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England look to the future

England's players returned to the classroom today at the Future Hope School in Kolkata. They played football, hockey, chess - and some cricket - with children who spent their early years living on the...

Flower wants batting bloom

Rob Barnett

Andy Flower has targeted much improved batting on England’s return to India for another one-day series in early 2013. His side suffered a humbling 5-0 whitewash, completed by a 95-run defeat.

Familiar story for Cook and Co

Alastair Cook admitted England were “blown away” by India after they collapsed to defeat in the final one-day international. A resounding 95-run loss condemned them to a 5-0 series whitewash.

England slide to 5-0 defeat

Chris Devine

A sensational collapse ensured England were unable to avoid a series whitewash against India. From 129 without loss, the tourists were bowled out for 176 to lose by 95 runs at Eden Gardens.

England slide to 5-0 defeat

Chris Devine

A sensational collapse ensured England were unable to avoid a series whitewash against India. From 129 without loss, the tourists were bowled out for 176 to lose by 95 runs at Eden Gardens.

Bad break for Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the fifth and final one-day international against India after suffering a fractured left thumb in Mumbai.

Meaker retains optimistic approach

England are determined to remain upbeat as they look to avoid a series whitewash at the hands of India. "We're a young and developing side, and the mood is surprisingly positive," said Stuart Meaker.

220 wasn't enough - Cook

Alastair Cook bemoaned the collective failure of England’s batsmen to compile a significant score after the tourists suffered a fourth straight one-day international defeat at the hands of a rampant India.

India to the fore as England toil

Justin Goulding

England’s search for a first international win of their India tour goes on after they slipped to a fourth straight defeat in Mumbai. Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli eased India towards a six-wicket victory.

India to the fore as England toil

Justin Goulding

England’s search for a first win of their India tour goes on after they slipped to a fourth straight defeat in Mumbai. Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli eased India to a six-wicket victory under lights.