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Bell blooms amid controversy
Ian Bell’s masterful 159 was overshadowed when he was controversially run out and then recalled on another day of drama at Trent Bridge. England reached stumps on 441 for six, leading by 374.
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Brilliant Broad revives England
Stuart Broad single-handedly brought England out of the depths of despair with a stunning hat-trick on day two of the second Test. The hosts closed on 24 for one in their second innings, trailing by...
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England fight back on thrilling day
India’s seam attack produced a fine collective performance in the second npower Test at Trent Bridge, but Stuart Broad lifted England to 221 before the tourists reached stumps on 24 for one.
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Anderson's five inspires England win
England moved a step closer to becoming the world’s number-one ranked Test side as James Anderson starred in a 196-run victory in the opening encounter of the four-match npower series.
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Prior and Broad pressurise India
Matt Prior and Stuart Broad combined to keep England in charge on day four of the first npower Test at Lord's, although a late fightback from India saw them reach 80 for one in pursuit of 458.
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Broad makes timely return to form
Stuart Broad led the charge as England cranked up the pressure on the third day of the first npower Test at Lord’s - despite veteran India batsman Rahul Dravid crafting a typically defiant century.
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Peerless Pietersen powers England
Kevin Pietersen made a sensational unbeaten 202 - his fourth fifty coming from 25 balls - as England declared on 474 for eight. Praveen Kumar picked up 5-106 for India, who closed on 17 without loss.
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Trott shines as Zaheer exits
Jonathan Trott’s unbeaten fifty led an England resurgence at Lord's but an injury to Zaheer Khan was the paramount concern for India when bad light and rain ended play with the hosts 127 for two.
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Strauss and Trego punish India
Andrew Strauss hit an unbeaten 109 to confirm his return to form as Somerset’s tour match with India ended in a draw at Taunton. Peter Trego struck a devastating 85 not out from just 57 deliveries.
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Willoughby destroys India
Left-arm seamer Charl Willoughby claimed impressive figures of 5-50 as India collapsed on the second day of their tour match against Somerset.
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