Ian Bell is expected to recover from tonsillitis in time to play for England in the second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday.
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Thursday 28 February 2013
Tour match, Queenstown (day two of four) New Zealand XI 224-6 v England 426
Joe Root causes England selection headache
Friday 22 February 2013
Joe Root's emergence as a first-choice middle-order option may complicate England's selection plans for the Champions Trophy, but batting coach Graham Thorpe would have it no other way.
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Tuesday 19 February 2013
Kevin Pietersen return has others fighting to retain their place
Fine finish for England as Ian Bell's ton brings alive dead rubber against India
Sunday 27 January 2013
England 227-3 (47.2 overs) beat India 226 (49.4 overs) by seven wickets
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Wednesday 23 January 2013
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England beaten in final warm-up match in India
Tuesday 08 January 2013
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Sunday 06 January 2013
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Friday 21 December 2012
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Monday 17 December 2012
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Saturday 15 December 2012
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Friday 14 December 2012
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Thursday 13 December 2012
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Thursday 13 December 2012
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