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Bell back in full voice after tonsilitis

Bell back in full voice after tonsilitis

23/05/2013

There are enough challenges for an international batsman at the best of times, with the Investec Test match between England and New Zealand offering too many for comfort on a pitch that seamed and spun under cloudy skies that generously helped the...

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England look for Kiwi whitewash

England look for Kiwi whitewash

23/05/2013

England and New Zealand are gearing up for the second Investec Test match at Headingley, with the home side hoping to complete a 2-0 whitewash after their 170-run win at Lord's.

The tourists have two enforced changes to make, with wicketkeeper...

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Stuart Broad leads England to sensational Test win

Stuart Broad leads England to sensational Test win

20/05/2013

Stuart Broad recorded Test best figures of 7-44 as he and James Anderson bowled unchanged to lead England to a 170-run win in the first Investec Test match at Lord's.

A low-scoring game saw England dismissed for 232 and 213, with New Zealand's...

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Stuart Broad in terrifying Warne admission

Stuart Broad in terrifying Warne admission

16/05/2013

Stuart Broad is back in Test action for England this week, but has made a terrible admission that the Ashes-winning heroes who inspired him most as a kid were not his father Chris, but Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.

He told BBC Sport: "In...

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Stuart Broad sets sights on history

Stuart Broad sets sights on history

14/05/2013

England bowler Stuart Broad has said he is keen to recreate history after playing a key role in securing the 2009 Ashes.

The Nottinghamshire seamer took 5-37 as his devastating spell on the second day of the final Test set up England's series-clinching...

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Matt Prior pips Kevin Pietersen to England player of the year award

Matt Prior pips Kevin Pietersen to England player of the year award

14/05/2013

Matt Prior has been named as England's male cricketer of the year, with Katherine Brunt taking the women's award and Ben Foakes the under-19s award.

The announcement by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is likely to be welcomed...

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Swann and Bresnan return to break Kiwi stalemate

Swann and Bresnan return to break Kiwi stalemate

13/05/2013

Like London buses, you wait ages for a world-class bowler to return from an elbow injury and then two come along at once. 

Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan have both recovered from surgery in time to be included in the squad for the first Test...

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England Lions bite back as Kiwis crumble

England Lions bite back as Kiwis crumble

10/05/2013

England Lions have been fighting back strongly against the New Zealand tourists on the second day of the tour match at Leicester.

The tourists had reached 184-3 on a rain-affected opening day, with Hamish Rutherford 116 not
out, but after...

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Hamish Rutherford in the runs again

Hamish Rutherford in the runs again

09/05/2013

New Zealand opener Hamish Rutherford struck an unbeaten 116 on the opening day of the tour match against England Lions at Leicester.

Lions skipper Joe Root won the toss and chose to bowl, but Rutherford resisted anything an attack including Test...

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ICC Champions Trophy fixture hospitality sells out

ICC Champions Trophy fixture hospitality sells out

08/05/2013

All Keith Prowse packages have now been sold for the ICC Champions trophy match between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston in June, proving how popular the tournament...

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Neil Wagner sets mood music in Kiwi win

Neil Wagner sets mood music in Kiwi win

07/05/2013

News that seamer Neil Wagner had bowled New Zealand to victory in their opening tour match against Derbyshire may have come as music to the ears of Kiwi cricket fans.

Indeed, those booking corporate hospitality...

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England name ICC Champions Trophy squad

England name ICC Champions Trophy squad

03/05/2013

England's ICC Champions Trophy Squad has been named, with Ravi Bopara among those included.

The return of the Middlesex batsman comes after he withdrew from the Test squad last summer for undisclosed personal reasons, which was followed by...

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Joe Root scores double century

Joe Root scores double century

02/05/2013

Joe Root has further boosted his England claims by making a career-best 236 for Yorkshire in the LV= County Championship match against Derbyshire.

The youngster, who played in the recent Test series in New Zealand, followed up his match-winning...

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Graeme Swann wicketless on return

Graeme Swann wicketless on return

01/05/2013

England off spinner Graeme Swann went wicketless on his first day back in first-class cricket since his elbow operation.

