Brendon McCullum: It’s probably too early in Steve Smith’s captaincy career to appreciate this but one day he’ll look back at the Ben Stokes dismissal at Lord’s on Saturday and realise he missed a great opportunity to strike a blow for the spirit of cricket. We’ve all done things on the field that we regret later. I know I certainly have. But it was disappointing that Smith had a chance to make a statement about the way he wants his side to play the game and chose to go the other way. Don’t get me wrong: winning is important. But the longer you play this game the more you realise that some things are too valuable to spoil. By not withdrawing the appeal, Smith showed his immaturity. He may live to regret it. ...read
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Dangerous England have shaken up the world order with Ashes upset of Australia
BRENDON MCCULLUM: England will be disappointed with the way they caved at The Oval. They will know they can fight a lot harder than that, and 3-2 leaves a slightly sour taste after they were aiming for 4-1. But they can be seriously proud of the way they have taken the game to Australia this series. Their goal at the start of the Ashes — when most people reckoned they were underdogs — was to win three Tests, and they’ve ticked that box. Good on them. ...read
Ashes dead rubber? There is no such thing in Test cricket... If England's so-called 'underdogs' win 4-1, the world will take note
BRENDON MCCULLUM: There’s no such thing as a dead Test match - especially in the Ashes. And if England can round things off at the Oval with a 4-1 win, there’ll be a lot of people in world cricket who will sit up and take notice. It really would be a remarkable result after they went into the series as raging underdogs. And it’s important that they don’t take their foot off the gas. After all the things English cricket has been through in recent times, you sense they’re not quite good enough yet to be able to do that. A win is important. ...read
August 2015
July 2015
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- Busty Kate Upton oozes sex appeal in Daisy Dukes and tiny bra top in snap by photographer Tony Kelly... as he prepares to open new exhibition
- He's back! Rylan Clark returns to This Morning from Maldives honeymoon to offer a first look at photos from his Essex wedding to Dan Neal
- Jennifer Lopez shows off her stunning figure as she dances the night away... while laughing along with ex-boyfriend Sean Combs at her AMAs afterparty
- Kourtney Kardashian appears worse for wear as she leaves AMAs afterparty while being supported by mum's boyfriend Corey Gamble Good night out?
- Video surfaces showing HIV-positive Charlie Sheen 'performing oral sex on another man and smoking crack-cocaine' Sheen told all last week
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- 'He's just a radio DJ with famous friends': X Factor reject Anton Stephans slams judge Nick Grimshaw after heated TV row Ouch!
- Pregnant Sam Faiers displays her lovely baby bump in a tiny pink bikini as beau Paul Knightley lavishes his affections on her on Maldives getaway
- Revealed: Celine Dion, 47, 'is trying to make the best of LAST Christmas with cancer-stricken husband Rene, 73'... as she brings AMAs to tears with Paris tribute
- Spanx a lot! Hailey Baldwin flashes undies while wearing lace minidress as she crawls into SUV after partying with Kylie and Tyga at post AMA bash
- What will Jennifer Aniston think? Justin Theroux bares glistening bottom and toned abs as he strips off for naked bathtub scene in The Leftovers
- Kisses after midnight! Gal pals Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev pack on a PDA as they show off their curves at AMAs after party Sight for sore eyes
- 'I'm madly in love with George': Teary Kerry Katona talks about the end of her marriage as she reveals she's not ready to take off her wedding ring just yet
- Tamara Ecclestone and her mini-me daughter Sophia step out in matching cosy winter warmers for salon visit Quality time together
- Meg Mathews, 49, shows off her deep tan and toned pins in ripped denim hotpants as she kicks back on Miami Beach Watch out Daisy Duke!
- Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline slams Beyonce for 'screwing her face up with Botox and surgery' after seeing her at boxing match
- Lady Gaga unleashes her inner biker babe on the streets of London as she dresses head-to-toe in racy black leather Headed to the recording studio
- Is love in the air? Caroline Flack enjoys intimate clinch with handsome mystery man... as she rants against her body-shamers
- Celine Dion brings American Music Awards to tears by singing haunting Edith Piaf love song 'Hymne a L'Amour' in tribute to Paris Moving tribute
- Do I get conjugal rights? Piers Morgan gets very cheeky with 'TV wife' Susanna Reid during first day at Good Morning Britain as he trends on social media
- King of the dancefloor! Jay McGuiness dons whimsical crown as he and partner Aliona Vilani leave Blackpool after successful weekend on Strictly
- That's a bum deal! The embarrassing moment Jennifer Lopez's back-up dancer exposed more than she bargains for after costume split Major malfunction
- Selfie-confidence! Nicole Scherzinger shows off her gorgeous curves in tiny bikini as she goes make-up free in sexy snaps from Maldives holiday
- Justin Bieber leaves AMA afterparty with pretty blonde singer Halsey... just days after being spotted with ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez On or off?
- 'I've never said I'm the prettiest or thinnest': Caroline Flack hits back as 'vile' body shamers criticise her look on X Factor Defended herself
- Fitness buffs Chloe Madeley and James Haskell surprise fans as they share 'fat face' photo on Instagram Far cry from the fitness buffs' real look
- Recycling royal: Queen Letizia shows her thrifty side in a red Felipe Varela suit worn TWICE before as she steps out for a day of engagements in Madrid
- Awkward! Gigi Hadid gives Harry Styles a frosty handshake but hugs the rest of One Direction in cringe-worthy AMAs red carpet moment
- That's how she does it! Victoria's Secret model Bridget Malcolm flaunts trim physique as she enjoys a sprint after touching down in Sydney
- Demi Lovato shows off her toned curves in sexy PVC bralet and tight skirt as she cosies up to boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama after the AMAs
- Victoria's Secret model Gigi Hadid 'targeted by blackmailers threatening to release photos from her hacked iCloud account'
- Milla Jovovich is in good spirits during play date with Ali Larter day after it was revealed police are investigating bomb threats against her mom
- Piers Morgan calls out X Factor reject Mason Noise for his 'ego' after singer referred to himself as Batman on Good Morning Britain First full day presenting
- Out with the A-Team: Robbie Keane's wife Claudine Palmer flaunts her lithe legs in mini dress as couple attend star-studded AMAs afterparty
- Putting on a cheeky display! Model Natasha Oakley flaunts her perfect posterior in G-string bikini as she and beau Gilles Souteyrand frolic in the sea
- On the run: Nicole Kidman displays her lithe frame in a in figure-hugging black ensemble as she works up a sweat on a jog Calmed her nerves
- So that confirms it! Kylie slips into a little white dress and takes Tyga's hand as they head to a party after the AMAs Is all forgiven?
- Reading up on Ange? Brad Pitt can't resist a cheeky peek at MailOnline as he's glued to his phone during dinner with friends Has app on his phone
- Pregnant WAG Georgina Dorsett puts on a VERY busty display on a night out with footballer husband Tom Cleverley Expecting second child
- Amal Clooney reveals she will no longer wear her £450k engagement ring at work because the 7-carat diamond is too BLING for her human rights lawyer job
- Fighting fit! Frankie Bridge shows off her slim physique in figure-hugging workout gear during boxing session just three months after giving birth to Carter
- Matt Damon cracks a smile as he takes a break from filming Bourne sequel to spend time with wife Luciana Barroso in Berlin Having a hoot
- Just married! Sofia Vergara the beautiful bride shares stunning pictures from inside her romantic wedding to Joe Manganiello Star-studded ceremony
- Specs appeal! Stylish Niall Horan shows off chic new glasses as he joins One Direction at star-studded AMAs after-party Life through clear lenses
- I'm A Celebrity's Lady Colin Campbell stays eerily quiet during Helmets of Hell Bushtucker Trial as she's covered in venomous green ants
- Spencer Matthews 'to check into rehab' after steroid addiction revelation forced his early exit from the I'm A Celebrity jungle Axed by producers
- Braless Ashley Benson shows off her sideboob in plunging green trouser suit as she leaves Justin Bieber's AMAs party Green with envy?
