Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott extend England's lead
A century from captain Alastair Cook sees England open up a big advantage over New Zealand at lunch.
May 27, 12:02
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England captain Alastair Cook reaches 25 Test centuries
Alastair Cook scores his 25th Test century for England during his side's second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
May 27, 10:52
 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 four - as it happened
Live text coverage of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley.
May 27, 09:22
 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 three - as it happened
Find out how day three of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley unfolded with Sports Mole's text updates.
May 26, 09:31
 England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
Joe Root pushes England on
Joe Root helps England rally on day two of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
May 25, 15:01
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England struggling on day two
England end the morning session on 67-3 on day two of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
May 25, 12:13
 Rain stopped play
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - Second Test, day one - as it happened
Live text commentary of the second Test at Headingley between England and New Zealand.
May 24, 09:25
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook focused on series victory
Alastair Cook says that England must not lose focus ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand.
May 24, 05:04
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook targets New Zealand whitewash
Alastair Cook is aware of the importance of winning Test series ahead of the Ashes later in the summer.
May 23, 12:16
 Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook delighted with England's bowling depth
Alastair Cook admits that England have fantastic strength in depth in the seam bowling department.
May 20, 11:43
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose late wickets
New Zealand respond by claiming four England wickets during the evening session at Lord's.
May 18, 17:32
 England's Jonathan Trott bats during day 3 of the first test against New Zealand on May 18, 2013
England lose openers during afternoon
Jonathan Trott and Joe Root steady England's second innings against New Zealand following the loss of Alastair Cook and Nick Compton.
May 18, 14:44
 James Anderson
England bowl out New Zealand in morning session
England gain control during the morning session on day three of their Test encounter against New Zealand.
May 18, 12:03
 Jonny Bairstow plays a shot during the first test match against New Zealand at Lords on May 16, 2013
Play abandoned at Lord's with England on 160-4
Play is abandoned during the final session of the opening day of the first Test with England on 160-4 against New Zealand.
May 16, 16:50
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott by tea against New Zealand
England lose Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott by tea against New Zealand as they sit on 113-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's.
May 16, 14:58
 Alastair Cook
England make slow start against New Zealand
England make a slow, but solid, start in the opening session of the first Test match with New Zealand.
May 16, 12:03
 Alastair Cook
England win toss, captain Alastair Cook chooses to bat
England win the toss and choose to bat against New Zealand on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's.
May 16, 09:46
 Alastair Cook
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - First Test, day one - as it happened
Live text commentary on day one of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
May 16, 09:26
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook "excited" by New Zealand series
Alastair Cook says that England were not guilty of complacency during their tour of New Zealand earlier in the year.
May 15, 22:20
 Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad acknowledges New Zealand threat
Stuart Broad insists that England must improve on their performances in New Zealand to beat the Black Caps in the two-match home series, which begins on Thursday.
May 14, 13:05
 England's Matt Prior celebrates a century against New Zealand on March 26, 2013
Matt Prior named England Cricketer of the Year
Matt Prior beats off competition from Alastair Cook and James Anderson to become the first wicketkeeper to be named the England Cricketer of the Year.
May 13, 23:45
 Alastair Cook
England name ICC Champions Trophy squad
England announce their 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy next month.
May 3, 09:31
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook: 'I could have attacked more in New Zealand'
England captain Alastair Cook admits that he wasn't completely happy with how he skippered his team on their tour of New Zealand earlier this year.
May 3, 06:25
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook out for 59
Alastair Cook contributes 59 runs for Essex before he is dismissed lbw by Hampshire's James Tomlinson.
Apr 30, 13:45
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Chris Tremlett return pleases Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook welcomes the return to international cricket of bowler Chris Tremlett.
Apr 6, 11:12
 Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook: 'Australia defeat is irrelevant'
England Test captain Alastair Cook says that Australia's recent series defeat to India is "irrelevant" ahead of this summer's Ashes.
Apr 5, 14:13
 Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook targets Champions Trophy glory
Alastair Cook believes that England can win the ICC Champions Trophy and the World Cup.
Apr 5, 13:41
 Tim Bresnan
Tim Bresnan ready to return
England all-rounder Tim Bresnan reveals that he expects to play his first match since elbow surgery in two weeks' time.
Apr 3, 16:41
 Alastair Cook and Nick Compton celebrate Cook's 50 against NZ on March 9, 2013
Alastair Cook ready for "massive summer"
England cricket captain Alastair Cook says that the side face a massive summer with Test series against New Zealand and Australia.
Apr 2, 21:59
 Alastair Cook and Nick Compton celebrate Cook's 50 against NZ on March 9, 2013
England announce performance squad for 2013 international season
ECB announce the 30-man performance squad for the 2013 international season.
Apr 2, 10:35
 England's Monty Panesar and Matt Prior leave the field after securing a draw with NZ on March 26, 2013
Steve Waugh: 'England are overrated'
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that the Baggy Greens can win this summer's Ashes series against England.
Mar 29, 18:03
 Former England skipper Alec Stewart, coaching Surrey at The Oval on August 3, 2011
Alec Stewart: 'Batting is a worry for England'
Former England captain Alec Stewart feels that Alastair Cook's side's batting in recent series hasn't been good enough.
Mar 27, 01:35
 Kevin Pietersen
Andy Flower: 'Kevin Pietersen will be fit for the summer'
England coach Andy Flower reveals that Kevin Pietersen will be fit for all of the Three Lions' cricket in the summer.
Mar 26, 22:15
 Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook disappointed despite epic draw
Alastair Cook says that he is disappointed to draw the series in New Zealand, despite salvaging a draw in the final Test.
Mar 26, 08:27
 Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan hails England fightback
Michael Vaughan says that England need to show their fighting spirit on a daily basis after salvaging a dramatic draw against New Zealand.
Mar 26, 06:16
 Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook relieved to salvage draw
England captain Alastair Cook shares mixed emotions after his side showed fight to salvage a draw against New Zealand in Auckland.
Mar 26, 05:56
 New Zealand's Peter Fulton hits a shot during day one of the Third Test against England on March 22, 2013
England toil in Auckland
England lose four wickets and are left floundering by a dominant New Zealand display on day four of the third Test in Auckland.
Mar 25, 05:03
 New Zealand's Tim Southee appeals for a wicket during the fifth day of the first test against England on March 9, 2013
Live Commentary: New Zealand vs. England: Third Test, day four - as it happened
Live text commentary of the fourth day between New Zealand and England in Auckland as the hosts closed in on victory.
Mar 24, 21:00
 New Zealand's Peter Fulton hits a shot during day one of the Third Test against England on March 22, 2013
New Zealand in command at Auckland despite late falter
New Zealand end day three of the third Test in a strong position over England despite a late falter.
Mar 24, 05:12
 New Zealand's Peter Fulton hits a shot during day one of the Third Test against England on March 22, 2013
David Lloyd: 'New Zealand in control'
David Lloyd believes that New Zealand are in control of the third Test against England following the second day of play Auckland.
Mar 23, 13:08
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