Ian Bell
England six down at tea
England lose the wickets of Jonny Bairstow and Matt Prior before tea, but Ian Bell hits a half-century to help build a lead of 165 runs.
Jul 12, 15:56
Australia dismiss Kevin Pietersen, Alastair Cook
Australia dismiss both Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook as England end the morning session of day three of the first Test on 157-4.
Jul 12, 13:03
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day three - as it happened
Read how Ian Bell batted England into a winning position on the third day of the first Ashes Test match against Australia at Trent Bridge, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Jul 12, 10:33
Nasser Hussain slams Ian Bell display
Nasser Hussain criticises Ian Bell for his poor showing with the bat against Australia on the opening day of The Ashes.
Jul 11, 08:15
England lead after eventful opening day against Australia
England lead Australia by 140 runs following an eventful first day of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 18:38
England in trouble at tea
Peter Siddle tears into England to leave them on 185-6 at tea on day one of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 15:46
On this day: England slump to maiden Bangladesh defeat
Three years ago today Bangladesh recorded their first victory over England in any format of the game.
Jul 10, 09:34
England defeat Essex in Chelmsford
Graeme Swann claims five wickets as England record a routine victory over Essex ahead of the Ashes.
Jul 3, 16:51
Live Commentary: England vs. Essex - Day four - as it happened
Join Sports Mole's live coverage of the fourth day of England's warm-up clash with Essex.
Jul 3, 10:31
Rain stops England's Ashes warm-up against Essex
England's Ashes warm-up match against Essex in Chelmsford is abandoned due to rain.
Jul 2, 18:24
India win Champions Trophy
India beat England by five runs to win the ICC Champions Trophy in a 20-over match at Edgbaston.
Jun 23, 20:34
Jonathan Trott "excited" to play ICC Champions Trophy final at home ground
England batsman Jonathan Trott says that he is excited to play in the ICC Champions Trophy final at Edgbaston, where he plays his county cricket.
Jun 21, 20:27
England ease into ICC Champions Trophy final
England ease into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win against South Africa at The Oval.
Jun 19, 17:01
England set Sri Lanka target of 294
England set Sri Lanka a target of 294 runs in their ICC Champions Trophy encounter at The Oval.
Jun 13, 16:51
Nasser Hussain "comfortable" with England batting
Former England captain Nasser Hussain reveals that there should be no panic regarding Alastair Cook's side's batting performance against Australia.
Jun 10, 02:22
England ease past Australia
England begin their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a 48-run victory over Australia.
Jun 8, 18:42
England set Australia target of 270
England set Australia a target of 270 in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston.
Jun 8, 14:28
Live Commentary: ICC Champions Trophy, Group A: England vs. Australia - as it happened
England took on Australia at Edgbaston in the first match in Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy and won by 48 runs.
Jun 8, 10:00
New Zealand seal series victory
New Zealand defeat England by 86 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Jun 2, 18:45
England struggle to 227
England post a disappointing 227 in their first innings of the first one-day international against New Zealand.
May 31, 14:28
England wrap up New Zealand series
Graeme Swann takes 10 wickets overall as England win their Test series against New Zealand.
May 28, 15:38
Graeme Swann edges England closer to victory
Graeme Swann takes two late wickets to leave England on the cusp of victory against New Zealand.
May 27, 18:42
England seven wickets from victory
Graeme Swann claims two of the three New Zealand wickets to fall as England close in on victory in the second Test.
May 27, 15:57
Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott extend England's lead
A century from captain Alastair Cook sees England open up a big advantage over New Zealand at lunch.
May 27, 13:02
Steven Finn halts New Zealand reply
New Zealand are 62-2 at lunch in reply to England's first innings total of 354.
May 26, 13:19
Joe Root pushes England on
Joe Root helps England rally on day two of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
May 25, 16:01
England give Ian Bell green light to compete in second Test against New Zealand
Ian Bell will be part of an England unchanged side for the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley starting this Friday.
May 21, 09:19
England all out, New Zealand need 239 to win first Test
England limp to 213 all out in their second innings of the first Test against New Zealand, leaving the tourists a victory target of 239.
May 19, 12:05
England lose late wickets
New Zealand respond by claiming four England wickets during the evening session at Lord's.
May 18, 18:32
Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - First Test, day two - as it happened
Live text commentary of the second day's play in the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
May 17, 10:26
Play abandoned at Lord's with England on 160-4
Play is abandoned during the final session of the opening day of the first Test with England on 160-4 against New Zealand.
May 16, 17:50
Ian Bell excited for Champions Trophy
Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell admits that he is looking forward to the opportunity of representing England at Edgbaston during the Champions Trophy.
Apr 4, 12:17
England survive late drama to claim draw
England survive bravely to frustrate New Zealand and draw the third test with a single wicket remaining in Auckland.
Mar 26, 05:13
New ball breaks England resistance
Trent Boult dismisses Joe Root just prior to lunch to give New Zealand the momentum in their attempt to bowl out England and secure a series win in Auckland.
Mar 25, 23:46
New Zealand in control against England
New Zealand tighten their grip on the third Test against England at lunch on day four in Auckland.
Mar 24, 23:40
England lose three wickets before lunch
England slip to 92-5 at lunch on day three of the third Test against New Zealand, still needing 136 runs to avoid the follow-on in Auckland.
Mar 23, 23:55
England finish day two on 50-2
England trail by 393 runs at the close of play on the second day of the third Test match against New Zealand.
Mar 23, 05:10
England in command as New Zealand battle to save Test
England end day three of the second Test in a commanding position over New Zealand thanks to Stuart Broad.
Mar 16, 05:02
England push on in Wellington
England post a score of 353 runs for the loss of three wickets at lunch on day two of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
Mar 15, 00:04
England, New Zealand draw first Test
England and New Zealand draw the first Test of their three-match series as Three Lions successfully bat out the fifth day.
Mar 10, 03:55