The slow bowler missed the Test series in New Zealand to have several fragments of bone removed from the joint in America,...

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Corinthian Roof Terrace formally opened at Kia Oval

Corinthian Roof Terrace formally opened at Kia Oval

30/04/2013

The long-awaited opening of the Corinthian Roof Terrace at the Kia Oval has been held by Keith Prowse, with over 300 guests enjoying top-class hospitality from Keith Prowse.

On April 25th guests gathered at the venue to admire the outstanding...

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Joe Root leads Yorkshire to great win

Joe Root leads Yorkshire to great win

29/04/2013

England batsman Joe Root provided England's selectors with a reminder of his talents with a brilliant 182 to help Yorkshire chase down a tricky target of 336 to beat Durham in the LV= County Championship.

The White Rose county won by four...

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Ageas Bowl hotel reaches construction landmark

Ageas Bowl hotel reaches construction landmark

26/04/2013

Officials at Hampshire Cricket, Eastleigh Borough Council and Ageas UK have carried out a ceremony to mark the completion of the framework of the new hotel being built at the northern end of the Ageas Bowl.

The 'Golden Bolt' ceremony...

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Graham Onions stakes Ashes claim with five-wicket haul

Graham Onions stakes Ashes claim with five-wicket haul

26/04/2013

Graham Onions boosted his hopes of getting back into the England Test side by taking 5-63 for Durham against Yorkshire in the LV= County Championship.

The seamer removed England batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root as Yorkshire were dismissed...

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Kevin Pietersen ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy

Kevin Pietersen ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy

25/04/2013

England's hopes of winning the ICC Champions Trophy this summer have been dealt a blow by news that Kevin Pietersen will miss the tournament.

Pietersen's bruised knee problem, which saw him miss the final Test in New Zealand, has also...

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Tim Bresnan in dream comeback

Tim Bresnan in dream comeback

25/04/2013

England bowler Tim Bresnan enjoyed a dream comeback when he picked up a wicket with his first ball for Yorkshire in this season's LV= County Championship.

Durham batsman Keaton Jennings was the victim as Bresnan returned to first-class cricket...

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Lancashire starlet hits six sixes in an over

Lancashire starlet hits six sixes in an over

24/04/2013

Lancashire starlet Jordan Clark has become just the fifth man to hit six sixes in an over in professional cricket.

The feat - first achieved by Gary Sobers in 1968 - was matched in a second XI game by the 22-year-old against Yorkshire at Scarborough.

All...

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Australian Ashes squad named

Australian Ashes squad named

24/04/2013

Australia's selectors have named the Ashes Test squad, which has contained a number of notable omissions and inclusions.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been named the vice-captain of the team after Shane Watson's decision to step down...

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James Anderson back in county action

James Anderson back in county action

23/04/2013

James Anderson is returning to action for his county side Lancashire - and giving coach Peter Moores a selection headache.

The England pace bowler will feature in the red rose county's next two LV= Championship fixtures, with Moores telling...

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Shane Watson steps down as Aussie vice-captain

Shane Watson steps down as Aussie vice-captain

23/04/2013

Shane Watson has relinquished the vice-captaincy of Australia as the side seeks to pick itself up after the calamitous tour of India.

Watson was one of four players suspended for the third Test for failing to give a written account of how he...

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Taste of Edgbaston enjoyed in Harvey Nichols

Taste of Edgbaston enjoyed in Harvey Nichols

22/04/2013

Guests at a private viewing of Harvey Nichols in Birmingham have tasted a sample of the culinary treats in store for those enjoying corporate days out at Edgbaston this summer.

The 100 people invited...

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James Anderson sets sights on 300th Test wicket

James Anderson sets sights on 300th Test wicket

19/04/2013

James Anderson has said he cannot wait to get his Test wicket tally past the 300 mark, something that could happen next month.

The fast bowler is just two away from the figure and those booking corporate...

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Kevin Pietersen tipped to quit by Freddie

Kevin Pietersen tipped to quit by Freddie

19/04/2013

The upcoming two Ashes series between England and Australia could mark the finale to Kevin Pietersen's England career, according to former team-mate Andrew Flintoff.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Flintoff said there was no reason to believe...

