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Cook collects MBE

Alastair Cook has been presented with an MBE by the Queen for his outstanding performance in England’s 3-1 Ashes triumph last winter. The opening batsman scored 766 runs in seven innings.

Strauss and Flower collect OBEs

England Test captain Andrew Strauss and team director Andy Flower have received their OBEs, awarded for the part they played in last winter's memorable Ashes triumph against Australia.

Strauss, Flower and Cook honoured

Justin Goulding

England captain Andrew Strauss and team director Andy Flower have received OBEs and Alastair Cook an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List - following their Ashes exploits in Australia.

England management take top award

Andy Flower, Andrew Strauss and Hugh Morris, the management trio that led England to their Ashes triumph in Australia, won the Leadership in Sport Award at the 2011 Sport Industry Awards.

Digital award for ecb.co.uk

For the second consecutive year the ECB has won the ‘Best Use of Digital Communications in Sport’ award at the Sport Industry Awards - for the innovative 'Follow Us' campaign during the Ashes.

Trott takes winter FTI MVP award

Jonathan Trott has topped the FTI MVP rankings for the 2010/11 winter after cementing his position as England’s most consistent batsman across both the Test and one-day international formats.

Strauss relishing World Cup challenge

Chris Devine

Andrew Strauss remains upbeat over England’s chances of success in the upcoming World Cup despite their recent ODI series defeat in Australia.

Bopara replaces injured Morgan

Rob Barnett

Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of the World Cup due to the broken finger he sustained in Australia. He has been replaced in England’s 15-man squad by Ravi Bopara, who has been with England Lions.

Injuries rule out Hauritz and Hussey

Nathan Hauritz and Mike Hussey will miss the World Cup after the ICC approved Cricket Australia's application to replace the injured duo.

Australia take action after Ashes loss

The Cricket Australia board have approved reviews of both the governance of the game in the country and the performance of the national team following their 3-1 Ashes defeat to England this winter.