Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann out of Australia clash
Graeme Swann isn't fit to start England's ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia.
Jun 8, 09:57
Ravi Bopara
Geoff Miller explains Ravi Bopara recall
England selector Geoff Miller insists that Ravi Bopara does deserve to be named in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.
May 3, 21:09
Ravi Bopara
Bob Willis: 'Ravi Bopara in last-chance saloon'
Bob Willis admits to surprise at the selection of Ravi Bopara in England's ICC Champions Trophy squad.
May 3, 11:29
Alastair Cook
England name ICC Champions Trophy squad
England announce their 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy next month.
May 3, 09:31
Joe Root
England Lions appoint Joe Root as captain
Young batsman Joe Root will skipper the England Lions when they take on New Zealand next month.
Apr 29, 12:26
Ravi Bopara on July 21, 2012
Ravi Bopara targets England recall
Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara expresses his desire to force his way into England's 15-man Champions Trophy squad.
Apr 9, 09:06
Sachin Tendulkar
Cricketers pay tribute to Sachin Tendulkar
Tributes flood in for Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar following the 'Little Master's' retirement from ODIs.
Dec 23, 12:18
Ravi Bopara
New deals for eight players at Essex
Eight players, including England international Ravi Bopara, are awarded new contracts at Essex.
Oct 4, 01:11
Stuart Broad
England out of T20 World Cup
England fail to defend their T20 World Cup title thanks to a defeat by Sri Lanka, which sees them exit at the Super Eight stage.
Oct 1, 17:37
Stuart Broad
Second England vs. South Africa Twenty20 reduced to nine overs
The second T20 between England and South Africa is reduced to nine overs per side after rain delayed the start at Old Trafford.
Sep 10, 19:43
Jacques Kallis
South Africa see off England in opening Twenty20 match
South Africa win the opening match of their Twenty20 series with England by seven wickets at the Emirates Durham ICG.
Sep 8, 16:34
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen not given England central contract
Kevin Pietersen is not awarded an England central contract for the 2012-2013 season, but talks over his international future are ongoing, according to the ECB.
Sep 7, 18:55
Eoin Morgan
England beat South Africa by four wickets
England go back to the top of the ODI rankings with a four-wicket victory over South Africa at The Oval.
Aug 31, 19:55
Alistair Cook
Opening England vs. South Africa one-day international to begin at 3pm
The opening ODI between England and South Africa will start at 3pm after rain delayed the start at Cardiff's Swalec Stadium.
Aug 24, 11:32
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara pulls out of Lions duty
Ravi Bopara pulls out of the England Lions squad to face Australia A to delay his return to cricket.
Aug 7, 19:56
Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss hoping to play "smart cricket"
Andrew Strauss expects his England side to atone for their mistakes from the first Test against South Africa by producing a much-improved performance at Headingley beginning on Thursday.
Aug 1, 22:04
Ravi Bopara
Andy Flower leaves door open to Ravi Bopara
England coach Andy Flower leaves international cricket door open to Ravi Bopara.
Aug 1, 08:19
James Taylor
James Taylor would be "proud" to play for England against South Africa
James Taylor reveals his pride at being called up to the England Test squad.
Jul 29, 16:05
Ravi Bopara
Matt Prior backs Ravi Bopara to succeed at Test level
Matt Prior insists that England teammate Ravi Bopara is good enough to succeed at Test level.
Jul 27, 00:17
Marcus Trescothick
Sussex and Somerset advance to Twenty20 finals day
Somerset and Sussex advance to Twenty20 finals day at the Swalec Stadium following quarter-final wins over Essex and Gloucestershire respectively.
Jul 24, 21:32
Dale Steyn
South Africa win Test series opener
South Africa inflict defeat on England at The Oval to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series between the two nations.
Jul 23, 14:58
Alistair Cook
England trio available for county T20 quarter-finals
Alastair Cook, Ravi Bopara and Matt Prior are made available for their county's Friends Life T20 quarter-finals tomorrow by the ECB.
Jul 23, 12:47
Ian Bell
England five down at lunch as Ravi Bopara goes early
England move to 177-5, 75 behind South Africa, at lunch on day five of the opening test against South Africa.
Jul 23, 12:01
Dale Steyn
Live Commentary: England vs. South Africa- First Test, Day Five - as it happened
Live text commentary of the final day's play in the first Test between England and South Africa at the Kia Oval.
Jul 23, 09:27
Ian Bell
Geoffrey Boycott doubts England's prospects of drawing first Test
Geoffrey Boycott doubts that England will manage to scrape a draw in the first Test.
Jul 23, 08:44
Hashim Amla
South Africa close in on victory
South Africa require six wickets during the final day of play to claim victory over England in the first Test at the Oval.
Jul 22, 18:06
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara: 'Other life interests have taken pressure off my cricket'
Ravi Bopara has revealed that not focusing so strongly on his cricket and enjoying life has led to his upturn in fortunes.
Jul 19, 12:16
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara "looking forward" to facing South Africa
Ravi Bopara has said that he is "looking forward" to testing himself against South Africa after his return to the England Test squad.
Jul 18, 11:00
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara in, Jonny Bairstow out for England
Ravi Bopara replaces Jonny Bairstow in the England Test squad that will face South Africa in an eagerly-anticipated series.
Jul 15, 08:34
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke: 'Australia will improve'
Australia captain Michael Clarke says that his side will improve in time for next summer's Ashes series.
Jul 10, 22:18
Ravi Bopara
Alastair Cook praises "quality" Ravi Bopara
Alastair Cook praises the contribution of Ravi Bopara following England's seven-wicket ODI win over Australia at Old Trafford.
Jul 10, 22:05
Ravi Bopara
England complete 4-0 series win over Australia
Ravi Bopara contributes with both bat and ball as England beat Australia at Old Trafford by seven wickets and complete a 4-0 series win.
Jul 10, 21:25
Ravi Bopara
England require 146 runs to beat Australia
England require 146 off 32 overs for victory against Australia at Old Trafford and finish the series with a 4-0 winning margin.
Jul 10, 19:21
Ian Bell
England ease past Australia to clinch one-day international series
England go 4-0 up in their ODI series against Australia after an eight-wicket win at Durham.
Jul 7, 17:38
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara: 'I haven't played in a better ODI team'
Ravi Bopara believes that the current England ODI team is the best that he's played in during his career.
Jul 3, 12:27
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook praises Ravi Bopara, Ian Bell contributions
England captain Alastair Cook is pleased with the batting performances of Ravi Bopara and Ian Bell as they help seal a second ODI win against Australia.
Jul 1, 19:22
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara helps England to beat Australia
Ravi Bopara contributes 82 runs to help England record a six-wicket win over Australia at the Kia Oval.
Jul 1, 18:08
Alex Hales
Alex Hales inspires England win over Windies
Alex Hales produces a knock of 99 runs to help England record a seven-wicket win over the West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Jun 24, 16:39
England cricketers
England win one-day series against Windies
England wrap up a one-day international series win with a match to spare courtesy of an eight-wicket win over the West Indies at the Kia Oval.
Jun 19, 17:17
Ian Bell
Ian Bell could play despite injury
England captain Alastair Cook reveals that Ian Bell could yet feature in tomorrow's ODI with the West Indies.
Jun 15, 16:59
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