England Performance Programme

Chris Nash suffers broken thumb

Nov 20, 2009: Chris Nash, the Sussex batsman, has been forced to return home from the England performance squad in South Africa after fracturing his thumb during training

South Africa v England, 1st ODI, Johannesburg

Heavy rain leads to opening washout

Nov 20, 2009: The opening one-day international at the Wanderers was abandoned without a ball bowled after the heavy rain that has plagued Johannesburg in recent days continued

South Africa v England, 1st ODI, Johannesburg

Injured England brace for battle

Nov 20, 2009: England and South Africa shared last week's Twenty20 series 1-1, but that scoreline disguises the staggering gulf that emerged between the sides

Indian Cricket League

ICL owners serve notice on ICC, English and Indian boards

Nov 19, 2009: Essel Sports Private Ltd, the ICL's owners, have served a notice on the ICC and the English and Indian cricket boards over what it claims was an unlawful ban on players associated with the unofficial league

English domestic season 2010

Durham to begin title defence against Essex

Nov 19, 2009: Durham will launch their bid for a third consecutive County Championship title by taking on the newly-promoted Essex at Chester-le-Street

England in South Africa 2009-10

Arthur calls for end to matey relations

Nov 19, 2009: Mickey Arthur, the South Africa coach, has warned England of facing a more intimidating opposition in the ODI series which begins on Friday in Johannesburg

South Africa v England, 1st ODI, Johannesburg

Swann and Broad ruled out of first two ODIs

Nov 19, 2009: Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann have been ruled out of the first two one-day internationals against South Africa

Mediocrity, the new final frontier

Nov 19, 2009: Why it's a massive honour to be considered for a second-string performance-squad spot

ICC Rankings

Smith can go top of ODI rankings

Nov 18, 2009: Graeme Smith has a chance to close the gap on MS Dhoni and Michael Hussey at the top of the ODI batting rankings.

South Africa v England, 1st ODI, Johannesburg

Arthur revels in Fletcher's knowledge

Nov 18, 2009: South Africa's coach, Mickey Arthur, believes that Duncan Fletcher's insight into the England dressing-room could be a vital factor for the forthcoming Test and ODI series

England cricket

'I was listening to too much advice' - Panesar

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England news

MCC boss denies plans to sell Lord's name

Nov 18, 2009: Keith Bradshaw, the MCC's chief executive, has denied a report in the Times that he is considering selling the naming rights to Lord's

County news

Worcestershire sign Shakib Al Hasan

Nov 18, 2009: Shakib is the first Bangladesh player to be signed by a county will join the team in 2010 following the completion of the tour of England, subject to completion of visa arrangements

England in South Africa 2009-10

Liam Plunkett called up as cover

Nov 17, 2009: After being hit by a spate of injuries, England have called up Durham fast bowler Liam Plunkett as cover for the first two one-dayers in South Africa

South Africa A v England XI, Tour match, Potchefstroom

Trott and Prior seal uplifting win

Nov 17, 2009: An injury-ravaged England side overcame a stiff target of 280 to beat South Africa A by four wickets and with 11 balls to spare

County news

James Taylor signs with Leicestershire until 2012

Nov 17, 2009: Leicestershire have confirmed that batsman James Taylor has signed a three-year contract extension and will remain with the county until the end of the 2012 season

England news

Samit Patel hungry to lose weight

Nov 17, 2009: Discarded allrounder has set himself a target of returning next county season a trimmer man

England in South Africa 2009-10

South Africa fretting over bowlers, says Donald

Nov 17, 2009: Former South African fast bowler expresses concern over South Africa's ability to seriously trouble England's batsmen

South Africa A v England XI, Tour match, Potchefstroom

Injuries mount as Broad is ruled out

Nov 16, 2009: England have received another setback after a shoulder injury ruled Stuart Broad out of tomorrow's game against South Africa A.

England news

Flintoff recovery on track

Nov 16, 2009: Andrew Flintoff has been told his recovery is going well, in the first check up since his operation 12 weeks ago.