England v Australia

Australia in England 2012

Arthur tempted by England traditions

Jul 2, 2012: In the space of two matches, Australia have gone from questioning England's balance to thinking about appropriating it

England v Australia, 2nd ODI, NatWest Series, The Oval

Bopara the latest to click for England

Jul 1, 2012: England players keep rising to the challenge in one-day cricket, as Ravi Bopara's all-round contribution helped the team to an eighth win in a row

England v Australia, 2nd ODI, NatWest Series, The Oval

Johnson endures miserable comeback

Jul 1, 2012: Mitchell Johnson's difficulties on his return from a long-term foot injury epitomised the struggles of Australia's bowlers against England

England v Australia, 2nd ODI, NatWest Series, The Oval

Balancing act far from elementary for Watson

Jul 1, 2012: Shane Watson has admitted that he finds batting first a greater strain and his struggles at The Oval reiterated the problem for Australia

England v Australia, NatWest Series, The Oval

Bopara enjoys all-round good day

Jul 1, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the second ODI at The Oval

England v Australia, NatWest Series, The Oval

Bell and Bopara star in simple chase

Jul 1, 2012: Ian Bell maintained his fine ODI form as he led the England's run chase in the second ODI against Australia at The Oval

England v Australia, NatWest Series, The Oval

Fast Finn thrives on in-game advice

Jun 30, 2012: Steven Finn benefited from support rather more advanced than a helpful pat on the back whenever he sauntered back to his mark against Australia.

England v Australia, NatWest Series, The Oval

'Lazy' Warner works to liven up

Jun 30, 2012: A lapse that cost David Warner his wicket at Lord's epitomised the details that Australia must get right if they are to inch closer to England in the second ODI at The Oval.

England v Australia, 2nd ODI, The Oval

Anderson England's only worry

Jun 30, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the second ODI at The Oval