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Dernbach and Kieswetter rewarded

Seamer Jade Dernbach and wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter have both been handed increment contracts for 2010-11 after forcing their way into England's limited-overs sides this summer.

Cook contemplated stepping aside

Alastair Cook considered dropping himself from England’s line-up to face India at the Rose Bowl but went on to prove his worth beyond doubt - even in a tie reduced to almost Twenty20 proportions.

Captain Cook stars as England cruise

Justin Goulding

Alastair Cook led by example with a rapid unbeaten 80 as England heaped further misery on India by winning the second match of the NatWest Series. A target of 188 was overhauled with ease.

England lose injured Morgan

England batsman Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of the remainder of the NatWest Series against India after suffering a recurrence of the shoulder injury that affected him during the Ashes tour.

Stokes gets Stevens seal of approval

Matthew Sherry

Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens has compared Ben Stokes, the newest member of England's one-day side, to Kevin Pietersen and backed the Durham youngster to light up the international arena.

Bell to the fore for England

Ian Bell will approach his 100th one-day international innings tomorrow hoping he can “put his name” on England’s number four position.

Tour over for Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has been ruled out of the NatWest Series against England due to a toe injury, India's team manager has confirmed.

No mercy from England - Broad

Stuart Broad has warned that England will spare no time for sympathy as India’s injury crisis continues to deepen. The seamer was responsible for Rohit Sharma's fractured right index finger on Saturday.

England wary of India threat

Captain Alastair Cook insists there has never been any danger of England underestimating India. The tourists produced a much-improved display before rain washed out the opening NatWest Series ODI.

Injury-ravaged India turn to Tiwary

India have called up batsman Manoj Tiwary for the remainder of the NatWest Series after Rohit Sharma, who broke a finger in the opening match, became the seventh player to fly home early.