Author Archives: Lizzy Ammon

A Christmas Message from the SPIN team

Ok we know it’s only November and Christmas starts way too early every year but here’s a little Christmassy message from SPIN. You may need to click on the image to read the text –  which may, or may not, be … Continue reading

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SPIN Mailing list

If you’d like to be kept informed of SPIN news and subscription offers and what’s happening at SPIN, please email lizzy@spincricket.com and we’ll add you to our mailing list. We will not share your email address with any third parties … Continue reading

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SPIN Poll: Who was the best bowler and batsman in County Cricket in 2012?

As the winter nights draw in, we’d like you to cast your minds back to the summer, try and forget how wet it was and vote for who you think was the best bowler and the best batman in county … Continue reading

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What should we do with the T20?

The format of the domestic T20 competition for 2014 and beyond will be discussed by the ECB’s management board in November with a proposal that it should be played on a fixed day of the week (probably Friday evenings and … Continue reading

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SPIN chat to Sussex batsman Luke Wells

Luke Wells was chatting to Lizzy Ammon  Sussex opening batsmen Luke Wells chatted to SPIN about the season, the mood at Hove and his own career ambitions. Sussex’s season It’s been a little up and down but overall to still … Continue reading

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Today at the Test – England v South Africa Lord’s day 3

Lizzy Ammon at Lord’s Stumps Day 3  South Africa 309 & 145 -3    England 315 With the sun shining, the temperatures rising and the Test match poised on a knife edge, Lord’s was the only place to be today.  First day … Continue reading

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Today at the Test England v South Africa, Headingley day 4

Lizzy Ammon at Headingley Stumps Day 4  South Africa 419 & 39-0  England 425 A day that started with so much promise.  Kevin Pietersen still at the crease looking to carry on where he left off.  But after 2 balls … Continue reading

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Today at the Test – England v South Africa, Headingley Day 3

Lizzy Ammon at Headingley  Stumps day 3 South Africa 419ao  England 351 for 5 Summary In the end it was England’s day.  It didn’t start off like that. Strauss battled unconvincingly for his 37 although in the process did pass … Continue reading

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Today at the Test – Eng v SA, Headingley day 1

Lizzy Ammon at Headingley STUMPS Day 1:   South Africa 262-5 To Spin or not to Spin? Would you go in to a Test without a spinner?  Even at Headingley?     The decision to go with a four man … Continue reading

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Thrilling T20 Quarter Final at Trent Bridge by Scott Oliver

Scott Oliver at Trent Bridge Amidst the confusion caused by runners and the rules for tied finishes, Hampshire pulled off the shock of the Friends Life t20 quarter-finals by beating Notts in an extraordinary see-saw encounter at Trent Bridge, silencing … Continue reading

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