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Bangladesh A ease back in front

Rob Barnett

Bangladesh A reclaimed the lead in the one-day series with England Lions thanks to a convincing 75-run win at Chittagong. Suhrawadi Shuvo's 4-25 limited the tourists to 143 all out inside 35 overs.

Taylor seeks perfection

Russell Staves

England Lions captain James Taylor has challenged his side to produce the perfect game in Chittagong on Friday and take the lead in the one-day series against hosts Bangladesh A.

Lions roar back in Chittagong

Chris Devine

England Lions bounced back from their opening defeat to Bangladesh A in superb fashion by levelling the five-match one-day international series with a convincing six-wicket victory in Chittagong.

Lions' schedule altered

England Lions’ opening Twenty20 match against Bangladesh A has been moved back 24 hours. The fixture will now take place on Sunday 22 January.

Lions tamed in opening ODI

England Lions were made to pay for a below-par batting performance as they suffered a six-wicket defeat in the series-opener against Bangladesh A.

Briggs stars in Lions win

Hampshire spinner Danny Briggs excelled for England Lions as they recorded a four-wicket victory in their 50-over warm-up match against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Chittagong.

No winter of discontent for Taylor

Rob Barnett

For one so young, James Taylor has become accustomed to spending long periods away from home. This winter looks to be his busiest yet with the prospect of playing in five countries by April.

High self-esteem boosts Taylor

Rob Barnett

Much has been made of James Taylor’s diminutive height, but this in no way reflects the stature of his self-belief. Having joined Nottinghamshire, he is sure his first-class average can go back above 50.

Taylor to lead England Lions

Selectors have announced a 16-man England Lions squad, led by Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor, for the limited-overs tour of Bangladesh in January, including Essex seamer Tymal Mills.

ECB renews adidas agreement

The ECB has announced that adidas has renewed its agreement to be the official team-wear supplier to the England team for a further four years.