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Dire England self-destruct and slip back to the depths
England 89 South Africa A 90-6 (SA win by four wkts): Too much change all at once can have a disorienting effect on the soul. So in a small way it was almost comforting that normal service on tour was resumed yesterday.
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Ponting's scratch side leave India to lick their wounds
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
England beware: Australia are once more rebuilding in style after an Ashes defeat.
England beaten after collapse
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
England stumbled to its first defeat on the tour of South Africa when they were beaten by four wickets by South Africa A in a Twenty20 match today.
KP is back. But will he get a hero's welcome?
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
As England's biggest talent (and ego) arrives in South Africa, Stephen Brenkley gauges the mood of the dressing room, from a side that won the Ashes without him
South Africa A to provide first real test
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
England will enter, albeit briefly, Twenty20 mode today. Although the shortest form of the game is threatening the takeover of Planet Cricket, it remains the infrequently visiting cousin in the international arena.
England to open against Dutch
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
England will begin their 2011 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands in Nagpur – three days after the six-week tournament gets under way with Bangladesh hosting India.
Surgeon to rule on Vettori's season
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori will see a surgeon on his return from the United Arab Emirates as he battles a chronic shoulder injury.
Strauss hits sparkling ton
Monday, 9 November 2009
Chevrolet Warriors 254-5 England 256-2: Some cricketers have turned up in South Africa claiming to be the England one-day side.
Hoggard set for captaincy after joining Leicestershire
Monday, 9 November 2009
Leicestershire have won the battle to sign former England seamer Matthew Hoggard, agreeing a three-year deal with the 32-year-old - who will also become the county's new captain.
Denly happy with England performance
Monday, 9 November 2009
Joe Denly is hoping his performance for England during their second tour match against the Warriors will be the start of better things as he bids to stave off pressure for the second opening position from other members of the squad.
Stuart Broad: Ashes hero and all-round good bloke
Sunday, 8 November 2009
It was a summer that changed his life but English cricket's golden boy can handle the great expectations and is desperate to help his country reach No 1 in the world.
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