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Bring on the Aussies

As England wrapped up a 4-0 series whitewash with victory in the fourth Test at The Oval, the country's press looked forward to one thing: The Ashes

22-Aug-2004•The Paper Round by Liam Brickhill

Harmison rises to the top of the ratings

Steve Harmison is the best bowler in the world, according to the PwC ratings

21-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England in seventh heaven

James Anderson was the star of England's show, grabbing four wickets in West Indies' second innings, to set up the whitewash on the third day at The Oval

21-Aug-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Liam Brickhill

Harmison speeds England towards the whitewash

Stephen Harmison marked a stunning return to form on the second day of the final Test, taking eight wickets in all, including his 100th in Tests, as England took total control at The Oval

20-Aug-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Liam Brickhill

England v West Indies, 4th Test, The Oval

Day 3 Bulletin - England reach their seventh heaven Verdict - Anderson shines on a golden day Big Picture - The celebrations start Quotes - Lara vows not to walk away

20-Aug-2004

Flintoff weighs in after the bell

On a day of fluctuating fortunes for both teams, England took control of the fourth Test at The Oval, with half-centuries from Michael Vaughan (66), Andrew Flintoff (72 not out) and, on his Test debut, Ian Bell (70)

19-Aug-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Liam Brickhill

History beckons for England

It used only to be Australians who suffered from dead-rubber syndrome - that most infuriating of conditions whereby a dominant side could write off a failure to complete a clean-sweep by claiming that the match never mattered anyway

17-Aug-2004•Andrew Miller

ICC panel unveils its award nominations

Australia's dominance of world cricket was confirmed when a Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden were nominated in three categories for the ICC inaugural awards

17-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

ICC panel unveil its award nominations

Andrew Flintoff's rise to superstardom was confirmed today by the ICC, who nominated him in all three senior categories for their inaugural awards ceremony, to be held at Alexandra Palace in London on Tuesday, September 7

17-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

ICC panel unveils its award nominations

17-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Flintoff and Key seal the series for England

Robert Key and Andrew Flintoff sealed England's sixth consecutive Test victory of the summer, and the ninth in their last ten matches, as a spirited West Indian side were overwhelmed in the final session at Old Trafford

16-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller

Ian Bell called up for fourth Test

Ian Bell and Simon Jones have been called up for the fourth Test against West Indies, which starts at The Oval on Thursday

16-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

West Indies wobble to set up thrilling climax

The morning session may have belonged to West Indies, but England dominated the final two extended passages of play on the fourth day at Old Trafford and reduced West Indies to 161 for 9, an overall lead of 226, when bad light ended play on another

15-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Liam Brickhill

Jacobs has knee operation

Ridley Jacobs has been ruled out of the remainder of West Indies' tour of England after undergoing surgery to repair a small tear in his right knee

15-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Thorpe and Butcher will miss final Test

England were dealt a double injury blow today with the news that Graham Thorpe will miss the final Test after breaking a finger at Old Trafford, while Mark Butcher has collected yet another muscle injury and will miss the game too

15-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

West Indies take the honours in absorbing day

Test cricket teaches you that good things come to those who wait

14-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller

Rain washes out the second day

Persisent rain caused the second day of the third Test at Old Trafford to be abandoned without a ball being bowled

13-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Freddie Auld

England v West Indies, 3rd Test, Old Trafford

Day 5 Bulletin - Key and Flintoff seal the series Verdict - Brimful of confidence

13-Aug-2004

Chanderpaul and Bravo boost West Indies

After an intriguing opening day of the third Test at Old Trafford, things were in the balance as West Indies closed at 275 for 6 against England

12-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Freddie Auld

Browne replaces Jacobs for Champions Trophy

Ridley Jacobs has been left out of the West Indies squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in September

11-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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