Former England skipper Alec Stewart, coaching Surrey at The Oval on August 3, 2011
Alec Stewart wants England payback
Alec Stewart says that England should aim for revenge against Australia by winning the Ashes series 5-0.
Jul 31, 07:21
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
England's James Anderson relishing home Ashes Test
James Anderson says that he cannot wait to play an Ashes Test on his home ground of Old Trafford starting on Thursday.
Jul 31, 05:07
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
James Anderson excited ahead of third Ashes Test
James Anderson is relishing the third Ashes Test at his home ground Old Trafford.
Jul 27, 08:55
James Anderson
England trio lose Jaguar challenge to Australia
England trio James Anderson, Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott lose the Jaguar challenge to Australia at a testing track in the West Midlands.
Jul 24, 13:00
England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
England bowler James Anderson: 'I have no sympathy for Australia'
James Anderson says that he has 'no sympathy' for Australia following their second Test defeat to England in the Ashes series.
Jul 24, 10:54
England's Kevin Pietersen in action during day two of the first Ashes Test on July 11, 2013
James Anderson hopeful over Kevin Pietersen Ashes fitness
James Anderson hopes that Kevin Pietersen will be fit to face Australia in the third Test of the Ashes next week.
Jul 24, 06:24
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
England's James Anderson delighted with Ashes start
England bowler James Anderson reveals that he is "delighted" with his side's start to this year's Ashes series against Australia.
Jul 23, 14:55
Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss: 'England yet to play best cricket'
Andrew Strauss says that England have not needed to play their best cricket against Australia yet due to their superior batting lineup in the Ashes.
Jul 22, 05:37
England celebrate their second test win over Australia on July 21, 2013
England win second Ashes Test
England beat Australia by 347 runs to win the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 21, 17:43
Graeme Swann celebrates one of his five wickets against Australia on July 19, 2013
Australian hopes fading fast on day four
Australia's hopes of stopping England from winning the second Ashes Test fade fast at lunch on day four at Lord's.
Jul 21, 12:03
Australia's Shane Watson bats during his innings of 90 during the International Tour match at the County Ground on June 27, 2013
England strike just before lunch
England take a late wicket in the morning session as Tim Bresnan dismisses Shane Watson before the lunch break.
Jul 19, 12:06
Ian Botham in action on June 12, 1991
On this day: Ian Botham makes final first-class appearance
As the second Ashes Test continues, Sports Mole takes a look back at Ian Botham's career highlights, 20 years to the day that he made his first-class swan song.
Jul 19, 08:46
Ian Bell celebrates scoring a century against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Mixed fortunes for England on day one at Lord's
England reach 289-7 at the end of the first day of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's.
Jul 18, 17:51
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
James Anderson fit for England Ashes Test
Alastair Cook says that James Anderson if fit for England to face Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 18, 05:47
England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
Adam Gilchrist: 'England too reliant on James Anderson'
Adam Gilchrist says that England's reliance on James Anderson could work in Australia's favour during the Ashes.
Jul 17, 07:40
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
Ian Bell hails "sensational" James Anderson
Talking to Sports Mole, Ian Bell praises James Anderson's bowling performance during the first Ashes Test.
Jul 16, 13:39
Ian Bell plays a shot on day three of The Ashes at Trent Bridge.
Interview: England batsman Ian Bell
Ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday, Sports Mole catches up with England's number five batsman Ian Bell.
Jul 16, 10:23
Steven Finn, James Anderson and Graeme Swann celebrate against South Africa.
Steven Finn, Tim Bresnan or Graham Onions for second Test?
Sports Mole assesses which of Steven Finn, Tim Bresnan and Graham Onions should bowl for England in the second Ashes Test.
Jul 15, 11:59
Australia's Darren Lehmann photographed on May 1, 2004
Darren Lehmann calls on Australia batsmen to step up
Australia coach Darren Lehman orders his top six batsmen to step up in time for the second Ashes Test at Lord's this week.
