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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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