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Oscar Ress

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Staff Reporter at The Cricketer.

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 5d ago

This winter, with Leah Poulton’s help, Georgia Adams will reignite her love for coaching with roles at New South Wales and Sydney Thunder. Interview with her about her “backwards” cricketing journey, the ECB fast-track course and post-playing opportunities.

Georgia Adams returns to Australia with a different agenda: It's a career I want to pursue after playing | The Cricketer

Hampshire's captain Georgia Adams has secured non-playing roles at New South Wales and Sydney Thunder, with the help of one of her mentors and England's new women's director of cricket, Leah Poulton

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

James Fuller's hamstring injury, suffered playing T10 cricket this winter, felt like an "explosion" in the back of his leg. Back to full fitness, the allrounder has an important role in trying to turn Hampshire's red-ball season around - starting against Surrey tomorrow. Chat with him 👇

First day on the field, I felt like I'd been in a car crash: James Fuller on his return from injury | The Cricketer

James Fuller, the Hampshire allrounder, felt an explosion in the back of his leg while attempting to run a two during a T10 game in the United States of America this winter

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 5mo ago

"Whether my body will actually let me get there and be the best I can be at red-ball cricket, I don't know." Spoke to John Turner, nearly a year since his last competitive game, about his long, long road to recovery, including disconnecting from the game and the challenge of rehab.

England and Hampshire's forgotten man: John Turner's long, long road to recovery | The Cricketer

Nearly a year has passed since the seamer last played competitive cricket, and there remains uncertainty about his return from a stress fracture in his back

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Hampshire expect to rely heavily on five "high-performing domestic cricketers" this season. Therefore, it could prove to be a tough one after a "solid" campaign in 2025. But it'll be a "summer of opportunity" for their young players

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"If people improve as people, they improve at cricket" Really enjoyed chatting to the new Essex Women's head coach, Stephen Parry, about how he plans to shift the culture at Chelmsford this season. Plus, the decision to leave Lancashire after 16 years

If people improve as people, they improve at cricket: Stephen Parry's quest for a culture shift at Essex | The Cricketer

Stephen Parry, the club's new women's head coach, having left Lancashire after 16 years, is tasked with improving results at Essex after a tough start to life in tier one

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Before the end of his first spell in Test cricket, Wiaan Mulder was compared to Jacques Kallis and Dale Steyn. No pressure! Spoke to him ahead of his stint at Essex about a fascinating, albeit at times very tough, journey to becoming a South African record-breaker.

Freed from unhelpful comparisons to all-time greats, Wiaan Mulder targets impactful Essex stint | The Cricketer

Wiaan Mulder, signed for six games each in both the County Championship and T20 Blast, strengthens the county's South African connection

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 7mo ago

With recent focus on England's environment, how would the "inquisitive" Asa Tribe, tipped for a Test call-up this summer, fit in? Interesting to chat to him about being himself, as well as his love for batting and his goals for the season.

I'll keep being me: Why fitting inquisitive Asa Tribe into the England environment could be problematic | The Cricketer

Asa Tribe, the 21-year-old batter starts the season as the Test selection one to watch, but a call-up would, in many ways, represent a change of policy

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Just 20 days after the T20 World Cup final, the true pinnacle of T20 cricket returns... Given its constant growth, should the competition be feared or embraced? And why should we care? The first of weekly IPL columns 👇

As the Indian Premier League returns, why should we care? | The Cricketer

While the appetite for short-form cricket might have been impacted by the recent T20 World Cup, the IPL, starting on March 28, remains the unmissable and unavoidable pinnacle of T20 cricket

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 7mo ago

"If you hold your length long enough, you'll be successful." So interesting to speak to Mick Lewis, Yorkshire's bowling coach, about the importance of length, including Eng's Ashes struggles and how hard it is to do consistently.

Mick Lewis: If you hold your length long enough, you'll be successful | The Cricketer

Mick Lewis, Yorkshire's bowling coach, discussed the importance of holding length as a performance barometer, a way of assessing a player's quality and England's problems in the Ashes

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 7mo ago

It was great to speak to Delray Rawlins, three and a half years on from his last Sussex appearance. Covered a return to county cricket, his T20 World Cup hopes with Bermuda and the Sussex T20 side in 2018 (one of the most fun teams in Blast history imo)

It helped me to be the person I am today: Delray Rawlins reflects on his county cricket career | The Cricketer

Three and a half years on from his last Sussex appearance, Delray Rawlins reflects on his Sussex career and discusses his dream of taking Bermuda to the T20 World Cup

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Excellent first over of the Under-19 World Cup final from Sebastian Morgan. I spoke to him yesterday about being inspired by Ben Stokes and his ability to handle pressure.

