England Cricket

SA captain Graeme Smith gave his unequivocal backing on Wednesday to Makhaya Ntini, saying the fast bowler would likely play in the second Test.

The first Test between South Africa and England went down to the wire at Supersport Park on Sunday.

England bowled out South Africa for 418 on Thursday and then made a good start as they reached 88-1 at the close.

Experienced South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis will not be able to bowl in the first Test against England, captain Graeme Smith said on Tuesday.

ormer England captain Michael Vaughan says Kevin Pietersen knows what he needs to do to silence his critics in South Africa — score hundreds.

Ryan Sidebottom has challenged England to send Australia home trophyless by adding to their Ashes success with Twenty20 and one-day series wins.

Australia took the first day honours in the deciding Ashes Test against England but a potential danger lurks in The Oval’s wearing pitch.

Marcus Trescothick could be talked out of international retirement in a bid to bolster England’s batting for the Ashes decider at the Oval next week.

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday.

Ian Bell has promised to do things his way after being given the task of replacing Kevin Pietersen for the third Ashes Test against Australia.

England are uncertain whether Andrew Flintoff will be available for the second Test Against Australia as they aim for a rare Ashes win at Lord’s.

Former England opener Geoff Boycott has blasted Kevin Pietersen for behaving like a ‘spoilt child’ by getting out cheaply in the first Ashes Test.

England recorded their lowest total in a T20 international as SA bowled them out for just 111 before easing to a seven-wicket win on Thursday.

Skipper Ricky Ponting says Australia have learned the lessons of their 2005 Ashes loss against England, and promises a titanic battle this year.

England face a quest for survival after the West Indies made 749-9 declared on Sunday.