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We need to be sharper, says Andy Flower

England coach unimpressed with showing in New Zealand, says improvement needed to retain the Ashes

With a victory in his first international match as a coach, Ashley Giles' ledger is currently more green than red. © Getty Images

I react differently to things than Andy, says Giles

England’s victory in the first One-Day International against India in Rajkot on Friday (January 11) ended a wait of over six years in which they hadn’t won against India in India. Perhaps an…

Kevin Pietersen speaks with coach Andy Flower. © Getty Images

KP has been excellent in every way: Flower

Andy Flower, the England team director, said he was happy to concentrate on Test cricket after Ashley Giles took over as limited-overs head coach. “My role is changing slightly and that’s quite exciting…

Cook felt England played close to full potential after losing the Ahmedabad Test. © BCCI

Will play to win in Nagpur, says Cook

“We can’t go to Nagpur thinking of a draw. We have to play to win,” said Alastair Cook, the England skipper currently sitting pretty, complete with a rainbow around his neck after taking…

Ashley Giles has been closely associated with cricket in his capacity as Director at Warwickshire as well as being a national selector. © Getty Images

Flower to miss T20s & ODIs, Giles to step in

Andy Flower, Team Director of the England team, was given a break from coaching duties for the Twenty20 Internationals and the subsequent five One-Day Internationals against India to ease his workload, given the…

Alastair Cook. © BCCI

One of the great games I’ve played: Cook

A week ago, talk was of England and spin demons and a fifth loss in six Tests in Asia over the past 12 months. After a stunning win inside ten sessions, however, the…

Alastair Cook of England bats. © Getty Images

Captain Cook and his exploits

With the exception of Pakistan and Zimbabwe, in the last 15 days, eight of the ten Test playing nations have been involved in some very serious Test match cricket. After more than a…

Andy Flower took the blame for misreading the Motera pitch and not playing two spinners. © Wisden India

Mistake to leave out Panesar, admits Flower

Andy Flower admitted to have erred by not picking Monty Panesar, the left-arm spinner, for the first Test against India in Ahmedabad. England lost the Test by nine wickets after conceding a first…