Ian Bell
Ian Bell eager to help England find top form in summer
Ian Bell insists that he is prepared to play a key role in helping England return to top form.
Apr 5, 04:11
Interview: Ian Chappell on Test cricket
Sports Mole speaks to Ian Chappell, who gives his opinions on Test cricket matters involving Australia, England and South Africa.
Mar 18, 11:29
Ben Stokes, Chris Jordan replace Luke Wright, Tim Bresnan for England
Ben Stokes and Chris Jordan replace Luke Wright and Tim Bresnan for the third and final Twenty20 against the West Indies.
Mar 13, 17:57
Joe Root to miss Twenty20 World Cup
England batsman Joe Root is ruled out of the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup due to a fractured thumb.
Mar 10, 17:23
Graeme Smith retires: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole looks back on the Twitter reaction to the news that South Africa captain Graeme Smith is retiring from international cricket.
Mar 4, 10:03
Ian Bell added to England Twenty20 squad
England add batsman Ian Bell to their Twenty20 squad for their upcoming series against the West Indies.
Mar 1, 15:00
Alex Hales, Ian Bell remain unsold
England's Alex Hales and Ian Bell fail to secure contracts with Indian Premier League teams.
Feb 12, 12:06
England batsman Kevin Pietersen included in Indian Premier League auction
Kevin Pietersen is one of 10 England players included in next month's Indian Premier League auction.
Jan 29, 13:54
England end series with dramatic five-run defeat
England lose the one-day series 4-1 to Australia after suffering a middle-order batting collapse to fall to a narrow five-run defeat in the final match in Adelaide.
Jan 26, 11:16
Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes take England past 300 in fourth one-day international
England post a score of 316-8 during the fourth one-day international with Australia in Perth.
Jan 24, 07:02
England set Australia target of 243
England set Australia a target of 243 runs in the third one-day international in Sydney.
Jan 19, 06:47
Live Commentary: Australia vs. England: Second one-day international - as it happened
Read how James Faulkner blasted Australia to an unlikely one-wicket victory over England in the second ODI at Brisbane, courtesy of Sports Mole's live commentary.
Jan 17, 02:55
Eoin Morgan, Gary Ballance record half-centuries
Eoin Morgan and Gary Ballance both record half-centuries for England, who set Australia a victory target of 270 runs.
Jan 12, 06:45
England 87-3 at tea on day three
England are 87-3 at tea on day three of the fifth Ashes Test match against Australia in Sydney.
Jan 5, 04:12
Australia dominant at lunch on day two
England trail Australia by 265 runs at lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test.
Jan 4, 01:34
Steve Smith, Brad Haddin lead Australia revival
Steve Smith and Brad Haddin guide Australia to 201-5 at tea on day one of the fifth Ashes test in Sydney.
Jan 3, 04:12
Australia set target of 231
Australia require 231 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test after dismissing England for 179 in Melbourne.
Dec 28, 06:16
England suffer mini-collapse before tea
Australia take four England wickets in the second session on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
Dec 28, 04:13
Ian Bell quiet on Graeme Swann retirement
England batsman Ian Bell says that he does not begrudge Graeme Swann for retiring from cricket.
Dec 26, 08:47
England's Ian Bell disappointed with performance
Ian Bell admits that England were "disappointing" against Australia on day one of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne.
Dec 26, 08:24
Australia in control against England in Melbourne
England finish day one of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia on 226-6, with Kevin Pietersen unbeaten on 67 runs at the crease.
Dec 26, 07:10
England's Ian Bell: 'Players to blame for Ashes display'
Ian Bell admits that the England players should shoulder the blame for the disappointing displays against Australia in the Ashes.
Dec 22, 00:56
England's Ashes: Reasons to be cheerful
Having lost The Ashes to Australia, Sports Mole picks out four players who should give England reason for optimism going forward.
Dec 17, 12:59
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Third Test, day five - as it happened
Live text coverage as Australia record a 150-run victory on day five of the third Test against England at the WACA to regain the Ashes.
Dec 17, 01:58
Ian Bell hoping England get some luck in fifth day of third Ashes Test
England batsman Ian Bell believes that his side need a "bit of luck" if they are to stop Australia from regaining The Ashes at The WACA tomorrow.
Dec 16, 10:43
Australia close in on Ashes glory as England push third Test into fifth day
Australia edge closer to Ashes glory, but are forced into a fifth day at The WACA as England close the day on 251-5 in Perth.
Dec 16, 10:02
Australia take Carberry, Root before tea
Australia take two more wickets before tea to leave England chasing 504 in the third Ashes Test.
Dec 16, 07:14
Australia declare, lead England by 503
Australia lead England by 503 runs heading into the final innings of the third Ashes Test match in Perth.
Dec 16, 03:59
England on course for Ashes mauling
England are on the verge of losing The Ashes after they were bowled out for 251 runs and then punished by David Warner on day three of the third Test at Perth.
Dec 15, 10:05
England all out for 251
Australia bowl England out for 251 runs in their first innings of the third Ashes Test match in Perth.
Dec 15, 04:22
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Third Test, day three - as it happened
Relive our text commentary of the third Ashes Test as Australia took a step closer to earning a series victory.
Dec 15, 01:58
Australia bowlers seize control in Perth
Australia gain control of the third Ashes Test by claiming the wickets of Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen after tea on day two in Perth, leaving England 205 runs behind on 180-4.
Dec 14, 10:04
Australia all out for 385
Australia are all out for 385 on day two of the third Ashes Test match against England in Perth.
Dec 14, 03:59
England need to follow Joe Root example
He may only be 22, but Joe Root is setting an example to his England teammates in Australia, as Sports Mole finds out.
Dec 9, 12:56
England force fifth day in Adelaide
England hold out for a draw on day four of the second Ashes test against Australia in Adelaide.
Dec 8, 07:43
Ian Bell departs just before tea to end England resistance
Ian Bell throws away his wicket just before tea on day four of the second Ashes Test to leave England four down and 387 runs behind Australia.
Dec 8, 04:51
Ian Bell: 'The players are hurting'
England batsman Ian Bell admits that he and his teammates are "hurting" after being left on the brink of a heavy defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test match in Adelaide.
Dec 7, 08:49
Mitchell Johnson display stuns England
Seven wickets from Mitchell Johnson leaves England teetering on the brink of another heavy defeat in the second Ashes Test match in Adelaide.
Dec 7, 07:35
England dismissed for 172
Mitchell Johnson takes seven wickets as England are dismissed for 172 runs, trailing Australia by 398.
Dec 7, 04:30
England struggling against Australia
England lose three wickets in the morning session on day three to head into lunch on 116-4 against Australia in Adelaide.
Dec 7, 02:12
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