Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose three wickets after slow start to fourth Ashes Test
England reach 155-4 by tea after losing Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen and captain Alastair Cook in the afternoon session of the fourth Ashes Test.
Aug 9, 14:42
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ECB want apology from Australian TV channel over 'cheat' claims
The ECB reportedly request an apology from Australian broadcasters Channel Nine for accusing England batsman Kevin Pietersen of cheating during The Ashes.
Aug 8, 08:58
 Ravi Bopara on July 21, 2012
Ravi Bopara lends backing to Kevin Pietersen
Ravi Bopara tells those accusing Kevin Pietersen of using silicon on his bat to "get in the real world".
Aug 7, 11:08
 Australia's captain Michael Clarke in action on July 13, 2013
Australia captain Michael Clarke dismisses claims of bat tampering
Michael Clarke insists that not one member of the Australia team has used silicon-based tapes to cheat HotSpot following accusations.
Aug 7, 10:41
 England's Kevin Pietersen in action during day two of the first Ashes Test on July 11, 2013
Silicon claims "infuriate" Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen strongly denies that he covered his bat in silicon tape to avoid detection on HotSpot.
Aug 7, 09:57
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England retain Ashes as third Test is abandoned
The third Ashes Test at Old Trafford is abandoned because of rain, meaning that England retain the urn.
Aug 5, 15:40
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Australia take key England wickets as rain stays away at Old Trafford
Australia remove Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen as rain stays away from Old Trafford.
Aug 5, 12:02
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Bob Willis hails "special" Kevin Pietersen
Former England bowler Bob Willis says that England are lucky to have such a "special" talent as Kevin Pietersen.
Aug 4, 08:38
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England's Kevin Pietersen: 'I didn't want to miss the Ashes'
England batsman Kevin Pietersen reveals that he delayed surgery to play in this year's Ashes series.
Aug 4, 08:21
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Australia's Mitchell Starc still confident of victory
Mitchell Starc remains confident that there is enough time left in the third Test for an Australian win.
Aug 3, 20:42
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England's Kevin Pietersen: "Anything can happen"
Kevin Pietersen says that England are capable of avoiding defeat in the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 19:53
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Sir Ian Botham praises Kevin Pietersen's "big innings"
Sir Ian Botham hails the innings of Kevin Pietersen, who made 113 runs on day three at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 19:22
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England dig in on day three
England finish on 294-7 on day three of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 17:35
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Kevin Pietersen becomes England's leading run scorer
Batsman Kevin Pietersen moves ahead of Graham Gooch to become England's leading run scorer in all formats of the game.
Aug 3, 15:34
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England make steady progress at tea
England move on to 211-4 at tea on day three of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 14:47
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England lose Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott before lunch
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott both lose their wickets before lunch as Australia gain more control of the third Ashes Test in Manchester.
Aug 3, 12:01
 Australia's Peter Siddle after England's innings during day one of the First Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Third Test, day three - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of day three of the third Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 09:28
 Australia's David Warner in action during the First Ashes Test match on July 10, 2013
David Warner returns for Australia, Kevin Pietersen declared fit for third Ashes Test
Australia batsman David Warner is picked for the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford, while Kevin Pietersen is declared fit for England.
Aug 1, 09:35
 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 Lions James Taylor during day one of the tour match against New Zealand on May 9, 2013
James Taylor ready to replace Kevin Pietersen in Ashes
James Taylor says that he will be "up for it" if he is needed to replace Kevin Pietersen in the third Test of England's Ashes series against Australia.
Jul 29, 07:15
 England Lions James Taylor during day one of the tour match against New Zealand on May 9, 2013
James Taylor "delighted" to be included in Ashes squad
James Taylor says that he is delighted to have been named in England's 14-man squad for the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Jul 28, 09:15
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James Taylor in England squad for third Ashes Test
James Taylor, Chris Tremlett and Monty Panesar are named in England's 14-man squad for the third Ashes Test, while Steven Finn and Graham Onions drop out.
Jul 28, 08:04
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Who could replace Kevin Pietersen for third Ashes Test?
Sports Mole takes a look at the batsmen in the running to replace Kevin Pietersen, should injury keep him out of the third Test against Australia.
Jul 26, 10:56
 James Taylor on August 20, 2012
David Hussey backs James Taylor for Ashes call-up
David Hussey believes that his teammate James Taylor would be a good replacement should Kevin Pietersen be unfit for the third Ashes Test.
Jul 25, 12:43
 James Taylor on August 20, 2012
Nasser Hussain: 'England should pick James Taylor for Ashes'
Nasser Hussain says that England should bring in James Taylor for the Ashes third Test if Kevin Pietersen fails to recover from injury in time.
Jul 25, 05:51
 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
 Graham Gooch
Graham Gooch "confident" of covering Kevin Pietersen
Graham Gooch expects England to find a decent replacement for Kevin Pietersen, should injury rule him out of the third Ashes Test.
Jul 22, 11:56
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Kevin Pietersen out of remainder of second Ashes Test
Kevin Pietersen will not take to the field for the remainder of the second Ashes Test and could miss out on the third one at the start of August.
Jul 20, 19:23
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England lead Australia by 264 runs
England lead Australia by 264 runs after day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 19, 17:36
 Englands Graeme Swann celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealands Dean Brownlie on May 26, 2013
Australia in trouble before tea against England
Australia lose six wickets during the afternoon session as they attempt to chase down England's first innings total of 361 runs.
Jul 19, 14:45
 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
 Australia's Peter Siddle after England's innings during day one of the First Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
England lose three before lunch
England lose three wickets before lunch but regroup to move on to 80-3.
Jul 18, 12:16
 Stuart Broad
Live Commentary: The Ashes: First Test, day four - as it happened
Relive the fourth day of the first Ashes Test as Australia ended needing 137 runs to win against England with four wickets left.
Jul 13, 09:30
 England's Kevin Pietersen in action during day two of the first Ashes Test on July 11, 2013
Kevin Pietersen: 'Players must respect umpire's decision'
England batsman Kevin Pietersen believes that players must respect the umpire's decision following a controversial call on day three of the first Ashes Test.
Jul 12, 19:23
 Ian Bell
England build 261-run lead on day three
England build a healthy lead of 261 runs on day three of the first Ashes Test against Australia, with Ian Bell ending the day on 95 not out.
Jul 12, 17:27
 Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Australia dismiss Kevin Pietersen, Alastair Cook
Australia dismiss both Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook as England end the morning session of day three of the first Test on 157-4.
Jul 12, 12:03
 Ian Bell
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day three - as it happened
Read how Ian Bell batted England into a winning position on the third day of the first Ashes Test match against Australia at Trent Bridge, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Jul 12, 09:33
 England's Kevin Pietersen in action during day two of the first Ashes Test on July 11, 2013
England edge ahead after late fightback
England lead by 15 runs after a dramatic second day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge that featured a record haul of 98 runs from Australia's Ashton Agar.
Jul 11, 17:47
 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
Old Trafford will not ban Barmy Army's Billy the Trumpet
Lancashire County Cricket Club says that it will allow Barmy Army trumpeter Billy Cooper to attend the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford in August.
Jul 11, 13:12
 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 lead after eventful opening day against Australia
England lead Australia by 140 runs following an eventful first day of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 17:38
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