The Latest Breaking News from Carl Hooper

Why is KL Rahul’s average so low? Here are some explanations

A walking wicket on the 2018 tour of England, stats suggest Rahul’s average of 35 is more impressive than it seems

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

On a hat-trick in cricket? Listen to Ian Botham, bowl full and straight

There have been 49 Test hat-tricks. Dominic Cork learned from a previous failure and was successful for England in 1995

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024

Viv Richards, Carl Hooper demand 'apology' from Brian Lara for 'gross misrepresenations' in his new book

The release of Brian Lara's book -- LARA The England Chronicles -- has courted controversy for the West Indies batting legend ever since arriving on the book shelves.

The Times of India · Jul 23, 2024

'If we don't qualify, we go a step lower': West Indies' Carl Hooper ahead of ODI World Cup qualifiers

NEW DELHI: Assistant coach Carl Hooper on Saturday warned that the West Indies can sink 'even lower' than where they are currently if they fail to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2023

Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper says team has not yet hit rock bottom after second Test thrashing by Australia

Former West Indies skipper Carl Hooper calls for sweeping change in Caribbean cricket administration after the series loss to Australia, warning that every time he thinks the team has hit rock bottom, it keeps going lower.

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

Makhaya Ntini’s son Thando in Dinesh Lad’s tutelage this summer

MUMBAI: Cricket has no boundaries. Dinesh Lad, the childhood coach of the likes of India captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Shardul Thakur, is currently coaching South African pacer Makhaya Ntini’s son Thando at the Swami Vivekanand School ground at Gorai Extension, Borivali.

The Times of India · May 5, 2022

Rob Key column: Finally, Jonny Bairstow looks in a good place for England

In 1998, my first year with the Kent first team, I was sent on a run with Carl Hooper, the overseas pro, in the hope that some pearls of wisdom might be imparted and I might get into shape.

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2022