The English media has reacted with cautious optimism to the naming of a pace-packed Ashes squad, with suggestions the Aussies' loss in the ...

England have got the hostile bowling attack of their dreams for this winter's Ashes series in Australia, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Dickie Bird, who has died aged 92, did not play cricket for England, yet his status as a legend of the game is in no doubt, writes BBC chief cricket reporter .