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England v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Edgbaston
Vince's style may mask a lack of substance
Aug 3, 2016: James Vince has had eight innings in which to convert his elegance into output. But he is still making the same unnerving mistakes.
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's, 4th day
Jul 17, 2016: England played a full part in a compelling Test, but if they are to continue to evolve as a Test side the top order has to shape matches
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Yasir shows England's nemesis remains at large
Jul 15, 2016: If there was any notion that England would be challenged less by spin on home soil, that was banished by Yasir Shah's first day with the ball of the series
England v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Cardiff
Vince's second coming, Plunkett's pinpoint yorker
Jul 2, 2016: Plays of the day from the fifth ODI between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff
England v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Cardiff
Root and Buttler lay groundwork for 3-0 series win
Jul 2, 2016: Joe Root produced a seamless 93 from 106 balls and Jos Buttler made 70 from 45 balls as England wrapped up victory by 122 runs for a 3-0 series win
Sri Lanka in England 2016
Jun 14, 2016: England continue to have questions over their top order but a few players enhanced their reputations against Sri Lanka
England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Chester-le-Street, 1st day
Stance and style set England batsmen apart
May 27, 2016: England's top five is dominated by four right-handed batsmen with modern stances but very contrasting styles
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Headingley
A new Test of resolve after T20 hiatus
May 18, 2016: ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between England and Sri Lanka
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Headingley
England's enjoyment helps Vince settle in
May 17, 2016: A new season will start with at least one new face in England's Test line-up as they aim to iron out a few areas of concern and live up to their billing as strong favourites
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Headingley
Daunting challenge for Sri Lanka to repeat 2014 heist
May 17, 2016: Two years ago, when these sides last met, Sri Lanka were the buoyant side and England struggling. This time the roles are reversed and it will be a significant surprise if the result isn't as well
Sri Lanka in England 2016
Root happy with middle-order brief
May 12, 2016: The impression from Joe Root is that he is in no rush whatsoever to lobby for the job of England's Test No. 3
Sri Lanka in England 2016
England selectors take calm view to batting questions
May 12, 2016: Despite much debate, England's first Test squad of the season includes minor tweaks rather than any major overhauls which is a prudent outcome
Sri Lanka in England 2016
Vince and Ball earn England Test calls
May 12, 2016: The Hampshire batsman James Vince and Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball have been handed their maiden Test call-ups
Lancashire v Hampshire, Specsavers Championship Div 1, Old Trafford, 4th day
Kerrigan spins Lancashire to handsome victory
May 11, 2016: Bright blue mornings at Worcester, June afternoons at Canterbury, mist-fringed evenings at Hove. There are days when cricket takes the advice of Barbra Streisand in Hello Dolly and puts on its Sunday clothes
Lancashire v Hampshire, Specsavers Championship Div 1, Old Trafford, 3rd day
Vince digs in against searching examination
May 10, 2016: When two of the post-lunch highlights are the arrival of the T20 Claphits and the stately progress of a green and yellow cement mixer, it is fairly clear what sort of afternoon it has been
Lancashire v Hampshire, Specsavers Championship Div 1, Old Trafford, 1st day
Croft's fielding brilliance sets up Lancashire's dominance
May 8, 2016: Even when they won the County Championship in 2011 Lancashire did not enjoy days of dominance quite like this
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Vince faces one last challenge before potential Test debut
May 7, 2016: James Vince has a final battle with England's leading wicket-taker James Anderson to surmount before England's selectors discuss a potential Test debut at Headingley
Sri Lanka in England 2016
Root expected to stay at No. 4
May 6, 2016: Joe Root is set to stay at No. 4 in England's Test line-up for the series against Sri Lanka, but Alastair Cook admitted there were some "tough decisions" to be made about other batting positions
Yorkshire v Hampshire, County Championship, Division One, Headingley, 3rd day
Vince's class and Ervine's grit lift Hampshire
Apr 19, 2016: Hampshire's coach Dale Benkenstein had been scathing about Hampshire's inadequate display in the field on the second day. He would have been happier with the response
Yorkshire v Hampshire, County Championship, Division One, Headingley, 2nd day
Bairstow and Plunkett flay injury-hit Hampshire
Apr 18, 2016: There will be few greater mismatches in Division One of the Championship than the 28 overs at Headingley during which Jonny Bairstow and Liam Plunkett laid waste to an injury-weakened Hampshire attack
