Welcome to the club: Anderson's 300th Test wicket the highlight of England's tough second day against New Zealand
May 17, 2013 (21:31) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Fulton's dismissal sees star join Trueman, Willis and Botham in elite group as visitors close on 153-4 - 79 runs behind More...

One for the purists: England plod to 160-4 on opening day of first Test against New Zealand
May 16, 2013 (21:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
"It's not what you expect on the first day of the summer at Lord's; a lot slower than people are used to - the crowds and the batsmen" admits Trott More...

Ian Botham on cricket: A great year of cricket starts here!
May 15, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Ian Botham looks ahead to a packed 12 months of cricketing action, kicking off with England's battle with New Zealand More...

This week in county cricket: Durham move to the top of division 1 and Lancashire secure another dramatic win
May 15, 2013 (12:32) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Cricket blogger Lizzy Ammon rounds up the action and talking points from the past week in County Cricket More...

Height club: England's 6ft 5in Broad out to cut New Zealand's 'Two-Metre Peter' Fulton down to size
May 14, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Bowlers usually tower over batsmen but that won't be the case when 6ft 6in star marches to the crease in opening Test at Lord's More...

Dean Wilson on cricket: Matt Prior reaping rewards of grafting for his country
May 14, 2013 (19:15) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
PLUS Former Glammy hero getting on his bike for Tom Maynard Trust; and what's the sense of asking Ashes women to play Test match? More...

Dean Wilson on cricket: You're a long time retired but there's no expiry date on friendship
May 14, 2013 (19:01) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
A few signed shirts, a bit of cash, some memories and rollicking tales that the grandkids don't want to hear... what else is there? More...

'I'm not here to carry the drinks': England's fit-again Bresnan hopes New Zealand series will be Ashes springboard
May 13, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Yorkshire bowler must show in two days of nets that he is 100% after elbow surgery and deserves selection ahead of Steven Finn More...

Payback time: Graeme Swann out to make amends after winter stalemate
May 12, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
England spinner is keen to produce the goods after a disappointing drawn series with the Kiwis over the winter More...

Swann-derful news! England welcome back spinner Graeme and Tim Bresnan for first Test
May 11, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Both have recovered from injury to give the home side a pre-Ashes boost for this week's summer opener against New Zealand, starting Thursday More...

I would like to captain New Zealand again": Sacked skipper Ross Taylor keeping door open for captaincy return
May 08, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Former Kiwi captain says he's concentrating on his cricket, but would love to captain his country again More...

Dean Wilson on cricket: It's time to accentuate the positives
May 08, 2013 (17:00) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Dean Wilson on why Surrey and South Africa skipper Graeme Smith is showing that a positive approach pays dividends More...

Mother's pride: Toby Roland-Jones set for England Lions bow
May 07, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Middlesex fast bowler Toby Roland-Jones will look to continue his impressive form when he makes his England Lions debut on Thursday More...

This week in county cricket: Durham on fire, more runs for Joe Root and Northamptonshire continue their success
May 06, 2013 (11:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Cricket blogger Lizzy Ammon rounds up the action and talking points from the past week in County Cricket More...

Advice line: England Lions' Joe Root considering captaincy call to former skipper Michael Vaughan
May 05, 2013 (01:01) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Newly-appointed England Lions skipper says he may have to call Michael Vaughan to get advice on leading the team More...

On Bop of the world: Ravi Bopara vows to resolve 'unfinished business' after being thrown England lifeline
May 03, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
'Im chuffed to bits to get the nod for the squad and I feel like Ive got a big part to play in one-day cricket' says Bopara More...

We're no warm-up act: Kiwis arrive in England promising to prove a real test
May 01, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
The New Zealand team arrived in England with a warning that they're much more than a warm-up for England's Ashes hopefuls More...

Dean Wilson on cricket: County stars help spread the word
May 01, 2013 (16:15) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Dean Wilson looks at family fun days in Leicestershire, power-hungry administrators in India and a sunny start to the county season More...

Dean Wilson on cricket: Skill-ism - Cricket's captaincy shame
May 01, 2013 (12:00) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Dean Wilson looks at the issue of captaincy in international cricket an asks the question - why do bowlers often seem to be overlooked? More...

Root to success: England Lions call up Joe Root to skipper the side against New Zealand
April 29, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Young England star Joe Root added to the England Lions squad as captain against New Zealand More...

This week in county cricket: A good week for the England stars and a thrilling victory for Yorkshire
April 29, 2013 (16:30) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Cricket blogger Lizzy Ammon rounds up the talking points from this week's county cricket action More...

The road to Lord's: Yorkshire Bank 40 set to get underway this Bank Holiday weekend
April 29, 2013 (13:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Friday evening sees the start of the Yorkshire Bank 40, as the cream of county cricket look to book their place in the final at Lord's More...

England could Pan us: Australia bowling coach reckons Monty Panesar can be an Ashes hero
April 28, 2013 (13:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
No.1 spinner Graeme Swann is making a comeback from elbow surgery but his potential replacement is top-notch says Stuart MacGill More...

Bring on the Aussies: Graeme Swann ready for the Ashes as he completes comeback from elbow surgery
April 26, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
"It feels brilliant. Ive been bowling with it over the last two days and it has never felt better - Ill be playing on Monday" says England spinner More...

Wizard of Oz: Kevin Pietersen is targeting an England return for the Ashes after 'most hurtful' injury
April 25, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
'I've got a big series coming up this summer that I'm desperate to be fit for' says controversial batsman More...

Laughing Matilda: Worst Australian squad in a generation needs to be beaten, and beaten well
April 25, 2013 (12:00) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Mike Walters is none too impressed by the Aussie touring party, but England must take full advantage More...

Urncoat! English County game journeyman Chris Rogers gets Australia call-up for the Ashes
April 24, 2013 (23:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
No Aussie knows more about the grounds this summer's Tests will be played on - but the 35-year-old has played only once for his country More...

Stumped! England batsman Kevin Pietersen is ruled out of Champions Trophy
April 24, 2013 (19:45) [ Indexed from The Mirror ]
Controversial star is expected to be back in training by 'middle of June', which means he should still be available for the Ashes series More...