The big talking points from England's ODI series with Sri Lanka
Pakistan are the next opponents for England.
4 years ago
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur laments "unacceptable" first innings
Sri Lanka posted 359 in the second innings to take the edge of defeat by England.
4 years ago
Joe Root and Dan Lawrence excel on day two of first Sri Lanka test
The England captain and his new team-mate added 173 to build England's advantage.
4 years ago
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur "really positive" about hosting England next year
The tour was abandoned in March due to the pandemic and could be staged in January.
5 years ago
Azhar Ali delighted to see Test cricket return to Pakistan
Sri Lanka were the last tourists to play Test cricket in Pakistan in 2009.
5 years ago
Arthur now ponders his future after bemoaning World Cup format
Arthur's three-year stint in charge of Pakistan ended with his side narrowly failing to make the semi-finals.
6 years ago
Mickey Arthur hails 'biggest rivalry' ahead of India showdown with Pakistan
The coach believes the World Cup game could attract a TV audience as high as 1.5 billion.
6 years ago
Sarfaraz Ahmed plays down importance of past Pakistan vs. Australia whitewash
A recent 5-0 defeat at Australia's hands is not playing on the Pakistan captain's mind.
6 years ago
Chris Woakes: 'No-one is guaranteed World Cup spot'
The seamer took five wickets at Headingley but admits all of England's hopefuls face an anxious wait.
6 years ago
Buttler hails Morgan after 110 not out
England's captain hailed his wicketkeeper, whose destructive century set up victory over Pakistan.
6 years ago
England all out for 297 on day one of third Test against Pakistan
England end day one of the third Test all out for 297 as Pakistan's Sohail Khan impresses with the ball at Edgbaston.
9 years ago
Pakistan have plan to stop threat of England's Alastair Cook, Joe Root
Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur says that his team have a plan in place to stop England batsmen Alastair Cook and Joe Root in the third Test at Edgbaston.
9 years ago
Sri Lanka appoint Marvan Atapattu
Following an interim spell in charge, Sri Lanka appoint Marvan Atapattu as their permanent head coach.
11 years ago
Steven Harmison: 'Ashley Giles is the best candidate for England job'
Steve Harmison insists that Ashley Giles is the best candidate to be named England's new head coach.
11 years ago
Cricket Australia reach Mickey Arthur settlement
Cricket Australia reach a "confidential settlement" with former coach Mickey Arthur.
12 years ago
Brad Haddin: 'Australia are united'
Australia vice-captain Brad Haddin insists that there is no dressing room divide among his teammates.
12 years ago
Shane Warne blasts "out of order" Mickey Arthur
Shane Warne says that Mickey Arthur is "out of order" for suing Cricket Australia following his dismissal as national team coach.
12 years ago
Mickey Arthur suing Cricket Australia
Mickey Arthur is attempting to sue Cricket Australia for around £2.4m following his sacking as national team coach.
12 years ago
Australia's David Warner: 'I cried over Ashes omission'
Australia batsman David Warner reveals that he cried on the phone to his parents after losing the chance to play in last week's first Ashes Test.
12 years ago
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day one - as it happened
Live text coverage of the opening day's play at Trent Bridge as England and Australia begin the contest for The Ashes.
12 years ago
Mike Gatting: 'Australia must not be underestimated by England'
Mike Gatting believes that England must not underestimate Australia, who he believes can have a successful Ashes campaign.
12 years ago
Sir Ian Botham: 'England can win 10 Tests against Australia'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Darren Lehman's appointment will not stop England from recording back-to-back Ashes whitewashes.
12 years ago
David Lloyd: "England will win easily"
David Lloyd believes that England will overcome Australia in the Ashes with relative ease.
12 years ago
Mike Gatting: 'England need to take early initiative'
Former England captain Mike Gatting believes that Alastair Cook's side need to take advantage of the unsettled nature of the Australian team by winning the first Test at Trent Bridge.
12 years ago
Ashley Giles urges England to focus on themselves
Ashley Giles urges England to focus on their own preparations ahead of the Ashes series.
12 years ago
Matt Prior: 'England must ignore Australia troubles'
Matt Prior insists that England must ignore the drama in the Australia camp ahead of the Ashes.
12 years ago
Darren Lehmann excited by Australia challenge
Darren Lehmann expresses his excitement at being appointed the new coach of the Australian cricket team.
12 years ago
Mickey Arthur disappointed by Australia sacking
Mickey Arthur admits that he is "disappointed" at being sacked as coach of Australia.
12 years ago
Darren Lehmann confirmed as Mickey Arthur successor
Cricket Australia confirms that Darren Lehmann has replaced Mickey Arthur as coach.
12 years ago
Geoff Lawson: 'Sacking Mickey Arthur is right decision'
Former Australia bowler Geoff Lawson believes that it is the right decision to sack head coach Mickey Arthur.
12 years ago
Michael Clarke steps down as Australia selector
Australia captain Michael Clarke steps down as a selector.
12 years ago
Damian Fleming "shocked" by Mickey Arthur sacking
Former Australia bowler Damian Fleming admits his surprise at the sacking of coach Mickey Arthur just weeks before the start to the Ashes series.
12 years ago
Mickey Arthur sacked as Australia coach
Mickey Arthur is sacked as Australia coach just weeks before the start of the Ashes series against England.
12 years ago
Australia captain Michael Clarke may return against Somerset
Australia coach Mickey Arthur says that captain Michael Clarke could return to action in Wednesday's Ashes warm-up match against Somerset at Taunton.
12 years ago
Mickey Arthur backs Australia's bowlers in Ashes
Mickey Arthur labels Australia's bowling attack as the "best" in the world.
12 years ago
Mickey Arthur: Picking David Warner for Ashes "would be a risk"
Australia's coach admits that other players might get the chance to push David Warner for his Ashes place.
12 years ago
Shane Watson quits role as vice-captain
All-rounder Shane Watson steps down from his role as Australia's vice-captain with immediate effect.
12 years ago
Mickey Arthur confident Australia can compete in Ashes series
Australia coach Mickey Arthur believes that Australia will be in good form for the Ashes series against England.
12 years ago
Ricky Ponting, Mike Hussey rule out Ashes return
Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey rule out returning for Australia in this summer's Ashes series against England.
12 years ago
Mitchell Starc to have ankle surgery in a bid for Ashes fitness
Australia bowler Mitchell Starc will undergo ankle surgery in order to be 100% fit for this summer's Ashes tour.
12 years ago
