England win by an innings and 9 runs. New Zealand were rendered helpless and found wanting on the fourth day of the Third Test. We had earlier reported how KP saved England on the first day! Maybe that proved to be the catalyst for a really inspired performance by the Poms.
Making 364 in the First Innings in Trent Bridge seldom means trouble. So England were always in a relaxed state of mind, with just a few hiccups, as they mercilessly bowled out New Zealand twice over two and a half days. James Anderson took 7 for 43 in the …read more

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Monty Panesar, England’s wonder boy, suffered at the hands of former England coach Duncan Fletcher last year, missing some important opportunities, but good times are about to roll in for him. He has coach Peter Moores’ confidence ahead of their three-match Test encounter with Sri Lanka.

As soon Monty heard he’s Coach’s fave,

Ryan Sideshow BottomBob is back for England in the 2nd test against the West Indies, drafted in to provide cover for injured Matthew Hoggard.
I can’t actually find anything else to say about it. Is it a good idea? I don’t know, but I think any person with as hair as cool as that deserves a place in the England side. I feel confident that had I such a bouffon, then I’d be in the England squad as well.