Sebastian Morgan hopes to turn Ben Stokes inspiration into World Cup glory | The Cricketer

Sebastian Morgan, England Under-19's opening bowler, who has seven wickets in the competition so far, discusses dealing with pressure and his upcoming battle with Vaibhav Suryavanshi

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Two wickets in an over for Ralphie Albert against Bangladesh in the Super Sixes. Having a really good competition after making his professional debut for Surrey last summer. Good to chat to him during the Under-19 World Cup:

England Under-19s peaking at the right points to deliver on the hype so far | The Cricketer

Ralphie Albert reflects on England's perfect start to the Under-19 World Cup, which has seen them qualify for the Super Six stage with three wins in as many games

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 10mo ago

It was a pleasure to speak to Davina Perrin, who is nominated for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award this evening, about dealing with expectation, being an inspiration and that century in The Hundred Eliminator.

Davina Perrin: Whether I've got a duck or hit a hundred, I've still got the support of my loved ones | The Cricketer

Davina Perrin, who hit a record-breaking 52-ball century in The Hundred Eliminator last season, was nominated for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 12mo ago

"The world of cricket moves on without you, and you're left struggling along in the background" Really grateful to Somerset's Emma Corney for speaking to me about her rupturing her ACL, partially tearing her MCL and tearing her meniscus last season and the subsequent recovery ⤵️

The mental battle is greater than the physical: Emma Corney details recovery from horrendous ACL rupture | The Cricketer

Somerset batter Emma Corney was stretchered off during a T20 Blast game last season after she ruptured her ACL, partially tore her MCL and tore her meniscus while fielding

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · 12mo ago

"The world of cricket moves on without you, and you're left struggling along in the background" Really grateful to Somerset's Emma Corney for speaking to me about her rupturing her ACL, partially tearing her MCL and tearing her meniscus last season and the subsequent recovery ⤵️

The mental battle is greater than the physical: Emma Corney details recovery from horrendous ACL rupture | The Cricketer

Somerset batter Emma Corney was stretchered off during a T20 Blast game last season after she ruptured her ACL, partially tore her MCL and tore her meniscus while fielding

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · last yr.

“The belief it instils in you that when those big games come, we've been here before, we've had success, I think that's a hugely positive impact.” Great to speak to Hampshire’s Jimmy Adams and Ben Mayes ahead of the One Day Cup final tomorrow.

Hampshire recognise long-term benefits of combining youth and experience to achieve One Day Cup glory | The Cricketer

Throughout their recent history, Hampshire's white-ball success has been built on a healthy mix of youth and experience

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · last yr.

“The quality of the player is one thing, but the quality of the character is equal, if not beyond, the skill that they can potentially provide.” 💬 Tom Moody and Sam Billings on the famed Oval Invincibles culture that helped win back-to-back titles

Inside the Oval Invincibles culture that helped the men's team go back-to-back | The Cricketer

Oval Invincibles' head coach, Tom Moody, and captain, Sam Billings, both highlighted how important the characters within the dressing room were to their success over the last two seasons

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · last yr.

"You always want to be that person who changes the game." Good to chat to allrounder, gun fielder and big moment player Phoebe Franklin, who has played a significant part in Surrey's success this season, ahead of the Women's T20 Blast Finals Day 👇

Role clarity and intent: Can Surrey turn stellar group stage into Women's T20 Blast title? | The Cricketer

OSCAR RESS speaks to allrounder Phoebe Franklin ahead of the inaugural Women's T20 Blast Finals Day about how Surrey have managed the expectations to lose just once in their T20 group stage campaign

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · last yr.

"I see all my failabilities, probably clearer than most, and there's a lot of them. I guess that's also the thing that makes me continue to want to be involved, is that there's always an opportunity to get better and contribute." Chat with Ellyse Perry ahead of her T20 Blast debut today⤵️

Ellyse Perry, one of the game's greats, arrives in county cricket | The Cricketer

Ellyse Perry, who starts her eight-game stint against The Blaze tomorrow (June 4), discussed how she hopes to make a positive impact on and off the field at Hampshire

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · last yr.

“God blessed me with the talent to play cricket” Really enjoyable chat with Dewald Brevis, Hampshire’s new overseas, about County Cricket, his faith and how he rediscovered himself 👇

Character above cover drive - Dewald Brevis on County Cricket, his faith and rediscovering himself | The Cricketer

Dewald Brevis, who has two international caps, has signed as a multi-format overseas at Hampshire and is keen to make an impression off and on the pitch this summer at Utilita Bowl

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Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · last yr.

Spent the last County Championship round at Trent Bridge and Derby. On day one of Nottinghamshire v Sussex I watched Brett Hutton and Josh Tongue take their wickets in very different ways and saw Middlesex almost implode against Derbyshire on the fourth day. Reports below ⬇️

Oscar Ress@oscarress.bsky.social · last yr.

Didier Drogba, Luis Suarez and Kyle Abbott... The Hampshire seamer spent the morning session haunting Somerset again to take his first-class record against them to 71 wickets at an average of 16.63 (40 wickets at 12.27 at Utilita Bowl)

Kyle Abbott demons haunt Somerset again on rain-affected day one | The Cricketer

Kyle Abbott extended his remarkable record against Somerset with two more wickets as the visitors were reduced to 94 for 6 during a rain-affected day one in which just under 28 overs were possible

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