England captain Alastair Cook celebrates after a run out during the ICC Champions Trophy match against South Africa on June 19, 2013
Alastair Cook hails "outstanding" England
England captain Alastair Cook praises his players for their "outstanding" victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 19, 16:47
Jonathan Trott celebrates hitting the winning runs during the ICC Champions Trophy semi final against South Africa on June 19, 2013
England ease into ICC Champions Trophy final
England ease into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win against South Africa at The Oval.
Jun 19, 16:01
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook: 'Semi-final is a massive opportunity'
England captain Alastair Cook admits that he is relishing the prospect of competing against South Africa in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.
Jun 19, 05:48
South Africa's Hashim Amla at the crease against Pakistan on June 10, 2013
Alastair Cook: 'Hashim Amla is a danger man'
England captain Alastair Cook believes that Hashim Amla is one of South Africa's key players ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.
Jun 18, 18:37
Englands Graeme Swann celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealands Dean Brownlie on May 26, 2013
Alastair Cook: 'England won't risk Graeme Swann'
Alastair Cook suggests that Graeme Swann will not feature against South Africa tomorrow afternoon.
Jun 18, 14:34
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook relieved with England's win over New Zealand
England captain Alastair Cook reveals that he was pleased to beat New Zealand but admits that he felt the pressure during the final overs of the game.
Jun 17, 02:34
England's James Anderson celebrates clean bowling New Zealand's Martin Guptill during the ICC Champions Trophy match on June 16, 2013
England beat New Zealand in wet Wales
England progress to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy after overcoming New Zealand by 10 runs in a rain-affected Group A clash in Cardiff.
Jun 16, 19:00
England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's James Franklin during the third ODI against New Zealand on June 5, 2013
Live Commentary: ICC Champions Trophy, Group A: England vs. New Zealand - as it happened
Live text coverage of the ICC Champions Trophy contest between England and New Zealand in Cardiff that ends in a win for the hosts.
Jun 16, 08:55
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson at a press conference on June 15, 2013
Mike Hesson: 'Ball-tampering accusations not an issue'
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson says that accusations of ball-tampering against England will not be issue in their match tomorrow.
Jun 15, 17:44
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook rubbishes ball-tampering accusations
England captain Alastair Cook dismisses claims that one of teammates deliberately damaged the ball during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Sri Lanka.
Jun 15, 09:55
Kumar Sangakkara
Alastair Cook praises Kumar Sangakkara
Alastair Cook says that a fine innings from Kumar Sangakkara was the difference between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval.
Jun 14, 04:54
England batsman Jonathan Trott in action against New Zealand on March 14, 2013
England set Sri Lanka target of 294
England set Sri Lanka a target of 294 runs in their ICC Champions Trophy encounter at The Oval.
Jun 13, 15:51
Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Mitchell Johnson on January 20, 2013
Sri Lanka put England in to bat
Sri Lanka win the toss against England and elect to bowl first.
Jun 13, 11:57
Englands Graeme Swann celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealands Dean Brownlie on May 26, 2013
Graeme Swann fit for Sri Lanka
Graeme Swann looks likely to return to England's team for today's ICC Champions Trophy clash with Sri Lanka at The Oval.
Jun 13, 01:28
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook: 'We're confident'
Alastair Cook says that England are beginning to show their best form after bouncing back from defeat in the recent one-day series against New Zealand.
Jun 13, 01:16
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook: 'Joe Root seems fine'
England captain Alastair Cook reveals that Joe Root "seems fine" following an unprovoked attack on him by Australia's David Warner.
Jun 12, 11:41
England's Jonathan Trott and Australia's Matthew Wade during the ICC Champions Trophy match on June 8, 2013
Nasser Hussain "comfortable" with England batting
Former England captain Nasser Hussain reveals that there should be no panic regarding Alastair Cook's side's batting performance against Australia.
Jun 10, 01:22
England bowler Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of NZ's Peter Fulton on March 7, 2013
Alastair Cook heaps praise on James Anderson
Alastair Cook praises James Anderson after he became England's leading ODI wicket-taker.
