_England have named Monty Panesar and Ravi Bopara in their 16-man squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
Must admit to being surprised that Bairstow is not included!

Tim Bresnan scored 90 runs and took five wickets as England tore India apart to surge to one of their most impressive Test victories in recent times.

After racking up 544 in a blistering batting display, England's seamers skittled the tourists for 158 to complete a 319-run victory on the fourth day at Trent Bridge.

England Women captured the quadrangular one-day series after beating Australia by 34 runs in the final at the Getty ground in Wormsley.

Chris Tremlett and Graeme Swann bowled England to a remarkable innings victory after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 82 in the first Test in Cardiff.

A draw seemed likely after rain delayed the start of day five until 1500 BST.

But England declared after two overs on 496-5, a first-innings lead of 96, as soon as Ian Bell reached his century.

Paul Collingwood has spoken of his "disbelief" at being replaced as England Twenty20 captain by Stuart Broad.

The all-rounder led England to the ICC World Twenty20 last year as well as a record eight straight short-form wins.

At the age of just 15 years and 27 days, the Leeds-born Gibson strode out to keep wicket for Yorkshire against Durham MCCU at the picturesque Racecourse ground. He became the youngest county cricketer, surpassing a record set by Charles Young, who was 15 years and 131 days old when he played for Hampshire against Kent at Gravesend in 1867.

Am loving the every-day coverage of the comp on ITV4.Shane Warne's team(RagRoyals)look like getting beat today,which could make it difficult for them to progress to the final stages!

Honours even on the 1st day between Yorks and Worc,ending with Worc 286 all out!Yorks had them at 197 for 8 so this was a bit disappointing!
Start of the IPL on ITV4 as well so at last it DOES feel like summer!

After such a dismal performance in this World Cup Andrew Strauss will probably quit the One-Day International stage,though most of the team must accept blame for being below standard!

South Africa executed a brilliant run chase to beat India in the final over of their group match and move to the brink of the World Cup quarter-finals.

In a dramatic finale, tail-ender Robin Peterson struck 18 off seven balls to see the Proteas to a target of 297 with two balls to spare in Nagpur.