England news

Strauss to consider £3 million 'spin fund'

Jan 10, 2018: New measures needed to identify and nurture spin-bowling talent, says John Emburey, after failure to compete in Ashes

Ashes 2017-18

Ashes must be a Stokes no-go zone - Pietersen

Dec 3, 2017: Andrew Strauss could face his "biggest decision", Pietersen warns, as old tensions are rekindled

The Ashes 2017/18

Is Woakes a thug? Australia continue fake news campaign

Nov 29, 2017: England have been destabilised by Australian gamesmanship and need to find a solution

The Ashes 2017-18

England 'not thugs' but must behave - Strauss

Nov 27, 2017: Andrew Strauss has said he would continue to back England's players after the Jonny Bairstow incident and does not believe an alcohol ban is necessary on tour

The Ashes 2017-18

England must show the maturity to repay Strauss's trust

Oct 30, 2017: Andrew Strauss, MD of England cricket, wants England's players to make their own choices on and off the field. Now is the time to show they are up to the task

England in Australia 2017-18

Ashes batting concerns leave England under-prepared for 'greatest challenge' - Strauss

Sep 20, 2017: Holes in England's batting leave Joe Root facing "the biggest challenge an England captain will ever have" in attempting to win the Ashes in Australia

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Strauss defends selectors after Botham criticism

Sep 20, 2017: Ian Botham is "100% wrong" if he believes Paul Coughlin was lured to Nottinghamshire by promises of England selection, according to Andrew Strauss

England have been to hell but are looking at the stars now

May 18, 2017: Their metamorphosis after the low of the World Cup has been remarkable, to the point where they must be ranked as favourites for the Champions Trophy

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'You can't do this job at 95%' - Alastair Cook

Feb 7, 2017: Alastair Cook has admitted that he had "been to the well" too many times to carry on as England captain, as he spelled out his reasons for stepping down after a record 59 Tests in charge Speaking at Lord's on the day it was confirmed that Cook, 32,

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'Cook knew it was time to step aside' - Strauss

Feb 6, 2017: Alastair Cook's decision to resign from the England captaincy stemmed from his reservations about "how much he had left in the tank", according to Andrew Strauss, England's director of cricket Speaking at Lord's on the day it was confirmed that Cook, 32,

England news

End-game looms for Cook as Strauss meeting beckons

Jan 5, 2017: Alastair Cook is expected to meet Andrew Strauss imminently - perhaps as early as this Friday - to discuss his future with an announcement expected to follow shortly afterwards

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No indication Cook will quit captaincy - Strauss

Nov 16, 2016: There are no immediate plans to change the captaincy of England's Test or limited-overs team, according to Andrew Strauss

New MCC president eyes younger fans

Oct 1, 2016: Matthew Fleming looks to bring his adventurous playing style to his administrative role at the historic club, which is seeking to remain relevant in the 21st century

England in Bangladesh 2016-17

Strauss ramps up pressure on Morgan to commit to Bangladesh tour

Sep 7, 2016: Eoin Morgan, and any other players still uncertain over whether to tour Bangladesh, have until Saturday to make up their minds, according to Andrew Strauss

England in Bangladesh 2016-17

BCB promises help for visiting supporters

Aug 26, 2016: The BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said that the board will provide security to players' family members, journalists and fans travelling from the UK for the series

England in Bangladesh 2016-17

Strauss hopes for mass participation in Bangladesh tour

Aug 26, 2016: Andrew Strauss, the director of England cricket, hopes that there will be an en masse decision to undertake the tour of Bangladesh

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Headingley

Strauss gives go-ahead for points system

May 18, 2016: A desire to ensure the continued relevance of international cricket is at the heart of the ECB's decision to introduce a points system

2004-05

The forging of Vaughan's Ashes-winners

Dec 13, 2015: Daniel Brigham looks back on England's thunderous Test series in South Africa in 2004-05, one of their most impressive overseas wins of all time

England warm up to overseas T20 leagues

Dec 10, 2015: Players are being actively encouraged to play in the Big Bash and explore IPL options to expand their horizons - and eventually England's

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Strauss was right to drop me - Pietersen

Sep 24, 2015: Kevin Pietersen has conceded that Andrew Strauss was right to overlook his claims for a Test recall ahead of this summer's Ashes victory