Smash Hit

Champions League more than a bling thing

Inaugural competition with its associated riches illustrates the direction in which the game is rapidly heading

Grey clouds lie over moral high ground

Mike Atherton says confusion over what is considered within Spirit of the game is such that whole idea should be dismissed

Fifty-over game must go back to basics

With Champions Trophy upon us, format needs to deregulate, meaning no powerplays and fewer fielding restrictions

England cannot let Flintoff dictate terms

The day must come when the interests of the freelance all-rounder and Andy Flower, the national team director, collide

An England one-day side to beat the world

The country that invented the shorter format of the game is not very good at it — but this team would take some toppling

County set awarded their cap, but will it fit?

Worcestershire among those concerned that balance of wealth is beginning to mirror football as the rich get richer

Swann’s success an inspiration

Nottinghamshire off spinner’s achievements in sensational triumph echo those of a less celebrated sportsman

Flintoff is not one of the greats

The England all-rounder will get a hero's send-off on his final Test appearance, but can he be called a cricket legend?

Trott given chance to prove himself

Mike Atherton: England selectors gamble on an untried batsman for the final Ashes Test after jettisoning Ravi Bopara

Tough talk no match for tough spirit

There is a yawning gap between Australia and England that has nothing to do with aura and everything to do with toughness

How to win at the Oval

Despite such an emphatic defeat, England should not panic. All they need is a result pitch, a returning hero, and a miracle

Harmison is the perfect Plan B

With Andrew Flintoff out of the fourth Test with a knee injury, the fast bowler provides ideal cover for Andrew Strauss

Drugs tzars' rule is a necessary evil

To maintain a largely untarnished image, authorities must insist upon players saying where they are at given time

Donald off mark on doctoring balls

Ball-tampering issue must be addressed, but South African's radical laissez faire plan is surely not the answer

Australia have more headaches than England

How do you solve a problem like Phillip Hughes? Or Mitchell Johnson? The touring team have little time to find out

Australia fall to Flintoff's fire

England v Australia All-rounder delivers a spell that will live long in the memory to end 75 years of Ashes hurt for England at Lord's

Larwood's story deserves wider audience

New biography of the Nottinghamshire and England fast bowler of Bodyline series fame is a testament to why the Ashes matter