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Live Commentary: Australia vs. England: First ODI - as it happened
Relive our coverage as Australia and England begin the ODI series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Jan 12, 02:48
Alastair Cook backs Andy Flower
Alastair Cook backs Andy Flower to continue to achieve success as England coach.Jan 11, 22:45
Alastair Cook quiet on Kevin Pietersen's England future
Alastair Cook is coy when probed if Kevin Pietersen would play for England in the 2015 Ashes series against Australia.Jan 11, 21:38
Alastair Cook gets Chris Robshaw backing
Chris Robshaw believes that Alastair Cook will emerge a stronger man from the recent Ashes whitewash to Australia.Jan 11, 02:48
Andy Flower: 'No Ashes witch hunt'
England head coach Andy Flower refuses to single out individuals for criticism following his side's disastrous Ashes tour of Australia.Jan 6, 22:25
Alastair Cook: 'Only Stuart Broad, Ben Stokes have delivered'
England captain Alastair Cook admits that only Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad performed to their potential in the 5-0 Ashes series whitewash by Australia.Jan 5, 11:53
Alastair Cook 'given vote of confidence' to continue as captain
Alastair Cook is "desperate" to lead England's recovery going forward after being given a vote of confidence to continue as captain despite their Ashes thrashing.Jan 5, 10:40
Alastair Cook: "We have let the supporters down"
England captain Alastair Cook admits that he and his side are hurting after falling to a 5-0 Ashes whitewash and letting the travelling supporters down.Jan 5, 10:01
Andy Flower: "Feels like the end of an era"
England coach Andy Flower admits that it "feels like the end of an era" after they suffered defeat inside three days in Sydney to fall to a 5-0 Ashes whitewash.Jan 5, 09:48
England 87-3 at tea on day three
England are 87-3 at tea on day three of the fifth Ashes Test match against Australia in Sydney.Jan 5, 04:12
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Fifth Test, day three - as it happened
Relive our text coverage of Australia's attempt to complete a 5-0 series whitewash on day three of the fifth Ashes Test.Jan 4, 22:58
England on brink of suffering Ashes whitewash
Australia open up a 311-run advantage over England in the fifth Ashes Test match at Sydney to move closer to completing a 5-0 series whitewash.Jan 4, 07:02
Australia dominant at lunch on day two
England trail Australia by 265 runs at lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test.Jan 4, 01:34
Steven Smith century gives Australia advantage
Australia batsman Steven Smith records his second century of the series as Australia end day one in control against England in Sydney.Jan 3, 07:04
Boyd Rankin suffers hamstring injury
England pace bowler Boyd Rankin suffers a hamstring injury on the first day of the fifth and final Ashes Test match with Australia in Sydney.Jan 3, 06:15
Steve Smith, Brad Haddin lead Australia revival
Steve Smith and Brad Haddin guide Australia to 201-5 at tea on day one of the fifth Ashes test in Sydney.Jan 3, 04:12
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fifth Test, day one - as it happened
Live text coverage as the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England gets underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground.Jan 2, 22:58
Alastair Cook defends England captaincy
Alastair Cook insists that he can get tough on his England teammates if he wants to.Jan 2, 07:20
Alastair Cook: 'Jonny Bairstow to continue in Sydney'
Alastair Cook says that Jonny Bairstow will get another chance with the gloves for the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.Jan 2, 05:14
Brad Haddin: 'England aren't in a good place'
Australia wicket-keeper Brad Haddin believes that England are struggling all over the field ahead of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.Jan 1, 16:20
Andy Flower "motivated" to continue as England coach
Andy Flower gives a clear indication that he wants to continue as coach of England after The Ashes series.Dec 30, 03:55
Alastair Cook wants to remain England captain
Alastair Cook insists that he wants to continue as England captain, despite their disappointing Ashes performance in Australia.Dec 29, 15:12
Matt Prior hungry for England recall
Matt Prior feels that he let the England leadership down with the performances that saw him dropped, but insists that he will not give up on his international career.Dec 29, 11:43
Alastair Cook 'looking at captaincy future'
Alastair Cook admits that he his future as England captain must be looked at after Australia moved into a 4-0 Ashes lead courtesy of an eight-wicket win at Melbourne.Dec 29, 09:22
Alastair Cook: "It's a tough time"
Alastair Cook says that he cannot explain England's lacklustre performance in The Ashes.Dec 29, 03:58
Australia ease towards 4-0 Ashes lead
The morning session belongs to Australia on day four of the fourth Test in Melbourne as the hosts edge towards a seemingly-inevitable 4-0 Ashes series lead.Dec 29, 02:01
England collapse gives Australia advantage
Australia end day three of the fourth Ashes Test match against England on 30-0 as they look to reach a target of 231.Dec 28, 07:01
Australia set target of 231
Australia require 231 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test after dismissing England for 179 in Melbourne.Dec 28, 06:16
England suffer mini-collapse before tea
Australia take four England wickets in the second session on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.Dec 28, 04:13
England lead by 105 at lunch
England are 105 runs ahead against Australia at lunch on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test.Dec 28, 01:44
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fourth Test, day three - as it happened
Live text coverage of the fourth Ashes Test as Australia begin day three 91 runs behind England in Melbourne.Dec 27, 22:58
England in control in Melbourne
England enjoy a superb second day in the fourth Ashes Test match in Melbourne after reducing Australia to 164-9 at the close of play in Melbourne.Dec 27, 07:01
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fourth Test, day two - as it happened
Live text coverage of the fourth Ashes Test as Australia look to take full control of the match on day two in Melbourne.Dec 26, 22:58
Australia in control against England in Melbourne
England finish day one of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia on 226-6, with Kevin Pietersen unbeaten on 67 runs at the crease.Dec 26, 07:10
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fourth Test, day one - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.Dec 25, 22:58
Alastair Cook salutes Graeme Swann career and bravery
Captain Alastair Cook admits that Graeme Swann was "brave" to retire in the middle of an Ashes series, but salutes the career of one of England's greatest spin bowlers.Dec 24, 00:14
Shane Warne: 'Alastair Cook must get a grip of England'
Shane Warne says that England are in "disarray" and tells Alastair Cook that now is the time to prove his critics wrong and take charge.Dec 23, 07:57
Steven Finn: 'Struggle for form justifies my Ashes snub'
England seamer Steven Finn feels that his bowling is "moving in the right direction" but admits that his Ashes snub is justified considering his struggle for form.Dec 20, 21:10
Alastair Cook warns against "radical decisions"
Alastair Cook is cautious against making any "radical decisions" in the heat of the moment in The Ashes.Dec 18, 07:54
Matt Prior: Australia have given us "a hammering"
Matt Prior claims that England "finished third in a two-horse race" after their defeat to Australia in The Ashes.Dec 18, 03:47
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