Five months out from the Ashes, what kind of shape are England in? Our chief writer George Dobell spent time around the team and fans in Barbados, assessing the task ahead of Andrew Strauss.
With a new England coach due to be appointed soon, we ask: what does an international coach actually do? And what kind of coach do England need right now? We talk to South Africa coach Mickey Arthur and ex-India coach John Wright.
Giles Clarke and Allen Stanford thought a big box of money would make everyone happy. They were wrong. SPIN unravels the real story of the now-notorious deal and asks what happens next.
Meet Australia’s new Hayden: Phil Hughes. He’s only 20 years of age but his Bradmanesque stats have just earned him the nod from Australia – and Middlesex.
We use our exclusive Hawkeye graphics to show how increased responsibility has improved Andrew Strauss’ batting, how Steve Harmison has gone from a shock bowler to a stock bowler and we examine Dale Steyn’s stunning summer down under.
With the summer just around the corner, our Masterclass section gives you the tips you need to succeed: Gary Palmer on batting, Jock Campbell on fitness and an extract from Bob Woolmer’s brilliant ‘Art and Science of Cricket’ on wicketkeeping.
Rob Key, the England Lions skipper, talks to SPIN about the top job, England’s ODI woes and the IPL.
