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Andrew Flintoff eyes trophies after agreeing new Lancashire deal

Andrew Flintoff is targeting silverware with Lancashire after agreeing a new three-year contract with the county Comments

England make steady start

An excellent unbeaten 67 from Eoin Morgan added to half-centuries from Jonathan Trott and Andrew Strauss helped England amass a strong 294 for seven in their opening match of the tour to South Africa Comments

Sajid Mahmood has a point to prove

Sajid Mahmood wants to prove himself worthy of the second chance he has been given by England in the limited-overs leg of their tour of South Africa Comments

Matthew Hoggard set to make decision on future

Former England seamer Matthew Hoggard is expected to make a decision on his future early next week as he weighs up rival bids from Leicestershire and Sussex Comments

Paul Collingwood concentrating on 'huge series'

Paul Collingwood insists playing one of the top-ranked sides in world cricket is motivation enough for England ahead of the opening match of their tour of South Africa Comments

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After winning the Ashes, England will be looking for more success on their tour of South Africa

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South Africa will want to prove that they sit deservedly at the top of the ICC Test rankings

Steve Harmison pens new Durham deal

Former England pace bowler Steve Harmison has signed a new four-year contract with Durham Comments

Graeme Swann looking ahead to more Ashes glory

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has more Ashes glory in his sights Comments

Australia call up replacements to bolster injury-ravaged squad

Australia have summoned all-rounder Andrew McDonald and uncapped paceman Burt Cockley to India as back-up for their injury-ravaged one-day squad Comments

Jonathan Batty ends 15-year stay with Surrey

Jonathan Batty has moved from Surrey to Gloucestershire on a three-year deal Comments

Michael Vaughan: I saw Jonathan Trott celebrate with South Africa after England defeat

Michael Vaughan has accused Jonathan Trott of celebrating with South Africa's players after England lost in 2008 Comments

Luke Wright confident of more batting success

Luke Wright believes that his last batting performance for England showed a "different side" to his game, which he will be hoping to showcase more during the tour to South Africa Comments

Gloucestershire call for tribute to David Shepherd

Gloucestershire chairman John Light has called for an appropriate tribute to recognise the "worldwide standing" of former Test umpire David Shepherd, who has died after a long battle with cancer Comments

England can hit big time after losing their fears

If England can overcome Australia and reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, it would in some ways eclipse this summer's Ashes triumph as their finest achievement under Andrew Strauss Comments

Andrew Strauss warned by Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith believes Andrew Strauss could be given a hard time by South Africa fans during England's tour because of the clash between the captains at the Champions Trophy Comments

Jonathan Trott relishing return to England action

Jonathan Trott believes he will be fit and refreshed to resume his fledgling England career in South Africa after returning from his honeymoon in the United States Comments

Crocked Peter Siddle out of one-day series

Peter Siddle is the fourth Australian to be forced out of the one-day series in India due to injury Comments

Simon Katich provides inspiration for Phil Hughes

Discarded Australian opener Phil Hughes will draw inspiration from New South Wales team-mate and captain Simon Katich as he sets about winning back his Test spot this summer Comments

Andrew Strauss looking forward to Kevin Pietersen's comeback

Andrew Strauss is excited by Kevin Pietersen's return to the England fold ahead of the start of their international battle with South Africa Comments

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