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Gerard Brophy has claimed his second championship century for Yorkshire to put them in charge of their Headingley encounter with Warwickshire.   The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman hit a determined 103, which included 15 fours, to help Yorkshire reach 425 in the first innings of...> More

Ajmal Shahzad has earned a surprise call-up to England’s one-day international squad following an injury to left-arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom.   The 24-year-old Yorkshire all-rounder, who made an impressive debut in the second Test against Bangladesh at Old Trafford recently, had been...> More

Craig Kieswetter’s role in helping England seucre their ICC World Twenty20 triumph has earned him a promotion to batsman-wicketkeeper for the forthcoming NatWest one-day international series against Australia.   The Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman made a major contribution towards England ending their wait for a global...> More

Ajmal Shahzad has completed a whirlwind six months in international cricket by being handed his Test debut by England against Bangladesh at Old Trafford.   The 24-year-old  Yorkshire all-rounder had not featured for England at senior level until last winter, when he...> More

Ajmal Shahzad has been retained in England’s squad for the second Test against Bangladesh as they attempt to wrap up a series victory at Old Trafford.   The Yorkshire all-rounder was called up for the opening Test victory at Lord’s but lost...> More

Ajmal Shahzad has been given the chance to make his Test debut after being called into a new-look England squad for the first Test against Bangladesh at Lord’s.   The Yorkshire all-rounder has already had a memorable winter after being given debuts...> More

Graham Onions has been ruled out for the majority of the 2010 English season after failing to recover from an on-going bone stress reaction in his back.   Further scans on the problem area have confirmed that the Durham and England seamer...> More

England award contract to brilliant Kieswetter

Craig Kieswetter has been rewarded for the outstanding start to his international career with England awarding him an incremental contract following his performances for the one-day and Twenty20 side.   The Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman, who won man-of-the-match in the ICC World Twenty20 triumph...> More

Craig Kieswetter continued his fairytale start to his international career with a man-of-the-match performance to help England claim their first global one-day trophy.   The 22-year-old, who only made his international debut a few months ago after completing his qualification period, hammered...> More

Jos Buttler demonstrated his growing potential by hitting his maiden first class century in only his fourth game for Somerset against Hampshire.   Deputising as wicketkeeper-batsman while Craig Kieswetter, his Somerset and ISM colleague, is away on England duty at the ICC...> More

England have selected Craig Kieswetter and Ajmal Shahzad in their final squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in West Indies.   The pair both broke into England’s plans after impressing on the tour of UAE and the recent one-day series in...> More

Three of International Sports Management’s highly-rated cricketers have been included in England’s provisional squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in West Indies.   Hard-hitting Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter joins ISM stablemates Ajmal Shahzad and Graham Onions in the 30-man party, which...> More

Posted 17 Feb 2010

Craig Kieswetter took a major step towards a full England call-up with a match-winning performance to help the Lions secure a five wickets win over the senior side in Abu Dhabi.   The South African-born wicketkeeper-batsman, who qualified for England the previous...> More

Craig Kieswetter strengthened his claims for a full England call-up with another quickfire half-century during the Lions’ narrow defeat against Pakistan A in their third Twenty20 match.   The Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman, who had already hit an unbeaten 31 and 77 in the...> More

Craig Kieswetter continued his impressive start to England Lions’ tour of United Arab Emirates with a match-winning performance to help them secure victory over Pakistan A in Sharjah.   The Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman hit an unbeaten 77 off 52 balls, hammering eight fours...> More

Graham Onions has raised £1500 for the soldiers charity Help for Heroes after auctioning the bat with which he defied the South African attack twice and helped earn England a 1-1 Test series draw earlier this winter.   The Durham seamer agreed...> More

Graham Onions has agreed to auction the bat which defied the South African attack twice this winter to earn England an unexpected 1-1 draw in their Test series.   The Durham seamer has donated the 2lb 7oz Woodworm bat with which he...> More

Emerging Yorkshire seamer Ajmal Shahzad has been called up into a senior England squad for the first time by being selected in their tour party for UAE and Bangladesh next month.   The 24-year-old earned his call-up after impressing for the England Performance...> More

Fred adjusts sights to first class cricket for Lancashire

Andrew Flintoff has set his sights on playing ALL cricket for Lancashire later this summer after being given encouraging news about his recovery from a knee operation.   The Lancashire all-rounder has been sidelined since undergoing a micro-fracture operation on his right...> More

