

On This Day in 2005 – Kevin Pietersen becomes Ashes hero as doubters eat words
The South African-born batsman helped guide his adopted nation to an historic victory against Australia at The Oval.

Ian Bell announces his retirement – where are England’s 2005 Ashes heroes now?
Batsman Bell will become the last of the class of 2005 to retire when he puts down his bat come the end of the current season.

The immortal Jimmy Anderson – an Ashes 2023 fantasy
The Ashes 2023 - Ian Smith on commentary: "And captain Burns [that's right] turns to Jimmy Anderson - England need a breakthrough..."

England keep faith and name unchanged squad for final Ashes Test
England have named an unchanged squad for this week's final Ashes Test, resisting the temptation to draft in new blood.

Ben Stokes ‘badgered’ Giles to be reinstated as vice-captain
England's heros pleaded with the England management to be reinstated as vice-captain, Ashley Giles has revealed.
