Steve James
@sjamesjourno
Father of Bethan and Rhys. Husband to Jane. Cricket & rugby writer @TimesSport. Former cricketer and coach a bt @MonBoysSport @GlamorganDevel1 @cricketwales_wg
We have the most indescribably devastating news that our beautiful daughter Bethan suddenly passed away on Saturday evening. Our hearts are broken. She was the most wonderfully caring and kind daughter and sister to Rhys. @janeparkerjames
Ollie Pope puts freneticism to good use as ‘tip and run’ torments India Opposition run ragged as Surrey batsman, in tandem with Joe Root, sets an aggressive tone of complete dominance in fourth Test against at Old Trafford | ✍️ @sjamesjourno thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
Finals Day prep 👊 Tomorrow’s semi-final will be streamed LIVE on Glamorgan’s YouTube and Facebook channels 🎥 #OhGlammyGlammy
Joe Root has reached level of excellence attained by few in game’s history England lead India by 186 runs after day three as Yorkshireman moves behind only Sachin Tendulkar in all-time list Read @Athersmike's report ⬇️ thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
Something on running between the wickets thetimes.com/article/8f2392…
My last second Test down under: I tore my hamstring, we lost and my dog died Sam Warburton's latest column 👇 thetimes.com/sport/rugby-un…
Zak Crawley is unique: the better the bowling, the better he plays Dibbly dobblers may not be to his liking, but the opener averages 80 against bowling above 88mph and this desperately needed innings of 84 will quieten doubters, ✍️ @sjamesjourno thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
Ben Stokes knew how to expose Sai Sudharsan — but Jamie Smith let him off The 23-year-old’s preference to keep the bat grounded gives a lovely languid flow to his strokes but exposes a key flaw by making his head lop-sided | ✍️ @sjamesjourno thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
In 85 Tests at Old Trafford, no team has opted to bowl first and won. No pressure, Ben Stokes...
Putting the opposition in at Old Trafford hasn't ended in a Test victory since 1884, but England and Ben Stokes may opt to fly in the face of history in fourth Test against India ✍️ @swildecricket thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
🔴 LIVE: Follow our coverage from day one of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford with updates from @legsidelizzy ⬇️
From betting ban to key Ashes weapon, the redemption of Carse Close relationship with Stokes helped bowler overcome off-field issues to become integral part of England’s attack — and he was even prepared to lose a toe for the cause | ✍️ @sjamesjourno thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
Steve Tandy has been appointed Wales head coach, ending the search for a permanent replacement to Warren Gatland, who stepped down five months ago ⬇️Read the story from @sjamesjourno thetimes.com/sport/rugby-un…
Harry Brook, Yashasvi Jaiswal, no Aussies: who will be next fab four? Jamie Smith is a contender, Jacob Bethell cannot find a place in this England team and Marnus Labuschagne has faded, but @sjamesjourno says Test cricket will need new heroes soon ⬇️ thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
This cause means so much to so many. I'm supporting a ride in memory of Bethan, who was taken too soon. Please consider donating or sharing to help raise awareness and funds. gofund.me/cd86e239
On September 27 I'm riding 220 miles in a day in memory of Bethan for @CrohnsColitisUK @2wishcymru @CricketersTrust please support gofund.me/2ba65d3a
Dad asked me my ambition at 14 — I wrote ‘Lions legend’ Latest Sam Warburton column 👇 thetimes.com/sport/rugby-un…
How Richie Benaud and Channel 4 captured the magic of 2005 Ashes. A trip down memory lane with the producer of that series Gary Franses as this summer bubbles up to be one of the most interesting since then, twenty years on thetimes.com/article/9c8b23…
"We thought we were masters of the universe for a short time. For six weeks or so it felt like the whole country was watching" @Athersmike meets Gary Franses to share their memories of Channel 4's coverage of the unforgettable 2005 Ashes series 🔽 thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…
"It is the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Ashes, the greatest series of modern times. While this one will not surpass that one for drama and quality, it is bubbling up to be one of the best series since then." | ✍️ @Athersmike on England v India⬇️ thetimes.com/sport/cricket/…