Ian Bell

Bell Stuck in the Halfway House
Cricket: Another unconverted fifty left Ian Bell disgruntled after day one at the SCG.
Bell Proves His Worth
Cricket: Ian Bell has proved his strength in Australia by standing up to nicknames, Shane Warne and his poor form last year, says Lawrence Booth.
The Ashes: Shane Warne Brands Ian Bell 'the Shermanator'
Cricket: Ian Bell branded 'The Shermanator' - a reference to a red-haired geeky character in American Pie, while Paul Collingwood told: "You're no good."
Bell Salutes Flintoff's Team Building Remedy
Cricket: Ian Bell has revealed that a frank Andrew Flintoff team talk reawakened the England team's desire to win.
England Must Be Patient on Second Day of the Second Ashes Test
Cricket: Ian Bell believes England will need 'a lot of patience' if they are to maintain the upper hand in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Adelaide.
Bell Sizes Up the Task Ahead
Soccer: Ian Bell says England will have to bat "outstandingly well" to save the first Test after Australia rubbed their noses in the dirt on day three at the Gabba.
The Ashes: Ian Bell Poised to Play After Coming Through Practice Unscathed
Cricket: England handed timely lift after Ian Bell takes part in successful fitness test in Brisbane.
Cricket: Bell's Bruised Hand Has Joyce Put on Standby
The Ashes 2006-07: After Ian Bell took a nasty ball from Jimmy Anderson on the hand, Ed Joyce could be in line for a debut at The Gabba.
The Ashes: Bell Injury Worry for England
Cricket: Ian Bell received heavy bruising to his wrist after being struck in the nets today, while Shane Watson has been ruled out of the first Test for Australia.
The Ashes: Bell's High Note Adds to Panesar Appeal
Cricket: Ian Bell allayed fears of indifferent England batting form with an impressive 132 against South Australia.
Bell Wins Icc Award
Cricket: The remarkable turnaround in Ian Bell's career continued when he was named Emerging Player of the Year at today's ICC awards.
Bell Counters Razzaq's Assault
Cricket: Fourth ODI: Ian Bell played the "shot of the summer", imperiously driving through extra cover as England finally won.
Cricket: Bell Could Be Bradman's Equal
Fourth Test: The Aussies laughed at him last summer but Ian Bell could soon be Don Bradman's equal, says Lawrence Booth.
Cricket: Centurion Bell Puts England in Charge
Day two: Ian Bell and Alistair Cook's centuries gave England a lead of 330 but Steve Harmison's possible injury is a worry.
Bell to Make Way for Flintoff
Cricket: Ian Bell's century will not help him keep his place for the second test after Andrew Flintoff came through a nets session unscathed, says Lawrence Booth.
Cricket: How Bell Can Worry the Aussies
If Ian Bell can shake off his inconsistency and impose himself against Pakistan, he can worry the Australians, says Lawrence Booth.
Cricket: England Wait on Hoggard's Hand and Recall Bell
Matthew Hoggard is recovering from his hand injury in an oxygen chamber as Ian Bell is recalled to bolster England's batting in the first Test.
Cricket: Bell Heroics Cap Flintoff's Fightback
Ian Bell's stunning catch gave England hope of an unlikely win, as India were reduced to 149-4 on day three in Mohali.
Cricket: Bell Leads Face-saving Against Akhtar's Craft
The tourists are left staring down the barrel of a series defeat even if Ian Bell can guide them through the final sessions in Lahore after another torrid day.
Bell Leads England Fightback
Cricket: Centuries from Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen dragged England back into contention on the third day of the second Test.
Save Our Bell - Pull the Other One
Cricket: Weekly glance at the world of cricket. "I hope his confidence will recover," confided a fellow hack after Ian Bell was caught at slip first ball to complete a pair on the final day of the Ashes. "But I'm not sure it will." The Spin disagreed at the time, but is not quite so bullish now.
Cricket: Knight Looks to Giles and Bell
Warwickshire captain Nick Knight is pleased to welcome back Ashley Giles and Ian Bell for the C & G Trophy final with Hampshire.
Cricket: Bell Has Chance to Get Away From It All
It is indicative of the crazy summer of cricket that for Warwickshire's Ian Bell, the C&G final against Hampshire at Lords is a chance to step out of the limelight.
Cricket: Bell Urges the Return of Mcgrath
England's most inexperienced batsman Ian Bell has taken the slightly odd step of calling for the speedy recovery of Glenn McGrath in time for the fourth test.
The Ashes: The Vicar and the Choirboy Toll the Bell for Gillespie's Once Illustrious Career
Cricket: Michael Vaughan was Australia's scourge, but it was Ian Bell who proved he has the temperament for Test cricket, says David Hopps.
The Ashes: Manchester Memories Can End Bell's Discomfort
Cricket: Ian Bell will be hoping in the third Test to have a repeat of the 181 he scored the last time he batted at Old Trafford.
Bell Looking Forward to First Tilt at Australia
Cricket: Vic Marks speaks to Ian Bell about the prospect of facing Australia in the upcoming Ashes series.
Bell Waits on England Phone Call
Cricket: Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell hopes that his impressive form will prove enough to earn an England call-up this weekend.
