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Pietersen admits to feeling the pressure in Bangladesh

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

KEVIN Pietersen conceded England are under pressure to perform after Bangladesh fought hard to establish a promising position on day two of the second Test.

England cricket star Kevin Pietersen wants a winning end to long winter tour

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

KEVIN PIETERSEN has called on England to produce “one final push” in the second Test against Bangladesh to end their winter programme on a high.

Stuart Broad wants England to keep up intensity when bowling

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

STUART BROAD believes England’s bowlers should continue to make their presence felt in the middle despite joining Graeme Swann in apologising for an indiscretion in the first Test win against Bangladesh.

Morgan can adapt to Test cricket for England, insists Fraser

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ENGLAND may be forced to “take a punt” on Eoin Morgan to discover if he is cut out for Test cricket, according to Middlesex managing director of cricket Angus Fraser.

Swann very confident

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GRAEME Swann believes England are in a “magnificent position” to clinch the first Test against Bangladesh, but warned that the hosts will be no pushovers over the final two days.

England cricketer Ian Bell knows his starting role is not guaranteed

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IAN BELL may have played a leading role in England’s winter tour to South Africa but the batsman still believes he has to prove himself worthy of a place in the starting XI.

Centurion Jonathan Trott unsure of England batting order for first Test with Bangladesh

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

JONATHAN TROTT believe he has done all he can to book his place in England’s side for the first Test against Bangladesh but admits he is not sure where he might be asked to bat.

Lancashire coach Peter Moores has no doubts that Andrew Flintoff will be back

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LANCASHIRE coach Peter Moores has “no doubt at all” that Andrew Flintoff will play again.

Injuries force Flower into big rethink in Bangladesh

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ENGLAND team director Andy Flower has been forced to radically change his plans for the remainder of the Bangladesh tour after a spate of injuries in the fast bowling ranks.

Matt Prior has no fears over Craig Kieswetter’s presence in the England squad

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ENGLAND wicketkeeper Matt Prior is not concerned by Craig Kieswetter’s presence in the squad and has backed the opener to help turn the team into a one-day force.

Graeme Swann happy to spin alone for England

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ENGLAND’S Graeme Swann would love to be part of a team full of spinners but is happy to continue shouldering all of the burden as long as he is asked.

Lancashire admit defeat after appeal fails to keep batsman Francois Du Plessis

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LANCASHIRE have had to admit defeat in their battle to keep batsman Francois Du Plessis.

Nine-times winners Bootle start defence of Liverpool Echo Knockout at New Brighton

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NINE-TIMES winners Bootle will begin the defence of their Liverpool Echo Knockout title with a first round match at New Brighton.

Andy Flower won’t experiment with the England team in Bangladesh

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ANDY FLOWER has no intention of sending out an experimental England side in the forthcoming one-day series against Bangladesh.

Craig Kieswetter has staked his England claim, says Alastair Cook

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ALASTAIR COOK conceded the rapid emergence of Craig Kieswetter would cause England’s selectors some problems in the near future after the wicketkeeper-batsman blazed 143 against a Banglad-esh Cricket Board XI in Fatullah yesterday.

Hockey background helps Lions’ Kieswetter shine

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CRAIG KIESWETTER thanked a youthful grounding in hockey for the hard-hitting style he showcased to devastating effect as England Lions downed their senior colleagues on the final ball in Abu Dhabi.

Paul Collingwood hopes to solve Twenty20 dispute

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PAUL COLLINGWOOD hopes an agreement can be reached over the participation of county sides in this year’s Champions League after expressing his disappointment at the limited Twenty20 opportunities available to English players.

Ruskin Drive’s future is saved

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ST HELENS RECS’ home ground has been saved after the local council stepped in to safeguard its future.

Andrew Flintoff dismisses England Test return as he concentrates on Lancashire

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ANDREW FLINTOFF has dampened speculation he is hoping to make a Test return for England, despite conceding the lure of the five-day game remains strong.

England left to reflect on losing final Test with South Africa and drawing series

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GRAEME SWANN admitted England “didn’t turn up” as they were hammered by an innings and 74 runs in the fourth Test yesterday and were denied a series victory over South Africa.