Andrew Flintoff is set for pep talk

Andrew Flintoff is set for a pep talk from new England coach Peter Moores who is eager to get the all-rounder playing as well as he did in 2005. Flintoff has been criticised after a...

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Apr 29 2007

Moores sets out England blueprint

Peter Moores, England's newly-appointed coach, has spoken of the challenges facing him and the side as well as confirming he will sit down with Michael Vaughan before making any decision on the captain's Test and...

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Apr 25 2007

Kevin Pietersen upbeat after thrilling win

Kevin Pietersen is confident England will have a bright future, after helping the side defeat West Indies by one wicket in their final World Cup game. The Hampshire batsman smashed 100 off 91 balls as...

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Apr 22 2007

South Africa v England - PREVIEW

South Africa's defeat against New Zealand on Saturday night has turned Tuesday's Cricket World Cup clash with England back into what basically is summed up as an unofficial quarter-final, although defeat by Michael Vaughan's side...

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Apr 16 2007

England the focus for Pietersen

will not let his long-running feud with Graeme Smith detract him from guiding England to victory over South Africa. The pair famously clashed two winters ago when Pietersen returned to the country of his...

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Apr 16 2007

Andrew Strauss backs England to come good

Top-order batsman Andrew Strauss is tipping England's form to improve as their encounters at the World Cup become more important. The 30-year-old Middlesex left-hander was left on the sidelines for England's opening five games at...

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Apr 13 2007

Brian Lara set to stand down

West Indies captain Brian Lara is still hopeful he can help the side learn something from the World Cup, after announcing he is to quit one-day internationals at the end of the tournament. The Caribbean...

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Apr 11 2007

Flintoff puzzled by run rut

Andrew Flintoff has admitted he needs to improve with the bat as England look to finally announce themselves at the World Cup with victory over Australia. The all-rounder was expected to be one of the...

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Apr 7 2007

Andrew Strauss could get England nod

Andrew Strauss could come back into the fold on Sunday when England take on Australia in a crunch Super 8 World Cup clash in Antigua. Strauss has not played since February 11 but could get...

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Apr 7 2007

Gilchrist wary of England threat

Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has warned his team-mates of the threat that England pose, as the two teams prepare to clash in Antigua on Sunday. The wicket-keeper was part of the Aussie squad that lost...

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Apr 5 2007

Adam Gilchrist wary of England threat

Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has warned his team-mates of the threat that England pose, as the two teams prepare to clash in Antigua on Sunday. The wicket-keeper was part of the Aussie squad that lost...

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Apr 5 2007

Aussies target England elimination

Australia coach John Buchanan is keen to defeat England in Sunday's Super 8s clash as it will eliminate them from the World Cup. The two sides meet in Antigua with the Aussies aiming to extend...

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Apr 5 2007

Glenn McGrath - We'll beat England

has, as usual, stoked the fire ahead of Australia's clash with England on Sunday, in what could be his last encounter with the old enemy. The world champions take on Michael Vaughan's men in...

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Apr 4 2007

Kevin Pietersen upbeat over task ahead

Kevin Pietersen insists England have got to win one of their next two games if they want to give themselves a chance of making the semi-finals. England opened their Super 8 campaign with a win...

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Apr 3 2007

Kevin Pietersen upbeat over task ahead

Kevin Pietersen insists England have got to win one of their next two games if they want to give themselves a chance of making the semi-finals. England opened their Super 8 campaign with a win...

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Apr 3 2007

Fletcher confident of Vaughan revival

England coach Duncan Fletcher is confident skipper Michael Vaughan will eventually find his touch at the World Cup. The 32-year-old returned to England's one-day side in the Commonwealth Bank series Down Under after more than...

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Apr 2 2007

England ready to up their game - Andrew Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff believes that despite the unimpressive showings against the World Cup minnows, England are ready to up their game against the Test-playing nations. Betfair punters have Michael Vaughan's side currently available at 2.9 to...

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Apr 1 2007

April 2007 - England Cricket