England dethrone India as T20I No.1

Chris Woakes believes "England have turned the corner" and is backing them to win in South Africa before regaining the Ashes. "I would always back England to win a home Ashes. I know we've drawn the last two, but I think in home conditions, as long as England go in with the bowling attack that they would like to, and avoid injuries, I imagine they would be favourites, and that they'll come out on top."

Would scrapping promotion and relegation in lower leagues improve behaviour? Oscar and Dave discuss the idea proposed by former Sussex and Nottinghamshire batter Chris Nash in the October issue of The Cricket Magazine.

Should first-class clubs take National Counties players more seriously? Buckinghamshire captain Conner Haddow, formerly on Northants’ books, speaks to James Coyne about life on the circuit and the names to watch out for in NCCA competitions. Plus, editor Huw Turbervill looks at The Cricketer’s bumper season review special, recalls a short phone call with a former England captain, and reveals which current Yorkshire cricketer he sat next to in a seaside Indian restaurant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Kent and England allrounder and captain has written a crime thriller novel called The Black Rabbit. He explains how he sought the advice of Jeffrey Archer.

England’s Test captain features in the story of Japan’s journey to their recent T20 against India.