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TNT Sports turn to cycling and rugby commentators for UK Ashes coverage

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:16:34 GMT

Broadcaster unveils plans for hybrid commentary model ahead of next month's five-Test series

Andrew Flintoff, Graeme Swann take up mentor roles for England Lions training camp

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:29:32 GMT

England greats join camp heavy on spinners and allrounders, following success of summer involvement

Moeen replacing Leach makes England stronger, claims Swann

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:08:02 GMT

"It extends the batting... and with all [Australia's] lefties, we've got an offspinner bowling at them," he explains

Haseeb Hameed named as England Lions red-ball captain

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:38:13 GMT

Graeme Swann returns in mentor role, as Tom Abell takes charge of white-ball team

Graeme Swann to mentor England Lions' spinners

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:10:00 GMT

Former England offspinner will travel to UAE for first week of Lions training camp

Moeen Ali needs to believe he's a Test-class spinner - Graeme Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's win over India will mean nothing if they don't beat an out-of-sorts Sri Lanka, says former spin bowler

The Hundred 'done blatantly for TV', says Graeme Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The ECB's proposed 100-ball format has been cooked up to fit the TV schedules, according to former England spinner Graeme Swann

England batsmen can play short ball - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England need to avoid any sense of "doom and gloom" after their ten-wicket defeat in Brisbane and focus on trying to level the series in Adelaide

English spinners are third-class citizens, says Graeme Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann fears that England are on a hiding to nothing when the Test series against India gets underway in Rajkot next week, thanks to the ECB's outdated attitude towards slow bowling

ECB lines up Swann as spin consultant

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The ECB has invited Graeme Swann to work with England's best young spinners

England must 'nullify' Starc - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia may be strong favourites to retain the Ashes, but Graeme Swann believes there is little to fear from them

Arrogance has held England back - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has blasted previous England regimes for their "arrogance" in sticking to outdated game plans in limited-overs cricket and suggested that they "massively cocked up" by not selecting Adil Rashid in the Test team for the series in the Caribbean

Swann hits back at Gooch reproach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann hit back at criticism from Graham Gooch over his decision to retire mid-way through England's ill-fated Ashes tour last winter, saying his only regret was going on the tour in the first place.

We didn't bully, but it's not U-11s - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has insisted there was no bullying culture within the England dressing room as claimed by Kevin Pietersen

KP book 'a work of fiction' - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has dismissed Kevin Pietersen's autobiography as "a work of fiction" as the backlash to one of cricket's most controversial autobiographies begins

'Friend' Swann's comments not helpful - Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England captain Alastair Cook said he was disappointed with Graeme Swann's comments, criticising England's chances at the 2015 World Cup.

'No chance' England will win World Cup - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann and Michael Vaughan have joined forces to condemn England's selection and strategy heading into the 2015 World Cup

Rahane the stand-out player - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ajinkya Rahane's counter-attacking century on the first day of the Lord's Test was the stand-out performance of the Test, according to Graeme Swann, the former England offspinner

Swann felt 'horrendous' quitting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has spoken of his heartache at quitting midway through the Ashes but believes it was the only decision he could make having felt "awful" in his bowling

Swann retirement helped Rogers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Rogers was happy to admit that he was the beneficiary of Graeme Swann's sudden exit from Test cricket, after his match-defining innings at the MCG

'I'm as good as gold' - Pietersen

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kevin Pietersen insists he is in as good a shape as any time during his international career despite his poor form in this Ashes series

Swann's departure 'a knockout blow' - Warner

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Warner has said that losing Graeme Swann, on top of relenquishing the Ashes, was like a knockout blow to England

Swann leaves huge hole for England to fill

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann will be remembered as England's finest spinner since Derek Underwood and their finest off-spinner since Jim Laker. The fact that he had a bowling average of 22 in the Tests he won underlines his colossal value to the side

Graeme Swann retires mid-series

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:32:53 GMT

Graeme Swann has announced his retirement from all international and first-class cricket

Swann apologises for rape comment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has apologised after admitting making "crass and thoughtless" comments via social media

Pietersen, Anderson rested from limited-overs squads

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England have rested Kevin Pietersen, Graeme Swann and James Anderson from the limited-overs squads for the series in Australi

Anderson eager for pace and bounce

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

James Anderson has welcomed the suggestion that Australia will prepare relatively helpful pitches for seamers in the forthcoming Ashes series.

Broad, Swann available for YB40 final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann have both been made available for Nottinghamshire in the Yorkshire Bank 40 final on September 21.