International Sports Management have added to their growing list of highly-rated  cricketers by signing England under-19s pair James Vince and Jos Buttler.   They will receive guidance on their career from former England captain Michael Vaughan, ISM’s Business Development Manager, and join...> More

Craig Kieswetter has followed in the footsteps of close friend Marcus Trescothick by agreeing a new three-year contract with Somerset.   The talented wicketkeeper-batsman, who completed a spell with the England Performance Squad out in South Africa shortly before Christmas, agreed the...> More

Trescothick commits to Somerset future

Somerset captain Marcus Trescothick has signed a new three-year contract with the club as he sets his sights on playing on beyond the age of 40.   The former England left-hander, who celebrates his 34th birthday on Christmas Day, has committed himself...> More

Onions' composure resuces England from defeat

 Graham Onions passed a demanding examination of his temperament to help England cling on and save the opening Test against South Africa.   The Durham fast bowler, a member of International Sports Management’s stable, batted out the dramatic final over of the...> More

Graham Onions has been given the chance to continue the impressive start to his international career by being chosen for England’s opening Test against South Africa at Centurion.   The 27-year-old Durham seamer, a member of ISM’s management stable, was chosen ahead...> More

Vaughan backing Old Trafford redevelopment

Michael Vaughan has given his support to Old Trafford’s redevelopment plans as they attempt to re-establish themselves as one of English cricket’s major venues.   The Ashes-winning captain, who is now Business Development Manager at ISM, is backing Lancashire’s plans to redevelop...> More

Posted 13 Nov 2009

  Craig Kieswetter has re-iterated his commitment to play international cricket for England as he prepares to return to South Africa on November 16 with the England Performance Squad.   Craig qualifies for England in February 2010, but has been urged by South...> More

Fred Agrees New Deal With Lancashire

Andrew Flintoff has pledged his future to Lancashire by signing a three-year contract to play one-day cricket for the county.  The 31-year-old all-rounder, who is currently recovering from surgery to his right knee, has agreed a new deal which will also...> More

Posted 29 Oct 2009

Yorkshire all-rounder Ajmal Shahzad has followed in the footsteps of England bowlers Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison and Graham Onions by joining International Sports Management.   The 24-year-old has joined the management stable after a recommendation from former Yorkshire team-mate Michael Vaughan, who...> More

Harmison agrees new deal with Durham

 Steve Harmison has committed his future to Durham by signing a new four-year contract which will tie him to his home county until 2013.   The 31-year-old fast bowler, who made his first class debut back in 1996, intends to help Durham...> More

Marcus Proves Quality With PCA Award

Marcus Trescothick has proved his on-going quality at domestic level since announcing his retirement from international cricket by winning the NatWest PCA Player of the year award for 2009.   The 33-year-old Somerset left-hander fought off competition from England captain Andrew Strauss,...> More

Harmison Disappointed by England Omission

Steve Harmison has revealed his disappointment at being overlooked by England for this winter’s tour of South Africa despite indicating his willingness to fight for his place.   The Durham fast bowler was overlooked for the 16-man party, with the selectors wanting...> More

Posted 30 Sep 2009
Somerset Duo Prove Their Value

Somerset pair Marcus Trescothick and Craig Kieswetter have filled two of the top three positions in the Professional Cricketers’ Association’s list of the most valuable players in the 2009 season.   Former England opener Trescothick topped the poll after scoring 2,934 runs...> More

Vaughan Drives Forward Into Business Career

Michael Vaughan has made his first step towards forging a new career following his retirement from first class cricket by agreeing to use his expertise as the new Business Development Manager at International Sports Management.   The former England captain, who led...> More

Harmison Wants An England Signal

Steve Harmison has declared his intention to continue his England career, providing the selectors signal he remains part of their plans for the immediate future.   The 30-year-old fast bowler postponed any decision about his future until after he had helped Durham...> More

Posted 15 Sep 2009
Fred Looking at New Boundaries

Andrew Flintoff has rejected England’s offer of an incremental contract in an attempt to expand his cricketing experience and become the best one-day player in the world.   The 31-year-old all-rounder was one of seven players offered a contract last week following...> More

Onions Called Up To The One Day Squad

Graham Onions has admitted his rapid promotion into the England ranks this summer has even caught him a little by surprise.   The 26-year-old Durham seamer had not featured for the senior England side at the start of this summer, although he...> More

