Alastair Cook confident England can win The Ashes as long as they improve rapidly
England captain Alastair Cook believes that he and his teammates can win The Ashes if they make rapid improvements.
Jun 3, 06:12
Alastair Cook wants England consistency
England captain Alastair Cook admits that his side have not been consistent enough in recent times.
Jun 2, 23:01
Alastair Cook: 'Opening session was crucial in New Zealand defeat'
England captain Alastair Cook admits that his side's collapse in the opening session of the final day cost them against New Zealand.
Jun 2, 21:24
New Zealand earn victory over England to draw series
England draw series with New Zealand after being bowled out for 255 at Headingley.
Jun 2, 17:01
England on verge of defeat at tea
England lose three more wickets at tea to put them on the verge of defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at Headingley.
Jun 2, 15:46
England in deep trouble at lunch against New Zealand
England are reduced to 102-5 at lunch on the final day of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
Jun 2, 13:05
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - Second Test, day five - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live updates of day five between England and New Zealand at Headingley.
Jun 2, 10:30
Rain frustrates New Zealand at tea
Rain halts New Zealand's progress at tea on day four of the second Test against England at Headingley.
Jun 1, 15:37
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - Second Test day four - as it happened
Relive with Sports Mole all of the action from day four of the second Test between England and New Zealand.
Jun 1, 10:30
Nasser Hussain: 'Alastair Cook is back to his best after breaking runs record'
England captain Alastair Cook is back to his best following a record-breaking knock against New Zealand, claims Nasser Hussain.
May 31, 03:17
Alastair Cook: 'It was amazing to break Graham Gooch's record'
Alastair Cook says that he does not deserve to be England's all-time Test run-scorer after breaking Graham Gooch's record.
May 30, 21:26
Alastair Cook, Adam Lyth hit half-centuries
England's opening batsmen Alastair Cook and Adam Lyth both complete half-centuries before tea on day two of the second Test against New Zealand.
May 30, 15:47
Alastair Cook becomes England's highest Test run-scorer
Alastair Cook breaks Graham Gooch's record to become England's highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
May 30, 14:37
Alastair Cook, Adam Lyth unbeaten at lunch
Alastair Cook and Adam Lyth lead England to 54-0 in reply to New Zealand's 350 at lunch on day two of the second Test.
May 30, 13:04
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - Second Test - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text coverage of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley.
May 29, 12:58
Brendon McCullum confident New Zealand can bounce back
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is upbeat over his side's chances in the second Test against England despite their 124-run defeat at Lord's.
May 29, 05:46
Alastair Cook: 'I'm still not in Graham Gooch's class'
Alastair Cook is adamant that he still won't be in the same class as Graham Gooch even when he passes his all-time record for most Test runs scored by an England batsman.
May 29, 05:31
Nasser Hussain: 'England may have to alter batting lineup for The Ashes'
Nasser Hussain feels that England should consider altering their batting lineup for The Ashes to deploy a more attacking player than Gary Ballance at number three.
May 29, 05:11
Alastair Cook: Trevor Bayliss appointment "fantastic news" for England
Captain Alastair Cook urges his England teammates to "carry the feel-good factor" through to the upcoming Ashes series.
May 28, 16:14
Trevor Bayliss named England head coach
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirms that Trevor Bayliss has been appointed England's new head coach.
May 26, 13:04
Alastair Cook praises England's team spirit after beating New Zealand
England captain Alastair Cook hails the team spirit within the camp following his side's 124-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's.
May 26, 06:11
England earn dramatic win over New Zealand
England earn a 124-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
May 25, 18:11
England put pressure on New Zealand
New Zealand are reduced to 21-3 at lunch as they chase down a score of 345 against England on the final day of the first Test at Lord's.
May 25, 13:09
Michael Vaughan praises in-form captain Alastair Cook ahead of Ashes series
Michael Vaughan hails the form of Alastair Cook ahead of the Australia's visit this summer.
May 25, 05:51
Mike Atherton: 'Alastair Cook scored a brilliant hundred'
Alastair Cook scored one of the best centuries of his career against New Zealand yesterday, says ex-England player Mike Atherton.
May 25, 03:09
Ben Stokes, Alastair Cook star as England lead New Zealand by 295 runs
England lead New Zealand by 295 runs heading into day five of the first Test at Lord's, courtesy of fine performances from Ben Stokes and Alastair Cook.
May 24, 23:25
Alastair Cook hits a century as England lead New Zealand by 127 at tea
England take a lead of 127 runs on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand thanks in part to a second-innings century from captain Alastair Cook.
May 24, 15:40
Half-centuries for Alastair Cook, Joe Root
Alastair Cook and Joe Root complete half-centuries to put England 41 runs ahead at lunch on day four of the first Test against New Zealand.
May 24, 13:09
Ian Smith impressed by battling England against New Zealand
England have a lof of work to do if they are going to avoid defeat against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, according to former Kiwi international Ian Smith.
May 23, 20:39
New Zealand in charge at Lord's at the end of day three
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell dig in at the end of day three as England finish on 74-2, still 60 runs adrift of New Zealand's first-innings total at Lord's.
May 23, 19:34
Bob Willis: 'England have to take early wickets'
Bob Willis is adamant that England have to take early wickets against New Zealand on the third day of the first Test at Lord's.
May 23, 05:15
Martin Guptill, Tom Latham lead New Zealand reply
New Zealand reach lunch on day two of the first Test on 44-0 after dismissing England for 389 at Lord's.
May 22, 13:04
Joe Root, Ben Stokes lead England revival
England close play on day one of the first Test against New Zealand on 354-7, following a stirring comeback at Lord's.
May 21, 18:34
England show strong signs of recovery
England find themselves on 219-5 at tea on day one of their opening Test of the summer against New Zealand at Lord's.
May 21, 16:08
England lose four wickets as New Zealand dominate start of first Test at Lord's
England's batsmen unravel as four wickets fall in the morning session against New Zealand, but Joe Root leads the recovery to reach 113-4 at lunch on day one.
May 21, 13:03
Alastair Cook denies Kevin Pietersen ultimatum
England Test captain Alastair Cook denies reports that he issued the ECB with an ultimatum over the potential return of Kevin Pietersen to the team.
May 20, 14:45
Uncapped Adam Lyth, Mark Wood included in England squad
Uncapped Adam Lyth and Mark Wood are included in England's squad for the Test series against New Zealand later this month.
May 14, 15:14
Jason Gillespie has doubts over England job due to Kevin Pietersen saga?
Jason Gillespie is reportedly concerned that he will not have much power as England head coach following Andrew Strauss's decision to snub Kevin Pietersen.
May 14, 06:28
Report: Alastair Cook threatened to quit over Kevin Pietersen saga
Alastair Cook threatened to walk away from England before Kevin Pietersen was told he would not be selected, according to reports.
May 14, 02:38
Joe Root new Test vice-captain
Yorkshire batsman Joe Root replaces Ian Bell as the vice-captain of the England Test team.
May 12, 11:25
