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Give Fresh Faces A Kiwi Adventure

Chris Stocks believes the next tour of New Zealand will be the ideal opportunity to blood the new array of talent

You're Running Out Of Time For A Score, Mark!

Tim Wigmore is concerned about the form of an England opener who is failing to cash in on a series of fine starts

Bairstow Must Take Blame For This Act Of 'Stupidity'

Bairstow Must Take Blame For This Act Of 'Stupidity'

Anderson Return, and Dog, Not Enough to Stop Class of Kohli Shining Through

WHEN a dog invaded the field and stopped play just before tea on the opening day of this second Test it was apt given England’s bowlers were left chasing their tails by the brilliance of Virat Kohli.

Pujara Gets Busy To Cash In On His Good Form

Just like Rajkot, this pitch at Vizag is also a typical win-the-toss bat-first-pitch. But unfortunately for England, that’s where the similarities between the surfaces end.

England Suffer as Kohli Burns so Bright With Tigerish Intent

Derek Pringle analyses a masterclass from a batsman who has tempered his white-ball aggression to end England jinx.

Jimmy's the One and Don't Ever Forget It

Many England supporters, blinking sleep from their eyes at some ungodly hour to view the opening morning of England’s second Test against India, may well have carried on blinking when they saw the name of James Anderson on the team sheet.

It's a change of tact, rather than direction, for Bayliss...

Laid back and greatly respected,but are these traits enough for Trevor Bayliss to be a success, asks Derek Pringle

This India Outfit Is Set for Long Stay at Summit

England won four out of five tosses.

Jenning knock gives England hope... while other miss a trick in Mumbai

IF ENGLAND take anything away from this fourth Test it is the fact they have uncovered another fine batting talent in Keaton Jennings.

Off and on the Field, Hameed Is a Class Act

England rookie Haseeb Hameed has shown maturity beyond his tender years this winter, Chris Stocks explains.

Australia Fire as Big Guns return but Challenge in India awaits

Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon, from ABC News, look at the change in Australia’s form now that they have moved into one-day mode against the Kiwis

Root on road to captaincy, like other greats of modern game

WHENEVER Joe Root takes over the England Test captaincy he will draw another parallel with the three other batsmen whom he has seemingly been destined to track throughout his impressive career – Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson.

Derek Pringle

At last, a law to help out the poor bowler! (but much more is needed)

Peter Hayter

Cook has earned right to decide destiny.

Some De Silva Lining At Last As India Are Held

DHANANJAYA de Silva’s wonderful century helped Sri Lanka defy India in a brilliant finalday batting display in Delhi.

Sledging Is Part Of The Game – It's Not Personal

Sledging has always been a part of cricket, and we’ve seen a lot of it so far in the current Ashes series. Former England man Matt Prior revealed this week that some of the current Three Lions squad are taking the comments from the Australians personally, but you have to remember the comments are just said in the heat of the battle.

Areas For England To Exploit In Perth

Before this series started, I wrote and predicted 3-1 to Australia, and it may surprise quite a few of you that I am sticking with that prediction… Just!

Gillespie Is Backing Cummins To Stay Fit

Adam Collins learns why new Sussex coach says if the Aussie quick can listen to his body he will beat injury problems

Self-Help Was Key For Athey and '86/7 Party Set

By the time England take the field at the WACA for the last Ashes Test to be played at the home of Western Australia, anyone not aware that they have only ever won once on that ground will just not have been paying attention.

Our Last Chance Is To Put The Heat On Lyon

Trevor Bayliss said he cannot see a reason to change England’s team for the third Test in Perth, in which case he cannot have been watching the same Ashes series as me.

Old Format Gave SCG And MCG Relevance

Adam Collins discusses the advantages of reverting to Australia’s traditional Test dates in its two big sporting cities

Bullish Bairstow Wants Redemption

Chris Stocks speaks to Jonny Bairstow as the England keeper prepares for one of cricket’s most iconic days at Melbourne

The Smith Way: Beautiful Ugly

Tim Wigmore takes a forensic look at a run scoring phenomenon who is beginning to rival the greatest of all, Bradman

expect cash lure to clinch it for new t20

the new city-based t20 competition which the ecb are planning for 2020, is an attempt to raise the profile and spectator levels of cricket in england and wales by attracting a new audience to the game.

Helm Bids To Steer A Course To Top After Proving Net Worth

LAST WINTER one of Tom Helm’s main aims for England Lions’ trip to Sri Lanka was to leave the tour “in one piece”, such was the injury-torn start to his career.

It's Taken Years But Beaumont's Now An Overnight Sensation

Adam Collins looks at the rise to international stardom of a player whose early career was littered with failures and sebacks

England's Hopes Dim As Perry's Freak Catch Puts Aussies In Pink

ENGLAND committed to plenty of hard graft both before and after the sun had set. But their after dark session was ultimately dimmed by a moment of brilliance cum-luck when Sarah Taylor was nabbed by a freakish return catch.

Arthur: Return Home As Good As Trophy Win

MICKEY ARTHUR has hailed the return of top class cricket to Pakistan as a huge step forward in the country’s attempts to resume a full international programme within its own borders.

Guru Flower Ensures That Malan's Back In Full Bloom

Chris Stocks discovers that England’s late developer has been working hard to retain his place for the first Test.