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Dean Elgar is a link between the current South African transition side and the formidable Protea group of the past.When Elgar made his Test debut agai

Plus, read Scyld Berry's moving tribute to the finest of England captains and a true Yorkshireman unafraid to clash with the establishment

Terms of the legacy he leaves, i i terms of the legacy he leaves, i mean, obviously a shining career, as you have picked out some highlights, there. in terms of the legacy that he leaves, what will his impact be on cricket as a whole, do you think? well, he was one of the four great yorkshireman, and sadly three have died now, brian close, fred trueman and him and the remaining one is geoffrey boycott. they have been the pivotal figures geoffrey boycott. they have been the pivotalfigures in geof...

Ever a surprise, Beauty And The Beast The Musical, based on the much-loved animated film which won two Oscars for its soaring score and title number, will tour the UK and Ireland, with stars new and old. The Disney hierarchy in New York and London have cast Courtney Stapleton, 27, as Belle, the independent young woman (and bookworm) who discovers, in a tale as old as time, that she and the enchanted Beast can be more than just friends.  Stapleton has previously appeared in Six, Dear Evan Hanse...

Heres something to raise a debate; who is Bradfords biggest ever name? There have been so many huge names from the district from the worlds of culture, art, literature and sport. Here are five suggestions, but dont take it as the definitive list, Im sure many of you will disagree with my choices; thats the beauty of music; everyone has an opinion on whats best. Instead of just criticising my list, lets get constructive and leave your suggestions in the comments section below. Here are f...

Joe Root closing in on top three English Test run-scorers after Chennai ton Joe Root reached 100 in his 100th Test (Nick Potts/PA) England captain Joe Root marked his 100th Test appearance with a century against India on Friday. The Yorkshire batsman reached stumps in Chennai on 128 not out for his third ton in successive Tests – following scores of 228 and 186 against Sri Lanka – and the  20th for his country. Here, the PA news agency looks back at Root’s record after he celebrated his ...

Joe Root has England landmarks within reach as he prepares for 100th Test PA 1 February 2021, 7:00 am Joe Root will make his 100th Test appearance when he captains England against India on Friday. The Yorkshire batsman goes into the landmark game on the back of a superb series in Sri Lanka, where his scores of 228 and 186 helped set up a 2-0 win and lifted him up England’s list of Test run-scorers. Here, the PA news agency looks back on Root’s first 99 games. Top three in his sights England...

A left-hander, in his first eight years in first-class cricket he had his fingers broken four times 25 December 2020 • 4:28pm John Edrich on his way to an unbeaten 100 for England in the first Test against India at Old Trafford in 1974 Credit: Patrick Eagar/Popperfoto via Getty Images John Edrich, who has died aged 83, was one of the most prolific, and also one of the most underrated, of all England batsmen. The 5,138 runs he scored at an average of 43.54 in 77 Tests between 1963 and 1976 exc...

MEMORIES of Christmas past can be found in these photographs of cards and celebrations from years gone by. Dating back to at least the 1940s they show some of the much-loved traditions of the festive season which still endure to this day. The photographs, which are from the archives of Aireborough Historical Society, were taken in Guiseley, Rawdon and Yeadon - except for a wartime Christmas greeting which was sent from The Middle East. Two images of cards each feature Yeadon Town Hall, ...

UPDATED: Macys TIF agreement moving forward after Upper Arlington school board approval ThisWeek group Upper Arlington City Council will seek a tax-increment-financing deal to allow Continental Real Estate Cos. to forgo upwards of $17.25 million in property taxes to redevelop the Macy’s site at Kingsdale Shopping Center.  City Council members working with Upper Arlington administrators say the arrangement is necessary to proceed with the kind of development the city wants and to potential...