'England's best', Root losing his essence in Bazball era: Cook

'Rooty has got 11,500 Test runs, he's brilliant, but he's so desperate to fit in to what Ben (Stokes) and Brendon (McCullum) are doing that sometimes I don't think he gets his balance of attack and......

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Always knew I would get Indian visa, getting Rohit as my first wicket is incredible: Shoaib Bashir IMAGE: England spinner Shoaib Bashir celebrates on scalping the wicket of Rohit Sharma, his......

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

Shoaib Bashir returned home after visa delay, England name spin-heavy attack IMAGE: Shoaib Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, is one of three uncapped players named in the England squad for the......

KP on how to play spin in India

'Defend; play straight lines, don't plant your front foot; wait for the ball; don't play just with your hands.' IMAGE: Kevin Pietersen bats during the first Test against India in Ahmedabad during......

Spin a major factor but England must not overthink: Bairstow

'Look, I'm sure the pitches will turn: it's whether or not they'll turn from day one, which potentially negates a bit of their strength in their seam attack. We know how strong they are.' ......