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Category Archives: UK – Glamorgan
Counties ‘at greater fixing risk’
The county game is at more risk from match-fixing than international cricket, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board’s new anti-corruption chief.
Glamorgan’s Lewis honoured by MCC
Former England and Glamorgan captain Tony Lewis is elected the 31st honorary life vice-president of the MCC.
Glamorgan oppose Wales team bid
Glamorgan insist they are completely against the idea of forming a Wales cricket team to participate in ICC competitions.
Glamorgan start at Leicestershire
Glamorgan begin their 2012 County Championship campaign against Leicestershire.
Powell hits out at Glam strategy
Deaprting batsman Michael Powell criticises Glamorgan’s management for the running of the Welsh club.
Walters signs Glamorgan extension
Batsman Stewart Walters is to stay at Glamorgan until the end of the 2013 season after signing a one-year contract extension.
Kent sign Powell on two-year deal
Kent sign former Glamorgan batsman Michael Powell on a two-year deal.
Glamorgan sign Australian North
Glamorgan sign Australian Test batsman Marcus North on a two-year contract from the start of the 2012 season.
Glamorgan beat Leics to join hunt
Glamorgan beat Leicestershire by 108 runs at Colwyn Bay to move into the Division Two promotion hunt.
Petersen leads Dragons to victory
Captain Alviro Petersen stars as Glamorgan post a huge total to beat Lancashire in the Clydesdale Bank 40.
Glamorgan’s seaside retreat
Why Robert Croft and Glamorgan enjoy Colwyn Bay
Mott tips Owen for England future
Matthew Mott tips Glamorgan bowler Will Owen to become an England international in the future.
Glamorgan pair sign new contracts
Gareth Rees and Mark Wallace sign two-year extensions, but others are told to impress to earn new deals.
Skipper Read punishes Glamorgan
Nottinghamshire maintain their hopes of a CB40 semi-final with a three-wicket win over Glamorgan at Trent Bridge.
Glamorgan stun leaders Somerset
Will Owen inspires Glamorgan Dragons to a shock win over previously unbeaten leaders Somerset in their Clydesdale Bank 40 clash.
Knee injury ends Shantry’s career
Captain Alviro Petersen concedes that Glamorgan’s promotion bid from Division Two of the County Championship is over for another season.
Promotion out of reach – Petersen
Captain Alviro Petersen concedes that Glamorgan’s promotion bid from Division Two of the County Championship is over for another season.
Glamorgan legend Watkins dies
Former England and Glamorgan all-rounder Allan Watkins dies aged 89.
Glamorgan to begin Ashes Test bid
Glamorgan start their bid to host a 2013 Ashes Test on Tuesday.
Glamorgan chairman Russell quits
Paul Russell steps down as Glamorgan chairman with immediate because of ill health.
Northants frustrated by Glamorgan
Division Two leaders Northants fall just short as they are held to a draw by Glamorgan in Swansea.
Glamorgan to hold special meeting
Glamorgan will hold a special committee meeting on Sunday to discuss the structure of the club.
Glamorgan battle to save the game
Glamorgan still need 119 to make Division Two leaders Northants bat again going into the final day at Swansea.
Peters helps Northants build lead
Stephen Peters completes his maiden first-class double century to help Northants build a big lead against Glamorgan in Swansea.
Northants boss day one in Swansea
Division Two leaders Northants bowl Glamorgan out for 252 on a fruitful first day in Swansea.
History beckons for bowler Harris
Glamorgan bowler James Harris is set to make history against Northamptonshire at St Helen’s.
Glamorgan’s Harris earns Lions call
Leicestershire’s James Taylor is named England Lions captain for the four-day game and one-day series against Sri Lanka A.
Glamorgan-Essex spoiled by rain
Rain sees the CB40 floodlit clash between Glamorgan and Essex at Chelmsford abandoned.
Glamorgan leave out Croft again
Glamorgan drop Robert Croft again for their CB40 floodlit clash with Essex at Chelmsford on Wednesday.
Jones loan extended for fortnight
Glamorgan get permission from Hampshire to extend Simon Jones’ loan spell for another two weeks.
Glamorgan suffer Cardiff wash-out
Glamorgan and Unicorns take a point each after the CB40 game at the Swalec Stadium is abandoned due to rain.
Glamorgan face selection dilemma
Glamorgan coach Matthew Mott targets victory as his side resume their CB40 campaign against Unicorns.
Glamorgan make short work of Glos
Glamorgan cap off a disappointing FL t20 campaign with a rain-affected eight-wicket win over Gloucestershire.
Glamorgan collapse as Derbys win
Tony Palladino’s fourth five-wicket haul of his career helps Derbyshire to a 186-run victory over Glamorgan.
Hughes century puts Derbys ahead
Chesney Hughes scores a career-best 167 to first save Derbyshire and then put them in control against Glamorgan after day three.
Glamorgan seize control at Derbys
Centuries from Jim Allenby and Mark Wallace put Glamorgan in a strong position against Derbyshire.
Clare leads Derbyshire fightback
Jonathan Clare helps Derbyshire recover from 130-7 on day one against Glamorgan with a career-best 130.
Jones unsure on Glamorgan future
Former England fast bowler Simon Jones says he does not know whether he will remain with Glamorgan beyond his current loan deal.
Glamorgan cruise to win over Glos
Gloucestershire record their second lowest T20 score as they are thrashed by Glamorgan at Bristol.
Mott braced for busy week ahead
Glamorgan coach Matthew Mott says he wants to finish the t20 campaign with two victories against Gloucestershire.
ICC award for Glamorgan chairman
Glamorgan chief Paul Russell receives the International Cricket Council’s Spirit of Cricket award in recognition of his service to the game.
Calm Goodwin guides Sussex home
Sussex move back into second in the South Group after Murray Goodwin guides them to a five wicket win over Glamorgan in the t20 match at Hove.
Glam spinner Croft stands aside
Leading Glamorgan wicket-taker Robert Croft steps aside for their next two T20 games.
Petersen hopes youth get chance
Glamorgan captain Alviro Peterson wants young players to be given a chance after his team suffered a fifth successive Friends Life Twenty20 defeat.
Maynard makes South Africa move
Former Glamorgan coach Matthew Maynard is to take over at South African side Nashua Titans.
Suppiah record earns Somerset win
Arul Suppiah takes 6-5, the best bowling figures recorded in world Twenty20 cricket, to catapult Somerset back into FL t20 contention against Glamorgan in Cardiff.
Petersen hanging on to t20 hope
Glamorgan captain Alviro Peterson remains confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the Friends Life t20, despite a fourth successive defeat.
Kent fight back to beat Glamorgan
A 57-run partnership between Sam Northeast and Geraint Jones guides Kent to victory against Glamorgan.
Miserly Surrey squeeze Glamorgan
A disciplined team bowling performance from Surrey helps them to see off Glamorgan.