Freddie not ready

Andrew Flintoff's chances of playing at Old Trafford in the third Test against the West Indies look slim after he failed a fitness test on his troublesome ankle. The 29-year-old has suffered with ankle problems...

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May 30 2007

England v West Indies - Second Test aftermath

Things cannot get much worse for the West Indies. A respectable draw in the first Test at Lord's was followed by a hammering at Headingley Carnegie and the news that captain Ramnaresh Sarwan will miss...

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May 30 2007

Flintoff to test ankle out

Andrew Flintoff will prove his fitness for England ahead of the third Test against the West Indies by bowling for Lancashire in their Championship game against Sussex. The 29-year-old all-rounder has missed two Tests against...

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May 29 2007

Sidebottom in shock England call

Nottinghamshire's director of cricket, Mick Newell, has backed surprise inclusion Ryan Sidebottom to perform for England if he starts against West Indies on Friday in the second Test at his former Headingley home. The 29-year-old...

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May 23 2007

England v West Indies

Headingley Carnegie, Friday May 26 England's rain-affected draw with the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's offered up more questions than answers for both teams, with punters clearly believing the tourists have more...

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May 22 2007

Flintoff to test ankle

Andrew Flintoff will play for Lancashire as a batsman only against Yorkshire in a one-day match on Sunday as he steps up his match fitness. The all-rounder is battling to shake off an ankle problem...

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May 19 2007

Anderson called up by England

Betfair punters have been alerted to the news Lancashire fast bowler James Anderson has been called into the England squad for the first Test against the West Indies. Anderson is in action for his county...

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May 16 2007

England sweat on Flintoff fitness

England will hand a late fitness test to Andrew Flintoff before naming their side to take on the West Indies in the first Test at Lords', which gets underway on Thursday. Flintoff is struggling with...

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May 16 2007

England announce squad

There was little change in the 'Series Winner' or 'first Test' Betfair markets as England announced their squad for the opener against the West Indies this morning with few surprises. As expected skipper Michael Vaughan...

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May 13 2007

Gough targets England role

Darren Gough has stated his case to become England's new bowling coach and says he has got what it takes to get the pace attack firing again. The Yorkshire captain says England have never recovered...

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May 12 2007

Flintoff eyes Lancashire glory

Andrew Flintoff believes Lancashire have got what it takes to end their long wait for silverware by lifting the County Championship this season. Lancashire came so close to lifting the trophy last season before Sussex...

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May 12 2007

Broad injury concerns

Leicestershire fast bowler Stuart Broad is set to miss England's first Test against the West Indies after suffering a knee injury. It was anticipated that the 20-year-old, son of former England batsman Chris Broad, would...

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May 11 2007

Cricket a new era England assessed

A new era - England assessed England, like many other teams after the World Cup, are entering a new era. New coach Peter Moores takes over a team that is at low ebb in the...

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May 10 2007

Kevin Pietersen concern for England

is the latest injury concern for England ahead of this month's opening Test against the West Indies. The Hampshire batsman has picked up a calf muscle problem whilst playing for his county in their...

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May 9 2007

Flintoff finds his touch

Andrew Flintoff believes he is on the right track as the England all-rounder searches to find his form with the bat. 'Freddy' fired 66 off 84 balls for Lancashire on Sunday, helping his county to...

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May 7 2007

Flower to help England growth

Former Zimbabwe wicket-keeper Andy Flower has been appointed as assistant to England coach Peter Moores. The 39-year-old replaces Matthew Maynard with immediate effect, after retiring as a player with Essex. Moores has stated that Flower...

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May 7 2007

Tresco confident of England future

England are expected to dominate their early-season encounters with the West Indies and Marcus Trescothick's likely return would boost their chances ever further. The Somerset man's future in the international game was thrown into question...

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May 5 2007

CRICKET FEATURE - England's wicket keeper dilemma

England named two wicket keepers in their performance squad for this summer's internationals, neither of whom have played Test cricket. Paul Nixon and Matt Prior have both experienced the One Day arena, and the selectors...

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May 3 2007

Freddie - I'll be back

Betfair punters who feel England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is a spent force may take note of his determination to bounce back after a period in the doldrums. The 29-year-old established himself as the game's premier...

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May 2 2007

May 2007 - England Cricket