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The fast bowler has a joyous attitude that is really the essence of Bazball

When in the middle of a cauldron, England's captain produces magic. But sometimes even titans fall short

England have attacked unwisely, been sloppy in the field, and made selection mistakes

The country's cricket set-up requires one person who is in a position of oversight and authority, who will be answerable for the performance of the national teams

The backlash has been swift and predictable, but it shouldn't steer England away from a blueprint that has allowed them to unleash genius from the get-go

Why it seems almost reckless to pass judgement on the Edgbaston defeat

Ben Stokes has followed through on England's mantra of going hard from the start, but they'll need to hold their nerve when plans go awry against an experienced Australia side

For three decades one man was an unmissable presence at England-Australia series, as player and then commentator. No longer

A half-century of England-Australia contests only whets the appetite for more

"He might flunk. He might thrive. It could be galling. It could be glorious."

He is the poster boy for all formats of cricket. If only we could have watched him turn out for the WTC final at The Oval

The home side has a potentially fragile batting line-up and it is to be seen how long they can persist with their attacking outlook in the face of adversity

Under-strength, under-prepared tourists arrive in London with dice grossly loaded against them

It ought to have been a clash of equals, but the unavailability of key players for India could hobble them

T20, more specifically the IPL, is expanding at a rate where the shape of the game might be distorted beyond recognition

Gifted batter, exceptional fielder and an all-round talent, he represented the very best of Australia's golden cricketing era

The shortest format can have a positive effect on the game at large, but those who run cricket need to strike a balance

They have set down roots all over the world and made the international game feel increasingly superfluous. But ultimately the fans will decide

There were lessons, bonhomie and great moments aplenty in two fine games on Sunday night

An inordinate amount of time is lost to field placements, mid-pitch chats and non-essential tasks; administrators need to step in to speed up the game