Spot-fixing controversy

A cleansing process

Nov 3, 2011: In the short term the game will mourn the loss of yet another veneer of innocence but the overwhelming emotion ought to be one of relief

England in India 2011-12

England's cup of shame runs over

Oct 28, 2011: This latest drubbing in India arguably represents a lower ebb than the ones before, and ought to give cause for concern for the future

West Indies in England 2011

Five captains, but no sinking ship

Sep 14, 2011: Graeme Swann is as good a continuity candidate as England could have hoped to put forward

India in England 2011

How good are this England side?

Aug 24, 2011: Andrew Strauss leads a ruthlessly competent outfit but it currently lacks the genius that underpinned the all-time great teams of the past

India in England, 2011

From one-man bands to world-beating team

Aug 18, 2011: English cricket used to be about lone talents shining forth despite the chaos of the system. Now, though, it's all about the collective

Spirit of cricket? Surrender of series ...

Aug 3, 2011: The current contest ought to have been the best and closest Test series in England since that epoch-defining summer. Instead England are dormie-two at the halfway point

The end of innocence?

May 9, 2011: The ECB needs to trust its product if the very sanctity of cricket in the country is to be preserved against the ever-encroaching demands of international cricket

England's three-way vote of confidence

May 6, 2011: Never mind one captain across all formats, England have now installed three. It raises many questions but promises a fascinating ride

Fletcher's second coming his biggest test

Apr 28, 2011: The challenge of preserving India's supremacy is greater for their new coach than when he was in charge of reviving England's fortunes

The best World Cup of all time

Apr 5, 2011: But the ICC's decision to chop out the Associates - especially Ireland, who were integral to the excitement - is both baffling and tragic

World Cup 2011

England had nothing left to give

Mar 27, 2011: After living on the edge throughout the World Cup, England's campaign was ended by a thumping defeat as a worn out team finally imploded

England v Ireland, World Cup 2011, Group B, Bangalore

England's destiny slipping through their grasp

Mar 3, 2011: Ireland's stunning victory has certainly enlivened the World Cup but has left England's game in an urgent need for revival

World Cup 2011

Bresnan's brilliance marks return of England's fire

Feb 28, 2011: Tim Bresnan scalped Sehwag in his first over, claimed three wickets in four balls in his last, and was the only bowler on a night of extraordinary strokeplay who displayed the range of skills required

World Cup 2011

Prior returns as the pragmatic pick

Jan 19, 2011: For the first time since 1992, England are heading to a World Cup with a side that believes it can take home the spoils

Paul Collingwood's Test retirement

A man worth more than numbers

Jan 6, 2011: Paul Collingwood will be remembered as a cricketer who was greater than the sum of his parts

Swann owes much to his wilderness years

Dec 15, 2010: Swann's time on the sidelines has played a huge role in his transformation and England's recent success story

The Ashes 2010-11

The shark and the pilot fish

Nov 24, 2010: Pietersen's penchant for the big stage, and the fact that Bell is never happier than when slipstreaming a more prominent colleague bodes well for England

Ten tough years in Test cricket

Nov 15, 2010: To dwell on Bangladesh's failings would be inappropriate on such a notable anniversary, especially at a time when they are awash with the sort of optimism not seen since those heady first moments

A different kind of commentary

Oct 11, 2010: Tired of the clichés you get on television? Test Match Sofa offers an entertaining alternative

The Ashes 2010-11

England's heightened expectations

Sep 23, 2010: There were few surprises in England Ashes squad, but admirable thought seems to have gone into the marginal picks

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