David Hopps

Giles denies tampering claims

Ashley Giles, the England one-day coach, has vehemently denied accusations made by Bob Willis that England have been tampering with the ball during the Champions Trophy

15-Jun-2013•David Hopps

Sangakkara's stunning hundred keeps Sri Lanka alive

Only India, once, had ever successfully chased such a daunting target in an ODI at The Oval, but Sri Lanka made a confident start

13-Jun-2013•The Report by David Hopps

Buttler ready for unorthodox duel with Malinga

Jos Buttler is prepared to try his variety of scoop shots against Lasith Malinga despite a warning from Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene

11-Jun-2013•David Hopps

Cardiff pitch 'incredibly difficult' - McCullum

New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum enjoyed a rare triumph against Sri Lanka in 50-over cricket

09-Jun-2013•David Hopps

Vettori seeks to rekindle love affair

Daniel Vettori still loves the game, but he is uncertain whether the game still loves him

09-Jun-2013•David Hopps in Cardiff

Bell's groundwork sets up Anderson record

England and Australia were locking horns for the first time this summer and Edgbaston, basking in golden sunshine for its 100th international match, was able to celebrate the start of the sequence with an emphatic England victory

08-Jun-2013•The report by David Hopps

Defending champions seek several solutions

Preview of the first Group A match in the Champions Trophy 2013, between England and Australia

07-Jun-2013•The Preview by David Hopps

South Africa wolves lack bite

Deprived of their full-strength bowling attack, South Africa looked an altogether woollier proposition

06-Jun-2013•David Hopps in Cardiff

Faffing du Plessis costs Miller

Plays of the day from the opening match of the Champions Trophy between India and South Africa

06-Jun-2013•David Hopps in Cardiff

Dhoni disorientated but India far from lost

India's captain has a plan in place for the new ODI regulations and a new bowling star to spearhead his strategy

05-Jun-2013•David Hopps

Australia play out worst nightmare

Australia took one look at their worst nightmare and discovered that it felt as real as ever after being bowled out for 65 in Cardiff with their captain Michael Clarke on the sidelines

04-Jun-2013•David Hopps in Cardiff

Efficient Pakistan ease to facile win

There were enough Pakistan supporters at The Oval to give the impression that this warm-up ahead of the Champions Trophy mattered, but in essence it was pointless

03-Jun-2013•The Report by David Hopps at The Oval

Compton's Ashes hopes face defining month

After a lean series against New Zealand, Nick Compton needs to go back to county cricket and free his mind from recent stresses

29-May-2013•David Hopps

Misbah upholds Pakistan faith

Misbah-ul-Haq said Pakistan were ready for to the Champions Trophy after a tricky warm-up in Scotland and Ireland

29-May-2013•David Hopps

Boult doubtful for Champions Trophy

New Zealand's need to regroup after their Test defeat against England before the Champions Trophy has been made doubly difficult by the possibility that they will lose Trent Boult for the tournament because of injury

28-May-2013•David Hopps at Headingley

Swann closes in on Underwood mudlark

England's premier spinner provided a rare sight at Heagingley as slow bowling proved the potent weapon

27-May-2013•David Hopps at Headingley

Swann's positive spin helps feel-good factor

Last year, when England faced South Africa, Graeme Swann was at a campsite having been left out but this time he finally gave himself a performance to remember at Headingley

26-May-2013•David Hopps at Headingley

To follow-on or not?

ESPNcricinfo present the plays of the day from the third day at Headingley

26-May-2013•David Hopps at Headingley

Root stands tall for county and country

In the face of so much expectation, Joe Root delivered when his side needed him and when his home crowd were so willing him to

25-May-2013•David Hopps at Headingley

Yorkshire warn against north-south split

Yorkshire have a new man at the helm and he is quickly confronting the challenges of hosting international cricket, but knows the club also has to help itself

24-May-2013•David Hopps at Headingley

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