Andrew Miller

Going by the record, England are due an absolute hiding at some stage against India. And that could have its upsides

In confirming their first day-night Test next summer, the ECB have taken another decisive step towards the city-based future that they believe will safeguard the sport

In the short term the game will mourn the loss of yet another veneer of innocence but the overwhelming emotion ought to be one of relief

This latest drubbing in India arguably represents a lower ebb than the ones before, and ought to give cause for concern for the future

Graeme Swann is as good a continuity candidate as England could have hoped to put forward

Andrew Strauss leads a ruthlessly competent outfit but it currently lacks the genius that underpinned the all-time great teams of the past

English cricket used to be about lone talents shining forth despite the chaos of the system. Now, though, it's all about the collective

The current contest ought to have been the best and closest Test series in England since that epoch-defining summer. Instead England are dormie-two at the halfway point

The ECB needs to trust its product if the very sanctity of cricket in the country is to be preserved against the ever-encroaching demands of international cricket

Never mind one captain across all formats, England have now installed three. It raises many questions but promises a fascinating ride

The challenge of preserving India's supremacy is greater for their new coach than when he was in charge of reviving England's fortunes

After living on the edge throughout the World Cup, England's campaign was ended by a thumping defeat as a worn out team finally imploded

Ireland's stunning victory has certainly enlivened the World Cup but has left England's game in an urgent need for revival

Tim Bresnan scalped Sehwag in his first over, claimed three wickets in four balls in his last, and was the only bowler on a night of extraordinary strokeplay who displayed the range of skills required

For the first time since 1992, England are heading to a World Cup with a side that believes it can take home the spoils

Paul Collingwood will be remembered as a cricketer who was greater than the sum of his parts

Swann's time on the sidelines has played a huge role in his transformation and England's recent success story

Pietersen's penchant for the big stage, and the fact that Bell is never happier than when slipstreaming a more prominent colleague bodes well for England

To dwell on Bangladesh's failings would be inappropriate on such a notable anniversary, especially at a time when they are awash with the sort of optimism not seen since those heady first moments

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