Ashes Betting: Damned if you do, damned if you don't
Frank Gregan considers the selection issues facing Andy Flower ahead of England's last match before the First Test gets under way....
Betfair Big Interview: Mark Butcher
Mark Butcher is the only Englishman to have scored a century in a Brisbane Test in 24 years - so who better to talk to Betfair about the importance of a good start in an...
Ashes Betting: England expects!
As England cricket fans brace themselves for a dramatic few months Down Under, Frank Gregan asesses the key men and offers a rallying cry for Andrew Strauss and co......
Ashes 2010: Family second as Flower takes it very seriously
For once it seems England are stopping at nothing in their attempts to win a foreign tour and that's a good thing, says Ralph Ellis...
England's Ashes Attack: Tourists well covered whatever the conditions
England go to Australia with spin, swing and pace all covered, says Frank Gregan...
Cricket Ashes Tips: When will the ECB's patience with Pietersen run out?
After a petulant Tweet, a fall-out with his county and the "no-ball" incident, Kevin Pietersen is at it again, this time speaking is mind about ECB consultant John Buchanan. When will the selectors drop KP...
Ashes Betting: England prep packs a punch
James Anderson has been injured in a bizarre pre-tour boxing accident but Ralph Ellis is still encouraged by England's Ashes preparations......
Ashes Betting: Slagging off KP and injuring Anderson
Frank Gregan gives us his take on England's preparations for the Ashes, that have included John Buchanan having his say on Kevin Pietersen and James Anderson getting more than he bargained for in the boxing...
Ashes Betting: Panesar included as squad is announced
Monty Panesar is included in England's Ashes squad, as is Chris Tremlett and Steven Davies, but there's no place for Ravi Bopara......
Ashes 2010/11 Betting: Selectors must be bold
Frank Gregan considers England's chances of success Down Under and explains why the selectors have a big role to play if Andrew Strauss and co. are to return home with the urn....
Ashes Betting: Watson wonders whether Finn is up to it...
As ever the Aussies are talking a good game, but does Shane Watson have a point when he questions whether Steven Finn is prepared for a long Ashes battle on Australian soil, asks Ralph Ellis....
Ashes Betting: Opening Up
An Ashes series is not the best time to be contemplating a new opening partnership, but the poor form of Alastair Cook is causing some pundits to suggest a change ahead of the First Test in Brisbane. Andrew Hughes looks at England's options.
Ashes Betting: The devil is in David's detail
Ralph Ellis tells us how David Saker got the nod ahead of the likes of Allan Donald and Craig McDermott for the position of England's bowling coach and why it won't be for want of...
