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Finn seeks fitting finale

Rob Barnett

Paceman Steven Finn is determined to complete a near-perfect summer for England with victory in the two-match NatWest International T20 series against West Indies at the Kia Oval this week.

Flower: England must not wilt

England have delighted Andy Flower with their winning exploits this summer but can be sure he will continue to set new challenges and standards.

Captaincy excites serious Swann

Graeme Swann accepts the need to adapt a little as he takes charge of a squad of emerging players after being named England T20 captain for the upcoming two-match series against West Indies.

Swann takes England T20 reins

Graeme Swann will captain England for the first time in the two NatWest International T20s against West Indies later this month. He leads a 14-man squad featuring newcomer Jonathan Bairstow.

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.

Broad steps up the pace

Justin Goulding

Stuart Broad is already planning for his next leadership assignment and beyond after enjoying a first win as England Twenty20 captain. "It's a stepping stone to where we want to go," he said.

Dernbach fits in as England kick on

Justin Goulding

Jade Dernbach and Stuart Broad pointed to the spirit in the England dressing room as one of the key reasons behind their continued stanglehold over India, who must reflect on another defeat.

England hold their nerve

Justin Goulding

England carried their dominance over India into the limited-overs arena as they survived a late bout of nerves to secure a six-wicket win in the NatWest International T20 under the Old Trafford floodlights.

Jadeja handed India call

India have called up all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to replace Gautam Gambhir for the remainder of their tour of England. He is set to link up with the squad ahead of Saturday's opening one-day international.

Broad demands better from England

Stuart Broad is desperate to improve on his first outing as Twenty20 captain when England face India at Old Trafford. He revealed the presence of three newcomers in the squad is "exciting".