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
New Zealand's Peter Fulton hits a shot during day one of the Third Test against England on March 22, 2013
Geoff Miller warns England players of complacency
England national selector Geoff Miller warns the players in the Three Lions squad of complacency ahead of their two-match Test series against New Zealand.
May 13, 03:50
Tim Bresnan
Tim Bresnan, Graeme Swann back in England squad for New Zealand Test
Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann are selected in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
May 11, 08:43
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann: 'My elbow feels great'
Graeme Swann believes that his elbow will stand the rigours of England's upcoming schedule.
May 9, 15:06
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann receives England and Wales Cricket Board penalty
Graeme Swann receives three ECB penalty points for his actions against umpires Steve Garratt and Peter Willey.
May 3, 13:17
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
Graeme Swann
No wickets for Graeme Swann on return
Graeme Swann bowls 20 overs on his return from an elbow operation but is unable to claim a wicket in a County Championship fixture.
Apr 30, 18:38
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann to return to action today following elbow injury
Graeme Swann is expected to return to action for the first time since having elbow surgery in Nottinghamshire's clash against Derbyshire today.
Apr 29, 09:08
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann: 'Elbow has never felt better'
Graeme Swann hopes to be fit in time for England's upcoming Test match against New Zealand following successful elbow surgery.
Apr 27, 13:30
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann hopes to be fit for Ashes
England spin bowler Graeme Swann says that he hopes to be fit to face Australia in this summer's Ashes series.
Mar 28, 17:12
Matt Prior
Graeme Swann: 'Matt Prior is the best batsman in the world'
England spinner Graeme Swann says that Matt Prior is the best batsman in world cricket based on current form.
Mar 28, 15:58
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann expected to return to cricket in two months
England spinner Graeme Swann is eyeing a return to cricket in two months after having successful surgery on his right elbow in America.
Mar 15, 06:05
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann: 'I'll bounce back'
Graeme Swann wants to return quickly from his elbow injury, ahead of a big year of cricket.
Mar 6, 07:16
New Zealand's Brendon McCullum on January 3, 2013
New Zealand vs. England pitch inspection due 3.15am
A pitch inspection is due at around 3.15am GMT to see if any play will go ahead between New Zealand and England in the first Test in Dunedin.
Mar 6, 02:59
Graeme Swann
No play before lunch at Dunedin between England and New Zealand
Bad light and heavy rain prevents any play between England and New Zealand in the first Test at Dunedin.
Mar 5, 23:32
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann ruled out for full Test series
Graeme Swann will miss the full Test series in New Zealand due to an elbow problem.
Mar 5, 22:49
Graeme Swann
Elbow injury keeps Graeme Swann out
Graeme Swann will miss England's first Test against New Zealand because of an elbow problem.
Mar 5, 22:15
Alastair Cook
Live Commentary: New Zealand vs. England - First Test, day one - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of day one of the first Test match between New Zealand and England in Dunedin.
Mar 5, 21:00
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann fears he could miss Ashes series
England spinner Graeme Swann admits his fear that he could miss facing Australia in the Ashes later this year.
Mar 5, 16:19
Alastair Cook
England lose tour match by three wickets
England lose their final tour match before the first Test match with New Zealand by three wickets.
Mar 2, 06:35
Steve Finn
New Zealand post 185 in Auckland
England bowl New Zealand all out for 185 in the third one-day international in Auckland.
Feb 23, 04:34
Graeme Swann
Video: Graeme Swann's golf trick shot goes wrong
Graeme Swann tries to whack a golf ball out to sea but ends up sending the head of his club with it while on a golf course in New Zealand.
Feb 19, 14:40
Jonathan Trott
England post 258 in Hamilton
England's innings stalls following a promosing start, as they set New Zealand 259 for victory in Hamilton.
Feb 17, 04:55
Alastair Cook
England, New Zealand one-day international teams announced
England welcome back Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Graeme Swann, James Anderson and Jonathan Trott for the ODI series against New Zealand.
Feb 16, 09:20
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann: 'I needed a rest'
Graeme Swann reveals that he was in need of a break away from playing cricket for England.
Jan 23, 15:21
England's James Tredwell celebrates a wicket in the one-day clash with South Africa on September 2, 2012
James Tredwell aiming for regular spot
James Tredwell says that he must prove his worth to the England team during the one-day tour of India.
Jan 12, 12:06
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook defends England's rotation policy
Alastair Cook says that key England players have been left out of the squad against India to give them rest.
Jan 3, 02:39
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen left out of 2013 New Zealand series
Kevin Pietersen is left out of the England squad for the 2013 T20 and ODI series in New Zealand.
Dec 23, 09:42
James Anderson
MS Dhoni praises Jimmy Anderson
Mahendra Dhoni believes that Jimmy Anderson was the difference in the Test series between India and England.
Dec 17, 13:20
Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott: 'England applied pressure to India'
Jonathan Trott says that England's patience paid off as they took four late wickets against India.
Dec 15, 17:48
England players appeal a decision
England strike late on day three
England hit back late on day three with four wickets to leave the fourth Test match with India hanging in the balance.
Dec 15, 11:11
James Anderson
England put pressure on India in Nagpur by taking four wickets on second day
England remain in control of the fourth and final Test against India by snatching four wickets as India's reply to the visitors' 330 total sits at 87 on stumps of day two.
Dec 14, 11:03
James Anderson
England strike early to dismiss Virender Sehwag
England dismiss Virender Sehwag to restrict India to 32-1 at tea on day two of the fourth Test match in Nagpur.
Dec 14, 08:42
Graeme Swann
England all out for 330
India dismiss England for 330 during the afternoon session of day two of the fourth Test match in Nagpur.
Dec 14, 07:41
Matt Prior
Joe Root, Matt Prior pass 50
Joe Root is unbeaten on 65 in his maiden Test innings as England reach 277-7 on day two against India in Nagpur.
Dec 14, 06:00
Monty Panesar
England's Graeme Swann hails "magnificent wins" over India
Graeme Swann believes that England's 2-1 lead in the Test series against India is "magnificent" but insists that the fourth and final battle needs to be won.
Dec 11, 09:27
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook hails England's "great performance" against India
England captain Alastair Cook praises his teammates for their "great performance" to defeat India in the third Test match in Kolkata.
Dec 9, 05:11
Steve Finn
England tantalisingly close to third-Test victory over India
India hold a slender lead of just 32 runs after day four with one wicket remaining as England close in on victory in the third Test in Kolkata.
Dec 8, 10:50
James Anderson
England close in on victory in Kolkata
England are just four wickets away from sealing victory in the third Test match with India after a dominant afternoon session.
Dec 8, 08:13
Virender Sehwag
India reach lunch without loss
India survive a dropped catch from Alastair Cook early in their second innings to reach lunch at 86 without loss, 121 runs behind England.
Dec 8, 05:47
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