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Denly heroics rally EPP

Rob Barnett

Joe Denly struck an astonishing unbeaten 188 to rescue the England Performance Programme from a perilous position on the first day of four against Nashua Titans at Pretoria's LC de Villiers Oval.

Carberry comes of age

Justin Goulding

England hopeful Michael Carberry insists he is more than ready to play Test cricket - and he will have Shane Warne to thank if the call from the selectors finally comes on the tour of South Africa.

Davies joins Test party

Durham seamer Mark Davies has been added to England’s Test squad to provide cover for injury doubts James Anderson and Ryan Sidebottom.

Wainwright spins EPP to victory

Dave Clark

David Wainwright’s five-wicket haul helped the England Performance Programme record an unlikely victory over Gauteng Strikers in Pretoria.

Carberry ton gives EPP the edge

Dave Clark

Michael Carberry hit a composed century as the England Performance Programme established a healthy first-innings lead on day three of their practice match against Gauteng. Mark Davies then took an early wicket to leave the hosts 50 for one.

Cook capitalises as EPP dominate

James Coyne

Alastair Cook gained valuable time in the middle ahead of the Test series in South Africa, as the England Performance Programme dominated the second day of their practice match in Pretoria.

Davies thrives on tough day for EPP

James Coyne

The England Performance Programme encountered stiff opposition from Gauteng Strikers on the opening day of their tour match in Pretoria. Mark Davies took 4-56 as the hosts reached 311 for six.

Cook takes EPP reins

Alastair Cook will captain the England Performance Programme in the opening match of their South Africa sojourn. He is one of six players in the Test squad who will feature against the Gauteng Strikers.

Gooch assists England batsmen

The ECB has announced that former England captain Graham Gooch will join the England coaching staff on a temporary basis to assist with preparations for the Test series in South Africa.

Rashid and Plunkett join EPP

England have announced that Test squad members Adil Rashid and Liam Plunkett are leaving the one-day international party to instead take part in a four-day England Performance Programme match.