- What jolly jeans! John Travolta turns heads in scarlet trousers and cap to greet fans... before catching a private jet out of Sydney Saturday Night Fever!
- Freezing for fashion! A-listers brave Arctic temperatures in barely-there frocks - but Kelly Brook struggles to maintain her modesty at windy theatre awards
- 'I wouldn't recommend it!' Gaunt Chris Hemsworth is unrecognizable after grueling 500-calorie a day diet for new movie The hunk has shrunk
- Scott Disick is joined by Kendall Jenner on furniture shopping trip... as it's claimed he is selling his bachelor pad to win back ex-girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian
- Lady Kitty Spencer wears skimpy pink bikini as she spends a second day on Australia's Bondi Beach - after admitting she 'doesn't want to go home'
- Pregnant Chrissy Teigen displays her leggy frame in thigh-grazing shirt dress as she satisfies cravings with a huge haul of pastry
- 'I woke up like this!' Adele looks unrecognisable as she teams huge rollers with hilarious facial mask in Instagram snap Hello, it's me!
- Singer Adele is set to make chart history as sales of her long-awaited album 25 reach record-breaking numbers Another huge hit
- Gigi Hadid turns heads in skimpy black bralet and tight pencil-skirt at AMAs after-party... as model reveals 'she's being blackmailed by phone hackers'
- Bend over! Kylie Jenner spanks girl pal Gigi Hadid's bottom in racy Snapchat video as they celebrate Hailey Baldwin's birthday Hanky spanky
- Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner bring sexy back to the American Music Awards as they lead the showstoppers on the red carpet
- This one's for you, Justin! Selena Gomez slays with sexy rendition of Same Old Love at AMAs after THAT reunion with ex Bieber
- Family man Kelsey Grammer spends some quality time with his wife Kayte Walsh and their two young children Faith and Kelsey Quality time together
- She nailed it! Jennifer Lopez wows with spectacular dance routine in tight catsuit to open American Music Awards (but Nicki Minaj doesn't look impressed)
- An eye-popping cutaway gown, skintight catsuit, and plenty of cleavage: Jennifer Lopez stuns in TEN sexy outfits as she hosts the American Music Awards
- Making a splash! Justin Bieber gets soaked as he dances in the rain during finale performance at AMAs Brought show to a spectacular end
- Justin Bieber beats One Direction to the top of Billboard 200 chart after fourth album Purpose sets a new record Fans still Belieb
- Eileen Derbyshire, 84, to take a 'six-month break' from Coronation Street... after playing longest-running female character Emily Bishop for 54 years
- Good, clean fun! I'm A Celebrity's Vicky Pattison works up a lather as she showers in cleavage-enhancing bikini Why aye and wahey!
