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Bob Willis became a successful commentator in retirement, lauded for his performance in the Third Ashes Test of 1981. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty

Obituary: Bob Willis, England Test cricketer revered for his Ashes wicket haul i...

England's Mark Wood, right, celebrates with captain Eoin Morgan after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Mitchell Santner. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty

Jonny Bairstow inspires England into World Cup semi-finals

Joe Root celebrates his century at Trent Bridge yesterday but England fell 14 runs short of overhauling Pakistans total of 348. Picture: Getty

Joe Root and Jos Buttler hit tons but England are stunned by Pakistan

India's Ajinkya Rahane tumbles backwards after catching James Anderson in the slips. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty

Joe Root tells England to get back in driving seat against India

Indias Hardik Pandya celebrates after claiming the wicket of England captain Joe Root on a dramatic second day
at Trent Bridge. Picture: Getty

India in control as Pandya sparks England collapse

Englands Ben Stokes, right, and head coach Trevor Bayliss at yesterdays practice session ahead of the third Test at Trent Bridge. Picture: AFP/Getty

Trevor Bayliss urges Ben Stokes to issue a public apology

Ben Stokes was added to the England squad for the third Test against India at Trent Bridge after he was cleared of affray on Tuesday. Picture: PA.

Nasser Hussain urges England to pick Ben Stokes for third Test

It's a big year for Calum MacLeod - he's already scored a century against England, he's getting married and he turns 30 on his next birthday. Picture: Donald MacLeod

Interview: Scotland hero Calum MacLeod on why he almost quit cricket

Englands Keaton Jennings is bowled for just three runs by South African seamer Vernon Philander. Picture: Anthony Devlin/AFP/Getty

England fall to 340-run defeat as South Africa level series

South Africas Chris Morris celebrates taking the wicket of Englands Mark Wood. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images

England in a spot of bother at Trent Bridge

England's James Anderson in full flight as he bowls against South Africa during day one of the second Test at Trent Bridge. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

South African rearguard thwarts late England blitz

Jimmy Anderson gets some practice at Trent Bridge yesterday. Picture: Getty.

Pitch perfect as Joe Root set to launch all-out England attack

Jos Buttler takes part in a wicket-keeping drill during an England nets session at Edgbaston. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty

Jos Buttler: Tie won't bind England in one-day internationals

England's Liam Plunkett hits a six off the final ball to tie the first One Day International at Trent Bridge. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire

Liam Plunkett plunders six off final ball to grab tie

England one-day captain Eoin Morgan. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty

Jonny Bairstow's run-making poses dilemma

England's Stuart Broad hailed the input of former players. Picture: Getty

Alastair Cook must stay as skipper – Stuart Broad

Mark Wood of England celebrates after taking the wicket of Nathan Lyon of Australia to reclaim the Ashes. Picture: Getty

England cricket team reclaim the Ashes from Australia

Englands Ben Stokes celebrates trapping Australias Peter Nevill lbw. Picture: PA

Ben Stokes fires England to the brink of Ashes win

Englands Stuart Broad celebrates the wicket of Adam Voges of Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Broad’s eight wickets leaves Australia reeling

Alastair Cook, right, cuts an animated figure alongside Ben Stokes during an England nets session at Trent Bridge ahead of the fourth Ashes Test, which starts today. Picture: PA

Cook challenges England to make Ashes history

Michael Clarke of Australia exchanges words with England's James Anderson as Umpire Aleem Dar looks on. Picture: Getty Images

Ian Bell expects Australia come back in Ashes test

Picture: AP

Perfectly pitched for Liam Plunkett

Under-fire England captain Alastair Cook enjoyed more success with the ball than the bat. Picture: Reuters

England draw but important questions not answered

Alastair Cook: Dismal run with the bat continued at Trent Bridge. Picture: Getty

India make it a day of misery for Cook and England

Skippers Alastair Cook and MS Dhoni pose with Pataudi Trophy which will be contested by England and India. Picture: AP

Cricket: Buttler called up as Prior battles fitness

Ian Bell's centuries proved crucial for England. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Reuters

The Ashes: What Australia need to do now

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Rain plays key role as England retain Ashes

Ian Bell has batted beautifully against Australia, but his performances have covered some ordinary batting from some team-mates. Picture: Getty

Allan Massie: Don’t write off Aussies

Jonathan Trott has scored a 40 and 50 in the series, but has yet to make a hundred, something he is anxious to remedy. Picture: Getty

Trott sure his Ashes best is still to come

Ian Bell: Batting masterclass. Picture: Reuters

Australia hit back with late wickets after Bell rings up another century

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ICC defends umpires and review system after errors

England's Kevin Pietersen warms-up during the nets session at Lord's. Picture: PA

Ashes: Matt Prior calms fears over Achilles

Man of the Match James Andersons 10-wicket haul proved crucial to England. Picture: Getty

Andy Flower expects tough fight from Australians

James Anderson leads the jubilant England celebrations. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Ashes: Jimmy Anderson delivers on day of drama

Broad's injury could play into the hands of Australia. Picture: Getty

Ashes: Broad injury a major worry for England

Graham Swann says if he wasnt playing in the Ashes series hed be in a pub for seven weeks solid cheering on England. Picture: PA

Graeme Swann: Third Ashes would be honour enough

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The Ashes: Compton out as England name their squad

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Cricket: David Warner back for Ashes

Ross Taylor of New Zealand survives a run out attempt as Jos Buttler of England looks on. Picture: Getty

Cricket: Jos Buttler serves up treat for England

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Pietersen has ‘hell of lot more left in him’

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England’s 2013 schedule sees Ashes debut for Durham

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Andrew Strauss makes mark on England captaincy
England captain Andrew Strauss is proud to be part of “something special” after leading his side to a seventh-successive series win on home soil.

Sammy and Strauss star in a tale of two captains

Strauss vows to keep up ‘hard graft’

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Bell reprieved as the spirit of cricket makes welcome return

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Cricket: Hosts 'in with a shout' of victory after regaining momentum

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James Anderson dismantles dismal Sri Lanka

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Saltires let slip initiative against Notts

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Saltires get Coetzer green light

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Cricket: Parker aims to push himself to the next level at Trent Bridge

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England play down Yousuf factor

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Cricket: Andrew Strauss backs KP and Cook

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McCallum ruled out

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England in no mood to fear return of Yousuf

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Anderson leads the way with an 11-wicket match haul as England complete emphatic...

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Morgan century puts England in control

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