Ian Bell
Sir Ian Botham: 'Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen crucial for England'
Sir Ian Botham hails Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen for salvaging England's hopes of winning the fourth Test of the Ashes.
Aug 12, 07:03
Andrew Strauss slams England openers
Andrew Strauss blasts Alastair Cook and Joe Root for their poor display against Australia in the fourth Test of the Ashes.
Aug 12, 06:56
Nasser Hussain hails Ian Bell century for England
Nasser Hussain applauds Ian Bell for his achieving his third century of the Ashes series for England against Australia.
Aug 12, 06:44
Ian Bell happy with Ashes ton
Ian Bell says that he has overcome his hoodoo against Australia after reaching triple figures in the second innings of the fourth Ashes Test match in Durham.
Aug 11, 22:47
Bell scores a century as England fight back in fourth Test
Ian Bell's unbeaten stand of 105 gives England control as the hosts end the third day of the fourth Ashes Test on 234-5.
Aug 11, 18:52
England fight back at tea
England go into a 93-run lead over Australia at tea on day three of the fourth Ashes Test in Durham.
Aug 11, 15:44
Jonathan Trott bemoans loss of "soft wickets"
Jonathan Trott admits that England's batsmen were guilty of giving their wickets away "softly" as the hosts surrendered a good position to close day one of the fourth Ashes Test on 238-9.
Aug 9, 20:26
Australia in command of fourth Ashes Test as England wickets tumble
Australia take control of the fourth Ashes Test in Durham by snatching five wickets, forcing England to close the opening day on 238-9.
Aug 9, 18:31
Chris Tremlett, Graham Onions added to England squad
Chris Tremlett and Graham Onions are recalled to the England side for the fourth Ashes Test that begins on Friday.
Aug 5, 19:20
Rain halts Australia's progress at Old Trafford
Rain stops play at Old Trafford with just three balls bowled after lunch.
Aug 5, 14:05
Australia take key England wickets as rain stays away at Old Trafford
Australia remove Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen as rain stays away from Old Trafford.
Aug 5, 13:02
Ian Bell isn't ruling out England win in third Test
Ian Bell does not ruled out an England victory in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Aug 4, 10:48
England dig in on day three
England finish on 294-7 on day three of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 18:35
England make steady progress at tea
England move on to 211-4 at tea on day three of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 15:47
England lose Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott before lunch
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott both lose their wickets before lunch as Australia gain more control of the third Ashes Test in Manchester.
Aug 3, 13:01
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Third Test, day three - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of day three of the third Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 10:28
Alec Stewart wants England payback
Alec Stewart says that England should aim for revenge against Australia by winning the Ashes series 5-0.
Jul 31, 08:21
Ian Bell praises England strength
England batsman Ian Bell believes that the team's all-round strength has helped them take a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Ashes series.
Jul 26, 17:06
Who could replace Kevin Pietersen for third Ashes Test?
Sports Mole takes a look at the batsmen in the running to replace Kevin Pietersen, should injury keep him out of the third Test against Australia.
Jul 26, 11:56
Jonathan Trott: 'My best is yet to come for England'
Jonathan Trott says that he is far from his best batting form at the Ashes.
Jul 25, 07:07
England trio lose Jaguar challenge to Australia
England trio James Anderson, Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott lose the Jaguar challenge to Australia at a testing track in the West Midlands.
Jul 24, 14:00
Andrew Strauss: 'England yet to play best cricket'
Andrew Strauss says that England have not needed to play their best cricket against Australia yet due to their superior batting lineup in the Ashes.
Jul 22, 06:37
Alastair Cook praises England teammates
Alastair Cook says that England played well but also dug deep when they needed to to defeat Australia in the first two Ashes Tests.
Jul 21, 20:25
Joe Root century sees England take control
An unbeaten 178 from Joe Root sees England open up a 566-run lead over Australia on day three of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 20, 18:06
England continue to push on at tea
England stretch their lead to 403 runs at tea on day three of the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's.
Jul 20, 15:45
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Second Test, day three - as it happened
Relive our coverage of the third day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's.
Jul 20, 10:28
Live Commentary: The Ashes: Second Test, day two - as it happened
Relive how England continued to dominate proceedings in the second Ashes test against Australia on day two.
Jul 19, 10:28
Mixed fortunes for England on day one at Lord's
England reach 289-7 at the end of the first day of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's.
Jul 18, 18:51
England recover before tea
England reach 183-4 at tea on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Jul 18, 15:59
England lose three before lunch
England lose three wickets before lunch but regroup to move on to 80-3.
Jul 18, 13:16
Ian Bell backs Stuart Broad, Aleem Dar
Ian Bell tells Sports Mole that Stuart Broad and Aleem Dar are not deserving of the criticism that they have received in recent days.
Jul 16, 16:56
Ian Bell hails "sensational" James Anderson
Talking to Sports Mole, Ian Bell praises James Anderson's bowling performance during the first Ashes Test.
Jul 16, 14:39
Interview: England batsman Ian Bell
Ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday, Sports Mole catches up with England's number five batsman Ian Bell.
Jul 16, 11:23
Australia's Michael Clarke proud despite defeat
Australia captain Michael Clarke urges his team to be proud of their performance despite a narrow defeat in the opening Ashes Test against England.
Jul 14, 16:02
James Anderson 'lost for words' following Ashes win
England bowler James Anderson reacts to his side's win over Australia in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 14, 14:54
Ian Bell proud of Ashes ton
Ian Bell describes his 18th Test century, which put England into a strong position in the first Ashes Test against Australia, as "a real proud moment".
Jul 13, 20:26
England edge closer to victory in opening Ashes Test
A late collapse from Australia on day four sees England move closer to winning the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 18:33
Australia set target of 311
Australia are set a target of 311 at lunch to win the opening Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 13:04
Live Commentary: The Ashes: First Test, day four - as it happened
Relive the fourth day of the first Ashes Test as Australia ended needing 137 runs to win against England with four wickets left.
Jul 13, 10:30
England build 261-run lead on day three
England build a healthy lead of 261 runs on day three of the first Ashes Test against Australia, with Ian Bell ending the day on 95 not out.
Jul 12, 18:27
