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Jonny Bairstow hopes to keep England place after Ashes triumph
Jonny Bairstow says that he hopes his Ashes performances have been good enough to secure a regular place in the England side.
Aug 19, 07:11
Gary Ballance happy to have found form after England drop
Gary Ballance claims to have rediscovered his form for Yorkshire after being dropped by England.
Aug 18, 20:03
Gary Ballance defiant following Ashes criticism
Gary Ballance says that he is not going to make drastic changes to his game after losing his place in the England side for the third Ashes Test.
Jul 29, 11:11
Vic Marks: 'Australia will target Jonny Bairstow weaknesses'
Jonny Bairstow will be targeted with short-pitched bowling in the third Ashes Test, according to former all-rounder Vic Marks.
Jul 28, 22:03
Michael Clarke: 'We have plans for Jonny Bairstow'
Australia captain Michael Clarke claims that his side are comfortable with their plans for Jonny Bairstow ahead of the third Ashes Test.
Jul 28, 19:06
England's Joe Root: 'Jonny Bairstow desperate to perform following Ashes call-up'
Joe Root tips batsman Jonny Bairstow to make an impression in the third Ashes Test after being called into the side to replace Gary Ballance.
Jul 27, 12:48
Gary Ballance told he still has England future
Gary Ballance is assured of his England future despite being dropped for the third Ashes Test.
Jul 27, 05:13
Stuart Broad expecting 'big changes' to England performance in third Ashes Test
England bowler Stuart Broad expects 'big changes' in the team's performance during the third Ashes Test.
Jul 25, 12:16
Mark Ramprakash: 'Gary Ballance will bounce back'
England batting coach Mark Ramprakash believes that Gary Ballance has the character to bounce back from being dropped for the third Ashes Test.
Jul 25, 03:59
Chris Woakes tips Ian Bell to find form in third Test
Chris Woakes believes that Ian Bell can prove his critics wrong by finding his form in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 24, 04:59
Jonathan Trott: 'Ian Bell perfect for promotion'
Jonathan Trott believes that the England selectors made the right call by selecting Ian Bell to move up the order ahead of the third Ashes Test.
Jul 23, 03:35
England batsman Adam Lyth: 'I am in good nick'
England opener Adam Lyth is confident that he will "cash in" on some runs in The Ashes after scoring a total of 50 in the first two Tests.
Jul 22, 19:48
Jonny Bairstow pleased with England call
Jonny Bairstow believes that he is ready to return to Test cricket after being added to the England squad for the third Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.
Jul 22, 09:58
Alec Stewart: 'Jonny Bairstow deserves his chance'
Former England batsman Alec Stewart feels that Jonny Bairstow's displays in county cricket were too hard for the England selectors to ignore ahead of the third Test.
Jul 22, 04:52
Geoffrey Boycott: 'Ian Bell has to perform at in third Ashes Test at Edgbaston'
Geoffrey Boycott believes that Ian Bell has to perform at number three in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston to save his England career.
Jul 22, 04:35
Jonny Bairstow tips Gary Ballance to bounce back
Jonny Bairstow admits to being "desperately disappointed" for Gary Ballance, having taken his Yorkshire teammate's place in the England squad.
Jul 21, 22:16
Jonny Bairstow: "I am in my best form"
Jonny Bairstow claims that he is in the "best form" of his career following his recall to the England side for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 21, 19:51
Alec Stewart: 'England right to promote Ian Bell'
Alec Stewart believes that England have made the right choice by moving Ian Bell to number three for the third Ashes Test.
Jul 21, 19:47
Jonny Bairstow in, Gary Ballance out of England Ashes squad
England make one squad change for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston, which sees Jonny Bairstow come in for Gary Ballance.
Jul 21, 14:49
England coach Trevor Bayliss: 'Changes could be made for third Test'
England coach Trevor Bayliss admits that there could be changes made to his side for the third Ashes Test following the Three Lions' heavy defeat at Lord's.
Jul 21, 04:48
James Taylor boosts England chances with career-best 291
James Taylor scores a career-best 291 runs for Nottinghamshire as speculation suggests that he is line for a return to the England Test team.
Jul 20, 15:55
Third Ashes Test: Should England make changes?
Following their Ashes humiliation at Lord's, Sports Mole assesses whether England need to make any changes ahead of the Edgbaston Test.
Jul 20, 12:06
England to make changes following Australia drubbing?
England will make changes to the top of their batting lineup for the third Ashes Test against Australia, following their heavy defeat at Lord's.
Jul 20, 10:31
England on brink of mammoth defeat after top order collapse at Lord's
Australia take five England wickets prior to tea to leave the hosts on 64-5 in their second innings at Lord's.
Jul 19, 15:53
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Second Test, Day Four - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the fourth day of the second Test in the 2015 Ashes series at Lord's.
Jul 19, 10:30
Mitchell Johnson happy with Australia's performance
Mitchell Johnson says that Australia are looking at "a nice picture" as they lead England by 481 runs at the end of day two at Lord's.
Jul 17, 20:12
England in deep trouble against Australia after day two at Lord's
England are reduced to 85-4 after Australia declare on 566-8 on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 17, 18:29
Australia pass 400-run mark against England on day two at Lord's
Australia continue to frustrate England despite losing two wickets at lunch on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 17, 13:03
Australia bowl England out, need 412 to win first Ashes Test
Australia have two days to score 412 to win the first Ashes Test against England in Cardiff after bowling the hosts out at the end of day three.
Jul 10, 18:32
Ian Bell, Joe Root extend England lead in first Ashes Test
Ian Bell and Joe Root push England into three figures as the hosts extend their lead in the first Ashes Test at tea on day three in Cardiff.
Jul 10, 16:02
England build on lead after blitzing through Australia's tail-end
England are in control of the first Test as they reach lunch on 21-1 with a 143 lead after dismissing Australia all out for 308 on day three in Cardiff.
Jul 10, 13:05
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, Day Two - as it happened
Relive all of the action from day two of the first Ashes Test as England finish with a 166-run lead over Australia in Cardiff.
Jul 9, 10:29
Joe Root revives England against Australia on day one of first Ashes Test
Joe Root leads the England recovery with a century on day one of the first Ashes Test in Cardiff.
Jul 8, 18:50
England fight back against Australia during second session in Cardiff
England fight back at tea on day one of the opening Ashes Test thanks to Gary Ballance and Joe Root.
Jul 8, 15:45
England three down at lunch against Australia in Cardiff
England lose three wickets during a tough opening session on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff.
Jul 8, 13:04
Team News: No surprises in England XI
England make no alterations to their team for today's first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff.
Jul 8, 10:42
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, Day One - as it happened
Relive day one of the Ashes series by looking back at the action from Cardiff with Sports Mole's text coverage.
Jul 8, 10:28
The 2015 Ashes: Five key battles
Sports Mole picks out five of the most important battles ahead of the start of this summer's Ashes series.
Jul 7, 11:55
England squad named for first Ashes Test
Adam Lyth, Adil Rashid and Adam Lyth are all named in the England squad for first Ashes Test.
Jul 1, 13:36
T20 Blast roundup: Jos Buttler blasts Lancashire Lightning to victory
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the latest round of T20 Blast fixtures.
Jun 5, 23:20
