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England build on lead after blitzing through Australia's tail-end
England are in control of the first Test as they reach lunch on 21-1 with a 143 lead after dismissing Australia all out for 308 on day three in Cardiff.Jul 10, 12:05
Ricky Ponting: 'England bowlers were brilliant'
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praises the England bowlers after day two of the first test of The Ashes.Jul 9, 19:30
Australia big guns removed as England bowlers fight back
Australia finish day two of the first Ashes Test against England on 264-5, 166 runs behind the hosts' first-innings mark.Jul 9, 17:42
Australia lose David Warner, Steve Smith
Australia lose David Warner and Steve Smith in the afternoon session in Cardiff, but Chris Rogers puts up some resistance for the tourists.Jul 9, 14:41
Australia bowl out England, make steady start before lunch
Chris Rogers and David Warner push Australia to 26-0 at lunch on day two of the second Ashes Test after England were bowled out for 430.Jul 9, 12:06
Tymal Mills expecting Cardiff draw
Sussex bowler Tymal Mills tips the first Ashes Test in Cardiff to finish in a draw.Jul 7, 14:29
The 2015 Ashes: Five key battles
Sports Mole picks out five of the most important battles ahead of the start of this summer's Ashes series.Jul 7, 10:55
Kevin Pietersen predicts Australia will win The Ashes this summer
Australia will narrowly win The Ashes this summer, according to Kevin Pietersen.Jul 7, 03:34
James Anderson "feeling really positive" ahead of Ashes opener
James Anderson hails the feel-good factor within the England camp, with just two days to go before the Ashes series gets underway in Cardiff.Jul 6, 15:32
Nasser Hussain: 'England could expose Steve Smith at number three'
Nasser Hussain believes that England could have a good chance of limiting Steve Smith's success at number three in the Ashes.Jul 5, 15:14
Glenn McGrath: 'James Anderson key to England Ashes hopes'
Glenn McGrath claims that England's Ashes hopes will depend on the swing bowling of James Anderson.Jul 5, 11:45
England squad named for first Ashes Test
Adam Lyth, Adil Rashid and Adam Lyth are all named in the England squad for first Ashes Test.Jul 1, 12:36
James Anderson full of praise for "extraordinary" Joe Root
James Anderson believes that England teammate Joe Root has the potential to become one of the modern greats of the game.Jul 1, 04:18
Michael Vaughan: 'England must call on one-day form in Ashes series'
Michael Vaughan insists that England's Test team must approach their upcoming Ashes series against Australia in the same way the ODI side did when overcoming New Zealand.Jun 25, 15:46
James Anderson not concerned about sledging
England bowler James Anderson hopes that the upcoming Ashes series is played in the right spirit.Jun 24, 12:11
Brendon McCullum prepared for "exciting" England
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum believes that there is plenty to be excited about in the England squad ahead of the ODI series.Jun 8, 16:22
James Anderson: 'We need to have fast start to Ashes series'
James Anderson insists that England have to start the Ashes well at Sophia Gardens if they are to defeat Australia in the five-match series.Jun 8, 04:19
James Anderson relishing the prospect of working with Trevor Bayliss
England bowler James Anderson admits that he cannot wait to get started working with new coach Trevor Bayliss ahead of the Ashes.Jun 7, 17:21
James Anderson: 'I still want to play in all formats'
James Anderson insists that he still wants to play in all formats of the game for England, despite being rested for the one-day series against New Zealand.Jun 7, 15:33
Paul Farbrace urges younger England players to attack
Paul Farbrace is keen for the players selected in the England ODI squad to stick to the approach which earned them praise on the county circuit.Jun 4, 02:24
Jos Buttler available for Lancashire Lightning
England will allow Jos Buttler to play for Lancashire Lightning when they take on Yorkshire in the T20 Blast.Jun 3, 14:23
James Anderson, Stuart Broad left out of ODI squad for New Zealand series
Stuart Broad and James Anderson are among the players to miss out on a place in the England squad for the one-day international series against New Zealand.Jun 3, 01:38
England facing uphill task against New Zealand
England are set a record run-chase to win the second Test against New Zealand at lunch on day four at Headingley.Jun 1, 12:07
New Zealand lead passes 300 at stumps
New Zealand lead England by 332 runs at the close of play on day three of the second test.May 31, 18:27
England fight back after losing early wickets against New Zealand
England recover from the loss of three early wickets to fight back against New Zealand at lunch on day three of the second Test at Headingley.May 31, 12:21
James Anderson: 'Reaching 400 Test wickets is surreal'
England bowler James Anderson admits that he was extremely proud to become just the 12th player in the history of Test cricket to take 400 wickets.May 30, 04:12
Sir Ian Botham: 'James Anderson can take 500 Test wickets'
Sir Ian Botham believes that James Anderson can became the first English bowler to claim 500 Test wickets.May 29, 20:16
Stuart Broad halts New Zealand fightback
Stuart Broad prevents Tom Lathan and Luke Ronchi from reaching centuries to restrict New Zealand to 297-8 on the first day of the second Test at Headingley.May 29, 18:29
England snatch three wickets in rain-affected second Test against New Zealand
James Anderson makes history as England snatch three wickets in a rain-affected second Test opener against New Zealand, who reach tea on 123-3.May 29, 15:15
James Anderson becomes first man to take 400 wickets for England
James Anderson becomes the first England bowler to take 400 Test wickets after dismissing Martin Guptill in the second Test against New Zealand at HeadingleyMay 29, 12:58
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - Second Test - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text coverage of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley.May 29, 11:58
Alastair Cook: 'I'm still not in Graham Gooch's class'
Alastair Cook is adamant that he still won't be in the same class as Graham Gooch even when he passes his all-time record for most Test runs scored by an England batsman.May 29, 04:31
England put pressure on New Zealand
New Zealand are reduced to 21-3 at lunch as they chase down a score of 345 against England on the final day of the first Test at Lord's.May 25, 12:09
New Zealand open up 118-run lead over England
New Zealand take an 118-run lead over England into tea on day three of the first Test at Lord's.May 23, 15:52
New Zealand in control as they restrict England to 86-run first-innings lead
New Zealand are firmly in control of the first Test against England as they reach stumps on 303-2 on day two at Lord's.May 22, 17:33
England find breakthrough after frustrating spell against New Zealand batsmen
England snatch two New Zealand wickets in three balls before tea following a frustrating afternoon session on day two of the first Test at Lord's.May 22, 14:45
Martin Guptill, Tom Latham lead New Zealand reply
New Zealand reach lunch on day two of the first Test on 44-0 after dismissing England for 389 at Lord's.May 22, 12:04
James Anderson praises West Indies duo
England bowler James Anderson praises the performances of West Indies duo Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood to help defeat the Three Lions in the third Test.May 4, 02:38
West Indies defeat England in third Test in Barbados to draw series
West Indies defeat England by five wickets in the third Test in Barbados to draw their series 1-1 as Darren Bravo scores 82 on the way to victory.May 3, 21:32
England rocked by West Indies fightback
England slip to 39-5, a lead of just 107, as the West Indies produce an excellent fightback in the final session on day two of the third Test.May 2, 21:42
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