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Andrew Strauss: Five immediate tasks
Sports Mole picks out five situations that England's new director of cricket Andrew Strauss needs to address quickly.
May 11, 11:18
Graeme Swann: 'Andrew Strauss perfect for ECB role'
Graeme Swann believes that Andrew Strauss is the perfect candidate to become the ECB's director of cricket.
May 5, 21:12
Geoffrey Boycott suggests Andrew Strauss would be wrong for ECB role
Geoffrey Boycott suggests that former England captain Andrew Strauss would be the wrong choice for the new ECB director of cricket role.
May 4, 14:16
Australia captain Michael Clarke: 'Kevin Pietersen could play in Ashes'
Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that Kevin Pietersen warrants an England recall, but would be relieved if he is still out of the reckoning by this summer's Ashes.
Apr 17, 19:39
Alastair Cook: 'England will not be distracted'
Alastair Cook insists that events back at home in the past few days will not distract England ahead of the first Test against the West Indies.
Apr 12, 22:20
Ryan Sidebottom backs Michael Vaughan for director of cricket role
Ryan Sidebottom believes that former England captain Michael Vaughan is the right man to fill the director of cricket role created by the ECB.
Apr 11, 02:54
Peter Moores willing to work with Michael Vaughan
Peter Moores insists that he would work alongside Michael Vaughan should the former England captain be named the team's new director of cricket.
Apr 10, 02:38
Kevin Pietersen backs Michael Vaughan appointment
Kevin Pietersen believes that former captain Michael Vaughan could be the right man to bring about a change in English cricket as the ECB undergoes a major reshuffle.
Apr 9, 19:44
Giles Clarke named first president of ECB
The ECB confirms that Giles Clarke will become the first ever president of the governing body in May.
Apr 9, 18:37
Alec Stewart: 'I'd consider taking role with ECB'
Alec Stewart reveals that he would consider taking the new director of England cricket role with the ECB should he be offered it.
Apr 9, 17:47
Michael Vaughan "more than open" to role with ECB following Paul Downton exit
Former England captain Michael Vaughan admits that he is "more than open" to taking a role with the ECB following Paul Downton's departure.
Apr 9, 10:54
Shane Warne backs Michael Vaughan for new England role
Shane Warne says that Michael Vaughan would be a great choice to become managing director of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Apr 9, 06:50
Report: Michael Vaughan frontrunner to be named England's new managing director
A report claims that Michael Vaughan has held early discussions with chief executive Tom Harrison over replacing Paul Downton as England's managing director.
Apr 8, 23:07
Paul Downton removed as ECB managing director
Paul Downton is sacked as managing director of England cricket and will be replaced by a Director of England Cricket role which will demand "world-class" performances.
Apr 8, 17:58
Chris Jordan: 'Peter Moores not to blame for World Cup exit'
Chris Jordan insists that Peter Moores has "done a brilliant job" as England coach and that the players must take responsibility for their early World Cup exit.
Mar 11, 16:25
Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie plays down England link
Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie plays down reports that he could replace Peter Moores following England's World Cup exit.
Mar 11, 04:39
Paul Downton defends Peter Moores following World Cup exit
England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Paul Downton calls for patience from people wanting Peter Moores removed as coach of the Three Lions.
Mar 10, 03:36
Paul Downton gives Eoin Morgan backing
ECB managing director Paul Downton praises captain Eoin Morgan following the team's early exit at the Cricket World Cup.
Mar 9, 16:50
England coach Peter Moores downplays possible Kevin Pietersen return
England coach Peter Moores pours cold water on suggestions that Kevin Pietersen is close to an international return.
Mar 8, 12:27
Report: England cricketers face tax avoidance bill
A number of former England cricketers are reportedly facing tax bills for their involvement in an alleged tax avoidance scheme.
Mar 6, 12:31
Kevin Pietersen seeks talks over potential England return
Kevin Pietersen admits that he is keen to speak to the England and Wales Cricket Board as incoming chairman Colin Graves opens the door for a potential return.
Mar 1, 18:17
ECB confirms Eoin Morgan blackmail plot
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirms reports that Eoin Morgan was the subject of a recent blackmail attempt, claiming that the matter has now been put to bed.
Jan 22, 12:30
Kevin Pietersen wants England place back
Kevin Pietersen pledges to fight for a return to the England set-up despite his ongoing exile from international cricket.
Dec 21, 19:33
Steve Harmison blasts ECB over Alastair Cook decision
Steve Harmison labels ECB chief executive Paul Downton "ridiculous" after the sacking of Alastair Cook as England one-day captain.
Dec 21, 19:14
Matthew Hayden: Kevin Pietersen's World Cup exclusion "ludicrous"
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden describes Kevin Pietersen's omission from England's 2015 World Cup squad as "ludicrous" and "crazy".
Dec 21, 11:55
ECB's Paul Downton expects Alastair Cook to captain England at World Cup
ECB managing director Paul Downton says that one-day England captain Alastair Cook is "horribly out of form", but expects him to captain the side at the World Cup.
Dec 16, 08:19
Paul Downton: 'ECB could have handled Kevin Pietersen fallout better'
Managing director Paul Downton believes that the ECB could have handled the fallout of Kevin Pietersen's sacking better, but stands by the decision to dismiss him.
Dec 16, 06:24
Bob Willis: 'ECB yet to make Alastair Cook decision'
Former England bowler Bob Willis says that the ECB has a big decision to make over the future of England captain Alastair Cook.
Dec 13, 18:02
ECB announce South Africa tour
The ECB reveal a 2015-16 tour for England to South Africa, which will involve meetings in all three formats of the game.
Nov 17, 11:56
Mark Ramprakash appointed new England batting coach
The ECB confirms that Mark Ramprakash has been appointed the England batting coach.
Nov 6, 10:13
ECB apologises for Kevin Pietersen criticism
The England and Wales Cricket Board apologises to Kevin Pietersen after its managing director claimed that he was "disinterested" and "distracted" during The Ashes.
May 30, 22:59
Kevin Pietersen rejects Paul Downton's claims regarding batsman's England axe
Kevin Pietersen rejects Paul Downton's claims that he was "disinterested" during England's Ashes series in Australia.
May 23, 18:25
Paul Downton: 'Kevin Pietersen was disinterested during Ashes'
Paul Downton claims that Kevin Pietersen was "disinterested" during The Ashes in the winter.
May 23, 05:20
Alastair Cook: 'I considered stepping down as captain'
Alastair Cook admits that he did consider resigning as captain during the tour of Australia in the winter.
May 9, 04:03
Paul Collingwood: 'The future is bright for England'
Paul Collingwood believes that there are reasons for England to be optimistic following a difficult few months.
Apr 17, 04:19
Andrew Strauss joins Middlesex executive board
Andrew Strauss is named as the new member of the executive board at Middlesex County Cricket Club.
Apr 2, 03:11
David Fulton: ECB have "martyred" Kevin Pietersen
David Fulton believes that the ECB have "martyred" Kevin Pietersen with their treatment of the now former England batsman.
Feb 9, 20:28
ECB to release Kevin Pietersen statement
The ECB will reportedly release a statement on Sunday clarifying the reasons behind controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen's enforced international retirement.
Feb 9, 11:45
Kevin Pietersen dropped by ECB, international career over
Kevin Pietersen's England career comes to an end as he is dropped by the ECB for the upcoming Caribbean tour and World T20.
Feb 4, 18:44
ECB to discuss Kevin Pietersen's England future with Ashley Giles?
Ashley Giles is reportedly called on by the ECB to attend a meeting at Lord's to make a decision regarding the England future of Kevin Pietersen.
Feb 4, 11:34