- 'This is absolutely incredible': 1D win Artist Of The Year for second year in a row at American Music Awards in last hurrah before break
- Leggy Ellie Goulding wears VERY sexy one-shoulder leather mini with cut-out sections as she leads the Brits at AMAs Certainly turned heads
- Doting father Tyrese Gibson makes an appearance on the red carpet with loveable daughter Shayla, seven, at the 2015 AMAs Proud dad
- Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer showcases her curves in a skimpy red bikini as she hits the beach with hunky Ausie weather presenter James Tobin
- Prince George gets his first set of wheels: Royal tot loves driving his £100 toy tractor around the lanes of his Norfolk home 'Obsessed' with tractors
- James Corden plants a tender kiss on wife Julia Carey as the lovebirds enjoy basketball game on cosy date night They've gone all Hollywood
- Harry Styles' rumoured girlfriend Georgia Fowler shows off her bikini bod in a sun-soaked Victoria's Secret shoot in St Barts Caught star's eye
- Creating a buzz: Rose McGowan shows off her newly-shaved head as she puts on a leggy display in a denim mini dress Chopped off her locks
- PICTURED: David Walliams wines and dines new 'love interest' Ashley James at new London hotspot Sexy Fish Moving on from Lara
- Lauren Silverman consoles a glum-looking Simon Cowell after he loses his final act and waves goodbye to any hope of winning The X Factor
- Rita Ora shows off her ample cleavage in open-wide shirt as Cheryl Fernandez-Versini stands out in bizarre doll T-shirt after filming The X Factor
- That's pants! Kelly Brook fails to protect her modesty in VERY daring dress at Evening Standard Theatre Awards Laughed off the problem
- Ay Caramba! Salma Hayek, 49, commands attention in dramatic cleavage-enhancing gown at Evening Standard Theatre Awards
- Newly-single Kate Beckinsale ditches her wedding ring as she makes first public appearance since 'marriage split' at theatre awards
- Back on, then? Sheridan Smith shares an emotional embrace - and a kiss - with ex Greg Wood as they dine out in London Rarely lucky in love
- Nicki Minaj showcases her figure in a pink cut-out gown as she scoops best rap artist and album at AMAs Smiles after scowls during ceremony
- Kendall Jenner shows off mile-high legs in black mini dress while Kylie stuns in VERY revealing leather and chain dress... as Tyga follows behind
- From Gwen's revealing mesh to Jenny McCarthy's 60s throwback, Harry Styles' floral suit and an OCTOPUS dress: The AMAs worst outfits
- Top of the crops: Gigi Hadid shows off model figure in VERY revealing white two-piece dress and new bob haircut Turned heads on red carpet at the AMAs
- Ariana Grande FINALLY lets her hair down and ditches signature ponytail to perform television debut of new song Focus at American Music Awards
- 'I owe this to you': Ariana Grande plants a kiss on beloved 'nonna' as she dedicates Best Female AMA to her grandmother Praised her gran
- She Turned Up! Christina Milian goes brafree in plunging black gown at the American Music Awards Put herself on full display at glitzy bash
- All About That Kiss! Meghan Trainor shocks audience as she passionately locks lips with Charlie Puth onstage at the American Music Awards
- Demi Lovato looks sensational in a gothic waist-cinching corset and sexy knee-high boots as she steals the show at the American Music Awards
- Jenny McCarthy gets VERY hands-on with husband Donnie Wahlberg as couple pack on the PDA at AMAs Honeymoon phase
- She makes the Heartbeat! Carrie Underwood wows in two gorgeous gowns as she wins favorite female country artist at the American Music Awards
- SPOILER ALERT: The Walking Dead FINALLY reveals if Glenn really is dead or alive Fans finally got their answer in Sunday night's episode aired in the US
- 'I'm picking up the slack!' Khloe confronts her sisters on KUWTK about being overworked... as she claims staph infection was caused by 'stress'
- Fresh out of rehab Scott Disick returns to LA after trip to Florida... as Kourtney Kardashian stays home with their three children Recently left rehab
- Tyga calls Kylie Jenner 'lame' and a 'b****' in new break-up track Happy Birthday as the 18-year-old posts message that she's 'healing'
- Nicole Kidman, James McAvoy and Gemma Arterton lead the winners at London's Evening Standard Theatre Awards Celebration of talent
- Gemma Arterton looks sensational in plunging pink number as she cuddles up to Ruth Wilson at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards after-party
- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban pack on the PDA as she glides to the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in bird-print gown Touching moment
