George Dobell

Compton exit would prompt Taunton transition

Nick Compton could be leaving Somerset after it emerged he was out of contract at the club and of interest to several other counties. His exit could be the start of a transformation at Taunton

30-Jul-2013•George Dobell

ECB denies allegation of fixing suspicion

The ECB have acted to repair relations with the PCB following reports in a British newspaper suggesting the ECB had suspicions about a recent game between Pakistan and West Indies.

30-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Burns cuts short Leicestershire stay

Joe Burns, the Australian batsman who has been representing Leicestershire as an overseas player, is to return home early due to injury

29-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Anderson says England ambitious for 5-0 revenge

He knows what being humiliated in the Ashes feels likes so James Anderson wants to show no mercy in this series to avenge the whitewash of 2006-07

23-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Steely Cook has eyes on bigger prize

While Alastair Cook admitted to some satisfaction following England's emphatic victory at Lord's, there was a steely resolve about him that spelled out that the job is not completed.

21-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Lord's

A chasm yawns wide

England landed a hugely significant blow at Lord's; it will take a miracle for Australia to win the series from here

21-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Lord's

Root proves he can bat in all moods

Whatever is he asked, Joe Root has shown the awareness, confidence, range and selflessness to do it.

20-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Lord's

Pietersen injury doubt for third Test

Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the remainder of the second Investec Ashes Test at Lord's with a calf strain and his involvement in the third Test is now in doubt.

20-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Lord's

Brotherly love

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third day at Lord's

20-Jul-2013•George Dobell and Dan Brettig at Lord's

Swann admits to outrageous fortune

Graeme Swann claimed his best Ashes figures of 5 for 44 on the second day and felt his dismissal of Chris Rogers constituted one of the worst pieces of cricket in Test history

19-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Late wickets dampen Bell's day

Ian Bell conceded that England were "disappointed" to lose three late wickets to surrender a strong position towards the end of the first day

18-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Lord's

A priceless inch for Bairstow

While it was galling for Jonny Bairstow to fall to a Steve Smith full toss, his innings had looked to have ended much earlier but Peter Siddle's overstepping have him a crucial second chance

18-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Lord's

England face the ink blot Test

The first Test in the Investec Ashes can be interpreted differently. It is how England and Australia respond at Lord's that counts

17-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Prior judgement keeps England lucky

Matt Prior's role extends far beyond batting and keeping. He is also the key man when England utilise the DRS in the field and as such played a huge role in their victory

16-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Tremlett trains with England

Chris Tremlett, Monty Panesar and Ben Stokes joined up with England's squad for practice at Lord's ahead of the second Test

16-Jul-2013•George Dobell

ICC defends umpires, DRS

The ICC has defended the performance of the umpires and the DRS after criticism following the Trent Bridge Test between England and Australia

16-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Broad shoulder was major worry

Andy Flower has defended the performance of England's bowlers after suggestions his team have an over-burdening reliance on James Anderson

15-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Flower proud of England's nerve

Andy Flower has praised the "resolve and resilience" of his team after England's narrow victory in the first Investec Ashes Test at Trent Bridge

15-Jul-2013•George Dobell

England lean on Anderson again

Whatever they may say to the contrary, England are increasingly reliant on the skill, fitness and reliability of James Anderson

14-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

England not dependent on Anderson - Cook

Alastair Cook played down fears that England are over-reliant upon James Anderson as the fast bowler almost single-handedly hauled his team to victory

14-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

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