Trescothick Named in Somerset's 15-Man Squad

Marcus Trescothick has indicated his willingness to return to India after being named in Somerset’s 15-man squad for the Twenty20 Champions League tournament next month.   The 33-year-old left-hander has not played a match overseas since his stress-related illness first surfaced on...> More

Fred Wanting Sunshine To Aid His Recovery

Andrew Flintoff has decided to take a break in Dubai for the next stage of his rehabilitation programme from his arthroscopy and micro-fracture operation on his right knee.   The 31-year-old all-rounder intends to spend the next couple of months overseas while...> More

Posted 02 Sep 2009
Onions Among the ICC Nominees

Durham seamer Graham Onions has been recognised for his outstanding debut summer with England by being given two nominations at the annual LG ICC Awards ceremony in Mumbai next month.   The 26-year-old is one of five England players included in the...> More

Posted 01 Sep 2009

Andrew Flintoff remains confident he can battle through another tough rehabilitation schedule to continue playing for England at one-day and Twenty20 international level.   The 31-year-old all-rounder is at the early stages of his recovery from an arthroscopy and micro-fracture operation to...> More

Posted 24 Aug 2009
England Regain The Ashes

Andrew Flintoff signed off his illustrious Test career in style by playing a pivotal role in reclaiming the Ashes for England amid emotional scenes at the Brit Oval.   The 31-year-old all-rounder had already announced his intention to retire from Test cricket...> More

Posted 24 Aug 2009
Flintoff Savours Ashes' Victory

Andrew Flintoff has set his sights on making his England return during next year’s tour to Bangladesh after bringing forward his knee operation in the aftermath of the Ashes victory.   The 31-year-old Lancashire all-rounder enjoyed a quiet night with family and...> More

Glamorgan Cricket sign all rounder Jim Allenby

Glamorgan Cricket sign all rounder - Jim Allenby  Glamorgan Cricket today announced that they have signed 26 year old all-rounder Jim Allenby on a three year contract until the end of the 2012 playing season.  He will also play for Glamorgan...> More

Posted 04 Aug 2009
ALLENBY TEAMS UP WITH FLINTOFF

Jim Allenby, one of the most exciting all-rounders in world cricket, has teamed up with arguably the game's greatest, Freddie Flintoff, and joined International Sports Management.   The Australian-born 26-year-old is currently one of the most sought-after cricketers in the English game...> More

Andrew Flintoff Retires from Test Cricket

Andrew Flintoff has announced he will retire from Test cricket at the end of this summer's Ashes series.   The 31-year-old has accepted defeat in his long-running battle against injuries and said: "My body has told me it's time to stop."   The Lancashire...> More

Andrew Comes Through His First Test

Andrew made a return to cricket in a LV County Championship game for Lancashire against Durham at Chester-le-Street last week.  Unfortunately it was overshadowed by a poor batting display from Lancashire as they were dismissed for a paltry 116 in...> More

Graham Onions Joins International Sports Management

Graham Onions has teamed up with management company International Sports Management to become the latest addition to their established cricket stable.    Onions, a 26 year old right-arm medium-fast bowler and useful lower-order batsman for Durham has made five appearances for England...> More

Vaughan and Bell Miss Out on England Recall

England have left batsmen, Owais Shah, Ian Bell and Michael Vaughan and fast bowler Steve Harmison out of the squad for the first Test match against West Indies at Lord's.   Essex's Ravi Bopara is set to take the vital number three...> More

Andy Flower was confirmed as England's new Team Director after acting as interim head coach on England's recent 11-week tour of the West Indies. "As a player Andy became ranked as the number one batsman in the world and the ECB...> More

Posted 13 Mar 2009
West Indies Win The Series

England fell agonisingly short of victory as West Indies held on to draw the final Test and win the series 1-0.  The West Indies were set 240 from a minimum 66 overs and after losing three wickets in the first...> More

Flintoff and Pietersen Top the IPL Auction

Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen have become the highest-priced cricketers in the Indian Premier League.  The English cricketers were picked up for US$1.55m (£1.1m) each, Flintoff going to Chennai Super Kings and Pietersen to Bangalore Royal Challengers at the 2009...> More

