The events of the final two Ashes Tests last winter, and this week's demolition of India at Trent Bridge, suggest that the strongest England XI should always include Tim Bresnan... more
Fired up England, boosted by an excellent display from Tim Bresnan, set tourists world record target of 478 and then bag six quick wickets to close in on victory... more
England sprung another selection surprise for their World Cup opener against Holland by dropping Mike Yardy and naming Graeme Swann as the only specialist spinner... more
England all-rounder may be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a calf injury but he is not about to take any chances before the World Cup begins... more
England can trust the Yorkshire pace ace to keep a calm head under pressure and get the best out of Fremantle’s sea breeze if he comes in for stricken Broad... more
England will discover for sure today whether they have avoided Australia in the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals - but can be confident they have done all within their power to do so... more
Skipper warns England’s rivals his team have yet to reach their peak as he prepares to welcome back Kevin Pietersen for the semi-finals of the World Twenty20... more
Cricket: Kevin Pietersen made a timely return to form to see England past Scotland — but have the selectors chosen the wrong man to replace the injured Andrew Flintoff?
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Cricket: Tim Bresnan had a nightmare the last time he played for England at his home ground but says he has learned from the experience as he prepares to return... more
Cricket: Michael Vaughan has been left out of the England squad for next week’s First Test against West Indies along with fellow 2005 Ashes winners Ian Bell and Steve Harmison... 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