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ECB sets ambitious targets in new strategic plan

The ECB has unveiled a new and ambitious strategic plan which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels, to produce a vibrant domestic game as well as increasing and enthusing participation during 2014-17.

England squad unchanged for Headingley

England selectors have named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Investec Test against New Zealand commencing Friday May 24 at Headingley following the 170-run victory against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s.

Botham tips Anderson for greatness

Sir Ian Botham expects James Anderson to go far beyond his England record haul of 383 Test wickets after the Lancastrian reached his triple-century in the summer's first Investec Test with New Zealand last week.

Headingley Test tickets going quick

Following England's victory over New Zealand in the first Investec Test at Lord's, tickets for the second match at Headingley are selling fast.

Saker: Jimmy's got the skills

Chris Devine

England bowling coach David Saker has hailed James Anderson as the "most skilful bowler in the world" after seeing the Lancastrian join Test cricket's coveted 300 club.

Anderson's route to 300 and beyond

Chris Devine

To commemorate James Anderson reaching 300 Test wickets in the first Investec Test with New Zealand, ecb.co.uk has trawled through the statistical archives to pick out a few facts and figures regarding Anderson's ascent.

Vettori poised to replace injured Martin

Rob Barnett

Bruce Martin has been ruled out of the second Investec Test at Headingley and former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been placed on standby to replace his fellow spinner.

Broad leads England MVP

Stuart Broad is the early leader in the race for the England FTI Most Valuable Player after his 7-44 inspired a 170-run win over New Zealand at Lord's in the first Investec Test.

Cook lauds "outstanding" bowling effort

Alastair Cook hailed England’s ruthless second-innings demolition of New Zealand in the first Investec Test as one of the best bowling performances he has witnessed.

McCullum rues 60 minutes of mayhem

Chris Devine

Brendon McCullum reflected on an “hour of madness” after seeing his New Zealand side slump to a 170-run defeat in the first Investec Test with England.