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Thorpe backs KP to come good
Graham Thorpe believes England star batsman Kevin Pietersen is on the brink of finding his best form after struggling so far in South Africa.
Rain threatens Durban ODI finale
The final one-day international between South Africa and England at Kingsmead on Friday has been delayed by persistent drizzle in Durban.
SA look for upper-hand against England
South Africa will seek to end a five-match losing streak when they meet England in the first one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.
England back to winning ways against SA ‘A’
England defeated a competitive South Africa A by six wickets with 11 balls to spare in a 50-over warm-up game on Tuesday.
Arthur ‘frustrated’ by Trott’s England role
South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has revealed his frustration at the sight of Jonathan Trott playing cricket for England rather than the Proteas.
Consistency the key for England in ODIs
England must improve their consistency to have a realistic chance of beating South Africa in their five match one-day international series.
Jacobs back in Warriors squad for England match
Wicketkeeper-batsman Davy Jacobs, returns to lead the Warriors in a 50-over tour fixture against England in Kimberley on Sunday.
Proteas gear up for ‘huge’ England tour
England’s tour of South Africa is going to be ”huge” according to Proteas coach Mickey Arthur who has vowed that his charges won’t be caught napping.
Pietersen rediscovers his passion for cricket
England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he is desperate to get back into action after falling out of love with cricket before being sidelined by injury.
Selecting Pietersen is a gamble, says Gatting
Former England skipper Mike Gatting believes it is unlikely Kevin Pietersen will be at his best on the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Pietersen makes England squad for SA tour
Kevin Pietersen was on Thursday included in England’s squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, but there was no place for Steve Harmison.
Pietersen will be on SA tour, says Strauss
England skipper Andrew Strauss has voiced confidence that star batsman Kevin Pietersen will be ready to take on South Africa next month.
Broad out of final two Australia ODIS
England all-rounder Stuart Broad will miss Thursday’s sixth one-day international against Australia and Sunday’s series climax with a knee injury.
Wright ruled out of Champions Trophy
Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright has been ruled out for the remainder of England’s ODI series against Australia and is doubtful for the Champions Trophy
Bopara wants to be England’s ‘main man’
Ravi Bopara’s average may have taken a battering from Australia’s bowlers but the Essex batsman’s self-belief remains intact.