George Dobell

Battle-weary England slide again

England look jaded, joyless and over-reliant on tired players who have too many miles on the clock; it is hard to avoid the sense that their time has passed

06-Dec-2013•George Dobell at Adelaide Oval

England fail to grasp advantage

On a day littered with self-inflicted mistakes, England dropped three catches and missed the opportunity to gain anything more than a foothold in the match

05-Dec-2013•George Dobell at Adelaide Oval

Schedule weighs heavy on England

The issue of player burnout may be among the most pressing matters confronting Paul Downton when he replaces Hugh Morris as the managing director of England cricket in the new year

04-Dec-2013•George Dobell in Adelaide

Trott could return for England - Cook

There is no reason why Jonathan Trott cannot return to international cricket, according to England captain, Alastair Cook

04-Dec-2013•George Dobell in Adelaide

Cook wants no repeat of 'ugly' Brisbane scenes

Alastair Cook has called upon both teams to "play the game in the right way" on the eve of the second Ashes Test

04-Dec-2013•George Dobell in Adelaide

Cook looks to senior players to up their game

Alastair Cook has demanded a response from his senior players as England attempt in Adelaide to stem the feeling that power is shifting towards Australia

04-Dec-2013•George Dobell in Adelaide

England face up to rebuilding phase

Months of planning go into each Ashes series yet, ahead of this Test, England are in the uncomfortable position of having doubts over at least three positions in their side

03-Dec-2013•George Dobell

Announcer denies Panesar mockery claims

David Nixon, the announcer who was 'stood down' by Cricket Australia at lunch on the second day of England's tour game in Alice Springs, has vehemently denied any suggestion that he made racially insensitive remarks

02-Dec-2013•George Dobell

Bresnan likely to play in Adelaide

Allrounder Tim Bresnan has been added to England's Ashes squad and could play in the second Test in Adelaide, which starts on December 5

02-Dec-2013•George Dobell

Announcer sacked over Panesar comments

The public address announcer at England's tour game against a Chairman's XI in Alice Springs was sacked at lunch on the second day of the game after making comments deemed "inappropriate" by Cricket Australia

30-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Alice Springs

England tour veering off course

A lacklustre display by England in Alice Springs has added to the impression of an Ashes tour veering off course

30-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Alice Springs

Ballance lone bright spot for England

Gary Ballance pressed his claims for a Test debut with a half-century but England were otherwise underwhelming against weak opposition

29-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Alice Springs

England 'heartbroken' by Trott departure

Stuart Broad has described the England squad as "heartbroken" by the loss of Jonathan Trott, but insisted the team can bounce back from crushing defeat

27-Nov-2013•George Dobell

Fun turns to fear for Jonathan Trott

A joyous debut century is now a world away for Jonathan Trott as the complexities of international cricket catch up with him

25-Nov-2013•George Dobell

Deeper problems than first-Test nerves for England

England's recurring first-Test failure may this time point to more ingrained issues

24-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Brisbane

Cook condemns "disrespectful" Warner

England's captain, Alastair Cook, has condemned David Warner's off-field implication that Jonathan Trott was afraid of the pace of Mitchell Johnson as "disrespectful"

24-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Brisbane

Trott at crossroads with short-ball troubles

Characteristically so cool and clear of mind, Jonathan Trott is now clouded with doubt and thought as he tries to deal with an issue that could define his career

23-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Brisbane

One mute Swann won't ruin a summer

He may have been dismissed around the Gabba but Graeme Swann's struggles - in difficult conditions for finger spin - shouldn't deter faith in one of the great spinners

23-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Brisbane

Familiar tale from shell-shocked England

England's first Test collapse has has become a recurring failure and one that should be keeping Andy Flower and company awake at night

22-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Brisbane

Abuse the catalyst for stellar Broad

Rubbished and ridiculed, Stuart Broad revelled in the abuse and delivered a performance of a skilful, experienced Test bowler

21-Nov-2013•George Dobell in Brisbane

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