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Willis: England have no chance in the Champions Trophy
With the tournament starting in South Africa tomorrow, I talked to former England bowler and Sky Sports commentator Bob Willis about the tournament. Bob, I won’t insult your intelligence by asking...
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South Africa here I come...
The Bullring: Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium This latest series between England and South Africa is so compelling, I've made it my business to get out to Johannesburg for the final Test at the...
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Arthur's ready to roll the dice
Under pressure: Mickey Arthur Just 28 miles from my hotel here in the Johannesburg suburb of Sandton lies the Sun City casino resort. It is dubbed the Las Vegas of Southern Africa. However, it appears...
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England living on a prayer...
Another failure: Pietersen As England's players are so fond of saying, they are now right behind the eight-ball. A combination of superb bowling from Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, bad England batting...
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Now chancer Smith cannot accuse England of foul play
Flashpoint: England's players react to the Smith referral decision During the third Test South Africa accused England, albeit unofficially, of ball tampering. This morning, in the fourth Test, Graeme...
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I've never met a nice South African...
Hate figure: Pietersen That headline is not strictly true, I have met several nice people from South Africa both in England and out here in Johannesburg. On balance the people have been lovely....
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This experience will make England stronger
End of the road: Strauss comes to terms with defeat in Johannesburg So, England couldn't even hold out until lunch today in the Bullring. Another batting collapse saw South Africa claim an innings win...
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Give captain Cook a chance
Leaders: Cook, right, and Strauss in Johannesburg today Alastair Cook will lead England in Bangladesh next month, it was confirmed today. He takes over as captain following the decision to rest Andrew...
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Why have England fast-tracked Craig Kieswetter?
In favour: South African-born wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter Tomorrow England will take on England Lions in a Twenty20 game in Abu Dhabi. In the Lions side will be Craig Kieswetter, the young Somerset...
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Would listing home Ashes Tests bankrupt county cricket?
I received an interesting email today from the press office at Essex County Cricket club. It was titled: Threat to sustained investment in facilities and cricket in Essex. This rather mundane title...
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Ashes briefing: Brisbane, day one
Peter perfect: Siddle celebrates his hat-trick at the Gabba after the wicket of Broad Session One: England 86/2. After winning the toss, England captain Andrew Strauss falls to the third ball of the...
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Ashes briefing: Brisbane, day two
Stinking the place out: Clarke Session one: Australia 96/1After a morning of missed opportunities, England finally get the breakthrough when Jimmy Anderson removes Shane Watson after the Aussie opener...
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Ashes briefing: Brisbane, day three
Horror show: How every England fan felt for the first two sessions at the Gabba Session one: Australia 329/5A morning to destroy the optimism in any Englishman’s soul. A host of missed opportunities...
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Ashes briefing: Brisbane, day four
Tonderful: Strauss led by example with the bat in Brisbane yesterday Session one: England 135/0.Resuming on 19-0, openers Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss bat superbly in the morning to take England...
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Ashes briefing: Brisbane, day five
Three Lions: England's Gabba centurions, from left, Trott, Cook, Strauss Session one: England 439/1. Resuming on 309/1, 88 ahead, Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott make the Australians sweat it out in...
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Ashes briefing: Adelaide, day one
Out: Ponting is caught by Graeme Swann on an amazing first morning in Adelaide Session one: Australia 94/3.England make a sensational start as Jonathan Trott runs out Simon Katich fourth ball. The...
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Ashes briefing: Adelaide, day two
Red-hot Cook: England's opener celebrates another ton Session one: England 89/1.Resuming on 1 for 0, England lose captain Andrew Strauss early on as Doug Bollinger picks up his first Ashes wicket...
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Ashes briefing: Adelaide, day three
KP goes nuts: Pietersen celebrates his double ton Session one: England 449/3.Australia finally get a wicket, when Alastair Cook nicks Ryan Harris through to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin on 148 but it just...
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Ashes briefing: Adelaide, day four
Main man: Swann celebrates the wicket of Aussie captain Ricky Ponting Session one: England 620/5 declared. Australia 70/0. England decide to carry on batting to try and pile on some quick runs. They...
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Ashes briefing: Adelaide, day five
Worried man: Ricky Ponting contemplates defeat in Adelaide Session one Resuming on 238-4, Australia knew they had to bat sensibly and frustrate England for as long as possible – then hope for the...
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