George Dobell

Broad and Root England's difference

ESPNcricinfo rates the England players involved in the Ashes series

24-Aug-2015•George Dobell

A summer of impressive progress

There is talent and spirit in this England side, though it is far from the finished article. For now, they should enjoy the champagne while it's still cold.

23-Aug-2015•George Dobell at The Oval

England must confront old spin concerns

The Ashes are regained, but England have been horribly poor at The Oval not least in their playing of Nathan Lyon which does not bode well for challenges ahead

22-Aug-2015•George Dobell at The Oval

Woeful batsmen poop England's party

England's frail batting and over-reliance on Joe Root will have been watched with interest by their next opponents, Pakistan and South Africa

21-Aug-2015•George Dobell

County Championship likely to be cut to 14 matches

Tom Harrison, the ECB chief executive, has admitted for the first time that the ECB wants to trim the Championship programme to rase standards and make more breathing space for a rejigged fixture list

20-Aug-2015•George Dobell

Giles Clarke is target of The Oval silent protest

ECB president Giles Clarke could be called to appear before the Culture Media and Sport Select Committee if one conservative MP has his way to explain his support for the Big Three power grab within the ICC

20-Aug-2015•George Dobell

The whole of England should celebrate system that brought Ashes success

It is high time England celebrated and protected the upgraded county system that has helped to bring Ashes success instead of regarding it as some sort of guilty secret

19-Aug-2015•George Dobell

'Kumar the most professional cricketer I have seen' - Farbrace

Paul Farbrace, the former Sri Lanka assistant coach, has said that Kumar Sangakkara is the "most professional" cricketer he has seen at training, and had helped him become a better coach

17-Aug-2015•George Dobell and Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pain of whitewash spurred Root's rise

The pain of defeat was the inspiration behind England's success in the Investec Ashes, according to Joe Root, the one England player to have made a century in the four Tests to date.

09-Aug-2015•George Dobell

Catching and a fuller length: why England won the Ashes

ESPNcricinfo picks out six reasons why England have regained the Ashes

09-Aug-2015•George Dobell

Bayliss lauds Stokes' Anderson-like skills

Whatever Trevor Bayliss' ability as a coach - and an early Ashes victory enhances an already outstanding record - he surely has no future as a media spin doctor

08-Aug-2015•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

The redemption song of the Cookroach

Alastair Cook's second Ashes win as England captain will taste much the sweeter. This one represents redemption

08-Aug-2015•George Dobell

Stokes proves 'folk hero' credentials

In the absence of James Anderson and with the attack being blunted it was England's allrounder who brought the urn within reach

07-Aug-2015•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Broad produces his golden day

Having played the little brother to James Anderson for so long, Stuart Broad stepped up to replace England's attack leader with a career-defining performance

06-Aug-2015•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Ashes dream tantalisingly close for Cook

Even in the absence of James Anderson this is a gilt-edged opportunity for England to regain the Ashes with a match to spare

05-Aug-2015•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Wood set for recall, Anderson uses oxygen tank

Mark Wood looks certain to return to the England side for the fourth Investec Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, but England are hoping that the use of an oxygen tank can help James Anderson return for the final Test at the Kia Oval

05-Aug-2015•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Onus on Broad to lead England's line

Stuart Broad has been the most consistent paceman on either side in the Ashes and in the absence of James Anderson his importance has gone up a level for England

04-Aug-2015•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Notts stand firm over Barmy Army trumpeter ban

Nottinghamshire have declined a request from the Barmy Army to allow their trumpeter, Billy Cooper, to play at the fourth Investec Ashes Test at Trent Bridge

04-Aug-2015•George Dobell

Jayawardene to join England as consultant

Mahela Jayawardene is to join the England side as batting consultant. The prolific batsman will, ESPNcricinfo understands, be part of the England coaching team travelling to the UAE for the Test and limited-overs series against Pakistan

04-Aug-2015•George Dobell

Northants admit need for financial help

Northamptonshire chief executive, Ray Payne, has admitted that the club are talking to the ECB about financial assistance but denied that they are considering selling their ground and moving to a new home

04-Aug-2015•George Dobell

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