Posted 06 Jan 2009
Controversial Start to 2009

2008 was the year that changed cricket for ever with the birth of the IPL, and no sooner was 2009 here was there more excitement and controversy.   By all accounts Hugh Morris spent the weekend trying to thrash out a compromise...> More

England Defeated in Chennai by Six Wickets

The first Test in Chennai was one of the most politically significant matches in the game which saw India defeat England by six wickets.  It was an emotionally charged game, emphasised by Tendulkar, who guided India to victory with his...> More

Posted 01 Dec 2008
Andrew Flintoff Signs With Puma

Today, PUMA®, the UK's fastest growing sportslifestyle brand, announced the signing of Andrew Flintoff, to further boost the brand's sports marketing portfolio.   Flintoff's contract with PUMA® will see him play in PUMA® footwear, using PUMA cricket equipment as well as wearing...> More

Marcus Wins William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award

Marcus Trecothick's autobiography Coming Back to Me has been awarded the 2008 William Hill Sports Book of the Year.   The autobiography which was ghost written by Peter Hayter has been widely praised for dealing with the taboo subject of mental illness...> More

Better, But Still Not Good Enough

England were comprehensively beaten in both of the first two One Day Internationals in Rajkot and Indore.  The tourists are desperately in need of a morale-boosting victory against a buoyant Indian side.   England's loss in Rajkot was a crushing defeat, being...> More

Flintoff Ton Leads England to Victory

Andrew Flintoff made a flying start to England's tour of India on Sunday with an unbeaten century to help his country to a comfortable victory in their opening warm-up match.   Flintoff's first English hundred since the fourth Test of the 2005...> More

Posted 11 Nov 2008
Vaughan Joins Second String

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed yesterday that Michael Vaughan will be joining England's second string after taking a three month sabbatical from the game.   The performance squad who fly to India in ten days time will play two matches...> More

'Coming Back To Me' on Shortlist

Former England cricketer Marcus Trescothick has been shortlisted for the world's richest sports book prize.   His book 'Coming Back To Me' is among six titles on the shortlist for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, which is worth...> More

Posted 27 Oct 2008
England Secure Narrow Victory

England's preparations for Saturday's $20m showdown with the Stanford Superstars began with a 12-run victory over Middlesex in Antigua.   Both teams found it difficult to score runs on a relatively slow surface and scoring could have been even lower but for...> More

Posted 18 Sep 2008
True Value of ISM Stars

  ISM is delighted to have three cricketers in the top five as the race to be England's Most Valuable Player (MVP) reaches the halfway stage.   At the end of an eventful summer of international cricket, Jimmy Anderson leads by a solitary...> More

Posted 17 Sep 2008
Trescothick Batting At Belfry

England cricketer Marcus Trescothick will make a guest appearance at The Quinn Insurance British Masters on Sunday to promote his new autobiography, ‘Coming Back to Me' - the inside story of his career and personal life journeys.   Marcus will be in...> More

Ajantha Mendis wins ICC Emerging Player of the Year 2008

Ajantha Mendis was named as the Emerging Player of the Year at an awards ceremony held by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai on 10th September. The Sri Lankan spinner exploded on to the international scene and has taken the...> More

Five Star Additions to ISM Stable

  An exciting new crop of overseas cricketers have joined forces with Cheshire-based management company International Sports Management.   Ajantha Mendis got his test career off to a stunning start in the current series against India. The 23-year-old completed a ten-wicket match haul in...> More

Posted 30 Aug 2008
England Secure Series Win

  England 296-7 beat South Africa 170 by 126 runs. England win series 3-0 with two matches still to play.   England produced another fine display at The Oval to beat South Africa by 126 runs and wrap up one-day series victory.   Andrew Flintoff...> More

Brilliant Broad Buries South Africa

 ISM's bowling attack stole the show in the second One Day international against South Africa as England cruised to a ten wicket victory at Trent Bridge.   Stuart Broad produced the best figures of his career, taking five for 23 to stun...> More

Harmison U-Turn on ODI Retirement

Steve Harmison has come out of One Day International retirement and has been included in England's squad to face South Africa for the opening match of the NatWest Series at Headingley.   The 29-year-old Durham fast bowler replaces Ryan Sidebottom, after a...> More

