Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Was approached for England Test coach position before McCullum, says Ricky Ponting IMAGE: Ricky Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key. Photograph: BCCI Australia's World Cup winning captain......

30 Years On, Shane Warne's Ball Of The Century

Shane Warne immortalised himself with the 'Ball Of The Century' on June 4, 1993 during the first Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. Then 24 years old, Warne deceived Mike......

Thorpe hospitalised after falling "seriously ill"

IMAGE: Graham Thorpe was previously England's batting coach but stepped down in February following their 4-0 Ashes defeat by Australia. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former England batsman and......

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

IMAGE: Pakistan's Umar Gul, right, bowls as Bangladesh's Mahmudullah watches during their ICC Twenty20 World Cup match, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, on March 30, 2014.......

'Grateful' Root says time for fresh start after Ashes drubbing

IMAGE: Joe Root survived the axe following a 4-0 drubbing in Australia. Photograph: Loren Elliott/Reuters England captain Joe Root said on Wednesday that it was time for a fresh start after......