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Alastair Cook has enjoyed a fine first year as captain of the England Test and ODI teams, but the failure to win the final of the Champions Trophy still hurts.

Ben Stokes' performances in the ODI series against Australia could have pushed him closer to a spot in this winter's Ashes touring party, according to Ashley Giles

It was fitting for a one-day series that has felt distinctly un-loved that Michael Clarke was presented with his trophy in front of a near empty Ageas Bowl on a chilly September evening

Shane Watson saved his best until last to enable Australia to end their almost four-month stay in England with silverware as they wrapped up the NatWest Series

ESPNcricinfo previews the fifth ODI between England and Australia

Michael Clarke's career-long back problem has flared up again towards the final days of Australia's tour of England, leaving in doubtful for the deciding one-day international at the Ageas Bowl

After victory in Cardiff to level the series, Eoin Morgan was fully justified in his satisfaction at not just the win but the way it came about

Jos Buttler added to his burgeoning reputation as the man to close out an innings by ensuring that the NatWest Series went to deciding match as he guided England to a tense three-wicket victory in Cardiff

ESPNcricinfo previews the fourth Natwest ODI between England and Australia in Cardiff

Mitchell Johnson has rattled England's top order whenever rain has allowed during this one-day series, but he has admitted that regularly pushing the speedgun over 90mph has taken even him by surprise.

With short, straight boundaries and an Australia side with the bit between their teeth James Tredwell is ready to face another onslaught when he is given the ball at the SWALEC Stadium on Saturday.

England will stick with Michael Carberry as opener for the remainder of the NatWest series despite his poor returns from his first three ODIs.

The rain, which is threatening to turn this series into a non-event, prevented Australia from taking advantage of a strong start at Edgbaston after they had removed Australia's top order

Adam Voges has said that Mitchell Johnson is "doing everything right" in his bid to win a recall to Australia's Test side

ESPNcricinfo previews the third ODI between England and Australia

England think they might have found a new fast bowler in Boyd Rankin; now the task is to keep him on the field

It would be quite the embellishment to say Michael Clarke basked in Australia's 88-run victory over England at Old Trafford but there was certainly some relief evident having secured their first major victory since February

Michael Clarke's graceful first hundred against England in one-day internationals was followed by an overwhelming victory and a 1-0 lead in the series

ESPNcricinfo previews the second ODI between England and Australia

The first match of the one-day series between England and Australia was abandoned without a ball being bowled as the rainfall in Leeds refused to relent