Cricket: Bell Fits the Bill for Middle England
Ian Bell has pressed his claim to a place in England's middle order with an explosive start to the season, says Mike Selvey.
Cricket: Bell and Knight Play It Straight
Kent 347 Warwickshire 288-7 Nick Knight and Ian Bell did little to warm onlookers' hearts despite a commendable 163.
Cricket: Bell Swings England an Early Advantage
Ian Bell took four wickets with his improving outswing to reduce Sri Lanka to 145 all out on the first day of the second A Test.
Bell Ton Shows A Grade Resolve
Cricket: Lumbered rather than privileged with England A captaincy, Ian Bell compiled 128 against their Sri Lankan counterparts in Colombo.
Bell or Solanki is the Selectors' Dilemma As England Look to Secure Winning Start to Series
Cricket: Vikram Solanki and Ian Bell are neck and neck for the final batting spot in England's one-day side for the series against South Africa.
Cricket: Bell Keen to Seize Chance
November 30: Batsman Ian Bell is determined to cement his place in the England team during the controversial tour of Zimbabwe.
Cricket: County Championship, Division One: Bell Shines Between Showers
Ian Bell's Indian summer continued apace at Edgbaston, with England's latest recruit stroking an unbeaten 82 against the champions.
Fourth Test: Vaughan Backs Bell to Fill Latest Batting Void
August 19: Michael Vaughan believes Ian Bell can follow the successful lead of Andrew Strauss and Robert Key at The Oval.
Time to Let Bell Learn the Ropes
August 6: Ian Bell offers England the chance of a quality all-rounder as opposed to a handy one for the one-day squad.
Bell Ringed for One-day Call
Ian Bell looks like winning a call-up for England's upcoming NatWest Series.
Bell's Double Has Sussex on a String
May 21: Ian Bell scored an unbeaten 262 in just under 10 hours for Warwickshire, equalling Graeme Hick's highest score of the season.
Cricket: Time for English Prodigy Bell to Toll on the Big Stage
April 28: After a successful summer in Australia Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell is hoping to continue his tentative recovery.
Bell bound for the Academy
Cricket: The Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell is likely to be included in the 20-strong provisional list being considered for this winter's Academy squad.
Bell takes toll on frenetic Essex
B&H Cup FInal: A superb innings of 65 not out by Ian Bell helped Warwickshire cruise to victory in the B&H Cup FInal, as Essex forfeited any chance of winning in the first hour.
Interview: Ian Bell
Michael Atherton is his role model, mental strength his watchwords and all he wants to do is bat all day. David Hopps talks to the leading contender for England's 12th central contract.
Bell to Endure England Contract Delay
Ian Bell will have to wait until next month to discover whether he is to be awarded a contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Cricket: Ian Bell branded 'The Shermanator' - a reference to a red-haired geeky character in American Pie, while Paul Collingwood told: "You're no good."
Bell Salutes Flintoff's Team Building Remedy
Cricket: Ian Bell has revealed that a frank Andrew Flintoff team talk reawakened the England team's desire to win.
England Must Be Patient on Second Day of the Second Ashes Test
Cricket: Ian Bell believes England will need 'a lot of patience' if they are to maintain the upper hand in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Adelaide.
Bell Sizes Up the Task Ahead
Soccer: Ian Bell says England will have to bat "outstandingly well" to save the first Test after Australia rubbed their noses in the dirt on day three at the Gabba.
The Ashes: Ian Bell Poised to Play After Coming Through Practice Unscathed
Cricket: England handed timely lift after Ian Bell takes part in successful fitness test in Brisbane.
Cricket: Bell's Bruised Hand Has Joyce Put on Standby
The Ashes 2006-07: After Ian Bell took a nasty ball from Jimmy Anderson on the hand, Ed Joyce could be in line for a debut at The Gabba.
The Ashes: Bell Injury Worry for England
Cricket: Ian Bell received heavy bruising to his wrist after being struck in the nets today, while Shane Watson has been ruled out of the first Test for Australia.
The Ashes: Bell's High Note Adds to Panesar Appeal
Cricket: Ian Bell allayed fears of indifferent England batting form with an impressive 132 against South Australia.
Bell Wins Icc Award
Cricket: The remarkable turnaround in Ian Bell's career continued when he was named Emerging Player of the Year at today's ICC awards.
Bell Counters Razzaq's Assault
Cricket: Fourth ODI: Ian Bell played the "shot of the summer", imperiously driving through extra cover as England finally won.
Cricket: Bell Could Be Bradman's Equal
Fourth Test: The Aussies laughed at him last summer but Ian Bell could soon be Don Bradman's equal, says Lawrence Booth.
Cricket: Centurion Bell Puts England in Charge
Day two: Ian Bell and Alistair Cook's centuries gave England a lead of 330 but Steve Harmison's possible injury is a worry.
Bell to Make Way for Flintoff
Cricket: Ian Bell's century will not help him keep his place for the second test after Andrew Flintoff came through a nets session unscathed, says Lawrence Booth.
