The Ashes 2013

Alastair Cook: England will not take risks with spinner Graeme Swann ahead of Ashes

Alastair Cook: England will not take risks with spinner Graeme Swann ahead of Ashes

England will not play Graeme Swann in the Champions Trophy if it puts his Ashes participation at risk.

Akmal already firing

Pakistan's Kamran Akmal is one of the world's most dangerous Twenty20 batsman, says Rob Key.

Learn to laugh, Kevin

If Kevin Pietersen could laugh at himself it would help him return to the England fold, says Bumble.

Blast off for Buttler

Jos Buttler's stunning 32no off 10 balls is the launch pad his England career needs, says Nick Knight.

Pakistan-born Aussie spinner Fawad Ahmed could play in Ashes series

Australia's chairman of selectors John Inverarity has hinted that Pakistan-born spinner Fawad Ahmed could feature at some stage during this summer's Ashes series.

James Tredwell: England have as good a chance as anyone in the Champions Trophy

Spinner James Tredwell says England fancy their chances of claiming a first ever 50-over global tournament success in the Champions Trophy.

ICC Champions Trophy: England reach semi-finals after win over New Zealand in Cardiff

England booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy with a 10-run victory in a rain-shortened match in Cardiff.

Alastair Cook is relieved as England narrowly beat New Zealand

England captain Alastair Cook was a relieved man after seeing his side scrap out a victory over New Zealand in Cardiff.

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In Time for change?:

Apologies to detract from the conversation... BUT as replays show Trott's drop catch at 1st slp caught Prior's gloves, hence he was in right place at right time but for deflection?! (PS NOT a Trott fan!!!)...

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