Stuart Broad single-handedly brought England out of the depths of despair with a stunning hat-trick on day two of the second Test. The hosts closed on 24 for one in their second innings, trailing by 43.
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Swann reprimanded by ICC
Graeme Swann has been reprimanded for a level one breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during day two of the second Test between England and India.
Broad hat-trick revives England
Stuart Broad takes a hat-trick against India to fire England back into the second Test on a sensational second day at Trent Bridge.
De Kock sets up series victory
Quinton de Kock struck a half-century as South Africa Under-19’s wrapped up a 4-2 series win over England with a four-wicket victory at Canterbury.
England v India second Test, day two as it happened
Stuart Broad takes a hat-trick to dismiss India for 288 but the hosts lose Alastair Cook early in their second innings on a dramatic second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Dravid and Laxman hold firm
Veteran batsmen Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman helped India make a decent start on day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge but there were promising signs for the England bowlers early on.
Broad hoping to emulate India bowlers
Stuart Broad revealed he and the other England pacemen are “champing at the bit” to bowl on the second day of the second npower Test after India’s bowlers fared brilliantly at Trent Bridge on Friday.
England fight back on thrilling day
India’s seam attack produced a fine collective performance in the second npower Test at Trent Bridge, but Stuart Broad lifted England to 221 before the tourists reached stumps on 24 for one.
Broad inspires England fightback
Stuart Broad’s swashbuckling innings helps England recover to 221 all out before India reach 24-1 at the close of an eventful opening day to the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Cook and Trott dismissed early on
Opener Alastair Cook fell leg before wicket to Ishant Sharma and Sreesanth had Jonathan Trott caught at slip as India made the perfect start. Tim Bresnan replaced injured paceman Chris Tremlett.
England wait on Tremlett injury
England call up Steven Finn as cover ahead of the second Test against India because of injury concerns surrounding paceman Chris Tremlett.
Finn added to England party
England have called up Middlesex paceman Steven Finn as bowling cover for the second npower Test against India at Trent Bridge, starting on Friday.
Dhoni upbeat despite Zaheer absence
Mahendra Singh Dhoni appeared to be indulging in some resolute ’blue-sky thinking’ when he described Zaheer Khan’s absence from the second npower Test as a “win-win situation” for India.
Strauss confident over Tremlett
England captain Andrew Strauss is confident Chris Tremlett will be available for the second npower Test despite the fast bowler being troubled by his hamstring in the build-up to the Trent Bridge game.
Tremlett doubtful for second Test
England bowler Chris Tremlett is a doubt for Friday’s Second Test against India because of injury.
Trott up for people’s choice award
Jonathan Trott has been shortlisted for the LG people’s choice award, which allows cricket fans to vote for international stars who have produced outstanding performances in the past year.
England can be great – Anderson
Pace bowler James Anderson says England can achieve “great things” as they look to top the world Test rankings for the first time.
Anderson keen to re-focus
James Anderson is beginning to sense England could be on the verge of “great things” ahead of the second npower Test at Trent Bridge – but only if they can keep their eye on the ball against India.
Abhinav upbeat despite Zaheer doubts
Opening batsman Abhinav Mukund is confident that India will be a match for England in the second npower Test at Trent Bridge – with or without the presence of talismanic seamer Zaheer Khan.
Flower worried by limited reviews
England team director Andy Flower says not using the review technology could cause problems in the three remaining Tests against India.
Strauss: We’re a match for anyone
Andrew Strauss believes England proved they have what it takes to be the number one side in the world after an “outstanding” showing against current top dogs India in the first npower Test.
India wait on Zaheer Khan injury
India face some selection issues, notably over seamer Zaheer Khan’s fitness, before the second Test against England begins at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Trott and Anderson on the up
Jonathan Trott and James Anderson have risen to second place in the Reliance ICC Test Rankings for batting and bowling respectively following England’s 196-run victory over India at Lord’s.
Anderson’s five inspires England win
England moved a step closer to becoming the world’s number-one ranked Test side as James Anderson starred in a 196-run victory in the opening encounter of the four-match npower series.
Strauss cannot fault England bowlers
Andrew Strauss paid tribute to a ‘near-perfect’ bowling performance in the wake of England’s 196-run victory over India in the first npower Test.
