England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

Mercurial Broad proves class again

May 19, 2013: His search for consistency goes on but Stuart Broad's display once more showed he has the attributes to be a special bowler

England v New Zealand, 1st Investec Test, Lord's

Cook will not accept slow start

May 15, 2013: Alastair Cook expects England to raise their standards at the start of the home international season

England v New Zealand, 1st Investec Test, Lord's

Sharpen up to avoid second headache

May 15, 2013: Without time for the military-like preparation that has preceded successes against Australia and India, England were lacklustre in New Zealand and can't afford to be off-guard again

England's beating heart

May 14, 2013: Matt Prior is the fulcrum of the England dressing room today, and the protector of their spirit. But things weren't always this way

England v New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's

Bresnan confident his bite is back

May 13, 2013: Tim Bresnan has Alastair Cook in his sights over the next two days at Lord's as he attempts to secure a recall for the opening Test against New Zealand.

Essex v Hampshire, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Essex look to Cook for assistance

Apr 30, 2013: Graham Napier gave Essex a first-innings lead with a lower-order half-century to put his side on top at Chelmsford

Essex v Hampshire, Chelmsford, 1st day

Essex stumble on Bopara's mixed day

Apr 29, 2013: Ravi Bopara had a mixed day. It started with him being named in the England Lions squad, then two wickets followed but he failed with the bat as Essex stumbled

England news

England stick to Prior judgment

Apr 4, 2013: James Harris, the most sought-after player of the winter in county cricket, is one of four uncapped players in England's provisional 30-strong squad for the Champions Trophy.

Why Cook's right for England

Apr 3, 2013: Or: the merits of long-term character over short-term flashiness

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 1st day

Cook's lucky call and England's tough day

Mar 22, 2013: Plays of the day from the first day of the Auckland Test between New Zealand and England

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland

KP put his body on the line - Cook

Mar 21, 2013: Alastair Cook praised Kevin Pietersen's commitment to the England team and insisted that his knee injury had become too painful to play through

New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

Cook believes attack 'back to their best'

Mar 18, 2013: Alastair Cook believes his side's bowling attack put in a great effort to keep the pressure on New Zealand throughout the match

New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Wellington

Cook 'as good as anyone, barring Bradman' - McCullum

Mar 13, 2013: Brendon McCullum has heaped the ultimate praise on his opposite number Alastair Cook, calling him the best since Bradman

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Dunedin, 5th day

Match-saving start for new nightwatchman Finn

Mar 10, 2013: A near five-hour vigil in his first stint as nightwatchman places Steven Finn's innings along side some notable efforts down the years for England

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Dunedin, 5th day

Cook relieved to have salvaged draw

Mar 10, 2013: Relief was the overriding emotion for Alastair Cook after England salvaged a draw in Dunedin despite one the worst starts they have made to a Test in recent times

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Dunedin, 4th day

'Cook kept me going' - Compton

Mar 9, 2013: Nick Compton praised the role of Alastair Cook in helping nurse him towards a maiden Test hundred

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Dunedin

England are Test 'giants' - McCullum

Mar 5, 2013: Alastair Cook expects England will have to work hard to exert their predicted superiority against New Zealand, but opposing captain Brendon McCullum has labelled the visiting side 'giants' of Test cricket

England news

Giles vows to be more "ruthless" as coach

Feb 25, 2013: Ashley Giles has promised to be "ruthless" in his role as coach of England's limited-overs sides

New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Napier

Root creates selection dilemma

Feb 20, 2013: Joe Root has looked right at home in international the moment he made his Test debut. The latest example was a matchwinning innings in Napier, but how does he get into the Champions Trophy side?

New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton

B McCullum hails NZ fighting spirit

Feb 17, 2013: Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand captain, praised his side's battling qualities as they pulled off victory in a closely contested first ODI against England