Ian Bell
Alastair Cook, Joe Root steady ship after double blow
England reach tea on the second day of the second Test with Pakistan on 105-2, despite both Moeen Ali and Ian Bell being dismissed early in their team's first innings.
Oct 23, 12:35
Alastair Cook remains defiant as late England wickets fall
Alastair Cook goes beyond 150, but England lose two late wickets as day three of the first Test against Pakistan comes to a close with the tourists on 290-3.
Oct 15, 14:32
Centurion Alastair Cook leads stubborn England
Captain Alastair Cook scores a century as England slowly close in on Pakistan's first-innings score of 523-8 declared.
Oct 15, 11:48
England lose Moeen Ali before lunch
Moeen Ali departs before lunch on day three, but captain Alastair Cook edges closer to a century as England set about closing the gap to Pakistan's hefty first-innings score.
Oct 15, 09:23
Stuart Broad "distraught" after Shoaib Malik reprieve
England bowler Stuart Broad admits that he was left feeling "distraught" after a no-ball offered centurion Shoaib Malik an extra life on the opening day against Pakistan.
Oct 13, 20:12
Pakistan finish day one 286-4 after Shoaib Malik century against England
Shoaib Malik scores a century and Younis Khan makes history as Pakistan post 286-4 after day one of the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi.
Oct 13, 14:42
Mohammad Hafeez falls short of 100 as Pakistan post 173-2 at tea on day one
A second-wicket partnership of 168 from Mohammad Hafeez (98) and Shoaib Malik (72*) helps Pakistan to 173-2 at tea on day one of the first Test against England.
Oct 13, 11:41
Pakistan steady following England's early wicket in opening Test
Pakistan reach 82-1 at lunch against England after recovering from James Anderson's early wicket in the first Test in Abu Dhabi.
Oct 13, 09:03
Ian Bell pleased with Mahela Jayawardene appointment
Ian Bell claims that Mahela Jayawardene can help to improve England's record on the subcontinent in his consultancy role.
Sep 16, 11:45
Alex Hales, Zafar Ansari named in England squad for Pakistan series
Alex Hales, Zafar Ansari and James Taylor are named in the England squad for the Test series with Pakistan.
Sep 15, 11:34
Ian Bell not planning on retiring
Ian Bell insists that he is not ready to retire from international cricket while he still has "hunger and desire".
Aug 28, 09:54
England on brink after Alastair Cook dismissal
England are on the brink of losing the fifth and final Ashes Test match after finishing day three on 203-6, still 129 runs behind Australia.
Aug 22, 18:43
England facing battle to avoid innings defeat
England reach tea on day three of the fifth Ashes Test on 123-3, still 209 runs behind Australia.
Aug 22, 15:43
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fifth Test, Day Three - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of day three of the fifth Test between England and Australia at The Oval.
Aug 22, 10:30
Batting collapse puts England in deep trouble after day two
A batting collapse puts England in deep trouble on day two of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.
Aug 21, 18:37
England's Ashes heroes allowed to play in T20 Blast quarter-finals
England allow their Ashes heroes to take part in this week's T20 Blast quarter-finals.
Aug 10, 13:00
Ian Bell hails England attack
Ian Bell claims that the England bowling attack was key to their success after wrapping up an Ashes triumph at Trent Bridge.
Aug 8, 15:23
England on verge of Ashes triumph
England move to within three wickets of reclaiming The Ashes at the close of play on day two of the fourth Test at Trent Bridge.
Aug 7, 18:31
England move 39 runs ahead at tea on day one at Trent Bridge
Mitchell Starc takes three wickets in the afternoon as Australia try to respond after a woeful morning of batting on day one of the fourth Ashes Test.
Aug 6, 15:41
Ian Bell: 'Poor form changed mindset'
England batsman Ian Bell claims he was more relaxed as he returned to form with two half-centuries in the third Ashes Test match.
Aug 3, 16:55
Australia batting coach backs Michael Clarke
Australia batting coach Michael di Venuto backs captain Michael Clarke to find his form during the Ashes series.
Aug 3, 11:26
Ian Bell: 'England's bowling display was one of the best'
England batsman Ian Bell hails the performances of his side's bowlers as the driving force for their eight-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test.
Aug 1, 05:25
Ian Bell: 'Playing at Edgbaston helped my form'
England batsman Ian Bell admits that playing at his home ground of Edgbaston aided his return to form during the third Ashes Test with Australia.
Jul 31, 16:24
Michael Vaughan hails "excellent" England
Michael Vaughan hails England for putting in an "excellent" performance to claim an eight-wicket victory in the third Ashes Test.
Jul 31, 16:09
England beat Australia by eight wickets to win third Ashes Test
England beat Australia by eight wickets to win the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 31, 15:55
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Third Test, Day Three - as it happened
Follow the action from the third Ashes Test with Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Jul 31, 10:28
Steven Finn stars as England hurt Australia
Steven Finn tips the third Ashes Test in England's favour with a devastating bowling display on day two at Edgbaston.
Jul 30, 19:07
Gary Ballance defiant following Ashes criticism
Gary Ballance says that he is not going to make drastic changes to his game after losing his place in the England side for the third Ashes Test.
Jul 29, 11:11
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Third Test, Day One - as it happened
Follow the action in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston with Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Jul 29, 10:28
Ian Bell "desperate" for runs in third Ashes Test
Ian Bell admits that he is "desperate" for runs against Australia at Edgbaston this week.
Jul 28, 03:29
England's Ian Bell: 'There's a brutal environment in Test cricket'
England batsman Ian Bell says that Test cricket is a "brutal environment" ahead of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 27, 13:23
Stuart Broad expecting 'big changes' to England performance in third Ashes Test
England bowler Stuart Broad expects 'big changes' in the team's performance during the third Ashes Test.
Jul 25, 12:16
Chris Woakes tips Ian Bell to find form in third Test
Chris Woakes believes that Ian Bell can prove his critics wrong by finding his form in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 24, 04:59
Jonathan Trott: 'Ian Bell perfect for promotion'
Jonathan Trott believes that the England selectors made the right call by selecting Ian Bell to move up the order ahead of the third Ashes Test.
Jul 23, 03:35
Alec Stewart: 'Jonny Bairstow deserves his chance'
Former England batsman Alec Stewart feels that Jonny Bairstow's displays in county cricket were too hard for the England selectors to ignore ahead of the third Test.
Jul 22, 04:52
Geoffrey Boycott: 'Ian Bell has to perform at in third Ashes Test at Edgbaston'
Geoffrey Boycott believes that Ian Bell has to perform at number three in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston to save his England career.
Jul 22, 04:35
Alec Stewart: 'England right to promote Ian Bell'
Alec Stewart believes that England have made the right choice by moving Ian Bell to number three for the third Ashes Test.
Jul 21, 19:47
Jonny Bairstow in, Gary Ballance out of England Ashes squad
England make one squad change for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston, which sees Jonny Bairstow come in for Gary Ballance.
Jul 21, 14:49
England coach Trevor Bayliss: 'Changes could be made for third Test'
England coach Trevor Bayliss admits that there could be changes made to his side for the third Ashes Test following the Three Lions' heavy defeat at Lord's.
Jul 21, 04:48
James Taylor boosts England chances with career-best 291
James Taylor scores a career-best 291 runs for Nottinghamshire as speculation suggests that he is line for a return to the England Test team.
Jul 20, 15:55