Jul 15, 10:31
Steven Finn, James Anderson and Graeme Swann celebrate against South Africa.
Geoffrey Boycott: 'England owe James Anderson for victory'
Geoffrey Boycott says that England must thank James Anderson for their opening Test win of the Ashes.
Jul 15, 05:16
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
Nasser Hussain: 'James Anderson the best bowler in the world'
Former England captain Nasser Hussian believes that James Anderson is the best bowler in the world after his match-winning performance in the first Test against Australia.
Jul 15, 02:35
Andrew Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff: 'Australia have blown chance'
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff believes that Australia have missed their only chance to register a Test victory over England this summer.
Jul 15, 02:13
England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
Alastair Cook praises "outstanding" James Anderson
England captain Alastair Cook praises James Anderson following a dramatic victory over Australia in the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 15:21
James Anderson
James Anderson 'lost for words' following Ashes win
England bowler James Anderson reacts to his side's win over Australia in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 13:54
England's James Anderson and team mates celebrate after winning the First Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on July 14, 2013
England win dramatic opening Ashes Test
England beat Australia by 14 runs to win the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 13:24
England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
First Ashes Test in the balance at lunch
Australia need 20 runs to win the first Ashes Test with one wicket in hand at lunch on day five at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 12:34
Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke pose with The Ashes urn.
Live Commentary: The Ashes: First Test, day five - as it happened
Sports Mole brought you live coverage of the final day of the first Ashes Test match in which England survived an Australian fightback to win by 14 runs.
Jul 14, 09:30
England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013
England edge closer to victory in opening Ashes Test
A late collapse from Australia on day four sees England move closer to winning the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 17:33
Australia's Shane Watson bats during his innings of 90 during the International Tour match at the County Ground on June 27, 2013
Australia set target of 311
Australia are set a target of 311 at lunch to win the opening Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 12:04
Australia's Ashton Agar in action against Worcestershire.
Australia rally to pass England at lunch
Australia reach 229-9 in response to England's 215 in the first innings at Trent Bridge.
Jul 11, 12:32
Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke pose with The Ashes urn.
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day two - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the second day of the first Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Trent Bridge.
Jul 11, 09:30
Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss: 'England and Australia were nervous'
Andrew Strauss says that England and Australia were both nervous on the first day of The Ashes.
Jul 11, 05:50
Australia's Peter Siddle after England's innings during day one of the First Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
Peter Siddle: "We are still on top"
Australian seamer Peter Siddle, who took five wickets as England were dismissed for 215, believes that his side are on top after the first day of the opening Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 18:44
England's bowler Steven Finn celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan during day one of the first Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
Steven Finn pleased with late England fightback
Steven Finn believes that England's bowlers responded well to the collapse of their batsman by taking four Australian wickets in the final session of the first Ashes Test of the summer.
Jul 10, 18:15
Bangladesh celebrate beating England at Bristol.
On this day: England slump to maiden Bangladesh defeat
Three years ago today Bangladesh recorded their first victory over England in any format of the game.
Jul 10, 08:34
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
The Ashes: Six key players
Sports Mole highlights three players each from England and Australia who may have a big impact on The Ashes.
Jul 9, 12:11
James Anderson
James Anderson: Kevin Pietersen "vital" to England
England's James Anderson speaks of his delight at Kevin Pietersen's return to the Test side from injury.
Jul 7, 08:27
Steven Finn
Interview: England bowler Steven Finn previews The Ashes
As the start of The Ashes approaches, Sports Mole looks ahead to the series with England bowler Steven Finn.
Jul 5, 11:12
India celebrate their ICC Championship win over England on June 23, 2013
India win Champions Trophy
India beat England by five runs to win the ICC Champions Trophy in a 20-over match at Edgbaston.
Jun 23, 19:34
Englands Graeme Swann celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealands Dean Brownlie on May 26, 2013
Video: England cricketers send good luck message to British and Irish Lions
England's cricketers show their support to the British and Irish Lions ahead of their Test against Australia with good luck messages.
Jun 21, 11:55
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