Gidman’s scorecard reflects loyal career

Calm, understated, and by England, some might argue, underrated. The curtain has now fallen on former Gloucestershire captain Alex Gidman’s Continue reading →

Pattern of games a must in latest review

I was at a Cricket Society meeting recently where author Stephen Chalke spoke passionately about county cricket, in the wake Continue reading →

In the spotlight – and not a horse to be seen

Back in 1998, I wrote a piece about Gloucestershire’s image to the wider world as a sporting backwater. My argument Continue reading →

Ashes hint at widening domestic split

We’re at that time of year when the big sporting events are all around us. Not for now the week Continue reading →

Klinger goes down a storm

It’s the biggest night of the summer in west country cricket. On Friday around 8,000 spectators with fill the Bristol Continue reading →

Long term view lit by chairman

Gloucestershire start their first home Championship game of the season against Derbyshire on Sunday, but arguably a more important match Continue reading →

No gloss finish to festival

The appeal of the Cheltenham cricket festival is that is draws lovers of the game from all over the country Continue reading →

Festival remains a marquee occasion

The sun is out, there’s Test cricket on Radio 4 – Joe Root and James Anderson’s record breaking last wicket Continue reading →