England's Matt Prior celebrates a century against New Zealand on March 26, 2013
Matt Prior: 'England must ignore Australia troubles'
Matt Prior insists that England must ignore the drama in the Australia camp ahead of the Ashes.
Jun 28, 11:50
England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
Nick Compton makes 81 against Australia
Opening batsman Nick Compton produces a knock of 81 during Somerset's clash with Australia.
Jun 26, 14:53
England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
England drop Nick Compton
Nick Compton drops out of the England squad that will take on Essex in a friendly ahead of next month's Ashes.
Jun 24, 15:46
James Harris during the press day at the SWALEC Stadium on April 3, 2012
James Harris wants to follow Joe Root with England call
Middlesex bowler James Harris wants to emulate the success of Joe Root by earning a call-up to the full England squad.
Jun 24, 03:56
Mickey Arthur
Mickey Arthur sacked as Australia coach
Mickey Arthur is sacked as Australia coach just weeks before the start of the Ashes series against England.
Jun 24, 02:20
Jonathan Trott celebrates hitting the winning runs during the ICC Champions Trophy semi final against South Africa on June 19, 2013
England ease into ICC Champions Trophy final
England ease into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win against South Africa at The Oval.
Jun 19, 16:01
Tim Neilsen
Tim Nielsen: 'Australia need more leaders'
Former Australia coach Tim Nielsen believes that the current national team need more leaders than just Michael Clarke.
Jun 17, 03:00
England's James Anderson celebrates clean bowling New Zealand's Martin Guptill during the ICC Champions Trophy match on June 16, 2013
England beat New Zealand in wet Wales
England progress to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy after overcoming New Zealand by 10 runs in a rain-affected Group A clash in Cardiff.
Jun 16, 19:00
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke: 'I need to improve on my leadership'
Michael Clarke says that he needs to improve his leadership as Australia captain following the incident involving David Warner.
Jun 15, 12:14
Michael Clarke
Australia captain Michael Clarke: 'David Warner's behaviour is unacceptable'
Australia captain Michael Clarke says that the behaviour of David Warner has been "unacceptable" following his altercation with England batsman Joe Root.
Jun 13, 16:56
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
David Warner: 'No excuse for throwing a punch at Joe Root'
David Warner says that he was "totally out of line" to punch England batsman Joe Root in the face while in a bar in Birmingham.
Jun 13, 16:42
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Australia suspend David Warner until first Ashes Test
Australia batsman David Warner is suspended until the first Ashes Test and fined £7,000 for throwing a punch at England's Joe Root.
Jun 13, 10:16
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Michael Vaughan: David Warner was "irresponsible"
Former England captain Michael Vaughan describes David Warner's attack on Joe Root as "irresponsible".
Jun 12, 18:44
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook: 'Joe Root seems fine'
England captain Alastair Cook reveals that Joe Root "seems fine" following an unprovoked attack on him by Australia's David Warner.
Jun 12, 11:41
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad, Steven Finn witnessed David Warner's alleged punch on Joe Root?
England's Stuart Broad and Steven Finn were reportedly at the same venue when Joe Root was allegedly punched by Australia's David Warner.
Jun 12, 10:29
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
ECB: 'David Warner initiated unprovoked attack on England player'
The ECB reveal that David Warner initiated an "unprovoked" attack on an England player, believed to be Joe Root.
Jun 12, 09:18
Brendon McCullum
Live Commentary: ICC Champions Trophy, Group A - New Zealand vs. Australia - as it happened
Live text coverage of Australia's crucial meeting with New Zealand in the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston.
Jun 12, 08:55
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Australia drop David Warner for alleged physical altercation with England player
Australia drop David Warner from today's ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand due to an alleged "physical altercation" with an England player.
Jun 12, 08:09
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England set Australia target of 270
England set Australia a target of 270 in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston.
Jun 8, 13:28
England's Jos Buttler in action during the third ODI against New Zealand on June 5, 2013
England beat New Zealand to prevent whitewash
Ian Bell scores 82 as England beat New Zealand by 34 runs in the final one-day international ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 5, 20:52
New Zealand's Martin Guptill hits a shot during a first one-day international cricket match against England on May 31, 2013
New Zealand seal series victory
New Zealand defeat England by 86 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Jun 2, 17:45
Alastair Cook
England struggle to 227
England post a disappointing 227 in their first innings of the first one-day international against New Zealand.
May 31, 13:28
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook hails England following Test series win over New Zealand
England captain Alastair Cook praises Graeme Swann and Joe Root for their performances in the Three Lions' win over New Zealand at Headingley.
May 29, 00:22
Graeme Swann
England seven wickets from victory
Graeme Swann claims two of the three New Zealand wickets to fall as England close in on victory in the second Test.
May 27, 14:57
Alastair Cook
England declare with 467-run lead
England declare on 287-5, leaving New Zealand requiring 468 runs to win the second Test in Leeds.
May 27, 13:11
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott extend England's lead
A century from captain Alastair Cook sees England open up a big advantage over New Zealand at lunch.
May 27, 12:02
Joe Root
Joe Root reflects on "special" century
Joe Root says that he will never forget his first England century on his home ground at Headingley.
May 25, 19:56
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
England finish day two on 336-7
Joe Root's century helps England to fight back on day two of the second Test match against New Zealand at Headingley.
May 25, 18:10
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
Joe Root scores maiden Test ton on home ground
England batsman Joe Root scores his first Test century for the Three Lions on his home ground of Headingley in the second Test against New Zealand.
May 25, 16:59
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
Joe Root pushes England on
Joe Root helps England rally on day two of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
May 25, 15:01
Joe Root
Joe Root relishing Headingley Test
England batsman Joe Root reveals that he is relishing the opportunity to play his first Test match at Headingley.
May 22, 15:06
Stuart Broad
England win series opener against New Zealand
Stuart Broad records his best ever bowling figures as England defeat New Zealand by 170 runs at Lord's.
May 19, 13:36
Joe Root
Joe Root: England are "quite down"
Joe Root describes the England dressing room as "quite down" following their late collapse against New Zealand.
May 18, 18:20
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose late wickets
New Zealand respond by claiming four England wickets during the evening session at Lord's.
May 18, 17:32
England's Jonathan Trott bats during day 3 of the first test against New Zealand on May 18, 2013
England lose openers during afternoon
Jonathan Trott and Joe Root steady England's second innings against New Zealand following the loss of Alastair Cook and Nick Compton.
May 18, 14:44
James Anderson
England bowl out New Zealand in morning session
England gain control during the morning session on day three of their Test encounter against New Zealand.
May 18, 12:03
England bowler Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of NZ's Peter Fulton on March 7, 2013
England fight back on day two against New Zealand
James Anderson leads the England fight back on day two of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
May 17, 18:04
James Anderson
England take two wickets by tea following innings struggle
James Anderson takes two early wickets for England with New Zealand on 53-2 following an innings struggle by the hosts.
May 17, 15:00
New Zealand's Tim Southee appeals for a wicket during the fifth day of the first test against England on March 9, 2013
England struggle against New Zealand
New Zealand reduce England to 209-8 after the morning session of day two of the first Test match at Lord's.
May 17, 12:00
England bowler Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of NZ's Peter Fulton on March 7, 2013
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - First Test, day two - as it happened
Live text commentary of the second day's play in the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
May 17, 09:26
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