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Pak v Eng, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day
Resolute Cook leads England's reply
Oct 15, 2015: Alastair Cook anchored England's response to Pakistan's immense first innings of 523 for 8 declared with a serene unbeaten 168
Pakistan v England 2015-16
Spin less of a factor at batting stronghold
Oct 9, 2015: While England will be wary of the threat from Yasir Shah, they will be eased into the series at the least spin-friendly venue in Asia in recent past
The Asian challenge for England's batsmen
Oct 9, 2015: Ian Bell's form could be a key factor for England if they are to reverse the results of 2012 in the UAE
Sep 3, 2015: England cricket's disregard for his ODI retirement says much about the country's attitude towards the format
England news
Bell dismisses thoughts of Test retirement
Aug 28, 2015: Ian Bell has confirmed that he wants to continue playing Test cricket despite suggestions that he was considering retirement
The Investec Ashes 2015
Broad and Root England's difference
Aug 24, 2015: ESPNcricinfo rates the England players involved in the Ashes series
The Investec Ashes 2015
Aug 9, 2015: ESPNcricinfo looks back on the four Tests in a fast-forward series which decided the Ashes with a match to spare
The Investec Ashes 2015
Test match drama can't be beaten
Aug 3, 2015: Three matches down, two to go. The way this series has developed it is impossible know what will follow. Every moment should be savoured
The Investec Ashes 2015
Bayliss won't curb England enthusiasm
Aug 1, 2015: England's commitment to attacking with the bat, whatever the consequences, has received official endorsement from their new coach
England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Edgbaston, 3rd day
Buoyant England face tricky decisions
Jul 31, 2015: England's selectors can reflect proudly on their decisions for the Edgbaston Test, but they will really earn their money in deciding who replaces James Anderson and what to do about an opener
England v Australia, 3rd Investec Ashes Test, Edgbaston, 3rd day
Bell guides England to 2-1 Ashes lead
Jul 31, 2015: Ian Bell's second fifty of the match ensured a 2-1 series lead for England and snuffed out any hopes Australia raised during a tail-end fight that set England a target of 121
England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Edgbaston, 1st day
Australia encounter the real England at last
Jul 29, 2015: They came, they saw, they screamed. After two Tests at neutral venues, England's fans and conditions have finally come to the Ashes. And Australia were unprepared
England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Edgbaston, 1st day
Jul 29, 2015: The stats highlights from the opening day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston
England v Australia, 3rd Investec Ashes Test, Edgbaston, 1st day
England in control after Anderson's six
Jul 29, 2015: Australia were skittled for 136 on the first day at Edgbaston, where James Anderson led a magnificent display of swing and seam bowling that made full use of the conditions
England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Edgbaston
Bell prepares for a make-or-break Test
Jul 27, 2015: He is not at an age where the reflexes should have slowed. He does not lack for desire. Yet he has been bowled four times in his last 11 innings and, worryingly, has started to look more fallible in the field
Jul 24, 2015: Since the beginning of 2012, Ian Bell averages 34.69 when batting in the top six; among regular top-order batsmen, only Shane Watson has a lower average
Wanted: Ian Bell, sublime artist
Jul 22, 2015: Someone who repeatedly has to prove himself despite playing over a hundred Tests, his recent stats do not make for good reading. Here's hoping he has a bit of magic left in him
England v Australia, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day
Ballance most vulnerable after England blown away
Jul 19, 2015: England weren't just beaten, they were blown away. The selectors will not want to show signs of panic but none of the struggling batsmen should be surprised if they are dropped
England v Australia, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day
Jul 19, 2015: England had been to the mountain top in Cardiff, and without even enjoying the view they toppled straight back down at Lord's
England v Australia, 2nd Investec Ashes Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Top-order trapeze act puts England in peril
Jul 17, 2015: Too often have England been three down for not many and this time Joe Root was unable to provide the safety net
