He is best known as an England Test batsman — and, once, captain. However, in a small pub in Barnes Mark Butcher has launched a new career as a rock star... more
Andrew Strauss is adamant England have what it takes to snatch the Ashes urn from Australia's grasp and send the country cricket-crazy all over again... more
Andrew Flintoff is confident he will be cleared to help England try to regain the Ashes this week after he undergoes a fitness test at The Brit Oval... more
Mark Ramprakash has urged England's management to pick him for the final Ashes Test next week while the other contenders for a spot all struggled with the bat... more
This is not the time for loyalty or long-term strategic planning; England's selectors must do nothing more than pick a team to win a one-off Test match and reclaim the Ashes... more
England's controversial decision to sideline Andrew Flintoff at Headingley may have given the all-rounder a chance to sign off from Test cricket with an Ashes-winning performance... more
The only comments about me as a person, and me as a cricketer, that I take to heart are those that come from people who know me and see me close up... more
Jimmy Anderson will know by tonight whether he is in serious danger of missing next week's Ashes decider after picking up a hamstring injury during England's huge defeat at Headingley... more
After England's dismal batting display in the Fourth Ashes Test at Headingley, here's a look at some of the contenders who may be considered for selection in the decider... more
If Andrew Flintoff is not fit for the Fourth Test, it would be a huge mistake for England to go with six specialist batsmen and just four front-line bowlers... more
Stuart Broad will prepare for this week's fourth Ashes Test at Headingley with his determined battle to retain his place lifted by a ringing endorsement from England's team management... more
Killjoy cricket officials have banned the Barmy Army's Billy the Trumpet from playing during Friday's Fourth Test as authorities announced they would be clamping down on unruly behaviour at Headingley... more
I hope England supporters are not down in the dumps following that draw at Edgbaston because I can assure you there is no lasting feeling of disappointment in our dressing room... more
Cricket: Former England captain Michael Vaughan suffered a twisted left knee warming up for the fourth day of Yorkshire’s game with Worcestershire at Headingley ... more
England may have resisted the temptation to play fast bowler Steve Harmison at Edgbaston but they are still looking for a quick fix to level the series against South Africa... more
Geoff Miller insists there is no friction between himself and Michael Vaughan over the captain's comments following England's Headingley hammering... more
Graeme Smith believes his team can do what has proved beyond South Africa on their three previous visits to England and turn a 1-0 lead into a Test series victory... more
Recalling Andrew Flintoff for Friday's Second Test at Headingley should now be an easy decision for England. The tough bit is working out who makes way for him... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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