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Jade Dernbach boosts England hopes

Jade Dernbach boosts England hopes

18/04/2013

Jade Dernbach did his England hopes no harm with an impressive performance for Surrey in the LV= County Championship against Somerset at the Kia Oval.

He took 4-42 as the visitors reached 344-8 in their first innings, with South African opener...

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Steven Finn ready to fight for place

Steven Finn ready to fight for place

18/04/2013

Steven Finn has said he is keen to get among the wickets for Middlesex to ensure he keeps his place for England's big summer of cricket.

Speaking to the Independent, he said: "I'm going to have to bowl well for Middlesex in these...

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Chris Tremlett talks up Ashes hopes

Chris Tremlett talks up Ashes hopes

17/04/2013

Surrey fast bowler Chris Tremlett has spoken of his hopes of returning to the England side for the Ashes series against Australia.

In an interview with the Daily Telegraph the towering paceman, who took the final wicket of the 2010-11 series...

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Kevin Pietersen to miss New Zealand series

Kevin Pietersen to miss New Zealand series

17/04/2013

Kevin Pietersen will not be fit in time to feature in England's Test series against New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board has revealed.

A statement by the board said: "Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the upcoming Investec...

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Tim Bresnan on comeback trail

Tim Bresnan on comeback trail

16/04/2013

England all-rounder Tim Bresnan is to make his comeback this week when his county Yorkshire plays a friendly against roses rivals Lancashire.

The 28-year-old has not played since a one-day international in India on January 27th, due to elbow...

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Ravi Bopara tipped to shine

Ravi Bopara tipped to shine

16/04/2013

Ravi Bopara has been tipped to score large quantities of runs for Essex this summer.

Team-mate Tom Westley told BBC Essex: "I wouldn't say he had been out of sorts, but he's started really well this year and has looked brilliant...

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Graeme Smith forecasts Surrey success

Graeme Smith forecasts Surrey success

15/04/2013

New Surrey skipper Graeme Smith has set out his declaration of intent to lead the county to domestic silverware.

Speaking to BBC London 94.9 after arriving at the club, he said: "I'm here long-term and I want to help the process of building...

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Graham Onions back among the wickets

Graham Onions back among the wickets

12/04/2013

Graham Onions issued a reminder of his talents by taking 4-41 in his first bowling stint of the LV= County Championship season.

The Durham seamer removed former England opener Marcus Trescothick on his way to the haul, which backed up Chris Rushworth's...

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Chris Rogers expresses Ashes hope

Chris Rogers expresses Ashes hope

11/04/2013

Australian batsman Chris Rogers has expressed the hope that he might get back in the national side for the upcoming Ashes series.

The Middlesex captain and opener told BBC London 94.9 a recent statement by head selector John Inverarity that they...

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Aussie batsman pushes Ashes claim

Aussie batsman pushes Ashes claim

11/04/2013

Australian batsman George Bailey produced one of the best innings of the opening day of the LV=  County Championship Season to push his Ashes claims.

Bailey, who captains the national Twenty20 side, has yet to play a Test but hit 93 for...

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Nick Compton among Wisden's five cricketers of the year

Nick Compton among Wisden's five cricketers of the year

10/04/2013

Nick Compton has been named among Wisden's list of five cricketers for the year in 2012.

The 2013 edition of the famous annual almanac - the 150th - listed Compton after his outstanding county season last summer, which led to his call-up...

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Hampshire chairman in Ageas Bowl Ashes pledge

Hampshire chairman in Ageas Bowl Ashes pledge

09/04/2013

Hampshire County Cricket Club chairman Rod Bransgrove has pledged to bring an Ashes Test match to the Ageas Bowl in 2019.

Speaking on BBC Radio Solent's Hampshire cricket forum, he said: "We want to bid for the very best fixtures and...

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Steven Finn aims to improve

Steven Finn aims to improve

09/04/2013

Steven Finn has won the FTI Most Valuable Player award for his winter performances, but the England fast bowler has said he can improve further.

