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Is Miller brave enough to keep Andrew Flintoff waiting for an England recall?

2008-05-09 22:30:10

There is nothing like being thrown in at the deep end. In Geoff Miller’s case that means having to make one of the biggest decisions in years in his first act as head of England’s selection panel

Somerset's Ashes rivals pile on the runs

2008-05-09 21:13:04

A round-up from the third day in the latest County Championship matches.

Chris Tremlett shines for England Lions

2008-05-09 19:23:00

Chris Tremlett emerged from a disappointing winter to press his claims for an England recall with an eye-catching display for the Lions against New Zealand.

Tremlett impresses for Lions

2008-05-09 19:13:06

Chris Tremlett pressed claims for a full England recall on day two of the Lions' tour match against New Zealand.

Anderson Puts Up His Hand

2008-05-09 19:05:25

Jimmy Anderson underlined his England claims as Lancashire wrapped up their first LV County Championship win of the season.

Wicketless Hoggard fails his fizzical in final warm-up before first New Zealand Test

2008-05-09 15:45:10

Matthew Hoggard's bid to reclaim his England place suffered a blow at the Rose Bowl today as he failed to claim a wicket for the Lions against New Zealand

Colly suffers late setback

2008-05-09 15:34:11

England batsman Paul Collingwood has suffered a shoulder injury less than a week before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

INTERVIEW-Cricket-Rashid in no hurry for England call-up

2008-05-09 15:19:45

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 9 (Reuters) - Adil Rashid is one of English cricket's hottest prospects but there is more pressure on him than most because he has a rare quality for his country -- he bowls leg-spin.

Collingwood suffers injury scare

2008-05-09 15:11:39

Paul Collingwood has given England an injury scare ahead of the first Test against New Zealand after having an injection in his right shoulder following Durham's Championship defeat against Lancashire.

Collingwood suffers injury worry

2008-05-09 14:27:25

England batsman Paul Collingwood has a shoulder problem just days before the Lord's Test against New Zealand.

Law: England Must Pick England

2008-05-09 14:23:16

Stuart Law insists Andrew Flintoff remains a 'no-brainer' selection for England's first Test next week.

England wicketkeeper Ambrose withdraws from Warwickshire's clash at Derby after injury scare

2008-05-09 14:00:17

England wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose did not take the field for Warwickshire at Derby today due to a stiff neck

New Zealand have no chance in series, insists former England coach Lloyd

2008-05-09 14:00:17

Former coach David Lloyd believes England will win the Test series against New Zealand 3-0 - with or without Andrew Flintoff

"I'd suggest that England will very comfortably win every Test match this Summer" - RW

2008-05-09 13:48:36

"I'd suggest that England will very comfortably win every Test match this Summer" - RW

Decision Time For England Selectors

2008-05-09 13:33:01

It is not only Andrew Flintoff whose lack of runs will concern England's selectors as they prepare to name their first Test squad.

England contemplate recalling Flintoff and Hoggard for first Test of summer

2008-05-09 11:50:07

Michael Vaughan spoke of a new era in New Zealand but now, less than two months later, England will contemplate recalling two members of the old guard. Andrew Flintoff 's rapid return to peak form as a fast bowler puts one piece of temptation in the way of the selectors this weekend, while Hoggard's encouraging start to the season means there are two possible changes to a four-man attack at Lord's

Flintoff hoping for Lord's call-up

2008-05-09 11:03:26

Andrew Flintoff says he is ready to return for England in the first Test against New Zealand next week despite his dismal form with the bat this season.

Freddie - I'm ready

2008-05-09 07:49:35

England talisman Andrew Flintoff has urged the selectors to name him in the side for next week's first Test against New Zealand.

Injury Ends Morkel's Stint With Yorkshire

2008-05-09 07:45:09

Proteas bowler Morne Morkel has been forced to return home to South Africa after injury halted his spell in English county cricket.

Sidebottom Can Teach Stu A Thing Or Two

2008-05-09 07:42:04

England hope Stuart Broad continues to learn from the example set for him by Ryan Sidebottom.

Flintoff: Pick Me!

2008-05-09 07:41:50

England talisman Andrew Flintoff has urged the selectors to name him in the side for next week's first Test against New Zealand.

Flintoff: Should he play?

2008-05-09 06:14:36

The pros and cons of recalling England's iconic cricketer

Johnathan Trott shows Ian Bell the way

2008-05-09 00:01:00

Derbyshire (270 and 3-0) trail Warwickshire (310) by 37 runsIan Bell missed out on a prime opportunity to hone his form ahead of England's first test against New Zealand when he fell to a loose stroke after looking well set while Johnathan Trott demonstrated the possibilities with his first 100 in two years.

England cannot duck Andrew Flintoff dilemma

2008-05-09 00:01:00

Andrew Flintoff's desperate run of batting form continued when he was dismissed for a duck by Garry Park, a converted wicketkeeper who was bowling in a county championship match for the first time, writes Simon Briggs.

Ryan Sidebottom outshines Stuart Broad

2008-05-09 00:01:00

Nottinghamshire (202 & 106-2) lead Kent (238) by 70 runsKent are the only county never to play in the Championship's basement, and they were at the great escape act again yesterday.

England Lions 280 v New Zealand: Wright times his assault perfectly to wag Lions' tail

2008-05-08 23:00:01

Luke Wright brought cheer to the England selectors for the second time in a week yesterday when he struck a sparkling hundred for the England Lions against New Zealand in Southampton. On Wednesday Wright revealed that he had turned down a lucrative approach to play in the Indian Premier League so that he could focus on playing for England, and he enhanced his chances of achieving that goal considerably by producing the Lions only notable performance of the day.

Lancashire 143 & 293 Durham 114 & 28-3: Flintoff's hat-trick of ducks leaves selectors in a muddle

2008-05-08 23:00:01

England's brief for Andrew Flintoff on his latest comeback from injury was straightforward enough – show us you are bowling well and batting well and you will be bang in the frame. If they had been using modern business-speak, they would probably have told him to get all his ducks in a row.

Notts 202 & 106-2 Kent 238: Broad falls short of Sidebottom as Kent hit back

2008-05-08 23:00:01

It was a tale of two England bowlers yesterday as advantage in this match see-sawed from one side to the other then back again. Ryan Sidebottom and Stuart Broad could not have enjoyed more contrasting fortunes. Both had featured in the final Test of the series in New Zealand last winter, but whether both make it to the first Test against the Kiwis at Lord's next week is another matter.

WRIGHT'S TEST HINT

2008-05-08 23:00:00

Luke Wright has made smashing New Zealand bowlers his speciality and served up another tasty treat with his second ton of the season to rescue the England Lions.

WRIGHT'S TEST HINT

2008-05-08 23:00:00

Luke Wright has made smashing New Zealand bowlers his speciality and served up another tasty treat with his second ton of the season to rescue the England Lions.