- A whole Lott of leg: Pixie Lott shows off her thigh split in daring dress at The Evening Standard Theatre Awards Not quite Holly Golightly
- Dominic West makes a rare red carpet appearance with his wife as Affair co-star Ruth Wilson stuns in fairytale gown at ES Theatre Awards
- Cheryl Fernandez-Versini sports sexy plunging mini-dress on X Factor while Rita Ora takes her on in cleavage stakes in revealing white lace jumpsuit
- Simon Cowell is left with NO X Factor acts as judges send home Anton Stephans in favour of final boy Che Chesterman It's not been a good year
- Fifth time unlucky! Strictly's Queen of the Dance Off Jamelia finally leaves after losing against Peter Andre Waltzed out of there
- Johnny Depp's becoming Mickey Rourke! Star shows off his puffy cheeks and waxy complexion at LA premiere Career taking a dive too
- Hello, it's Miss Piggy! Adele gets the Muppets treatment in hilarious promo during the AMAs The diva mimicked the video for Adele's massive comeback hit
- Solo performance! Harrison Ford unveils new scene from The Force Awakens at AMAs before Pentatonix sing stunning Star Wars a capella rendition
- 'You're cool in my book!' Courtney Love comes to Justin Bieber's defense as Kurt Cobain fans slam him for wearing Nirvana shirt to AMAs
- Gwen Stefani captivates AMAs with emotional rendition of breakup ballad Used To Love You... as new beau Blake Shelton tweets his support
- What nanny scandal? Gwen Stefani distracts from the drama by exposing her underwear in kooky sheer dress at AMAs Brave face after split
- Suits you, Harry! Styles stands out in floral as One Direction arrive at American Music Awards All looked dapper on the red carpet
- 'I don't like you at all': Anna Kendrick jokingly blasts colleagues during Pitch Perfect acceptance speech at AMAs Not on pitch
- All wrapped up! Rebel Wilson wears tight ruched dress with silver foil fabric and carries giant lolly bag as she attends 2015 American Music Awards
- Giuliana Rancic poses makeup-free while wearing nothing but a TOWEL as Justin Bieber posts profile as stars share Instagrams before AMAs
- Holiday blues? Pregnant Sam Faiers shares busty selfie with boyfriend Paul Knightly after returning from sun-soaked babymoon Flaunted her cleavage
- The cats that got the cream! Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin cannot contain their glee as they play cheating lovers on set of Blind Play unfaithful lovers
- Stylish mother Sophie Ellis-Bextor cuts a slimline figure just TWO WEEKS after giving birth as she enjoys leisurely stroll with newborn baby Jesse
- Blind-folded TOWIE star Ferne McCann breaks down and cries as she FALLS from suspended bridge in I'm A Celebrity task Usually pretty fearless
- Hollaback Girl! Gwen Stefani FaceTimes with Blake Shelton just hours before she's set to perform at the AMAs Gleefully FaceTiming her Voice co-star, 39
- Making his debut! Brooklyn Decker shares heartwarming first picture of newborn son Hank on Instagram Welcomed their first child in September
- Denise Van Outen goes hell for leather in black dress as she cosies up to boyfriend Eddie Boxshall at Children's BAFTAs Showed off her curves
- Eek! Mousy hair's just got screamingly fashionable. One writer goes from blonde to mousy to see if she can pull it off Alice Hart-Davis tried
- Reese Witherspoon is seen arriving in Palm Beach for Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's big wedding... as Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are already there
- 'It seemed to astound people that I was plus size and successful': Adele hits back at questions over her weight after revealing MUCH slimmer figure
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Spencer Matthews arrives back in UK from Australia after claiming it was NOT his decision to quit I'm A Celebrity over steroid addiction revelations
- George and Amal Clooney create their very own love nest with a swing chair and wood burner in grounds of their new UK home Nine-bedroom pad
- Loved-up Cara Delevingne enjoys a tender moment as she whispers sweet nothings in girlfriend St. Vincent's ear after date night
- Naomi Campbell goes from catwalk star to crocked star as she limps into LAX airport supported by a friend But she still looked chic in a black Fedora hat
- Cracking up! Sia recounts the 'hilarious' moment her vocal cords malfunctioned while performing hit single Chandelier at Jennifer Aniston's A-list wedding
- Back in the red chair? Jessie J set to 'return as a judge on The Voice Australia'... weeks after she claimed Australians don't like her Back in the hot seat?
