England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
Alastair Cook praises "outstanding" James Anderson
England captain Alastair Cook praises James Anderson following a dramatic victory over Australia in the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 15:21
 England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
England win dramatic opening Ashes Test
England beat Australia by 14 runs to win the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 13:24
 England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
First Ashes Test in the balance at lunch
Australia need 20 runs to win the first Ashes Test with one wicket in hand at lunch on day five at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 12:34
 Stuart Broad
Live Commentary: The Ashes: First Test, day four - as it happened
Relive the fourth day of the first Ashes Test as Australia ended needing 137 runs to win against England with four wickets left.
Jul 13, 09:30
 Ian Bell
England build 261-run lead on day three
England build a healthy lead of 261 runs on day three of the first Ashes Test against Australia, with Ian Bell ending the day on 95 not out.
Jul 12, 17:27
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Australia dismiss Kevin Pietersen, Alastair Cook
Australia dismiss both Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook as England end the morning session of day three of the first Test on 157-4.
Jul 12, 12:03
 Ian Bell
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day three - as it happened
Read how Ian Bell batted England into a winning position on the third day of the first Ashes Test match against Australia at Trent Bridge, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Jul 12, 09:33
 England's Kevin Pietersen in action during day two of the first Ashes Test on July 11, 2013
England edge ahead after late fightback
England lead by 15 runs after a dramatic second day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge that featured a record haul of 98 runs from Australia's Ashton Agar.
Jul 11, 17:47
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Australia build 54-run lead at tea after quick wickets
Two wickets in quick succession put Australia in charge of the first Test at tea with a 54-run advantage.
Jul 11, 14:58
 England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
England lead after eventful opening day against Australia
England lead Australia by 140 runs following an eventful first day of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 17:38
 Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene on January 3, 2013
England in trouble at tea
Peter Siddle tears into England to leave them on 185-6 at tea on day one of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 14:46
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England two wickets down at lunch
England lose Alastair Cook and Joe Root as they reach 98-2 at lunch on day one of the opening Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 12:06
 Australia's Ashton Agar in action against Worcestershire.
In profile: Ashton Agar
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Ashton Agar, who will make his Australia Test debut during the first Ashes Test in Nottingham.
Jul 10, 09:42
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England to bat after winning toss in first Ashes Test
England win the toss and choose to bat against Australia on the first Test of the Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 09:38
 Steven Finn, James Anderson and Graeme Swann celebrate against South Africa.
Team News: Steven Finn given nod by England
Steven Finn is picked to be England's fourth bowler ahead of Tim Bresnan for the first Ashes Test.
Jul 10, 09:37
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook: 'England prepared to battle'
Alastair Cook says that England are well prepared for a battle against Australia in The Ashes.
Jul 10, 05:11
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook: 'Ashes changed me'
England captain Alastair Cook believes that careers can be changed for the better with a decent performance during The Ashes.
Jul 9, 21:30
 Alistair Cook
England's Alastair Cook happy with favourites tag
Alastair Cook insists that he is happy with England being favourites to win the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.
Jul 9, 14:19
 Joe Root celebrates making a century for England against New Zealand.
Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to perform
England captain Alastair Cook believes that Joe Root is more than capable of performing in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.
Jul 9, 14:07
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
The Ashes: Six key players
Sports Mole highlights three players each from England and Australia who may have a big impact on The Ashes.
Jul 9, 12:11
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
No shocks in England's Ashes squad
England's 13-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Nottingham throws up no surprise inclusions.
Jul 6, 13:37
 Steve Finn
Steven Finn hails Joe Root's international transition
Talking to Sports Mole, Steven Finn lauds Joe Root for the way that he has taken to international cricket with England.
Jul 5, 14:00
 Steven Finn, James Anderson and Graeme Swann celebrate against South Africa.
Steven Finn: 'We won't underestimate Australia'
England bowler Steven Finn says that his side will have to play their "very best cricket" to defeat Australia.
Jul 5, 13:00
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Sir Ian Botham: 'Alastair Cook needs to be more aggressive'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Alastair Cook needs to be more aggressive as captain if England are to regain their place at the top of the world rankings.
Jul 4, 20:41
 Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wick of West Indies player Jason Holder during their team's one day international on February 1, 2013
Mitchell Starc: 'England are weak to left-armers'
Mitchell Starc is confident that Australia's left-arm seamers can have success against England's batting order.
Jul 4, 11:52
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Tom Moody: 'Australia will make life hard for Alastair Cook'
Tom Moody believes that Australia will target the wicket of Alastair Cook in the Ashes Test series.
Jul 4, 11:35
 England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
Nick Compton disappointed by England snub
Nick Compton believes that he has been treated unfairly by the national team selectors after missing out on a place in the England squad for their Ashes warm-up match against Essex.
Jul 3, 19:37
 England's Alastair Cook and Graeme Swann celebrate a wicket during day four of the International Tour match against Essex on July 3, 2013
Live Commentary: England vs. Essex - Day four - as it happened
Join Sports Mole's live coverage of the fourth day of England's warm-up clash with Essex.
Jul 3, 09:31
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England captain Alastair Cook excited ahead of Ashes series
England captain Alastair Cook is excited for himself and his side ahead of the Ashes series against Australia, which begins next week.
Jul 3, 00:50
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Rain stops England's Ashes warm-up against Essex
England's Ashes warm-up match against Essex in Chelmsford is abandoned due to rain.
Jul 2, 17:24
 Tim Bresnan
Tim Bresnan: 'Lower order will help England'
Tim Bresnan insists that England's lower order could be important during the forthcoming Ashes series.
Jul 1, 11:24
 England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
Joe Root not worried about opening role
England opener Joe Root insists that he is not worried about where he bats in the order for the Three Lions.
Jul 1, 04:25
 England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
England drop Nick Compton
Nick Compton drops out of the England squad that will take on Essex in a friendly ahead of next month's Ashes.
Jun 24, 15:46
 Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook "proud" despite defeat to India
Alastair Cook says that he is proud of England despite defeat to India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 23, 21:17
 The abandoned ICC cricket match between Australia and New Zealand at Edgbaston on June 12, 2013
ICC Champions Trophy final cut to 24 overs
England's ICC Champions Trophy final against India in Birmingham is given a starting time of 3.45pm.
Jun 23, 14:16
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook: England "raring to go"
England captain Alastair Cook says that his team are "confident" ahead of tomorrow's ICC Champions Trophy final against India.
Jun 22, 15:45
 Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott hopes England are peaking ahead of Ashes
Jonathan Trott hopes that England's ICC Champions Trophy performance will show that the team are peaking ahead of this summer's Ashes series.
Jun 21, 16:23
 Englands Graeme Swann celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealands Dean Brownlie on May 26, 2013
Video: England cricketers send good luck message to British and Irish Lions
England's cricketers show their support to the British and Irish Lions ahead of their Test against Australia with good luck messages.
Jun 21, 11:55
 Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler praises Alastair Cook's leadership
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler says that the leadership of captain Alastair Cook has allowed the team to reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 20, 16:31
 England captain Alastair Cook celebrates after a run out during the ICC Champions Trophy match against South Africa on June 19, 2013
Alastair Cook praises bowlers
Alastair Cook says that England's bowlers put it a great performance in this afternoon's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final victory over South Africa.
Jun 19, 18:35
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