Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen not given England central contract
Kevin Pietersen is not awarded an England central contract for the 2012-2013 season, but talks over his international future are ongoing, according to the ECB.
Sep 7, 18:55
Andrew Strauss
Graeme Swann hails "mate" Andrew Strauss
Graeme Swann heaps praise on his "mate" and departing England captain Andrew Strauss.
Aug 30, 07:21
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann replaced by James Tredwell for remaining ODIs against South Africa
The ECB announce that James Tredwell will replace Graeme Swann for the remainder of England's one-day series against South Africa.
Aug 29, 14:15
Andrew Strauss
England hanging on in third Test
England need 125 runs to retain their number one status in the Test rankings at the expense of South Africa.
Aug 20, 14:52
Andrew Strauss
England take vital wickets on day three
England take three vital South African wickets at the close of play on day three of the third Test at Lord's.
Aug 18, 17:52
Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow falls short of century in morning session
Jonny Bairstow falls five short short of his maiden Test century during the morning session on day two of the third Test against South Africa at Lord's.
Aug 18, 12:43
Steve Finn
England wrap up South Africa innings
Steven Finn, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann take a wicket each as England wrap up the South Africa innings for 309 in the morning session of the second day at Lord's.
Aug 17, 11:15
Steven Finn
South Africa dig in on day one
South Africa's lower order frustrate England on day one of the third Test at Lord's.
Aug 16, 17:39
Graham Onions
Mixed fortunes for released England pair Graeme Onions and Tim Bresnan
Graeme Onions takes nine wickets for Durham on his return to county cricket, but Tim Bresnan struggles for Yorkshire after the pair were released by England this morning.
Aug 16, 16:41
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann: 'We aren't weaker without Kevin Pietersen'
Kevin Pietersen's absence from the England Test squad will not make the team weaker, according to Graeme Swann.
Aug 14, 00:58
Andrew Strauss
Geoffrey Boycott shocked by Graeme Swann omission
Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott questions a number of tactics used by England in the second Test against South Africa.
Aug 2, 21:34
Stuart Broad
South Africa reach 262-5 on day one
Alviro Petersen scores a century on day one of the second Test to give South Africa the edge over England in Headingley.
Aug 2, 20:16
Graeme Swann
Andrew Strauss hints at four seamers
Andrew Strauss refuses to rule out the possibility of Graeme Swann being left out of the England side to face South Africa in the second Test at Headingley.
Aug 1, 23:41
Andrew Strauss
Graeme Swann: 'England publicly humiliated at The Oval'
Graeme Swann says that England's innings-defeat to South Africa was a "public humiliation".
Jul 31, 19:35
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann looking to delay "horrendous" surgery
England spinner Graeme Swann is hoping to delay a surgery on his elbow until his international career is finished.
Jul 30, 21:28
Dale Steyn
South Africa win Test series opener
South Africa inflict defeat on England at The Oval to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series between the two nations.
Jul 23, 14:58
Matt Prior
Matt Prior backs Graeme Swann to deliver
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior is hopeful that off-spinner Graeme Swann can use the increasing turn of the Oval pitch to his side's benefit as first Test against South Africa develops.
Jul 21, 04:39
Matt Prior
Matt Prior given pain-killing injections
Matt Prior is suffering from an Achilles injury to give England an injury scare ahead of the first Test against South Africa on Thursday.
Jul 17, 04:35
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann, Tim Bresnan likely to face South Africa
England team director Andy Flower says that Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan should be fit to face South Africa in the first Test despite struggling with elbow injuries.
Jul 11, 22:02
Kevin Pietersen
England, Australia both make two changes for fourth ODI
Both England and Australia make a pair of changes for the penultimate fourth one-dayer at Chester-le-Street today.
Jul 7, 09:47
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann to sit out of final two one-day internationals against Australia
Graeme Swann will be rested for England's final two one-day internationals against Australia and is replaced by James Tredwell.
Jul 5, 09:08
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara helps England to beat Australia
Ravi Bopara contributes 82 runs to help England record a six-wicket win over Australia at the Kia Oval.
Jul 1, 18:08
England cricketers
Australia set England 252 for victory
Australia set England a total of 252 runs to clinch victory from the one-day international between the two sides at the Oval.
Jul 1, 13:56
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook praises bowling depth
England one-day captain Alastair Cook hails the performance of his side's bowling attack following their one-day win over Australia in the series opener.
Jun 30, 05:11
England cricketers
England name same squad for ODI series against Australia
England name an unchanged side for their one-day international series against Australia.
Jun 25, 08:32
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann commits two more years to Nottinghamshire
England bowler Graeme Swann says that he is delighted to sign a new two-year contract with Nottinghamshire.
Jun 22, 14:31
West Indies
Ottis Gibson envious of England's strength in depth
West Indies coach Ottis Gibson claims that the English cricket system is the 'envy of the world' ahead of the final one-day contest at Headingley.
Jun 22, 02:41
Steven Finn
Steven Finn welcomes England rotation policy
Steven Finn believes that resting key England players on a regular basis will help prolong their stay in the game as well as give younger players a chance to step up.
Jun 21, 15:36
Ian Bell
Ian Bell: 'Resting bowlers is "crucial"
Ian Bell believes that the England selectors have made the right decision to rest three bowlers for Friday's match against the West Indies.
Jun 20, 18:21
Stuart Broad
England to rest Stuart Broad, Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann
England selectors opt to rest Stuart Broad, Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann for the ODI series finale against the West Indies at Headingley.
Jun 19, 21:13
England cricketers
West Indies set England 239 for series win
The West Indies have set England a victory target of 239 runs to win the three-match one-day international series at the Kia Oval.
Jun 19, 13:29
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook praises England's bowlers
Alastair Cook praises the contribution that England's bowlers made against the West Indies yesterday.
Jun 17, 12:49
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann gets six points for driving offence
England off-spinner Graeme Swann is handed a £750 fine and six points on his licence after being found guilty of a driving offence.
Jun 1, 16:36
James Anderson
England require 108 to beat West Indies
England require a modest 108 to clinch a series win over the West Indies after bowling the tourists out for 165 in their second innings at Trent Bridge.
May 28, 13:23
Stuart Broad
England take six West Indies wickets by tea
England sit 154-6 at tea following an impressive performance at Trent Bridge, with Stuart Broad and James Anderson taking two wickets apiece.
May 25, 14:54
Andrew Strauss
Graeme Swann: 'We're fairly happy'
Graeme Swann insists that England are happy going into the final day of the first Test against the West Indies, despite a disappointing end to day four at Lord's.
May 20, 18:17
Andrew Strauss
England all out for 398
England post a score of 398 from their first innings to give them a lead of 155 runs over the West Indies at Lord's.
May 19, 13:40
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad out for golden duck on Nottinghamshire return
Stuart Broad is dismissed for a golden duck on his return to county cricket with Nottinghamshire.
May 2, 18:16
Andrew Strauss
Graeme Swann: We'll take out anger on West Indies
Graeme Swann believes that England can make up for a disappointing winter when they begin their Test series against West Indies next month.
Apr 27, 04:53
Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann: We must meet expectations
Graeme Swann expects England to return to their best form following an incosistent winter tour.
Apr 19, 02:11
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