Ian Bell
England facing follow-on in first Test with India
England lose a further four wickets in the morning session on day three of the first Test to fall to 110-7 against India.
Nov 17, 06:23
England build commanding lead against Haryana
England close day two of their tour match against Haryana with a 349-run lead, but the match seems destined for a draw.
Nov 9, 14:44
Ian Bell delighted with Kevin Pietersen form
Ian Bell backs Kevin Pietersen to build on his century in Haryana when England begin the Test series with India next week.
Nov 8, 16:50
Kevin Pietersen scores 110 in England tour match
Kevin Pietersen hits an unbeaten century as England close day one of their tour match with Haryana on 408-3.
Nov 8, 12:31
Ian Bell to miss second India Test for the birth of his first child
Ian Bell will fly back to England to be with his wife for the birth of their first child.
Nov 6, 18:01
Alastair Cook: 'Two games will decide new opening batsman'
England captain Alastair Cook admits that the performances of Joe Root and Nick Compton in the next two tour matches will decide who partners him in the Test series against India.
Nov 3, 02:11
Alastair Cook hits unbeaten century as England fight back
Alastair Cook hits an unbeaten century as England close day two of their tour match with India 'A' on 286-4.
Oct 31, 11:47
Ian Bell: England "determined" to regain top spot in the world rankings
England's Ian Bell speaks of his nation's determination to rise to the top of the world Test rankings again.
Oct 9, 13:27
Ian Bell backs Nick Compton inclusion
Ian Bell is pleased to see that Somerset's Nick Compton has been included in the England squad that is due to tour India this winter.
Sep 18, 12:45
Kevin Pietersen not given England central contract
Kevin Pietersen is not awarded an England central contract for the 2012-2013 season, but talks over his international future are ongoing, according to the ECB.
Sep 7, 19:55
Ian Bell: 'Alistair Cook can handle the pressure'
Ian Bell believes that Alistair Cook can handle the pressure of the England captaincy and predicts a smooth changeover.
Sep 3, 18:46
England beat South Africa by four wickets
England go back to the top of the ODI rankings with a four-wicket victory over South Africa at The Oval.
Aug 31, 20:55
South Africa rack up 287 runs against England in first innings
England will have to chase 287 runs after South Africa's impressive innings at the crease in Southampton.
Aug 28, 16:39
Jonny Bairstow keeps England's hopes alive
Jonny Bairstow and Jonathan Trott keep England in contention during the final Test against South Africa at the Lord's.
Aug 20, 13:03
England face uphill task at Lord's
England have it all to do in the third Test against South Africa following a disastrous fourth day at Lord's.
Aug 19, 19:05
Ian Bell praises Jonny Bairstow innings
Ian Bell praises Jonny Bairstow following the England batsman's unbeaten knock of 72 on day two of the third Test against South Africa at Lord's.
Aug 17, 19:01
Jonny Bairstow leads England fightback
Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten knock of 72 leads England fightback on day two of the third Test against South Africa at Lord's.
Aug 17, 18:41
England trail by 215 runs as they sit 94-4 at tea
England trail by 215 runs against South Africa with six wickets left on the second day of the third Test at Lord's.
Aug 17, 16:04
Ian Bell confident of turnaround
Ian Bell says England's performance in the first Test against South Africa was not good enough but believes that the team can turn the series around at Headingley.
Jul 25, 04:12
Ian Bell: "We were outplayed"
Ian Bell admits that England were "outplayed" by South Africa in their defeat at the Oval but insists they will respond well in the second Test at Headingley.
Jul 24, 13:34
South Africa win Test series opener
South Africa inflict defeat on England at The Oval to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series between the two nations.
Jul 23, 15:58
England five down at lunch as Ravi Bopara goes early
England move to 177-5, 75 behind South Africa, at lunch on day five of the opening test against South Africa.
Jul 23, 13:01
Live Commentary: England vs. South Africa- First Test, Day Five - as it happened
Live text commentary of the final day's play in the first Test between England and South Africa at the Kia Oval.
Jul 23, 10:27
Geoffrey Boycott doubts England's prospects of drawing first Test
Geoffrey Boycott doubts that England will manage to scrape a draw in the first Test.
Jul 23, 09:44
South Africa close in on victory
South Africa require six wickets during the final day of play to claim victory over England in the first Test at the Oval.
Jul 22, 19:06
England complete 4-0 series win over Australia
Ravi Bopara contributes with both bat and ball as England beat Australia at Old Trafford by seven wickets and complete a 4-0 series win.
Jul 10, 22:25
England ease past Australia to clinch one-day international series
England go 4-0 up in their ODI series against Australia after an eight-wicket win at Durham.
Jul 7, 18:38
Ian Bell signs new Warwickshire deal
England's Ian Bell signs a new three-year contract with Warwickshire.
Jul 3, 16:41
Alastair Cook praises Ravi Bopara, Ian Bell contributions
England captain Alastair Cook is pleased with the batting performances of Ravi Bopara and Ian Bell as they help seal a second ODI win against Australia.
Jul 1, 20:22
Ravi Bopara helps England to beat Australia
Ravi Bopara contributes 82 runs to help England record a six-wicket win over Australia at the Kia Oval.
Jul 1, 19:08
Live Commentary: First One-Day International - England vs. Australia
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from the first One-Day international between England and Australia at Lords.
Jun 29, 10:40
Ian Bell: 'Resting bowlers is "crucial"
Ian Bell believes that the England selectors have made the right decision to rest three bowlers for Friday's match against the West Indies.
Jun 20, 19:21
England win one-day series against Windies
England wrap up a one-day international series win with a match to spare courtesy of an eight-wicket win over the West Indies at the Kia Oval.
Jun 19, 18:17
Alastair Cook praises England's bowlers
Alastair Cook praises the contribution that England's bowlers made against the West Indies yesterday.
Jun 17, 13:49
Ian Bell happy with contribution
Ian Bell admits that he is pleased with his century contribution during England's win over the West Indies.
Jun 16, 19:56
England win series opener against West Indies
A century from Ian Bell helps England on their way to defeating the West Indies by 114 runs at the Rose Bowl.
Jun 16, 19:21
England set West Indies 289 for victory
Ian Bell hits his second one-day international century as England set the West Indies 289 runs for victory at the Rose Bowl.
Jun 16, 14:34
Ian Bell hits ODI century
Ian Bell hits the second one-day international century of his career against the West Indies.
Jun 16, 13:14
Ian Bell could play despite injury
England captain Alastair Cook reveals that Ian Bell could yet feature in tomorrow's ODI with the West Indies.
Jun 15, 17:59
Ian Bell doubtful for ODI against West Indies with chin injury
Ian Bell is a doubt for England's one-day international against the West Indies after being struck on the chin in practice.
Jun 15, 13:51
