of Guardian sport writers, contributors and staff if you want to follow them. It'll update as more join đ
add a skeleton here at some point
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Have spent the last week reading about Phillip Hughes and watching back old clips. He was special
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/n...
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The Spin | A decade after Phillip Hughesâ tragic death: how much has cricket changed?
Safety in the game has evolved but the cricketing prodigy comes to mind whenever someoneâs helmet takes a blow
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/20/philip-hughes-tragic-death-10-years-on-cricket-the-spin
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