Cook among England players rested

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England have rested Alastair Cook, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad from the ODI series against Australia after their involvement in the 3-0 Ashes victory

England knew how to seize moment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's brand of cricket was not always admired during the Ashes but they able to seize the moment and produce periods of exhilarating play

Broad shoulder was major worry

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Andy Flower has defended the performance of England's bowlers after suggestions his team have an over-burdening reliance on James Anderson

Agar's world records create extraordinary day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's debutant Ashton Agar produced the greatest innings by a No. 11 in Test history, only to fall for 98 as he sought the shot to bring up his hundred

Swann and Anderson can expose Australia's cracks

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It may not matter hugely in Bangalore or Bridgetown, but in England and Australia, in cricket at least, nothing matters more than what is about to begin

Swann aims to cut off the head

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England have their sights set on Michael Clarke as the Ashes looms, knowing that a quiet series for Australia's captain will go a long way to ensuring the urn does not change hands

England stroll but Broad a doubt

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann proved his fitness for the Ashes with a five-wicket haul to help England to victory over Essex in Chelmsford, but concerns linger over the availability of Stuart Broad

Swann, Bresnan avert embarrassment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 116 between Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann lifted England from a parlous 212 for 7

Amla memories make Cook sweat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the first semi-final between England and South Africa

Cook, Flower claim tactics 'vindicated'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 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.

Bresnan, Swann elbow their way back

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The ECB's elbow surgeon has earned his fee after both Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann returned to England's Test squad for the opening match of the season against New Zealand at Lord's

Swann penalised for serious dissent

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has been given a three-point penalty by the ECB for showing serious dissent after he was given out on the final day against Durham

Bopara earns Champions Trophy recall

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ravi Bopara has been recalled for the Champions Trophy as part of England's 15-man squad

Few alarms in Durham's perfect chase

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With a sprint finish to a marathon, Durham claimed a victory that speaks volumes for their character, their determination and their team spirit.

Elbow has 'never felt better' - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann is itching to return to action after declaring that his elbow has "never felt better" following the surgery he had after being ruled out of the Test series in New Zealand

England stick to Prior judgment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 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.

Swann confident of Ashes return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Two weeks after a second elbow operation, Graeme Swann says he will be fit for the Ashes and even wonders whether he could be playing at 40

Swann surgery 'uncomplicated' - ECB

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann is on course to return to action early in the English season after undergoing elbow surgery in the United States

The battle of Swann's elbow

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann could be facing his last stand but England are not so lightly stocked with spinners that they should start worrying about the Ashes yet

Surgery vital to extend career - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann said he had no option but to go under the knife again on his right elbow if he wanted to extend his England career

Swann out of tour for elbow surgery

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has been ruled out of England's tour of New Zealand and will undergo surgery on his right elbow in America next week

Swann fears for Ashes fitness

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has admitted he fears that the state of his right elbow could threaten his involvement in this year's back-to-back Ashes series

Fame is the spur, not statistics - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graene Swann has said in a revealing interview with Alison Mitchell that it is becoming part of cricket history, rather than breaking statistical records, that gives him most pleasure

Kohli ton buoys India before England hit back

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India had the wicketless session they desperately needed on the third morning in Nagpur although it was slow progress by Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

India will come out fighting, warns Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has urged caution ahead of England's final Test against India, warning that the hosts will be desperate for a victory in Nagpur that would tie the series

Used Test pitch will have 'pace and bounce'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England will be confronted by another used wicket when the third Test against India starts on Wednesday, according to the Eden Gardens curator, Prabir Mukherjee.

Cook lauds England's character

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook praised England's character after they produced one of their finest Test victories in recent memory to level the series against India with a 10-wicket success in Mumbai

Swann savours Panesar pairing

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar have yet to experience an England Test victory when they have bowled in tandem for England

Pietersen and Cook set up solid platform

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen batted throughout the final session to give England's first innings a solid base in Mumbai as the visitors closed on 178 for 2.

Panesar shines but Pujara defies England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Despite an improved bowling display, led by the recalled Monty Panesar, England could still not find a way past Cheteshwar Pujara who ended the opening day in Mumbai unbeaten 114

Sehwag century and Pujara give India control

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The flamboyance and adventure of the first half of the day faded during the final session in Ahmedabad as India consolidated their position with measured batting to reach a handsome 323 for 4 at the close

Three first-choice bowlers to miss final warm up

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann, England's premier spinner, has flown home ahead of the final tour match against Haryana to spend time with his daughter who is unwell. He is expected to return before the first Test on November 15.

India spinners 'no mystery' - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann does not believe that India's slow-bowling attack possesses the mystery or guile to exploit England's recent struggles with spin on the subcontinent

Cook, Prior rested for second outing

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook will be rested for England's second tour match against Mumbai A on Saturday with Stuart Broad leading the side in his first appearance on the tour of India.

