Cricket News

England fans were heartened to see Steve Harmison fielding on the final day of England's tour match against South Australia, as the game petered out to a draw

It has been a week of fluctuating fortunes for England as they build up to next week's first Test, but Andrew Flintoff is pleased with the progress of his team after another solid day against South Australia which was led by Ian Bell's 132

England's preparations for the first Test were given a lift as Steve Harmison underwent a workout in the nets at the Adelaide Oval

Ian Bell warmed-up for next week's first Test with a timely hundred as England built a first innings lead against South Australia

Shaun Tait struck a telling blow to justify Darren Lehmann's declaration after he had saved South Australia from embarrassment on day one of the tour match against England

England's build-up to next week's opening Ashes Test has suffered another blow with Steve Harmison forced out of the tour match against South Australia with a side strain