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Ian Bell must make huge improvements at Edgbaston if he wants to continue playing Test cricket, writes Nick Hoult

England (240-6) beat Australia (238-9) by four wickets England's women make perfect start in their quest to win a third successive Ashes series by defeating Australia by four wickets

England (240-6) beat Australia (238-9) by four wickets England's women make perfect start in their quest to win a third successive Ashes series by defeating Australia by four wickets

Bob Willis says Johnny Bairstow merits his call-up to England’s Ashes squad but bemoans the lack of alternatives in the county game…

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England Women made a winning start to their Ashes defence as they beat Australia Women by four wickets in the opening Royal London ODI in Taunton.

Ian Bell to bat at No3 at Edgbaston following crushing defeat to Australia at Lord's

Jonny Bairstow is in the form of his life and worthy of his place in the England squad, says Yorkshire batting coach Anthony McGrath.

Steve Smith says he will not let comparisons with Australia's greatest batsman go to his head.

Justin Langer believes Australia batsman Chris Rogers will need to overcome the mental scars of the dizzy spell which ended his involvement in the second Investec Ashes Test at Lord’s.

Debutant Mustafizur Rahman took three wickets in four balls as Bangladesh bossed day one of the first Test against South Africa, in Chittagong.

Next year's ICC World Twenty20 final will be held at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Jonny Bairstow has been recalled to the England squad for the third Investec Ashes Test.

England should back Ian Bell by promoting him to No 3 for the third Investec Ashes Test, according to Alec Stewart.

England are right to move Ian Bell up to No 3 for the third Investec Ashes Test, according to Alec Stewart.

Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie has urged England to recall Jonny Bairstow for the third Investec Ashes Test against Australia.

Kevin Pietersen has blasted England's top order batsmen and says his absence from the team is silly and ridiculous.

England's World T20 winner Michael Yardy has announced he will quit all forms of cricket later this year.

The places of several England batsmen will be up for discussion today when the selectors meet to pick a squad for the third Investec Ashes Test.

Australia are optimistic that in-form opener Chris Rogers will be fit to play in the third Investec Ashes Test at Edgbaston next week.