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Test by Test: Gary Ballance’s sudden rise and swift fall

After conceding over 550 runs, England’s batting stumbled as they faltered to 30 for 4, before recovering somewhat to end the second day at 85 for 4

A brilliant hundred from Joe Root helped England dominate the first day of the opening Ashes test in Cardiff. The hosts have put 343 for seven at stumps, courtesy of 134 from Joe Root.

Amid all the hype, England have chosen their team for the first Test of Ashes 2015, which will be starting next week. As expected, there aren't too many surprises in the 13-man squad

England look all set to win the final Test after securing a massive first innings lead of 237 runs with still three wickets in hand.

England put up a wonderful team effort to clinch the third Test at Southampton and thus square the five-match series 1-1. Here’s a look at the men who made England’s splendid comeback possible.

A return of form for Alastair Cook and a 3rd Test century for Gary Ballance has England in a commanding position in the 3rd Test at Southampton

A couple of late wickets got India back in the game as England slipped from a solid position of 211 for 4 to 219 for 6 by stumps on Day 2 at Lord’s.

England selectors have named the squad that will try and defend The Ashes when England and Australia resume their rivalry in the latter nation in a couple of months’ time.