Xavier Voigt-Hill

Xavier Voigt-Hill presents a brief overview of Sussex Cricket over the last 15 years, and why he can't help but root for the underdogs. While football high-flyers Brighton & Hove Albion headed Wembley-ward for an emphatic FA Cup semi-final showdown…

XAVIER VOIGT-HILL reflects on the star performers of three weeks of Youth ODI action in South Africa, picking two Englishmen and a miserly spin contingentYashasvi Jaiswal400 runs @ 133.33 (1 100, 4 50s)The 18-year-old opener was in the spotlight…

Akbar Ali steadied a rain-shortened reply after India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi had his side on the precipice of back-to-back youth crownsBangladesh captain Akbar Ali held his nerve with a superb unbeaten 43 to lead his side to Under-19 World Cup…

Successes like this do not happen overnight, and the Tigers tripped up their flashier opponents by learning from mistakes and standing up as one when it matteredLivewire Bangladesh lose the battles but win the warIn our tournament preview episode of…

The Cricketer rounds up the best and worst from this week in cricket, from India falling foul of over rates to England's latest Test squad casualtyGOOD WEEKRainIt did not take much of 2020 for inclement weather to rear its ugly head and start washing…

For the second tournament running, rain prevented play in the third-place playoff to confirm Pakistan as default bronze medallistsDefault third place little consolation for PakistanThe soggy climax to the Under-19 World Cup continued in Benoni this…

New Zealand's tail-enders found today's rescue mission one ask too many, as Bangladesh spun their way into a showdown with India for the World Cup trophyHistory awaits imperious young TigersIt has long been clear that the future is bright for…

Kirk McKenzie's cramp-ridden innings of 99 looked sure to carry the West Indies to victory, but lower-order rebellions are quickly becoming a theme in South AfricaField and Clarke heroes of the day in New Zealand winNew Zealand's late comeback…

The defending champions tore through Australia after an underwhelming batting display, while Scotland and Zimbabwe picked up comfortable Plate League winsIndia stumble at the first true hurdle...Eleven teams were granted automatic qualification for…

The second-string Plate League kicked off with two more one-sided affairs in Potchefstroom, but there's plenty more opportunity for Japan and Nigeria still to comeRecord scores for tournament newbiesThe first day of pseudo-knockout competition had an…

XAVIER VOIGT-HILL picks an XI of stars from the tournament's opening round, with nine nations represented in a spin-heavy sideBen CharlesworthCharlesworth played no part in England's dead rubber win over Nigeria on Saturday, but the Gloucestershire…

Super League and Plate League playoff action kicks off in South Africa this week as the game's future stars fight it out for World Cup glory Who's in contentionIndia entered this year's tournament looking to become only the second country after…

Already ruled out of World Cup contention, a revamped England side dispatched newcomers Nigeria for 58 to open their Group B points tally at the final opportunity A win on the board but England still somewhat unconvincingHad England managed to get…

England, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe picked up the first victories of their campaigns but knew results mattered very little, while the hosts squeaked past the UAE in rainy Bloemfontein DLS puts hosts through as pools close on damp squibAt the Mangaung…

Jon Lewis’ side will play Nigeria for the pool’s wooden spoon after a late Connor Sully flurry led Australia to a last-ball win in KimberleyLast-ball thriller ends England campaignAustralia secured their place in the Super League quarter-finals after…

After Hamidullah Qadri and Lewis Goldsworthy turned England to the verge of victory, Australia blasted 40 from the last 16 balls to steal second place in Group BA finish for the ages as Connor Sully dumps England outWith 18 balls remaining, England…

An action-packed day in South Africa saw Sri Lanka drop out of tournament contention during a last-ball thriller in Bloemfontein, but good luck to anyone trying to follow itGhafari five-for seals Afghanistan qualificationShafiqullah Ghafari's googly…

England batsman JACK HAYNES reflects on Monday's loss to the West Indies and looks ahead to the team's must-win Group B clash with AustraliaLosing our opening game to the West Indies was not the ideal start to the World Cup we were hoping for, but I…

Five crucial England wickets and a quickfire half-century saw the West Indies' young star catapult his side to the top of Group B, despite Australia's record efforts against debutants NigeriaYoung stars in stunning Windies win, againAnother day in…

England Under-19 batsman JACK HAYNES joins The Cricketer from South Africa ahead of his side's Group B opener against the West Indies on MondayCricket has always been a massive passion of mine, and it really runs in the family. I was born in…