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Cook makes Champions Trophy pledge

Alastair Cook has told his England players they can book their Champions Trophy places if they shine in India this month.

Dhoni bullish amid mounting pressure

Mahendra Singh Dhoni defused whispers over his one-day international captaincy on the eve of India’s five-match series against England.

Pietersen signs full central contract

Kevin Pietersen has signed a full central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board, England one-day international and Twenty20 head coach Ashley Giles confirmed.

Tredwell eyes improvement

James Tredwell is prepared for plenty of hard work before England start their one-day international series against India on Friday.

Bell ton not enough for England

England suffered a six-wicket loss to Delhi, despite Ian Bell’s hundred, in a high-scoring last warm-up game before the one-day series with India.

Saker talks up Finn fitness

Matthew Sherry

England fast bowling coach David Saker is fully expecting paceman Steven Finn to be fit for the five-match one-day international series against India, which gets under way on Friday.

Bell upbeat despite defeat

Ashley Giles may have got off to a losing start as England’s new limited-overs coach against India A today, but Ian Bell sees no reason for panic.

Bell the bright spot as England fall short

Ian Bell provided the main positive with a defiant 91 as England suffered a 53-run defeat to India A in their opening warm-up fixture at Delhi.

Sehwag left out for England ODIs

India have axed veteran opener Virender Sehwag for the first three encounters of their five-match one-day international series against England.

England ready to go - Morgan

Eoin Morgan is hoping England will continue to benefit from their meticulous focus on preparation when the one-day international series with India begins.