Derek Pringle

England must win the final matches in Cardiff and Southampton to prevail in the NatWest Series, after rain prevents a result.

Kevin Pietersen is relishing the role of mentoring England’s new generation during the ODIs against Australia.

England fast bowler Boyd Rankin wants to force way into England tour party when they defend the Ashes.

Australia (315-7) beat England (227) by 88 runs Balance of team in question as the hosts are well beaten in one-sided Old Trafford ODI.

Ashley Giles' challenge is to coach an experimental England side against a full-strength Australia.

Two-Test series with Sri Lanka moved to June as English cricket’s mandarins begin to accommodate the Indian Premier League.

David Warner and Mitchell Starc have been dropped for the upcoming games against England.

Barbados born all-rounder opts for adopted country as England selectors rest Ashes heroes for one-day series.

England team director Andy Flower refuses to confirm whether he will stay with side beyond next Ashes.

Australia (492-9dec & 111-6dec) draw with England (377 & 206-5)
Fifth Test at the Oval ends in a draw after bad light stops play with just four overs remaining as England win Ashes series 3-0.

Report: England (247-4) trail Australia (492-9dec) by 245 runs
England content to keep scoring rates down to 1950s levels as they attempt to sleepwalk their way to unbeaten series.

Australia (492-9 declared) lead England (32-0) by 460 runs
If this was England's plan to scar Aussies in readiness for return Ashes series in three months, it's backfired.

Australia (307-4) v England
Shane Watson hits a career-best score of 176 as England's young debutants struggle on opening day of final Test at the Oval.

Surrey bowler appears to have won battle of the giants as England search for motivation for final Test against Australia.

Middlesex man looks sharp in practice, but Australia fear bowler from Surrey.

Hampshire batsman's blistering domestic form sees him recalled to the England fold for first time since 2010.

Call-ups for Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes show Andy Flower is planning for the return Ashes series.

Ashes-winning captain Alastair Cook answers Shane Warne's criticism that he is a negative leader.

Surrey bowler Chris Tremlett likely to replace injured Tim Bresnan in England side for fifth Test at the Oval.

Former refugee named as specialist spinner in Australia squad for six ODIs and two T20s against England.