Cricket: How Bell Can Worry the Aussies
If Ian Bell can shake off his inconsistency and impose himself against Pakistan, he can worry the Australians, says Lawrence Booth.
Cricket: England Wait on Hoggard's Hand and Recall Bell
Matthew Hoggard is recovering from his hand injury in an oxygen chamber as Ian Bell is recalled to bolster England's batting in the first Test.
Cricket: Bell Heroics Cap Flintoff's Fightback
Ian Bell's stunning catch gave England hope of an unlikely win, as India were reduced to 149-4 on day three in Mohali.
Cricket: Bell Leads Face-saving Against Akhtar's Craft
The tourists are left staring down the barrel of a series defeat even if Ian Bell can guide them through the final sessions in Lahore after another torrid day.
Bell Leads England Fightback
Cricket: Centuries from Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen dragged England back into contention on the third day of the second Test.
Save Our Bell - Pull the Other One
Cricket: Weekly glance at the world of cricket. "I hope his confidence will recover," confided a fellow hack after Ian Bell was caught at slip first ball to complete a pair on the final day of the Ashes. "But I'm not sure it will." The Spin disagreed at the time, but is not quite so bullish now.
Cricket: Knight Looks to Giles and Bell
Warwickshire captain Nick Knight is pleased to welcome back Ashley Giles and Ian Bell for the C & G Trophy final with Hampshire.
Cricket: Bell Has Chance to Get Away From It All
It is indicative of the crazy summer of cricket that for Warwickshire's Ian Bell, the C&G final against Hampshire at Lords is a chance to step out of the limelight.
Cricket: Bell Urges the Return of Mcgrath
England's most inexperienced batsman Ian Bell has taken the slightly odd step of calling for the speedy recovery of Glenn McGrath in time for the fourth test.
The Ashes: The Vicar and the Choirboy Toll the Bell for Gillespie's Once Illustrious Career
Cricket: Michael Vaughan was Australia's scourge, but it was Ian Bell who proved he has the temperament for Test cricket, says David Hopps.
The Ashes: Manchester Memories Can End Bell's Discomfort
Cricket: Ian Bell will be hoping in the third Test to have a repeat of the 181 he scored the last time he batted at Old Trafford.
Bell Looking Forward to First Tilt at Australia
Cricket: Vic Marks speaks to Ian Bell about the prospect of facing Australia in the upcoming Ashes series.
Bell Waits on England Phone Call
Cricket: Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell hopes that his impressive form will prove enough to earn an England call-up this weekend.
Cricket: Bell Fits the Bill for Middle England
Ian Bell has pressed his claim to a place in England's middle order with an explosive start to the season, says Mike Selvey.
Cricket: Bell and Knight Play It Straight
Kent 347 Warwickshire 288-7 Nick Knight and Ian Bell did little to warm onlookers' hearts despite a commendable 163.
Cricket: Bell Swings England an Early Advantage
Ian Bell took four wickets with his improving outswing to reduce Sri Lanka to 145 all out on the first day of the second A Test.
Bell Ton Shows A Grade Resolve
Cricket: Lumbered rather than privileged with England A captaincy, Ian Bell compiled 128 against their Sri Lankan counterparts in Colombo.
Bell or Solanki is the Selectors' Dilemma As England Look to Secure Winning Start to Series
Cricket: Vikram Solanki and Ian Bell are neck and neck for the final batting spot in England's one-day side for the series against South Africa.
Cricket: Bell Keen to Seize Chance
November 30: Batsman Ian Bell is determined to cement his place in the England team during the controversial tour of Zimbabwe.
Cricket: County Championship, Division One: Bell Shines Between Showers
Ian Bell's Indian summer continued apace at Edgbaston, with England's latest recruit stroking an unbeaten 82 against the champions.
Fourth Test: Vaughan Backs Bell to Fill Latest Batting Void
August 19: Michael Vaughan believes Ian Bell can follow the successful lead of Andrew Strauss and Robert Key at The Oval.
Time to Let Bell Learn the Ropes
August 6: Ian Bell offers England the chance of a quality all-rounder as opposed to a handy one for the one-day squad.
Bell Ringed for One-day Call
Ian Bell looks like winning a call-up for England's upcoming NatWest Series.
Bell's Double Has Sussex on a String
May 21: Ian Bell scored an unbeaten 262 in just under 10 hours for Warwickshire, equalling Graeme Hick's highest score of the season.
Cricket: Time for English Prodigy Bell to Toll on the Big Stage
April 28: After a successful summer in Australia Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell is hoping to continue his tentative recovery.
Bell bound for the Academy
Cricket: The Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell is likely to be included in the 20-strong provisional list being considered for this winter's Academy squad.
Bell takes toll on frenetic Essex
B&H Cup FInal: A superb innings of 65 not out by Ian Bell helped Warwickshire cruise to victory in the B&H Cup FInal, as Essex forfeited any chance of winning in the first hour.
Interview: Ian Bell
Michael Atherton is his role model, mental strength his watchwords and all he wants to do is bat all day. David Hopps talks to the leading contender for England's 12th central contract.
Bell to Endure England Contract Delay
Ian Bell will have to wait until next month to discover whether he is to be awarded a contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board.


