England team news
Warne criticises resting Strauss
Australia legend Shane Warne has accused Andrew Strauss of disrespecting Test cricket by resting for the tour of Bangladesh.
More Twenty20 gluttony on the cards
The Rajasthan Royals' formation of Royals2020 - a self-professed 'dynamic partnership of leading cricket clubs' - leaves Peter May to ask a few telling questions of such a contrived league.
Harmison: Rest will do Strauss good
Steve Harmison believes England captain Andrew Strauss will benefit from missing the forthcoming tours of the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh.
Uneasy welcome for latest recruit
As Craig Kieswetter awaits his "papers" to play for England, Alan Tyers says it's time for international cricket to sort out these questions of nationality.
Lawson expresses interest in bowling coach post
Geoff Lawson has declared his interest in taking over as England fast bowling coach.
Benson throws in the towel once and for all
Umpire Mark Benson, who walked out of the second Test between Australia and West Indies last December, has confirmed his resignation from international cricket due to worries about his health.
England's Ashes preparation handed boost
England were on Friday granted the perfect preparation in their bid to retain the Ashes with three warm-up matches arranged before the first Test.
Boycott, Vaughan advise Gale
Andrew Gale has sought the advice of fellow Yorkshiremen Geoff Boycott and Michael Vaughan ahead of a testing tour of the United Arab Emirates.
Bell extends Warwickshire stay
England batsman Ian Bell has signed a two-year contract extension with Warwickshire.
Gillespie eyes bowling coach role
Former Australian pace ace Jason Gillespie has confirmed his interest in filling the void left by Ottis Gibson as England's fast-bowling coach.
'Be wary of too much Twenty20'
The founder of Twenty20 cricket says administrators should be careful not to schedule too much of the 20-over format even though it is popular with players and fans.
Donald open to England role
Allan Donald has declared his interest in becoming England's next fast bowling coach.
Behind the seams
England can adjust their back-room set-up if they appoint a part-time bowling coach, says SkySports pundit Bob Willis.
England on the look out for new bowling coach
The England and Wales Cricket Board have begun the search for a new fast bowling coach following the departure of Ottis Gibson.
England's bowling coach contenders
With Ottis Gibson set to take over the West Indies top job in time for their series against Zimbabwe, England are set for a tough search for a successor as fast bowling coach.