Speaking to the BBC after his 37 wickets in all formats helped him collect the award, the towering...

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Kiwis make two changes for England tour

Kiwis make two changes for England tour

08/04/2013

New Zealand's cricket selectors have added two names to the squad to face England in the upcoming Test series.

Fast bowler Mark Gillespie and opening batsman Martin Guptill are in the tour party, along with the players who drew the home series...

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Alastair Cook plays down Ashes thrashing prospect

Alastair Cook plays down Ashes thrashing prospect

08/04/2013

England captain Alastair Cook has played down the idea that winning the Ashes will be an easy task this summer.

The Aussies were whitewashed 4-0 in India, where England won 2-1 before Christmas, but Cook noted: "The conditions were very...

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Selector expresses batting worries as Australian contracted players are named

Selector expresses batting worries as Australian contracted players are named

04/04/2013

Australia's selectors have named the 20 players who will have central contracts for the next 12 months - with chairman of selectors John Inverarity bemoaning the lack of batting talent available with the Ashes approaching.

He said: "There...

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England performance squad named

England performance squad named

03/04/2013

The return of Chris Tremlett is one of the most notable elements of the England Performance Squad for 2013, which the England and Wales cricket Board has revealed.

He is the only one of the 30 not involved with at least one of the England squads...

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Graeme Swann confident over Ashes fitness

Graeme Swann confident over Ashes fitness

02/04/2013

Graeme Swann has said he believes he can be back bowling again later this month as he bids to be fit for the Ashes.

The off-spinner missed the recent Test series in New Zealand to have elbow surgery, but believes the operation has been so successful...

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Kevin Pietersen 'does not need an operation'

Kevin Pietersen 'does not need an operation'

28/03/2013

Kevin Pietersen will not need surgery on his troublesome knee after scans showed there is no cartilage damage, England coach Andy Flower has confirmed.

Speaking about the problem, which caused the batsman to miss the final Test in New Zealand,...

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Alastair Cook denies 'complacency' claims

Alastair Cook denies 'complacency' claims

27/03/2013

England captain Alastair Cook has rejected suggestions that the team had underestimated New Zealand in their Test series.

Only a defiant last-wicket stand between Matt Prior and Monty Panesar prevented New Zealand snatching a win on the final...

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Aussies face media flak ahead of Ashes series

Aussies face media flak ahead of Ashes series

27/03/2013

Australia's cricketers have been slated by the country's media ahead of back-to-back Ashes series against England.

The Daily Telegraph hit out at their 4-0 defeat in India as a "Tour de Flop", while the Sydney Morning Herald...

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Michael Clarke 'should be fit for Ashes'

Michael Clarke 'should be fit for Ashes'

26/03/2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke should be fit for the Ashes, but needs to be carefully managed as he recovers from a back injury, Cricket Australia has said.

In a statement, the governing body's chief medical officer Professor Justin Paoloni...

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England secure great escape in Auckland

England secure great escape in Auckland

26/03/2013

Centurion Matt Prior and last man standing Monty Panesar saw out the last 19 balls of the match to save England from defeat in the Auckland Test match.

In what was only the third instance of a team going into the final day of a Test match four...

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Australia suffer 4-0 whitewash

Australia suffer 4-0 whitewash

25/03/2013

India completed a 4-0 whitewash over Australia with a six-wicket win at Delhi in the final Test.

The home side had led by just ten on first innings and with the pitch turning and showing uneven bounce, Australia may have hoped to set an unassailable...

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England slide towards humiliation in Auckland

England slide towards humiliation in Auckland

25/03/2013

England's cricketers are heading towards a 1-0 series defeat in New Zealand after another batting flop in Auckland.

They closed the fourth day on 90-4, still needing an improbable 391 more to win, with the dismissals of Nick Compton, Alastair...

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Australia's batting struggles again

Australia's batting struggles again

22/03/2013

Australia struggled 231-8 on the opening day of the last Test match they will play before the Ashes after another middle order collapse.

The tourists had reached a comfortable 106-2 in the fourth Test against India in Delhi before a middle order...

