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(c)Cricinfo en-gb http://i.imgci.com/espncricinfo/espnci.png http://www.espncricinfo.com/ 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/539114.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/539114.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:49:50 GMT This latest drubbing in India arguably represents a lower ebb than the ones before, and ought to give cause for concern for the future http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/538233.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/538233.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:04:54 GMT Graeme Swann is as good a continuity candidate as England could have hoped to put forward http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/532363.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/532363.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:39:33 GMT Andrew Strauss leads a ruthlessly competent outfit but it currently lacks the genius that underpinned the all-time great teams of the past http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/529393.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/529393.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:31:36 GMT English cricket used to be about lone talents shining forth despite the chaos of the system. Now, though, it's all about the collective http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/528049.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/528049.html Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:11:56 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/525860.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/525860.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:33:04 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/514362.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/514362.html Mon, 09 May 2011 04:19:52 GMT Never mind one captain across all formats, England have now installed three. It raises many questions but promises a fascinating ride http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/513980.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/513980.html Sun, 08 May 2011 08:04:10 GMT The challenge of preserving India's supremacy is greater for their new coach than when he was in charge of reviving England's fortunes http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/512892.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/512892.html Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:49:05 GMT But the ICC's decision to chop out the Associates - especially Ireland, who were integral to the excitement - is both baffling and tragic http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/509570.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/509570.html Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:59:19 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/508266.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/508266.html Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:17:58 GMT Ireland's stunning victory has certainly enlivened the World Cup but has left England's game in an urgent need for revival http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/504008.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/504008.html Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:43:43 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/503620.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/503620.html Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:16:58 GMT For the first time since 1992, England are heading to a World Cup with a side that believes it can take home the spoils http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/497501.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/497501.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:50:15 GMT Paul Collingwood will be remembered as a cricketer who was greater than the sum of his parts http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/495574.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/495574.html Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:48:28 GMT Swann's time on the sidelines has played a huge role in his transformation and England's recent success story http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/492622.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/492622.html Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:44:05 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/488747.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/488747.html Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:30:48 GMT 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 http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/487140.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/487140.html Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:54:05 GMT Tired of the clichés you get on television? Test Match Sofa offers an entertaining alternative http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/480852.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/480852.html Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:39:11 GMT There were few surprises in England Ashes squad, but admirable thought seems to have gone into the marginal picks http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/478497.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/478497.html Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:54:18 GMT