Flintoff Impresses on One-Day Return

England 10 for 0 v Scotland 156 for 9 (Hamilton 60, Flintoff 3-21) - No result Andrew Flintoff made an impressive one-day international return with three for 21 against Scotland in a rain-soaked day at the Grange. The Lancashire all-rounder made his...> More

Pietersen Positive after England Victory

Andrew Flintoff hit the winning runs for England as Kevin Pietersen's side cruised to victory in the final Test against South Africa at The Oval.   Needing 197 at the start of day five, Flintoff's superb six was enough to hand Pietersen...> More

Posted 11 Aug 2008
Broad Reveals Big Plans

Stuart Broad claimed three wickets during South Africa's second innings yesterday to keep alive England's hopes of a consolation win at The Oval.   England dismissed the tourists for 318 all out leaving them chasing a target of 197 to win the...> More

Perfect Pair mark Harmison Comeback

Steve Harmison turned his excitement at an England recall into momentum on the field with a hostile performance on the opening day which included two wickets.   England dominated on day one at The Oval and gave their best bowling performance of...> More

Posted 06 Aug 2008
More Harmy is Good for England

England have reverted to a five-man attack for the final npower Test, with ISM's Stuart Broad and Steve Harmison being recalled to the team who will face South Africa at the Oval on Thursday.   The duo return to the starting line-up...> More

Posted 04 Aug 2008
Statement from Michael Vaughan

I came to the decision of resigning from my position as England Captain shortly after the end of the 3rd Test Match v South Africa, this was by no means a knee jerk reaction and was indeed something that I...> More

Posted 03 Aug 2008
Vaughan Steps Down as Captain

Michael Vaughan stood down as England captain on Sunday 3 August 2008 after England lost the Test series to South Africa at Headingley. Vaughan is officially England's most successful captain with 26 wins in 51 Tests, surpassing Peter May's previous record...> More

Flintoff's Landmark Display Boosts England

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff passed the 200 Test wicket barrier with a stunning performance during the third npower test against South Africa on Thursday.   His magnificent spell of high-quality fast bowling brought Michael Vaughan's side back into the third Test after South...> More

Broad Shines Despite England Loss

Stuart Broad saved England from an innings defeat with an unbeaten 67 in the second Test against South Africa at Headingly.   Coming in at number nine on the batting order with England needing another 100 to avoid an innings defeat with...> More

Posted 15 Jul 2008
Flintoff Earns Test Recall

Andrew Flintoff has been recalled to the England squad for the second Test against South Africa, which starts at Headingley on Friday.   The all-rounder has not played a Test since the final Ashes match in Sydney in January 2007 due to...> More

Vaughan Confident Ahead of South Africa Test

Michael Vaughan will once again lead England as they begin their anticipated First Test against South Africa at Lord’s and the captain is confident that the England side have a good chance against South Africa’s pace bowlers   "It's a series I...> More

Posted 02 Jul 2008
Broad Climbs Rankings

England paceman Stuart Broad has leapt 22 places to a career-high 12th in the International Cricket Council's one-day rankings. The 22-year-old Nottinghamshire seamer claimed seven wickets at an average of 21 in the recent series defeat to New Zealand and is...> More

Flintoff Returns with a Wicket

Andrew Flintoff made a successful return to bowling as Lancashire secured a place in the Twenty20 Cup quarter-finals with a 23-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford.   It was Flintoff's first spell of bowling in match conditions since injuring his side...> More

International Stage No Match for Broad

Stuart Broad believes he has accelerated his development into a top-class cricketer by being given the chance to learn on the international stage by England.   The 21-year-old Nottinghamshire seamer was identified two years ago as the type of player who had...> More

England Excel at The Riverside

Kevin Pietersen's century led England to a 114-run win in the first one-day international against New Zealand.   The big right-hander timed his innings perfectly after the loss of Ian Bell had England limping in the 20th over.   Paul Collingwood and Owais Shah...> More

Posted 19 May 2008
Super Century for Vaughan

England Captain Michael Vaughan has equalled former England captain Graham Gooch's record of six Test hundreds at Lord's, marking a return to form for the 33 year old Yorkshire batsman.   Vaughan hit 106 on day four of the first test against...> More

Vaughan Heads Up New Zealand Test Squad

The England selectors named two 16-man squads for the forthcoming One Day International and Test series in New Zealand, with Michael Vaughn once again captaining the Test squad.   Andrew Strauss and Tim Ambrose have also been included the Test squad, but...> More

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