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England struggle as Kiwis pile on runs

England struggle as Kiwis pile on runs

22/03/2013

England cricket captain Alastair Cook may rue his decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the final Test in Auckland as New Zealand piled up 250-1 on the opening day.

The only wicket to fall was that of Hamish Rutherford, who played...

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Kevin Pietersen ruled out of final Test

Kevin Pietersen ruled out of final Test

21/03/2013

Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the team for England's final Test of the series against New Zealand in Auckland.

The batsman has been struggling with his right knee since a fielding drill last month, in which he suffered what has subsequently...

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James Anderson targets 300th Test wicket

James Anderson targets 300th Test wicket

20/03/2013

James Anderson will go into this week's third and final Test against New Zealand in Auckland needing five more wickets to take his tally to 300.

Speaking ahead of the match, he said: "It would be a huge achievement, but first of all...

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Nick Compton unsure of Ashes place

Nick Compton unsure of Ashes place

19/03/2013

England opener Nick Compton has revealed he still feels unsure of a place in the Ashes, despite back-to-back centuries in New Zealand.

The Somerset batsman made 100 in Wellington to back his 117 in the Dunedin Test, but he was quoted by the BBC...

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Australia lose yet again

Australia lose yet again

18/03/2013

Australia's cricketers suffered a fourth Test defeat in succession as India went 3-0 up with one to play in their Test series.

Trailing by 91 on first innings, Australia were 75-3 heading into the final day and after Phil Hughes fell for...

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Rain frustrates England victory bid

Rain frustrates England victory bid

18/03/2013

England's bid to win the Test match in Wellington was thwarted by the weather as rain hit the city on the last two days of the match.

Just 35 overs were possible on the fourth day and none at all on the last as the tail of Cyclone Sandra...

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Stuart Broad puts England on top in Wellington

Stuart Broad puts England on top in Wellington

15/03/2013

England are on top in the second Test against New Zealand after Stuart Broad took two late wickets in a key spell at the end of the day.

The home side finished the day in trouble on 66-3 after England took their first innings score to 465, with...

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England batsmen pile on the runs

England batsmen pile on the runs

14/03/2013

Nick Compton and Jonathan Trott struck centuries as England made the New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum pay dearly for deciding to bowl after winning the toss.

Alastair Cook was out tamely for 17 with a loose shot to mid-on, but Compton hit...

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Alastair Cook compared to Bradman

Alastair Cook compared to Bradman

13/03/2013

Alastair Cook has been hailed as second only to Sir Don Bradman as a Test batsman by New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.

Cook made 116 in the first Test in Dunedin to follow his three centuries in India before Christmas and will be hoping for...

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Australia coach says dropping players was 'defining moment'

Australia coach says dropping players was 'defining moment'

13/03/2013

Australia's cricket coach Mickey Arthur has defended his decision to drop four players for failing to submit written statements on how they could improve their performances.

The decision not to consider Shane Watson, Mitchell Johnson, James...

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Shane Watson casts doubt on future after ''homework' axing

Shane Watson casts doubt on future after ''homework' axing

12/03/2013

Australian cricketer Shane Watson has said he is considering his future in the game after flying home from the tour of India.

The all-rounder was due to fly back early as his wife is expecting a baby shortly, but he caught an earlier plane after...

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Australian players dropped in discipline breach

Australian players dropped in discipline breach

11/03/2013

A breach of squad discipline has seen four Australian cricketers dropped from the squad for their next Test match.

Shane Watson, Mitchell Johnson, Usman Khawaja and James Pattinson will not be considered for selection in the third Test of the...

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Dogged England save first Test

Dogged England save first Test

11/03/2013

England managed to secure a draw in the first Test against New Zealand with a dogged second innings batting display.

Alastair Cook led from the front with 116 as he and Nick Compton produced an opening stand of 231, England's highest in Tests...

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England's struggles continue in Dunedin

England's struggles continue in Dunedin

08/03/2013

The England cricket team has continued to struggle against New Zealand in Dunedin, as the home side moved on to 402-7 on a rain-affected day.

