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Middlesex linked with Pietersen

Middlesex are interested in bringing England batsman Kevin Pietersen to the county side next season.

England man eyes top dog status

England's Graeme Swann has revealed that the cricketers are determined to show they are the 'golden generation' of the nation's sport.

Middlesex eye KP swoop

Middlesex are interested in signing England star Kevin Pietersen who will leave Hampshire at the end of the summer.

England secure series victory

England secured a series win over Australia with two matches to spare with a dramatic one-wicket victory at Old Trafford.

Tait aiming to make an impact

Pace man Shaun Tait is hoping his surprise inclusion in the squad will kick start the Aussies in the one day series against England.

Bowlers win Strauss' praise

Captain Andrew Strauss singled his bowlers out for special praise as England defeated Australia by four wickets in the second ODI.

Injury rules Haddin out

Brad Haddin has been ruled out of the Pakistan Test series through injury and will be replaced by Tim Paine.

Pakistan name unknown quantities

Pakistan have named four uncapped players in their touring party for the Test series against England and Australia.

Colly aims to 'go hard' at Australia

Paul Collingwood has called on his England team-mates to take the game to Australia in the Natwest series, which starts on Tuesday.

England put Scots to sword

Scotland captain Gavin Hamilton announced his retirement after England cruised to a seven-wicket win today in Edinburgh.

Wright wants to avoid slip up

England batsman Luke Wright is keen to avoid a slip up in the one-day international against Scotland on Saturday.

Broad praises ODI side

England and Nottinghamshire bowler Stuart Broad has hailed the improvement shown by the one-day side in recent years.

Pieterson to leave Hampshire

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has stated that he will be leaving Hampshire at the end of the season.

Shahzad a 'strong addition' - Miller

National selector Geoff Miller says Ajmal Shahzad will be a 'strong addition' to England's ODI squad to face Scotland and Australia.

Hampshire fined points for pitch

Hampshire have been given a two-point penalty after producing an unfit pitch for their Friends Provident t20 match against Somerset.

Trott hoping for T20 chance

Jonathan Trott is determined to force his way back into the England T20 side after missing out on the World Twenty20 campaign.

KP set to leave Hants

Kevin Pietersen has dropped a hint that he may be set to leave Hampshire at the end of the current season.

Sussex ace eyes England recall

Wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior has admitted he is desperate to regain his place in England's T20 and ODI sides.

Lara set for MCC debut

Brian Lara will come out of retirement to play for the MCC against Pakistan as the tourists open their campaign at Lord's on June 27.

Johnson to miss England tour

Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of Australia's one-dayers with uncapped paceman Josh Hazlewood coming into the squad.

Kieswetter keeps the gloves

Craig Kieswetter has kept his place in the England one-day squad with Alistair Cook making way for the NatWest Series with Australia.

England ace looks for momentum

Stuart Broad believes victory in the forthcoming ODI series against Australia would give England a major boost ahead of the Ashes.

Strauss keeps calm after taming Tigers

Andrew Strauss has told his England players to expect 'sterner tests ahead' following a 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh.

Finn impresses in England win

England complete another series whitewash against Bangladesh as they defeat the Tigers by an innings and 80 runs within three days.

August plan for Freddie

Andrew Flintoff says he is confident that he will be back playing competitive cricket for Lancashire in August.

Windies fail to avert whitewash series woe

South Africa defeated the West Indies by one wicket at Port of Spain to wrap up a 5-0 whitewash in their one-day series.

Tigers coach makes spin claim

Bangladesh could use spin to produce a shock second Test win against England at Old Trafford, according to their coach Jamie Siddons.

Punter already looking to Ashes

Ricky Ponting says Australia are already planning for this year's Ashes and the action this summer will be geared towards that series.

Skipper hush on bowling attack

Andrew Strauss has given no clues as to who will replace the injured Tim Bresnan in the second Test against Bangladesh.

Hughes target Ashes series

Australia batsman Phil Hughes is aiming to be back to full fitness when England go Down Under for the Ashes series.

Sabres suffer Sharks shock

Defending champions Sussex Sharks beat Somerset Sabres by 52 runs in the Twenty20 Championship.

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