Players / James Anderson

West Indies A v England XI, St Kitts, 1st day

Simmons and Barath batter England

Jan 29, 2009: Any hope that Andrew Strauss had of finalising his bowling selection for next week's first Test against West Indies was emphatically quashed on the first day of England's final warm-up match. West Indies A closed on 343 for 2

Mumbai CA XI v England XI, Mumbai

England crash to humiliating defeat

Nov 11, 2008: England crumpled to an embarrassing defeat in their second warm-up match at the Brabourne Stadium

England v South Africa, 1st Test, Lord's, 5th day

Amla ton guides South Africa to safety

Jul 14, 2008: Hashim Amla's fifth Test hundred guided South Africa safely to a draw on the fifth and final day at Lord's. Two days ago, it seemed unlikely the visitors would survive into the fourth day, let alone scrap it out into the fifth, yet it was England - the te

Hampshire captain impressed with domestic level

Warne - England must respect county cricket

Oct 26, 2007: Shane Warne says England must respect their county game more but believes change is likely under coach Peter Moores

England v India, 3rd Test, The Oval, 2nd day

Kumble's maiden hundred caps Indian domination

Aug 10, 2007: Anil Kumble's maiden Test century was the icing on India's cake as they piled up an imposing 664 in the first innings at The Oval

England v India, 1st Test, Lord's

Young Englishmen rise to the occasion

Jul 20, 2007: James Anderson relishes his role with added responsibility in the England bowling lineup as England fight back after the storm