Only 66 overs were possible as the weather closed in after tea, but the Kiwis still have a lead of 235...

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Monty Panesar gains new England contract

Monty Panesar gains new England contract

07/03/2013

Monty Panesar has been awarded a new England increment contract for the rest of the 2012-13 period, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.

The Sussex spinner has qualified by virtue of the number of Tests he has featured in...

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England tour preparation attacked after dire day in Test

England tour preparation attacked after dire day in Test

07/03/2013

England endured a terrible second day of the Test match in Dunedin, sparking criticisms about their preparation for the series.

After the first-day wash out the tourists succumbed for just 167, playing a series of poor shots, before Kiwi...

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Alastair Cook expresses confidence in Nick Compton

Alastair Cook expresses confidence in Nick Compton

06/03/2013

Alastair Cook has backed Nick Compton to succeed as an opening batsman after he was included in the side for the opening Test of the series in New Zealand.

Compton, who averaged 34 in India before Christmas, has genuine "class"...

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Graeme Swann in elbow operation

Graeme Swann in elbow operation

06/03/2013

Graeme Swann is flying to America to have an operation on his elbow after being ruled out of the Test series in New Zealand.

The off-spinner had a scan after the warm-up match in Queenstown and it was realised more surgery was needed,...

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Hampshire sign exciting young talent Wheater

Hampshire sign exciting young talent Wheater

05/03/2013

Hampshire County Cricket Club has announced the signing of 22-year old former Essex wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Wheater.

The youngster has played for several first-class sides in his short career to date, including New Zealand team Northern Districts...

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Australia thrashed in Indian debacle

Australia thrashed in Indian debacle

05/03/2013

Australia's cricketers were blown away by the Indian bowlers on the fourth day of the second Test in Hyderabad to lose by an innings and 135 runs.

The tourists were dismissed for 131 in their second innings, losing eight wickets for...

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New Zealand bowler doubtful for Test after 'party injury'

New Zealand bowler doubtful for Test after 'party injury'

04/03/2013

New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell is a doubt for the first Test against New Zealand this week after injuring his foot.

The mishap allegedly happened during a party at the 22-year-old's home, with team manager Mike Sandle launching...

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Australia in citizenship bid to get spinner into Ashes party

Australia in citizenship bid to get spinner into Ashes party

04/03/2013

Cricket Australia has applied for the citizenship application of Pakistan-born leg spinner Fawad Ahmed to be fast tracked, a move that could enable him to play in the Ashes series in England this summer.

The slow bowler fled to Australia...

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England's batsmen struggle in Queenstown

England's batsmen struggle in Queenstown

01/03/2013

England's batsmen had a tough day in the pre-Test warm-up match in Queenstown, with Nick Compton, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen being dismissed for their second low scores of the match.

The tourists ended the third day on 256-9, with...

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Kiwi fringe players make mark against England

Kiwi fringe players make mark against England

28/02/2013

England finished the second day of their pre-Test warm-up against a New Zealand XI in Queenstown, but two of the home side's batsmen were in the runs.

Hamish Rutherford may have ensured a place in the first Test side by making 90 in the home...

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Ian Bell hits tour match century

Ian Bell hits tour match century

27/02/2013

Ian Bell struck a century for England in their opening first-class match of their tour of New Zealand.

The Warwickshire batsman struck an unbeaten 127 as the tourists reached 357-7 at Queenstown, having been struggling at 81-3 in the first session.

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Ian Bell looks to Kiwi series as summer launchpad

Ian Bell looks to Kiwi series as summer launchpad

26/02/2013

Ian Bell has said he believes success in the Test series in New Zealand can help set England up for a big summer at home.

The Warwickshire batsman was quoted by BBC Sport as saying: "Looking ahead it would be nice, having won in India,...

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Australia thrashed in first Test in India

Australia thrashed in first Test in India

26/02/2013

Australia were soundly beaten in the first Test of their final series before they travel to England for the Ashes this summer, as India recorded an eight-wicket triumph in Chennai.

The hosts needed only 50 in their second innings after...

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