November 2010 - England

Andy Flower

Andrew Hughes / 18 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The former Zimbabwean captain has been a huge part of England's recent success but this is his biggest test yet......Read more »

Andrew Strauss

Editor / 18 November 2010 / Leave a comment

He was England's leading run scorer in the 2009 series. Can he become the first English captain to win Down Under since the eighties?...Read more »

Alastair Cook

Andrew Hughes / 17 November 2010 / Leave a comment

Whether the Essex opener should keep his place for the Series has been the subject of much debate but it looks like England are sticking with their vice-captain for the time being......Read more »

Jonathan Trott

Andrew Hughes / 17 November 2010 / Leave a comment

He's certainly not one of the quickest scorers in Test cricket but if you need someone to occupy the crease for long periods of time, this may be your man.......Read more »

Kevin Pietersen

Andrew Hughes / 17 November 2010 / Leave a comment

He's England's most flamboyant batsman and the team's most likely match-winner on his day. Form and temperament have been recent issues though......Read more »

Paul Collingwood

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The walking definition of grit and resilience, he's the sort of player every side needs.......Read more »

Matt Prior

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The England keeper has improved massively in terms of his glovework and could also add priceless runs in the lower middle-order.......Read more »

Graeme Swann

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The Notts off-spinner is arguably the most influential player on either team. If he gets going, England will be in an excellent position to win the series....Read more »

James Anderson

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

In English conditions "Jimmy" is devastating but he'll have to work hard for his wickets on hard and bouncy wickets in draining sunshine.......Read more »

Stuart Broad

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The fast bowler has had plenty of unnecessary confrontations with both opponents and umpires over the last year or so but he's a key member of this team.......Read more »

Steven Finn

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

**The Aussies haven't seen this beanpole fast bowler in the flesh yet and he could prove to be the ace up England's sleeve.... **...Read more »

Eoin Morgan

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The Irish left-hander is seen as a one-day specialist but don't be surprised to see him at the crease paddle-sweeping and reverse-sweeping during this Series sooner or later......Read more »

Ian Bell

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a comment

**The Warwickshire stroke-maker has been in and out of the England team almost as often as Graeme Hick in the 1990s but few doubt his natural talent.... **...Read more »

Chris Tremlett

Andrew Hughes / 13 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The man who hates being called a "gentle giant" is unlikely to play too big a role in this Series but a particularly bouncy wicket may yet see him get a game........Read more »

Monty Panesar

Andrew Hughes / 11 November 2010 / Leave a comment

**The Sussex spinner made a vital contribution to the last Ashes series win, albeit in an unlikely way, but he may not get a game at all this time round... **...Read more »

Tim Bresnan

Andrew Hughes / 11 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The burly Yorkshire all-rounder probably won't be selected for the opening Test but he'll be first in line if one of the quicks losses fitness or form.......Read more »

Steven Davies

Andrew Hughes / 11 November 2010 / Leave a comment

The Surrey keeper showed plenty of promise in England's last ODI series but is unlikely to be given a chance to impress in the Test series......Read more »