Match Analysis

Something that David Saker had seen in Chris Rogers' batting led to a wicket and an on-pitch tribute from England's leading bowler

There were very few of the strokes he is gifted with but Bell's fortitude has given England the platform to strike the first blow in this series

Although ending the day frustrated, tired and, perhaps, a little angry Australia showed plenty of attributes that will serve them well during the Ashes

After the mayhem of the opening two days, Friday was a test of concentration and hydration. But an infinitely rewarding one

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third day at Trent Bridge

A combination of faulty technique and temperament meant they didn't make it to the final of their own tri-series

His greatest contribution may be turning fans inured to close defeats and panicky collapses into a set that refuses to believe a game is lost as long as he stays in

Ashton Agar's historic Test debut revealed England's over-reliance upon James Anderson and a worrying trend to freeze under pressure

In his new brief at No. 6, Phillip Hughes showed an improved technique and greater awareness of his team's needs to register a first Ashes fifty

The pressure of a Test debut. Your team in disarray. And you are 19 years old. What do you do? Stride out and hit a record-breaking 98, of course

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from an historic day at Trent Bridge

The pitch for the final league game between India and Sri Lanka offered lateral movement and extremely uneven bounce, making shot-making virtually impossible

Instead of sticking to first principles and patiently grinding out a match-defining total, England's batsmen misguidedly attempted to assert themselves

His first spell mirrored an inauspicious start to the tour but Peter Siddle roared back and provided a template for the bowlers to follow

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day of the Ashes series

Michael Clarke's century in Worcester was an indication of a clear mind.

India had chased a similar target in tougher circumstances in Hobart, but in Jamaica they batted as though they didn't remember that achievement

The best way to survive and flourish on a pitch with variable pace and bounce is to adopt a more aggressive approach

England's Test series against Australia begins in a fortnight but if there is any sense of fatigue at nearly five months' competition against New Zealand, it was not discernible at The Oval

It was not just Ian Bell's dismissal that demanded a careful look at the interpretations of the laws of cricket