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Ian Bell honoured by Cricket Writers' Club

Ian Bell last night earned some consolation for missing out on a place in England's squad for the winter tour of South Africa, as he was named by the Cricket Writers' Club as their Young Cricketer of the Year, at their annual dinner in Hyde Park,

26-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

The magnificent seventh

At The Oval on Saturday, England completed an unprecedented summer of success with their seventh win in a row

23-Aug-2004•Andrew Miller

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

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

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

England v West Indies, 3rd Test, Old Trafford

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

13-Aug-2004

Flintoff the best, says Vaughan

Ahead of the Old Trafford Test, Michael Vaughan went out on a limb and admitted that he agreed with those who were referring to Andrew Flintoff as the world's best cricketer

12-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England line up the knockout punch

The Wisden Trophy has gone already, the captain is under fire from all angles, and their opponents have a series whitewash in their sights

11-Aug-2004•Preview by Freddie Auld

Batty released by England

Gareth Batty, the Worcestershire offspinner, has been released from the England squad for the third npower Test against West Indies at Old Trafford, which starts on Thursday (August 12)

10-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Mobile phone triggers knife attack at Lord's

The police had to be called to the first Test between England and West Indies at Lord's a fortnight ago after a Marylebone Cricket Club member threatened another with a knife for using a mobile phone in the members' stand

09-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England send for Batty

Gareth Batty, the Worcestershire offspinner, has been added to the England squad for the third npower Test against West Indies at Old Trafford, which starts on Thursday (August 12)

08-Aug-2004•Steven Lynch

Butcher doubtful for third Test

Mark Butcher's hopes of making the third Test against West Indies suffered a big blow after he was ruled out of Surrey's Twenty20 Cup semi-final today against Lancashire at Edgbaston

07-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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