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(c)Cricinfo en-gb http://i.imgci.com/espncricinfo/espnci.png http://www.espncricinfo.com/ England's captain has proved the doubters wrong on many occasions and continues to improve as a batsman and play a key role for his side http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/642741.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/642741.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:02:51 GMT England's plans for the Champions Trophy could need a significant rethink following their two heavy defeats against New Zealand amid growing concerns over the fitness of Stuart Broad and Steven Finn http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638831.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638831.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:21:51 GMT Martin Guptill was savouring the "special" feeling of becoming New Zealand's highest scorer in a one-day international after scorching his way to an unbeaten 189 at the Ageas Bowl http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638802.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638802.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:40:03 GMT Alastair Cook said he could not remember a quicker turnaround in formats during his career http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638441.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638441.html Fri, 31 May 2013 02:19:24 GMT Alastair Cook and Andy Flower insisted their tactics had been "vindicated" after England won the second Test against New Zealand by 247 runs to clinch a 2-0 series victory. http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638270.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638270.html Wed, 29 May 2013 10:01:16 GMT Too slow, too negative, too defensive, England are not interested in anyone else's opinion and know their own plans bring success http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638114.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/638114.html Mon, 27 May 2013 18:40:16 GMT His search for consistency goes on but Stuart Broad's display once more showed he has the attributes to be a special bowler http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/636849.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/636849.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:32:49 GMT Alastair Cook expects England to raise their standards at the start of the home international season http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/636134.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/636134.html Wed, 15 May 2013 23:17:44 GMT 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. http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/635719.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-new-zealand-2013/content/story/635719.html Tue, 14 May 2013 13:49:14 GMT Graham Napier gave Essex a first-innings lead with a lower-order half-century to put his side on top at Chelmsford http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/633220.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/633220.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:50:49 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/633087.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/content/story/633087.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:05:31 GMT 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. http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/628027.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/628027.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:52:10 GMT Alastair Cook praised Kevin Pietersen's commitment to the England team and insisted that his knee injury had become too painful to play through http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/626044.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/626044.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:56:17 GMT Alastair Cook believes his side's bowling attack put in a great effort to keep the pressure on New Zealand throughout the match http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/625595.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/625595.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:16:14 GMT Brendon McCullum has heaped the ultimate praise on his opposite number Alastair Cook, calling him the best since Bradman http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624787.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624787.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:21:50 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624360.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624360.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:05:16 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624322.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624322.html Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:15:26 GMT Nick Compton praised the role of Alastair Cook in helping nurse him towards a maiden Test hundred http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624219.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/624219.html Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:28:13 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/623533.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/story/623533.html Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:28:37 GMT Ashley Giles has promised to be "ruthless" in his role as coach of England's limited-overs sides http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/606412.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/606412.html Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:37:26 GMT