Players / Graeme Swann

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 2nd day

Indispensable Anderson master of his craft

May 17, 2013: He may not be the quickest or the most dangerous bowler in world cricket but James Anderson has mastered the skill of fast bowling and England would be lost without him

England v New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's

Bresnan, Swann elbow their way back

May 11, 2013: The ECB's elbow surgeon has earned his fee after both Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann returned to England's Test squad for the opening match of the season against New Zealand at Lord's

County news

Swann penalised for serious dissent

May 3, 2013: Graeme Swann has been given a three-point penalty by the ECB for showing serious dissent after he was given out on the final day against Durham

Champions Trophy 2013

Bopara earns Champions Trophy recall

May 3, 2013: Ravi Bopara has been recalled for the Champions Trophy as part of England's 15-man squad

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 4th day

Few alarms in Durham's perfect chase

May 2, 2013: With a sprint finish to a marathon, Durham claimed a victory that speaks volumes for their character, their determination and their team spirit.

England news

Elbow has 'never felt better' - Swann

Apr 27, 2013: Graeme Swann is itching to return to action after declaring that his elbow has "never felt better" following the surgery he had after being ruled out of the Test series in New Zealand

England news

England stick to Prior judgment

Apr 4, 2013: James Harris, the most sought-after player of the winter in county cricket, is one of four uncapped players in England's provisional 30-strong squad for the Champions Trophy.

England news

Swann confident of Ashes return

Mar 28, 2013: Two weeks after a second elbow operation, Graeme Swann says he will be fit for the Ashes and even wonders whether he could be playing at 40

England news

Swann surgery 'uncomplicated' - ECB

Mar 14, 2013: Graeme Swann is on course to return to action early in the English season after undergoing elbow surgery in the United States

England in New Zealand 2012-13

The battle of Swann's elbow

Mar 6, 2013: Graeme Swann could be facing his last stand but England are not so lightly stocked with spinners that they should start worrying about the Ashes yet

England in New Zealand 2012-13

Surgery vital to extend career - Swann

Mar 6, 2013: Graeme Swann said he had no option but to go under the knife again on his right elbow if he wanted to extend his England career

England in New Zealand 2012-13

Swann out of tour for elbow surgery

Mar 5, 2013: Graeme Swann has been ruled out of England's tour of New Zealand and will undergo surgery on his right elbow in America next week

England news

Swann fears for Ashes fitness

Mar 5, 2013: Graeme Swann has admitted he fears that the state of his right elbow could threaten his involvement in this year's back-to-back Ashes series

No mystery but an artist all the same

Feb 25, 2013: Swann doesn't have a doosra but he has beautiful variations. And even if batsmen have begun to work him out, he's smart enough to keep adjusting

England news

Fame is the spur, not statistics - Swann

Jan 28, 2013: Graene Swann has said in a revealing interview with Alison Mitchell that it is becoming part of cricket history, rather than breaking statistical records, that gives him most pleasure

A new high for overseas spinners in India

Dec 21, 2012: England's spinners took 39 wickets in the four-Test series in India, which is more than what any overseas team had managed in the last 30 years

England in India 2012-13

Cook and Anderson show the way

Dec 17, 2012: ESPNcricinfo assesses the performances of the England players who helped them win a series in India for the first time since 1984-85

India v England, 4th Test, Nagpur, 5th day

A remarkable comeback win

Dec 17, 2012: Stats highlights from day five of the fourth Test in Nagpur

India v England, 4th Test, Nagpur, 3rd day

Kohli ton buoys India before England hit back

Dec 15, 2012: India had the wicketless session they desperately needed on the third morning in Nagpur although it was slow progress by Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

Why England's spinners are better

Dec 13, 2012: A look at why Panesar and Swann have outbowled Ojha and Ashwin in India