Former greats like the late Fred Trueman, and Ian Botham, have dismissed the idea that players need resting, but are they right? more >
England are shaping up as a fine one-day side, though the middle order may be a slight weakness more >
For years, England have struggled to find a settled opening batsmen in ODIs, so have they finally done so in Cook and Bell? more >
Gayle's spectacular return lit up The Oval and threatened pigeons on the roofs of the stands more >
Playing five front-line bowlers gives England a cutting edge they have rarely had in one-day matches more >
Bell's hundred showed his rich potential as a strokeplayer, something we have rarely seen in ODIs more >
England's wicket-taking ability can undermine a powerful West Indies batting line-up more >
Here are five lesser known players who will boost West Indies firepower more >