George Dobell

England embrace the 'McCullum way'

The change of attitude in English cricket seems to be genuine and permanent. Talk of leaving a legacy now means more than just winning

15-Jul-2015•George Dobell

Moeen set to play despite side strain

England are confident that Moeen Ali will be fit to play in the second Investec Ashes Test despite the spinning allrounder suffering a side strain

15-Jul-2015•George Dobell

Stokes laughs off Australia's attempts to rattle him

Revenge for the pain of previous defeats is the motivating force for Ben Stokes in the Investec Ashes and helped focus his mind in the face of Australian provocation during the first Test in Cardiff

14-Jul-2015•George Dobell

England beer offer received with suspicion

Cynical gamesmanship or well-meaning attempt to improve the spirit? If it was England's intention to improve relations between the sides when they invited their Australia counterparts for a drink at the end of the Cardiff Test, it may well have backfired

14-Jul-2015•George Dobell

MCC calls for Olympics T20 cricket and 12-team World Cup

The MCC cricket committee has opposed the ICC on two major issues by calling for a 12-team World Cup and the presence of cricket in the OIympics

14-Jul-2015•George Dobell

England in Jayawardene consultancy talks

Mahela Jayawardene has been approach about joining the England coaching staff in a consultancy role

13-Jul-2015•George Dobell

Bayliss praise for 'fantastic' captain Cook

Trevor Bayliss, the new England coach, has hailed Alastair Cook's captaincy in the first Test of the Investec Ashes series as "fantastic"

12-Jul-2015•George Dobell

Cook marshals a near faultless display

There are four matches to go and as we saw in 2005 and 1997, sides are capable of coming from behind to win Ashes series. There will be no complacency from England. But there will be confidence

11-Jul-2015•George Dobell in Cardiff

Bell's counterattack keeps good vibes flowing

Even just a few months ago England, having lost two early wickets in their second innings, might have gone into their shells. It was nothing of sort in Cardiff to ensure the exemplary work of the bowlers was not wasted

10-Jul-2015•George Dobell in Cardiff

Moeen proves himself - again

Opponents and commentators continue to underestimate Moeen Ali, yet he continues to score runs and take wickets. Perhaps it's time he was shown the respect he deserves

09-Jul-2015•George Dobell in Cardiff

England aggression not so becoming for Cook

Despite a rousing display from the middle order England's position might have been stronger had Alastair Cook stuck to his natural game

08-Jul-2015•George Dobell

England's evolution faces a litmus test

What is truth and what is fiction about this England Test side? The next few weeks will show us, but for all the talk of youthful exuberance they will need senior players to lift and a good start is vital

07-Jul-2015•George Dobell in Cardiff

What England must do to win the Ashes

England have not enjoyed consistent success at Test level since 2013 and these are some key areas that will decide if they can overcome Australia

06-Jul-2015•George Dobell in Cardiff

England search for inspiration in latest Ashes saga

The Ashes remains the contest that defines careers. This is the series that will be remembered - can be remembered - long after a player has finished

06-Jul-2015•George Dobell in Cardiff

Finn ready to rise from the Ashes

He has not played a Test in two years but Steven Finn is back in England's Ashes planning and believes the best is yet to come

04-Jul-2015•George Dobell

'Limited-overs won't play second fiddle' - Strauss

Andrew Strauss has insisted that England will never again view limited-overs cricket as inferior to Test cricket and suggested there will further separation between the teams in each format

04-Jul-2015•George Dobell

Flat pitches will aid Australia - Botham

Ian Botham has warned that England will be "playing into Australia's hands" if flat pitches are prepared for the Investec Ashes

04-Jul-2015•George Dobell

Strauss wants Ashes in perspective

After a week of bluster and hyperbole, it fell to Andrew Strauss to provide the sense of perspective required ahead of the Investec Ashes series

02-Jul-2015•George Dobell

Bayliss promises 'positive, aggressive' England

Trevor Bayliss has promised England will "fight fire with fire" in the Investec Ashes this summer

01-Jul-2015•George Dobell

'I don't need sledging now'

Ahead of what is likely to be another heated Ashes series James Anderson says he has cooled his own fiery approach

30-Jun-2015•Interview by George Dobell

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