Jun 8, 19:36
England's Jonathan Trott and Australia's Matthew Wade during the ICC Champions Trophy match on June 8, 2013
England ease past Australia
England begin their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a 48-run victory over Australia.
Jun 8, 17:42
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England set Australia target of 270
England set Australia a target of 270 in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston.
Jun 8, 13:28
England's Jonathan Trott and Australia's Matthew Wade during the ICC Champions Trophy match on June 8, 2013
Live Commentary: ICC Champions Trophy, Group A: England vs. Australia - as it happened
England took on Australia at Edgbaston in the first match in Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy and won by 48 runs.
Jun 8, 09:00
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook wary of Australia threat
England captain Alastair Cook believes that Australia will be tough to beat despite the loss of Michael Clarke through injury.
Jun 7, 14:45
Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott only interested in England wins
Jonathan Trott wants England's players to improve in order to help the team achieve better results.
Jun 6, 13:38
England's Jos Buttler in action during the third ODI against New Zealand on June 5, 2013
England beat New Zealand to prevent whitewash
Ian Bell scores 82 as England beat New Zealand by 34 runs in the final one-day international ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 5, 20:52
Alistair Cook
Alastair Cook: "We have been outplayed"
Alastair Cook hails New Zealand after they wrapped up a series victory with one game left to play.
Jun 2, 19:02
New Zealand's Martin Guptill hits a shot during a first one-day international cricket match against England on May 31, 2013
New Zealand seal series victory
New Zealand defeat England by 86 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Jun 2, 17:45
Boyd Rankin
Alastair Cook explains Boyd Rankin choice
Alastair Cook says that Boyd Rankin is a ready stand-in for Stuart Broad and Steven Finn.
Jun 1, 21:14
Stuart Broad
Alastair Cook concerned by Stuart Broad, Steven Finn absence
England captain Alastair Cook says that injured seam duo Stuart Broad and Steven Finn are "key parts" of his team's attack.
Jun 1, 03:33
Alistair Cook
Alastair Cook: 'We lost wickets at crucial times'
Alastair Cook reveals his frustration at the lack of runs scored by his England side in the loss to New Zealand on Friday.
May 31, 19:25
Alastair Cook
England struggle to 227
England post a disappointing 227 in their first innings of the first one-day international against New Zealand.
May 31, 13:28
Lord's Cricket Ground
Boundary at Lord's moved for health and safety
The boundary at cricket ground Lord's is changed for health and safety reasons.
May 31, 12:11
Alastair Cook
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand: First one-day international - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the first one-day international between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
May 31, 09:30
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook: New Zealand one-day international series "important"
Alastair Cook labels the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand as "important".
May 30, 12:40
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook hails England following Test series win over New Zealand
England captain Alastair Cook praises Graeme Swann and Joe Root for their performances in the Three Lions' win over New Zealand at Headingley.
May 29, 00:22
Englands Graeme Swann celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealands Dean Brownlie on May 26, 2013
England wrap up New Zealand series
Graeme Swann takes 10 wickets overall as England win their Test series against New Zealand.
May 28, 14:38
Headingley
England, New Zealand to return at 3pm
England and New Zealand will return to the field at 3pm as they try to conclude the second Test at Headingley.
May 28, 13:47
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand: Second Test, day five - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of day five of the second Test match between England and New Zealand.
May 28, 09:30
England's Jonathan Trott bats during day 3 of the first test against New Zealand on May 18, 2013
Jonathan Trott defends declaration decision
England batsman Jonathan Trott defends Alastair Cook's decision to hold off a declaration on day four of the second Test against New Zealand.
May 27, 22:03
Graeme Swann
England seven wickets from victory
Graeme Swann claims two of the three New Zealand wickets to fall as England close in on victory in the second Test.
May 27, 14:57
Alastair Cook
England declare with 467-run lead
England declare on 287-5, leaving New Zealand requiring 468 runs to win the second Test in Leeds.
May 27, 13:11
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