- Cute couple alert! Bindi Irwin is spotted alongside beau Chandler Powell as they spend a leisurely day hand-in-hand at local shopping spot
- Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent list their Manhattan duplex penthouse boasting a walk-in closet 'as big as most people's apartments' for $10.5m
- Kym Marsh is frightfully glamorous in derrière-flaunting backless gown as she attends star-studded nightmare themed ball Suited form-fitting dress
- Sienna Miller goes for street chic in green bomber jacket and fur-trimmed loafers as she rocks an off-duty look in New York Going for incognito
- 'I will never forget them': Meryl Streep is moved to tears as she toasts memory of the late Christopher and Dana Reeve at charity gala
- Festive and feminine! Crown Princess Mary dazzles in a red Dolce & Gabbana dress as she attends the first Christmas event of the holiday season
- Not candles this time! Molly Ringwald performs at the Holiday Lighting Ceremony in Beverly Hills Brat Pack star led the festive cheer
- The couple that dresses together... Drew Barrymore and husband Will Kopelman wear matching pea green jackets on family outing Married since 2012
- 'I got really, really skinny': X Factor star Louisa Johnson, 17, reveals how a battle with stress and feeling 'really low' saw weight drop to seven stone
- Ola Jordan looks slightly downcast as she leaves Blackpool hotel after confirming she's quit Strictly Come Dancing Claimed show was fixed
- Home is where the heart(break) is? Perrie Edwards 'moves back into £4.2million love nest she and ex-fiancé Zayn Malik bought together' Had planned to sell it
- Joe Manganiello serenades fiancée Sofia Vergara to Guns N' Roses hit Sweet Child Of Mine then plants kiss on her during wedding rehearsal
- Putting in the leg work! Lupita Nyong'o wears form-fitting mini-dress as arrives to her critically acclaimed play Eclipsed A colourful ensemble
- Khloe Kardashian is seen visiting Lamar Odom at hospital after revealing staph infection 'was exacerbated by stress' Spotted in her car
- I want more sex than my husband: ROWAN PELLING advises a reader with a libido imbalance Reader's husband's sex drive is less
- Smallville actor Tom Welling finalizes divorce from wife of 10 years Jamie as he agrees to pay her 20 percent of his net income The beauty will get 20%
- En pointe to perfection! Lara Bingle shows off sartorial savvy in flirty black dress and funky pointed boots as she runs errands around Sydney
- 'It's only because of him and our kids that I'm alright:' Adele tells of her 'Hollywood movie' romance with boyfriend and life with son Angelo and his daughter
- 'Everyone looks at you with a magnifying glass': Kendall Jenner reveals that she never reads comments on her social media after admitting modelling is 'not real life'
- Emily Blunt ducks behind bin to guzzle 'vodka' as she films new thriller The Girl On The Train in New York Once again proving herself more British
- Leggy Georgia May Foote draws attention to her assets in sexy cut-out dress as she cosies up to boyfriend Sean Ward at Strictly after-party in Blackpool
- 'I've always got to look at my music': Olly Murs hints might already be thinking about leaving X Factor in order to focus on a new album Planning his escape?
- Ola Jordan CONFIRMS she's quit Strictly Come Dancing after making sensational claims that the show is fixed... and she's set to 'strip off' for Playboy shoot
- Chloe Goodman shows off her toned curves in black cut-out shoulder top and tight denim jeans as she steps out to run errands A fashionable display
- Was the horrific slow death of Doctor Who assistant Clara 'too traumatic' for family viewing? Fan fury at character's exit Death by raven
- If this is the best Doctor Who writers can do - exterminate! CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews weekend's TV The show is now aimed solely at Whovian geeks
- Scarlett Johansson gushes about daughter Rose Dorothy in new video as she admits her baby is the person she's most excited to see every day
- Charlie Sheen's ex-girlfriend Bree Olson wants him to face criminal charges claiming he risked her life by not telling her he had HIV
- He has a new lady! Cher's son Chaz Bono glows as he puts his arm around knockout blonde actress Sarah Schreiber at Danish Girl premiere
- Claire Richards looks sensational and slender in sexy black gown as she joins husband Reece Hill at star-studded ball Flaunted her figure