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Episode 77

As England add a NatWest Series victory v West Indies to their Investec Test success we hear from skipper Alastair Cook and Ian Bell, plus Dwayne Bravo for the tourists; also Hugh Morris on the tragic loss of Tom Maynard this week, and Podcast Pundit Mike Gatting, Australia's Michael Clarke on their ODI tour of England, Ed Smith on 20-over cricket and a host of county interviews from Friends Life t20 group stages

England to rest bowling trio

Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann will be rested for the final NatWest Series ODI against West Indies at Headingley Carnegie. Stuart Meaker and James Tredwell have been added to England's squad.

Cook hails response to Maynard tragedy

Callum Dent

Alastair Cook was pleased with the way his side reacted in the second NatWest Series one-day international against West Indies at the Kia Oval following the tragic death of Tom Maynard.

Cook leads England to series success

Callum Dent

Alastair Cook scored an immaculate century as England comfortably secured the NatWest Series with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second one-day international at the Kia Oval.

Cook leads England to series success

Callum Dent

Live images from the Kia Oval where Alastair Cook scored an immaculate century as England comfortably secured the NatWest Series with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies.

Clarke ready for England battle

Australia have arrived in England without Ricky Ponting for the first time in a generation - but are no less determined to beat the hosts.

Injured Bravo heads home

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo will play no further part on the tour of England after flying home with a groin problem.

Woakes to join NatWest Series squad

Warwickshire all-rounder Chris Woakes has been added to England’s squad for the rest of the NatWest Series with West Indies.

Wharf relives Browne and Bradshaw effort

Matthew Sherry

If West Indies find themselves seeking some inspiration ahead of their NatWest Series encounter with England at the Kia Oval on Tuesday, they would be well served to remember their historic triumph at the venue in 2004.

Bell delighted to draw first blood

Rob Barnett

England batsmen of yesteryear were accustomed to facing West Indies ‘chin music’, but Ian Bell made the tourists dance to his tune at the Ageas Bowl. The Warwickshire right-hander compiled 126 off 117 balls.