Swann cautious ahead of India return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann he has cautioned against expectations that his bowling will be the decisive factor in the tourists' attempts to win the series

Wright guides England to victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England sustained their hopes of retaining the World Twenty20 title with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in Pallekele

Cook praise for recalled bowlers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook praised the role of England's recalled bowlers, Jade Dernbach and James Tredwell, in helping level the one-day series against South Africa

Swann rested for remaining ODIs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has been rested for the remainder of the one-day series in another indication of the concerns around his troublesome elbow

Anderson admits defeat is 'a huge wake-up call'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

James Anderson has admitted England's much-vaunted bowling attack were given a sharp "wake-up call" by the quality of their South African counterparts

South Africa hold nerve to take No. 1

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

South Africa displaced England at the top of the Test rankings with a 51-run victory in the third Test at Lord's to give them a 2-0 victory in the series

Amla remains firm in tight contest

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

After an unforgiving day of Test cricket the third Test remained finely poised with Hashim Amla unbeaten with a half-century

South Africa seek to finish the job

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the third Test between England and South Africa at Lord's

Petersen hundred gives South Africa the edge

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England did not quite suffer the public humiliation but Alviro Petersen's hundred gave them another tough day

Oval a 'public humiliation' - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's defeat in the opening Test against South Africa has been termed a "public humiliation" by Graeme Swann

Surgery 'worst fear' for Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has admitted that the thought of needing surgery on his troublesome right elbow is his 'worst fear'

SA our toughest challenge - Anderson

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

South Africa represent the toughest test of England's credentials as the No. 1 ranked Test side, according to James Anderson

Bopara's wait is almost over

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ravi Bopara's return to England's Test team will be confirmed on Sunday when he is slotted in for the No. 6 role against South Africa

England bowlers rested from county action

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

None of the bowlers likely to make up England's attack for the first Test against South Africa will play first-class cricket before the series

Swann fitness distracts from Tredwell return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann's chronic elbow problem means England may well be sweating on the fitness of their No. 1 spinner ahead of the South Africa Tests

Swann ruled out of last two ODIs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's offspinner Graeme Swann has been rested from the final two fixtures in the NatWest Series against Australia

Bell sympathy for paying fans

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With England leaving out three frontline bowlers for the final one-day international against West Indies the issue the issue of rotation has again been brought to the fore

England rest Broad, Bresnan and Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England have taken the oppportunity to rest Stuart Broad, Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann from the final match at Headingley on Friday

Swann defends Pietersen one-day retirement

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's offspinner Graeme Swann has voiced sympathy for Kevin Pietersen's decision to retire from one-day internationals to escape a relentless international schedule.

Saker rates attack as good as great Australians

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Saker, the England bowling coach, has said England's bowling attack is "as good as" the great Australian attack that dominated world cricket for more than a decade

I'm glad Broad's in my team - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has backed Stuart Broad to break records after taking his match haul against West Indies to 11 wickets and becoming only the fourth player to score a hundred, take five in an innings and 10 in a match at Lord's.

Swann autobiography nominated in book awards

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann's autobiography The Breaks Are Off has been nominated for two prizes at the British Sports Book Awards

Notts close in despite Anderson haul

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Lancashire lost five second-innings wickets for 39 in pursuit of their target of 328 as Nottinghamshire closed in on victory

Swann named England's winter MVP

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has been named as England's Most Valuable Player over the winter, according to the ranking system used by the PCA

Lessons learned ahead of India tour - Strauss

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Andrew Strauss said the most important aspect of England's win was that they emerged from a difficult period with important lessons learned

Swann over was decisive - Jayawardene

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mahela Jayawardene was left to rue missing the opportunity for Sri Lanka's first Test series victory since 2009 and believes if they had survived Graeme Swann's last over on the fourth evening they would have saved the match

Swann hits out at 'witch hunt'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has hit out at what he perceives is a "witch hunt" against Andrew Strauss following England's four Test defeats this year and the captain's poor return with the bat and backed him as the best captain in the game.

Strauss and Cook back in the old routine

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook put on a century stand as England made a strong start after dismissing Sri Lanka for 275

England are favourites - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann believes England are "just favourites" to pull off their highest ever run chase and secure a come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in Galle after battling through the final session of the third day with eight wickets intact.

Silva leaves England toiling

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Any illusions England may have had over the enormity of their task in Sri Lanka were dispelled as Chamara Silva thumped a century

Swann unconcerned by competition from Panesar

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann has said he is not worried about the threat to his place in the England side from Monty Panesar

Anderson takes seven in innings win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England still harbour doubts about their batsmen as they approach the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, but their bowling attack has quickly found the groove

Bairstow sets up series-levelling victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Jonny Bairstow revived memories of his brilliant England one-day debut with a maiden international fifty to set up a resounding 38-run victory against Pakistan

England can bounce back - Swann

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A sense of frustration pervaded the England camp on Friday as they reflected on the one that got away. England feel they should have won the first T20I of the three-match series against Pakistan in the UAE, rather than stumble to an eight-run defeat

Gul and Ajmal deny England at the death

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England won the toss and decided to bowl in their first T20 encounter in World Cup year. Stuart Broad's side will hope to continue the excellent form from the ODI series and set a platform for their World T20 defence in October.

Cook and Finn star in England's first victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook's career-best 137 and Steven Finn's four wickets propelled England to a 130-run victory against Pakistan

Misbah fights on England's day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The expressionless demeanour of Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan's redoubtable captain, will cause a restless night for an England bowler or two in Abu Dhabi

Only Swann commands highest reserve price

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Swann, the England offspinner, is the only player in the preliminary list for the 2012 IPL auction to command the highest reserve price of US$400,000