Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene on January 3, 2013
England in trouble at tea
Peter Siddle tears into England to leave them on 185-6 at tea on day one of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 14:46
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England two wickets down at lunch
England lose Alastair Cook and Joe Root as they reach 98-2 at lunch on day one of the opening Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 12:06
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
Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss backs Kevin Pietersen to deliver best form
Andrew Strauss believes that Kevin Pietersen can inspire his England teammates during this summer's Ashes series.
Jul 7, 11:06
Mark Butcher
Mark Butcher: Kevin Pietersen is a "vital player" for England
Mark Butcher hails Kevin Pietersen for the impact that he has on the England cricket team ahead of The Ashes.
Jul 7, 09:34
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
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
No shocks in England's Ashes squad
England's 13-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Nottingham throws up no surprise inclusions.
Jul 6, 13:37
A general view of Lord's.
The Ashes 2013: Ground guide
Sports Mole takes a look at the five grounds that will be hosting Ashes Test matches over the next six weeks.
Jul 6, 11:12
Kevin Pietersen
Damien Martyn: 'England's Kevin Pietersen is most feared by Australia'
Damien Martyn believes that Australia will fear England batsman Kevin Pietersen the most during the Ashes series this month.
Jul 5, 09:10
Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen: 'I lack life confidence'
Kevin Pietersen says that he is an introvert despite being thought of as a confident, arrogant player.
Jul 2, 05:38
Kevin Pietersen
Andy Flower delighted with Kevin Pietersen return
England coach Andy Flower admits that he is delighted to have "superstar" Kevin Pietersen back in his side ahead of the Ashes.
Jul 1, 04:04
New Zealand players celebrate after taking the wicket of England's Eoin Morgan during their International Twenty20 match on June 25, 2013
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - Second Twenty20 international - as it happened
Live text coverage of the second Twenty20 international between England and New Zealand at The Oval.
Jun 27, 16:57
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen shrugs off media criticism
England batsman Kevin Pietersen reflects on the media criticism that he received last summer.
Jun 27, 00:05
Kevin Pietersen
Eoin Morgan relishing Kevin Pietersen return
Eoin Morgan says that Kevin Pietersen will slot straight back into the England setup for the match with New Zealand on Thursday.
Jun 26, 07:15
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen makes comeback century
England's Kevin Pietersen produces a century knock as he steps up his comeback from a knee injury with Surrey.
Jun 23, 14:17
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen on the comeback trail
Kevin Pietersen will turn out for Surrey against Yorkshire today as he tries to recover from a knee injury in time to play in the Ashes.
Jun 21, 04:57
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen named in England's Twenty20 squad for New Zealand series
Kevin Pietersen steps up his return from a knee injury as he is named in England's Twenty20 squad for next week's series against New Zealand.
Jun 20, 08:07
Kevin Pietersen
Sky Sports dedicate channel to Ashes series
Sky Sports announce that they will be dedicating an entire channel to the Ashes series from June 30 to August 31.
Jun 14, 12:33
Shane Warne
Shane Warne, Michael Vaughan captain Australia, England for charity match
Shane Warne and Michael Vaughan captain Australia and England respectively in a charity Twenty20 match.
Jun 10, 11:45
Kevin Pietersen
Shane Warne: 'England will lose Ashes without Kevin Pietersen'
Shane Warne claims that Australia will win the Ashes if Kevin Pietersen is ruled out of this summer's series.
May 30, 14:46
Kevin Pietersen
Andy Flower 'optimistic' about Kevin Pietersen fitness
Andy Flower says that he is happy to see Kevin Pietersen making progress in his return from a knee injury.
May 30, 01:20
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen praises England teammates
Kevin Pietersen talks up some of his fellow England players following their 2-0 series win over New Zealand.
May 28, 17:47
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen, England unsure of Ashes fitness
Bowling coach David Saker reveals that there is uncertainty as to whether Kevin Pietersen will be fit for the Ashes.
May 20, 17:21
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen out of Champions Trophy
A knee injury will keep Kevin Pietersen out of England's Champions Trophy campaign in June.
Apr 24, 17:07
Kevin Pietersen
Andrew Flintoff: 'Kevin Pietersen could retire after double Ashes series'
Kevin Pietersen could be tempted to retire from Test cricket after the double Ashes series with Australia, says Andrew Flintoff.
Apr 18, 13:34
Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen frustrated by "nightmare" knee injury
Kevin Pietersen says that being sidelined for England's test series against New Zealand next month is "hurting" him.
Apr 16, 10:09
Kevin Pietersen
England confirm Kevin Pietersen sidelined for New Zealand Test series
England confirm that Kevin Pietersen will not compete in next month's Test series against New Zealand due to a knee injury.
Apr 16, 09:13
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen unlikely to face New Zealand
Kevin Pietersen is likely to miss England's two-match Test series against New Zealand this summer with his ongoing knee concern.
Apr 15, 23:34
Alastair Cook and Nick Compton celebrate Cook's 50 against NZ on March 9, 2013
England announce performance squad for 2013 international season
ECB announce the 30-man performance squad for the 2013 international season.
Apr 2, 10:35
Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from a free-kick against Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter final on March 10, 2013
Wayne Rooney, Kevin Pietersen 'team up in business venture'
Wayne Rooney and Kevin Pietersen reportedly join a service offering loans to small businesses that have been turned down by banks.
Apr 1, 11:45
Kevin Pietersen
Andy Flower: 'Kevin Pietersen will be fit for the summer'
England coach Andy Flower reveals that Kevin Pietersen will be fit for all of the Three Lions' cricket in the summer.
Mar 26, 22:15
Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen
Brendon McCullum: 'Kevin Pietersen news is a boost'
Brendon McCullum admits that Kevin Pietersen's injury makes his side's prospects better, but they must still be at their best.
Mar 21, 12:31
Kevin Pietersen
Alastair Cook: 'Kevin Pietersen was desperate to play through injury'
England captain Alastair Cook insists that Kevin Pietersen was desperate to continue playing through his knee injury.
Mar 21, 11:13
Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow replaces Kevin Pietersen for England
Alastair Cook says that Jonny Bairstow has been chosen to replace the injured Kevin Pietersen.
Mar 21, 07:34
Kevin Pietersen
Alec Stewart: 'Kevin Pietersen injury a major blow'
Former England captain Alec Stewart describes Kevin Pietersen's injury for the final Test against New Zealand as a "major blow" for the team.
Mar 20, 21:43
Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan: 'Kevin Pietersen will be missed by England'
Michael Vaughan believes that Jonny Bairstow can capitalise on England's losing Kevin Pietersen to injury.
Mar 20, 11:48
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen ruled out of final Test against New Zealand with knee injury
Kevin Pietersen is omitted from England's final Test match against New Zealand after being ruled out for six to eight weeks with a knee injury.
Mar 20, 09:52
England bowler Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of NZ's Peter Fulton on March 7, 2013
Live Commentary: New Zealand vs. England - Second Test, day three - as it happened
Live text commentary of the second Test between New Zealand and England in Wellington.
Mar 15, 21:03
Matt Prior
England post 465 in Wellington
England finish their first innings on 465 and will have a bowl at New Zealand after tea on day two of the second Test match in Wellington.
Mar 15, 02:15
Kevin Pietersen
England push on in Wellington
England post a score of 353 runs for the loss of three wickets at lunch on day two of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
Mar 15, 00:04
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