Vaughan given central contract
15.05 Tue Sep 09 2008
England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has been given a 12-month central contract with the team.
Pietersen wanted Jones to play in India
10.44 Tue Sep 02 2008
Kevin Pietersen has revealed Simon Jones was in his plans for the England cricket tour of India this winter.
Pietersen backs Shah to shine
09.59 Mon Sep 01 2008
Kevin Pietersen believes Owais Shah can become England's regular number three batsman.
Smith out of series
15.53 Thu Aug 28 2008
South Africa captain Graeme Smith will miss the rest of the one-day international series against England.
Sidebottom ruled out of series
12.10 Mon Aug 25 2008
England bowler Ryan Sidebottom will miss the rest of the one-day series against South Africa.
Pietersen predicts Ashes success
10.03 Tue Aug 12 2008
Kevin Pietersen is predicting an England success in the Ashes if his side play at the same as they did during his maiden Test as captain.
Weather halts England progress
17.06 Sat Aug 09 2008
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla will resume on 71 not out in the fourth Test at the Oval.
Pietersen celebrates with century
19.24 Fri Aug 08 2008
Kevin Pietersen celebrated his first innings as England captain by scoring a century.
Harmison rewards Pietersen's faith
19.56 Thu Aug 07 2008
The Kevin Pietersen era got off to a flying start with England's best bowling performance this summer.
Fletcher concerned by Pietersen appointment
17.32 Wed Aug 06 2008
Former England cricket coach Duncan Fletcher is worried Kevin Pietersen's batting could be affected now he has been appointed captain.
Harmison back in England Test team
13.34 Wed Aug 06 2008
Steve Harmison is back in the England team for the fourth Test against South Africa.
Vaughan steps down
19.24 Sun Aug 03 2008
A tearful Michael Vaughan has confirmed he has decided to step down as England Test captain.
Pietersen favourite for captaincy
16.43 Sun Aug 03 2008
Kevin Pietersen is the favourite to replace Michael Vaughan as England cricket captain.
Collingwood quits captaincy
13.30 Sun Aug 03 2008
Paul Collingwood has resigned as captain of England's one-day cricket team, clearing the way for a unified captaincy.
Fantastic Flintoff eyes further glory
10.56 Fri Aug 01 2008
Andrew Flintoff is looking for further England glory after passing the 200 Test wicket barrier against South Africa.
Flintoff inspires England fightback
18.57 Thu Jul 31 2008
Inspired bowling from Andrew Flintoff put England back in the third npower Test against South Africa at Edgbaston.
Collingwood praises resilient Harmison
08.29 Mon Jul 28 2008
Paul Collingwood has praised his Durham team-mate Steve Harmison for fighting his way back into the England Test squad.
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10.00 Sat Jul 26 2008
Twenty20 Finals - Third Test selection due - Paul Robinson signs up at Rovers
Flintoff defends England selection
09.45 Thu Jul 24 2008
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff insists the selectors' choices for the second Test against South Africa did not affect the team.
Hope for Harmison and Hoggard
11.43 Wed Jul 23 2008
England cricket coach Peter Moores has told Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard they can still fight their way back into the Test team.
Selector asks Vaughan for explanation
09.13 Wed Jul 23 2008
England cricket selector Geoff Miller wants Michael Vaughan to explain his comments about changes made to the team.
Vaughan puts defeat down to changes
08.42 Tue Jul 22 2008
Michael Vaughan hinted the changes made to the team affected England's performance in the second Test against South Africa at Headingley.
South Africa win second Test
18.39 Mon Jul 21 2008
South Africa have beaten England by ten wickets in the second Test at Headingley.
South Africa batsmen hold firm
18.48 Sat Jul 19 2008
South Africa batsmen Ashwell Prince and AB De Villiers could put the second Test out of England's reach at Headingley.
Flintoff back in Test team
11.59 Thu Jul 17 2008
England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has confirmed Andrew Flintoff will play in the second Test against South Africa at Headingley.
Vaughan plays down Flintoff expectations
08.33 Tue Jul 15 2008
Michael Vaughan wants to take the pressure off Andrew Flintoff as England prepare for the second Test against South Africa.
South Africa force draw
17.02 Mon Jul 14 2008
England have drawn the first Test against South Africa at Lord's after a spirited innings by the tourists.
Resolute South Africa frustrate England
18.29 Sun Jul 13 2008
South Africa's opening batsmen Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie have given the tourists hope of denying England victory in the first Test.
England open up commanding lead
20.29 Fri Jul 11 2008
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith was left with plenty to ponder as England declared at 593-8 on day two of the first Test.
Pietersen annihilates S Africa
18.51 Thu Jul 10 2008
Kevin Pietersen destroyed South Africa with a mesmerising century at Lord's.
England unchanged again
15.45 Wed Jul 09 2008
England have named an unchanged team for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.
