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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.

Episode 59

Skippers Stuart Broad and Alastair Cook reflect on England's early success v India in NatWest International T20 and ODIs after wins at Old Trafford and The Rose Bowl, plus Jade Dernbach, MS Dhoni, former captains Michael Vaughan and Bob Willis, Peter Trego and Tom Maynard on Somerset and Surrey's passage to the Clydesdale Bank 40 final, Jon Lewis on moving to the Kia Oval and Podcast Pundit Mike Gatting

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.

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.