Surrey paceman has been awarded an incremental contract for the 2010-11 international campaign on the back of his stunning performance in England's Ashes triumph Down Under... more
Why should we rejoice that the WAG-in-training T-shirts have been ditched for “I heart Alastair Cook” ones, when girls could instead be encouraged to pick up their own bats and pads?... more
England's cricketers go to the Melbourne Cricket Ground knowing their dream of winning the Ashes in Australia will either be realised during Christmas week or will go to a cup final decider in Sydney... more
Ian Bell Ashes diary: During last summer’s World Cup, I found it quite strange that footballers were saying five weeks was a long time away from home... more
Ian Bell Ashes diary: As much as being a game of technique and talent, cricket is now very much a physical sport and you have to be able to stand up, especially on hot days... more
Video: England seamer insists he will be able to deal with the inevitable sledging which will come his way if he makes his Ashes debut in November... more
Steven Finn says success in the decisive final npower Test against Pakistan will boost his chances of a seat on the plane for this winter's Ashes... more
The leading wicket taker for Australia in the 2009 Ashes series has been given the green light to return to Test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan in England... more
Ashes cricket would not be returned to terrestrial television under a Conservative government despite the findings of a review into the 'Crown Jewels' of sport... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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