South Africa target Pietersen
16.02 Tue Jul 08 2008
South Africa believe Kevin Pietersen will be a key target in the Test series against England.
Vaughan is in England squad
13.05 Thu Jul 03 2008
England captain Michael Vaughan is in the squad for the first Test against South Africa but there is no place for Andrew Flintoff.
Freddie suggests he is ready
09.43 Wed Jul 02 2008
Andrew Flintoff has hinted that he is ready to play against South Africa at Lord's.
Injury concern over Vaughan
09.27 Wed Jul 02 2008
Michael Vaughan is expected to be named in the England squad for the first Test against South Africa despite a knee injury.
Captaincy may affect Pietersen
11.12 Mon Jun 30 2008
Former England cricket coach Duncan Fletcher believes Kevin Pietersen's selection as short-term captain could affect his batting.
Collingwood hits out at lunch interval
10.07 Thu Jun 19 2008
England's one-day captain Paul Collingwood has criticised the lunch break that saved his team from defeat.
No switch-hit for Pietersen
19.49 Wed Jun 18 2008
Kevin Pietersen did not get a chance to use his switch-hit shot in the second one-day international against New Zealand at Edgbaston.
Pietersen switch-hit gets all-clear
15.30 Tue Jun 17 2008
Kevin Pietersen has been told he can carry on using the switch-hitting tactic that earned him two sixes against New Zealand.
England thrash Kiwis
18.07 Sun Jun 15 2008
England raced to a 114-run victory over New Zealand in the first one-day match at Durham.
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06.18 Fri Jun 13 2008
Austria grab late draw against Poland - Murray injury doubt - England face NZ in first Twenty20 game
England to play for £10m jackpot
15.29 Wed Jun 11 2008
England's cricketers will play for the biggest single sporting jackpot in a series of matches against an all-star team in the West Indies.
Strauss reveals Zimbabwe dilemma
11.05 Wed Jun 11 2008
Andrew Strauss admits England's cricketers will face tough decisions if Zimbabwe's planned tour goes ahead next year.
England wrap up victory
16.26 Sun Jun 08 2008
Ryan Sidebottom claimed six wickets as England completed an innings victory over New Zealand in the third Test at Trent Bridge.
England take control
19.24 Sat Jun 07 2008
An England victory seems inevitable in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
England unchanged for third Test
13.28 Wed Jun 04 2008
The England cricket team will be unchanged for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Special trousers polish Kiwis' balls
09.30 Wed Jun 04 2008
New Zealand's seam bowlers have been using special trousers to improve their swing bowling.
Collingwood relies on experience
09.04 Wed Jun 04 2008
England batsman Paul Collingwood is hoping his experience can help him score more runs.
Batsmen urged to score more runs
08.40 Mon Jun 02 2008
England's batsmen and bowlers will have to fight for their places in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
England name unchanged squad
14.35 Sun Jun 01 2008
For the first time in almost 125 years, England could name an unchanged cricket team for the fifth Test in a row.
Panesar relishes Old Trafford pitch
19.27 Wed May 21 2008
Monty Panesar is looking forward to facing New Zealand in the second Test at Old Trafford.
Southee misses training
17.22 Wed May 21 2008
New Zealand's teenage bowler Tim Southee missed the team's net session at Old Trafford as he is suffering from a bug.
Vaughan backs young bowlers
10.06 Tue May 20 2008
England cricket captain Michael Vaughan is convinced his young attack will put New Zealand under pressure in the second Test.
Oram stears New Zealand to safety
17.33 Mon May 19 2008
A defiant 101 from Jacob Oram guided New Zealand to a draw against England in the first Test at Lord's.
Vaughan reaches century
18.55 Sun May 18 2008
Michael Vaughan claimed his 18th Test century as England were bowled out for 319 in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
Hoggard suffers broken thumb
13.06 Sun May 18 2008
Matthew Hoggard's hopes of a recall to the England cricket team have been dealt a blow because he has broken his right thumb.
Strauss and Cook in strong start
20.00 Fri May 16 2008
Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook forged an unbeaten opening partnership to swing the first test against New Zealand in England's favour.
McCullum rescues New Zealand
19.10 Thu May 15 2008
New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum perished a few runs short of a century after reviving his team's fortunes.
Flintoff ruled out of Tests
12.48 Sat May 10 2008
Andrew Flintoff will miss England's first two Tests against New Zealand with a side strain.
No England role for Boycott
11.41 Thu May 08 2008
England cricket bosses have denied offering legendary England batsman Geoff Boycott a job with the current team.
Bopara puts England ahead of money
15.03 Tue May 06 2008
England cricketer Ravi Bopara has turned down an offer to play in the Indian Premier League.
Hoggard in Lions squad
12.20 Tue Apr 29 2008
Matthew Hoggard has been named in the England Lions squad for a four-day match against New Zealand.