George Dobell

England let their bowling talk

England refrained from verbal aggression. And their performance did not dip as a consequence. Indeed, you might argue that the added discipline, control and focus actually rendered them more effective

07-Aug-2014•George Dobell at Old Trafford

Broad to undergo knee surgery

Stuart Broad will undergo surgery on his right knee at the end of the Investec Test series between England and India.

07-Aug-2014•George Dobell at Old Trafford

Cook defends Anderson attitude

Alastair Cook defended the attitude of James Anderson and insisted the bowler has no need to change his on-field approach.

06-Aug-2014•George Dobell at Old Trafford

Cook's subtle skills inspire England

His captaincy may never be associated with tactical genius or stirring words but Alastair Cook's style of leadership is appreciated by his players

05-Aug-2014•George Dobell in Manchester

ECB offered to investigate Anderson

If India had taken England's negotiation offer after the incident between James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja at Trent Bridge, Anderson could have been dealt with a sterner sanction

05-Aug-2014•George Dobell and Sidharth Monga

Vince leads Hamphire to fifth straight Finals Day

Hampshire became the first county side to qualify for five successive T20 Finals Days following a five-wicket victory in the quarter-final of the NatWest Blast over Nottinghamshire.

03-Aug-2014•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

Bell's advice helped Moeen - Moores

Peter Moores has praised Ian Bell for his contribution to the improvement of Moeen Ali's offspin

01-Aug-2014•George Dobell

England get their mind right

There was no ticket-tape parade, no open-air bus ride, no ICC mace or MBEs for the victory at the Ageas Bowl but, in years to come, we may just look back on it as the first step in a journey that led to a resurgence in England cricket

01-Aug-2014•George Dobell

England find their upward curve

There will doubtless be tough days ahead but England appear to have turned a corner. ESPNcricinfo assesses where the team is after levelling the series

31-Jul-2014•George Dobell at the Ageas Bowl

Cook delighted with 'perfect' win

Alastair Cook paid tribute to the work rate of Moeen Ali after his six second-innings wickets handed England a thumping victory in the third Test

31-Jul-2014•George Dobell at the Ageas Bowl

Anderson provokes Indian ire again

James Anderson was been involved in another incident with an Indian player, at the end of the fourth day's play at the Ageas Bowl.

30-Jul-2014•George Dobell

Time for Moeen to be given respect

Moeen Ali has 11 wickets at 33 against India. He might not be comparable to Graeme Swann, but it is time he gained the respect he deserves

30-Jul-2014•George Dobell at the Ageas Bowl

England rediscover their swing

Instead of the joyless England side we have seen in recent times we saw a team with renewed vigour and belief and they go into the final two days with a chance of forcing victory

29-Jul-2014•George Dobell at the Ageas Bowl

Moeen Ali banned from wearing 'Gaza' wristbands

England batsman Moeen Ali has been asked to remove wristbands bearing the slogans "Save Gaza" and "Free Palestine" following a conversation with the ICC match referee, David Boon

29-Jul-2014•George Dobell

Encouragement for England - but no more

Gary Ballance, Ian Bell and Jos Buttler piled on the pain for India but luck played its part and judgement should be reserved for tougher tests

28-Jul-2014•George Dobell at the Ageas Bowl

ECB defends Moeen's 'Save Gaza' wristband

Moeen Ali's wearing of a wristband during the second Investec Test between England and India at the Ageas Bowl protesting about Israel's military action in Gaza has been defended by the ECB

28-Jul-2014•George Dobell

Bransgove in pursuit of Ashes dream

Rod Bransgrove, the Hampshire chairman, hopes that modest ticket sales for the India Test will not deter the ECB from allocating an Ashes match to the Ageas Bowl in 2019.

28-Jul-2014•George Dobell

Loyal crowd wills Cook forward

Alastair Cook was under the greatest pressure of his career, but the Southampton crowd was determined to will him forward

27-Jul-2014•George Dobell

One battle too far for Prior

The last year has not been kind to Matt Prior but that should not diminish what he achieved for England and, if his career does prove to be over, he can be remembered as a key part of the period of sustained success

22-Jul-2014•George Dobell

Three Tests to save Cook's captaincy

Alastair Cook admitted his position as captain will become "untenable" if he cannot arrest his slump in batting form within the next three Tests.

21-Jul-2014•George Dobell at Lord's

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