Essex man is so keen to regain his place in the England Test side that he turned his back on a bumper Indian Premier League pay day to improve his chances... more
Ashes cricket is one of the toughest tests in international sport and, while some novices passed that examination with flying colours this time, others still have much to learn... more
Cricket: Ravi Bopara signed off for the biggest test of his cricket career by completing an unbeaten century on a rain-affected final day of England’s Ashes warm-up match against Warwickshire... more
Cricket: Ravi Bopara's excellent form in the Indian Premier League has put him in contention for a place in the England squad for the First Test against West Indies at Lord's ... more
Owais Shah has turned down the chance to make a big impression against South Africa's probable Test attack, believing a mid-season break will do him more good... more