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Andrew Strauss felt the Johannesburg wicket was not good enough for one-day cricket after England's four-wicket defeat to New Zealand.

Andrew Flintoff has told England selectors they must pick pace bowler Steve Harmison for the winter's Test series in South Africa.

Despite a 49-run defeat at Worcestershire, Sussex retained the Pro40 title on the final day to add to their Twenty20 title.

Andrew Strauss has hailed England's batting display after watching his side book their place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

Shoaib Malik's impressive 128 helped Pakistan defeat India by 54 runs in Centurion for a second successive Champions Trophy win.

England captain Andre Strauss hailed the six-wicket Champions Trophy win over Sri Lanka as a "pretty professional performance".

Former South Africa batsman Jonty Rhodes believes changing the timing of the last powerplay in one-day cricket could help the format.

Skipper Graeme Smith was delighted with the way his side improved as they bounced back to beat New Zealand in the Champions Trophy.

Australia have announced that seamer Nathan Bracken will play no part in the ICC Champions Trophy due to a knee injury.

Graeme Smith admits South Africa have got to 'improve very quickly' following their opening Champions Trophy defeat to Sri Lanka.

The ECB has given its support to plans to hold a play-off to decide who is the best Test nation, a different idea to that of the ICC.

Team director Andy Flower has said it is possible Kevin Pietersen could miss all of England's tour of South Africa.

Andrew Flintoff has lifted the lid on England's disastrous 2006-2007 Ashes tour, likening the 5-0 drubbing to a "booze cruise".

Andrew Strauss believes England have "nothing to lose" in the Champions Trophy after finally beating Australia in Sunday's final ODI.

Darren Gough claims Andrew Flintoff will no longer be picked by the England selectors after he rejected a contract with the ECB.

James Anderson is confident that England can avoid a 7-0 whitewash when England face Australia at Chester-le-Street on Sunday.

Andrew Strauss does not believe that the current malaise within the one-day squad will spread to the Test arena.

Andrew Flintoff is set to help out with coaching the United Arab Emirates national team during his rehab stint in Dubai.

Andrew Strauss admitted confidence in his England side is slipping away as they fell 6-0 behind in the one-day series with Australia.

Andrew Flintoff's agent has dismissed claims that the England all-rounder's rejection of an ECB contract was motivated by greed.

Andrew Flintoff has become the first player to reject an England contract in favour of short-term deals around the world.

Andrew Strauss was pleased with England's batting but criticised their fielding following the four-wicket ODI defeat to Australia.

Michael Hussey has warned Australia will not relent in their mission to complete a one-day series whitewash over England.

Coach Geoff Cook claims Durham's second successive County Championship title has given him 'greater satisfaction' than last year's win.

Andrew Strauss dismissed claims there is 'a massive gulf' between England and Australia who went 4-0 up in the seven-match ODI series.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes there is far too much one-day cricket being played at present.

Paul Collingwood will sit out the next three ODIs with Australia while James Anderson will be rested for the next two.

Coach Steve Rhodes is determined that Worcestershire will bounce back at the first attempt after seeing his side relegated.

Ravi Bopara is determined to bounce back from his woeful summer and play a big part for England in the future.

England captain Andrew Strauss appears to have ruled out changes in the batting order despite another one-day defeat.

Stuart Broad has been ruled out of England's third one day international against Australia at the Rose Bowl with a neck injury.

Australia captain Michael Clarke thought his side were short of a winning total before they took the second ODI by 39 runs at Lord's.

England captain Andrew Strauss believes his side only have themselves to blame for Sunday's one-day defeat to Australia at Lord's.

All-rounder Stuart Broad will miss England's second NatWest Series match against Australia at Lord's on Sunday with a neck strain.

Sachin Tendulkar believes 50-over cricket needs a complete overhaul and proposes a change to two innings of 25 overs each.

Andrew Strauss admitted that too many batsmen failed to go on and make a big score as England lost to Australia in the first ODI.

England look set to be without opener Joe Denly for the first one-day international against Australia on Friday due to a knee injury.

England coach Andy Flower says Kevin Pietersen could feature in the ICC Champions Trophy following Achilles surgery.

England's Ashes-winning captain Andrew Strauss and team-mate Graham Onions have been nominated for the ICC cricketer of the year award.

Australia coach Tim Nielsen will be allowed to return home before the end of their seven one-day internationals against England.

Nottinghamshire left-armer Ryan Sidebottom insists he is fit and desperate to send Australia home this summer empty-handed.