Birmingham Post - Tag - england cricket

Jonathan Trott's mission to maintain his high Test match standards

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:52:00 GMT

When you launch your Test career with a century you set a pretty lofty standard. When you mark your debut with not just any old century but a match-turning, Ashes-clinching ton, you’ve set the bar unfeasibly high. Brian Halford interviews Jonathan Trott.

Ian Bell plays crucial innings as England save Third Test in South Africa

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell gave a heroic performance as England clung on for a desperate draw in a thrilling final day's play in the Third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

We're backing Bell - Flower

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:45:16 GMT

England retain full confidence in their extra batsman Ian Bell, despite his double failure in the first Test.

Trott unfazed by 'home' hostility

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:45:21 GMT

South Africa may as well stop any attempts to put their former countryman Jonathan Trott off his game - because when he is batting he is oblivious to any opposition remarks.

Trott reveals Giles role

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:45:15 GMT

England new boy Jonathan Trott has given credit to 2005 Ashes hero Ashley Giles for his Test call-up to face Australia.

Jonathan Trott called up to England Ashes Test squad for Headlingley

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:14:00 GMT

England have called up uncapped Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott as possible cover for all-rounder Andrew Flintoff for this week's fourth Ashes Test at Headingley.

Flintoff and Bell picked for third Test

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:45:13 GMT

Andrew Flintoff and Ian Bell were in England's 13-man squad, as the selectors sprang no surprises in their line-up to face Australia at Edgbaston in the third npower Test.

Andrew Flintoff says he'll play through pain in the Ashes at Edgbaston

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:05:00 GMT

Andrew Flintoff has vowed to battle through the pain to complete the Ashes series for England, starting on Thursday with the Third Test at Edgbaston.

Edgbaston triumph has England in good mood for The Ashes

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Andrew Strauss signed off from another series win for England to warn of tougher challenges ahead as he begins preparations to plot Australia's downfall in the Ashes.

Ian Bell among four Warwickshire players in England Lions side

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Ian Bell's route back into the England team will include a rare outing for the Lions in Derby after impressing the selectors with his "passion and determination" to regain a Test place.