England v India, day five, as it happened
James Anderson takes 5-65 as England beat India by 196 runs in the first Test at Lord’s.
England stick with Lord’s squad
The England selectors have named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second npower Test match against India at Trent Bridge, starting on Friday.
Bowlers’ display delights Strauss
Andrew Strauss praises his bowling attack for their display in leading England to victory over India in the first Test at Lord’s.
Anderson strikes to remove Dravid
James Anderson claimed the prized wicket of Rahul Dravid early on the fifth morning as England moved into pole position in the first npower Test.
Taylor to lead Lions
England selectors have named a 12-man squad for the four-day match against Sri Lanka A beginning on August 2 in Scarborough and the subsequent one-day series. James Taylor will captain the side.
Prior primed for attritional day
Matt Prior believes an “attritional day” awaits as England try to bowl India out to clinch the first Test.
Prior and Broad pressurise India
Matt Prior and Stuart Broad combined to keep England in charge on day four of the first npower Test at Lord’s, although a late fightback from India saw them reach 80 for one in pursuit of 458.
Prior keeps feet on the ground
Matt Prior is aware England still have plenty of work to do to win the first npower Test. “We’re probably just ahead,” said the wicketkeeper, who struck 103 not out on the fourth day at Lord’s.
Prior and Broad propel England
Matt Prior and Stuart Broad combined to keep England in charge on day four of the first npower Test at Lord’s, although a late fightback from India saw them reach 80 for one in pursuit of 458.
Ticket prices for final day at Lord’s
Adult tickets for day five of the first npower Test between England and India at Lord’s are £20 for adults, £10 for over-65s and free for under-16s.
England v India, day four as it happened
India reach 80-1 at the close in the Lord’s Test after Matt Prior’s unbeaten 103 enables England to set the tourists a target of 458.
India face battle after Prior ton
Matt Prior’s century leaves India with an uphill struggle on the final day of the first Test against England at Lord’s.
England aim to build on lead
England were be desperate to build upon their 193-run advantage on day four of the first npower Test at Lord’s. Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook resumed on three and nought respectively.
Broad benefits from fresh plan
England’s Stuart Broad attributed his excellent bowling performance against India on day three of the first npower Test to a change in approach.
Dravid revels in Lord’s hundred
India batsman Rahul Dravid admits it “feels good” to get his name on the much-fabled Lord’s honours board 15 years after missing out on his Test debut.
Broad proud after Tendulkar scalp
Stuart Broad reveals his pride in taking the crucial wicket of Sachin Tendulkar after another positive day for England at Lord’s.
Broad makes timely return to form
Stuart Broad led the charge as England cranked up the pressure on the third day of the first npower Test at Lord’s – despite veteran India batsman Rahul Dravid crafting a typically defiant century.
Cloete ton inspires South Africa
Gihahn Cloete struck an impressive century as South Africa Under-19′s thrashed England by 150 runs in the fourth one-day international at Arundel to move 2-1 ahead in the seven-match series.
England pacemen run through India
England open up a big lead over India despite a century from Rahul Dravid on the third day of the first Test at Lord’s.
Bowlers aim to follow Pietersen’s lead
England’s bowlers will be desperate to follow up Kevin Pietersen’s brilliance on day three of the first npower Test at Lord’s. India will resume on 17 for none in reply to the hosts’ 474 for eight declared.
Pietersen pleased with hard work
Kevin Pietersen says he has never worked harder for England after his unbeaten 202 puts the hosts in charge of the first Test against India.
Peerless Pietersen powers England
Kevin Pietersen made a sensational unbeaten 202 – his fourth fifty coming from 25 balls – as England declared on 474 for eight. Praveen Kumar picked up 5-106 for India, who closed on 17 without loss.
Pietersen delights in double ton
Kevin Pietersen ranks his superb double hundred at Lord’s among the best innings of his England career. “It’s definitely something to be proud of,” he said after helping England to 474 for eight declared.
Pietersen doubles up at Lord’s
Kevin Pietersen made a sensational unbeaten 202 – his fourth fifty coming from 25 balls – as England declared on 474 for eight. Praveen Kumar picked up 5-106 for India, who closed on 17 without loss.
Pietersen puts England in control
Kevin Pietersen hits an unbeaten 202 as England declare on 474-8 in the first Test against India, with the tourists 17-0 at the close.