Ian Bell’s sights set on an historic ton

Ian Bell will be hoping to become the first Warwickshire batsman to score a century at Edgbaston for England in the final Test against West Indies today.

Ton for Todd but Milford are held

Milford Hall new-boy Todd Henderson smashed his first century for the club against Cannock and Rugeley – but Rhys Morgan’s hundred denied Milford maximum points.

Wolverhampton Cricket Club set early pace

Paceman Johannes Bothma proved too hot to handle as Wolverhampton climbed to the top of the Premier Division.

T20 triumph for Wolverhampton

Captain Dan Bowyer, front, lifts the trophy to celebrate T20 glory with his Wolverhampton team-mates and club scorer, 78-year-old Mary Chapman

Wolverhampton are hoping for a weekend win double after lifting the Black Country Floodlit T20 competition.

Edgbaston taking shape as state-of-the-art Test venue

Today’s stunning photograph shows the view the fans will have when Edgbaston cricket ground’s £32m facelift is completed.

Mohammad Yousuf joins Smethwick

Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has provisionally agreed to join Smethwick.

Graham Taylor joins Warwickshire

Warwickshire have marked the 100-day countdown to the opening of their £32million Edgbaston redevelopment by signing up Graham Taylor for the season.

Edgbaston redevelopment on target

Warwickshire chief executive Colin Povey today confirmed the county’s new £32million ground redevelopment will be done “on budget and on time.”

Vikram Solanki’s daily Ashes column

This group of England players have continually set high targets high and the pivotal third day's play saw them reach them again.

It's England way for Vikram Solanki

So to Adelaide, traditionally the finest batting surface in Australia, with both teams assessing a fascinating opening to the series.

Ashes a close call for Vikram Solanki

Express & Star Ashes columnist Vikram Solanki believes the Ashes is deliciously posed between England and Australia going into the third day.

Vikram Solanki hails Ashes hat-trick

Express & Star Ashes columnist Vikram Solanki was left in awe after Peter Siddle's hat-trick super-show for Australia stunned England on the opening day.

Jim Troughton's vow as new captain

Warwickshire CCC training at Cannon Hill Park 5

New Warwickshire captain Jim Troughton insits he can combine leadership with runs after fulfilling a lifelong ambition to skipper the Bears.

Consistency key to the Bears success

Warwickshire CCC training at Cannon Hill Park 3

Warwickshire director of cricket Ashley Giles claims consistency is the key to the Bears adding four-day success to their one-day glory.

A notable double for Mike Hingley

As England get ready to battle for the Ashes Down Under, Old Hill's promising young opening batsman Mike Hingley is celebrating a notable double.

Big-hitting Richard's an award winner

Teenager Richard Lloyd left the opposition in a spin after claiming the final Express & Star-Hawk Cricket Player of The Month award of the summer.

City cricketers head Down Under

Two cricketers from Wolverhampton are jetting off to Australia to represent England.

Worcestershire swoop for Jayasuriya

Worcestershire have swooped for one of the biggest names in world cricket by snapping up Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya.

Brewood snatch title from Beacon

Brewood snatched the Staffs Club Cricket Championship from under the noses of Beacon as star all-rounder Chris Pearce hit 130 runs and bagged a five-wicket haul.