Ian Bell
England send New Zealand in to bat
Mar 21, 2013 17:34 EDT
England won the toss and sent New Zealand in to bat on the opening day of the third and final Test at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
England's Broad leaves N.Zealand on ropes in 2nd Test
Mar 16, 2013 02:04 EDT
A six-wicket haul by England paceman Stuart Broad left New Zealand fighting for survival as they were forced to follow on in the second Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday.
England put N.Zealand on the ropes in 2nd Test
Mar 15, 2013 05:59 EDT
England dominated with bat and ball to leave New Zealand struggling on 66 for three after setting an imposing first innings total of 465 on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Friday.
Dominant England put N.Zealand on the ropes in 2nd Test
Mar 15, 2013 02:25 EDT
England dominated with bat and ball to leave New Zealand struggling on 66 for three after setting an imposing first innings total of 465 on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Friday.
Prior steers England to big total in 2nd N.Z. Test
Mar 15, 2013 00:20 EDT
A defiant Matt Prior helped England to an imposing first innings total of 465 on day two of the second Test against New Zealand on Friday after a flurry of wickets threatened to derail the tourists.
Martin leads N.Zealand fightback in 2nd England Test
Mar 14, 2013 22:33 EDT
Spinner Bruce Martin struck twice as New Zealand claimed much-needed wickets early on day two of the second Test against England at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Friday
New Zealand win toss and send England into bat
Mar 13, 2013 17:24 EDT
New Zealand won the toss and sent England into bat on the opening day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday.
Dogged England salvage N.Zealand Test draw
Mar 10, 2013 03:33 EDT
A determined England batted through the final day to salvage a draw from the first Test against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday.
Dogged England salvage draw in 1st Test
Mar 09, 2013 23:50 EST
A determined England batted through the final day to salvage a draw from the first Test against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin.
New Zealand on top after England batsmen flop
Mar 07, 2013 02:15 EST
England's powerful batting line-up was skittled for just 167 by New Zealand as the unfancied Black Caps took a firm grip on the opening Test in Dunedin.
New Zealand skittle England for 167
Mar 06, 2013 22:04 EST
England were hustled out for just 167 on the second day of the opening Test against New Zealand as the unfancied Black Caps attack destroyed the tourists' powerful batting line-up.
New Zealand's Wagner sparks England collapse
Mar 06, 2013 19:06 EST
England were reeling at 81 for five at lunch on the second day of the opening Test against New Zealand on Thursday after Neil Wagner tore through the top order with a three-wicket haul.
New Zealand win toss and send England into bat
Mar 05, 2013 16:31 EST
New Zealand won the toss and sent England into bat on the first day of the opening Test at University Oval on Wednesday.
England collapse in New Zealand Test warm-up
Mar 01, 2013 02:57 EST
England's top order collapsed to give a New Zealand XI hope of an unlikely victory on day three of a four-day warm-up match in Queenstown on Friday.
England on top in New Zealand Test warm-up
Feb 28, 2013 01:28 EST
Opening batsman Hamish Rutherford pressed his claim for a Test debut as a New Zealand XI made slow progress against England on day two of a four-day warm-up match in Queenstown on Thursday.
Vaughan hopes players learn Maynard lessons
Feb 27, 2013 08:25 EST
Former England captain Michael Vaughan hopes the increased testing for recreational drugs promised by cricket chiefs following the death of Surrey batsman Tom Maynard will "frighten" anyone still using them.
Bell chimes in as England recover against NZ XI
Feb 27, 2013 05:53 EST
An unbeaten century from Ian Bell anchored England's innings against a New Zealand XI on Wednesday, as rookie paceman Jimmy Neesham made short work of the tourists' top order including Kevin Pietersen.
Bell chimes in as England recover vs N.Zealand
Feb 27, 2013 02:41 EST
An unbeaten century from Ian Bell anchored England's innings against a New Zealand XI on Wednesday, as rookie paceman Jimmy Neesham made short work of the tourists' top order including Kevin Pietersen.
England thrash N. Zealand to win ODI series
Feb 23, 2013 05:06 EST
Devastating bowling from Steven Finn and a solid top-order batting display gave England a five wicket win over New Zealand in the deciding one-day international at Eden Park on Saturday to claim the series 2-1.
England thrash New Zealand to win series
Feb 23, 2013 04:00 EST
Devastating bowling from Steven Finn and a solid top-order batting display gave England a five wicket win over New Zealand in the deciding one-day international at Eden Park on Saturday to claim the series 2-1.
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| Personal information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Ronald Bell MBE | |||
| Born | 11 April 1982 Coventry, West Midlands, England | |||
| Nickname | Belly | |||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |||
| Batting style | Right-handed | |||
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium | |||
| Role | Batsman | |||
| International information | ||||
| National side | England | |||
| Test debut (cap 625) | 19 August 2004 v West Indies | |||
| Last Test | 16 December 2009 v South Arica | |||
| ODI debut (cap 184) | 28 November 2004 v Zimbabwe | |||
| Last ODI | 23 November 2008 v India | |||
| ODI shirt no. | 7 | |||
| Domestic team information | ||||
| Years | Team | |||
| 1999–present | Warwickshire | |||
| Career statistics | ||||
| Competition | Tests | ODIs | FC | LA |
| Matches | 50 | 79 | 158 | 185 |
| Runs scored | 3,151 | 2,483 | 10,482 | 5,808 |
| Batting average | 38.90 | 35.47 | 42.95 | 36.75 |
| 100s/50s | 8/21 | 1/15 | 27/56 | 5/42 |
| Top score | 199 | 126* | 262* | 137 |
| Balls bowled | 108 | 88 | 2,809 | 1,290 |
| Wickets | 1 | 6 | 47 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 76.00 | 14.66 | 33.27 | 34.48 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a |
| Best bowling | 1/33 | 3/9 | 4/4 | 5/41 |
| Catches/stumpings | 46/– | 23/– | 112/– | 62/– |
| Source: CricketArchive, 10 October 2009 | ||||
