Alec Stewart: I'm aiming for an early return to the England side (30 Aug)
In his latest exclusive diary entry for CricInfo, Alec reflects on the Ashes series and pays tribute to his retiring England colleague Michael Atherton. He looks ahead to his first winter away from the game for 21 years, which he hopes will be followed by a speedy return to England colours. [More] Previous: 21 Aug | 16 Aug | 6 Aug | 31 Jul | 24 Jul | 17 Jul | 9 Jul | 7 Jul | 22 Jun

Phil Tufnell: It's a funny old game. . . sometimes (30 Aug)
As I think someone might have said before, cricket's a funny old game. Though what is quite so amusing about being flayed around by some of the best batsmen in the world on one of the flattest pitches around on one of the hottest days of the year did just escape me for a moment. [More] Previous: 22 Aug | 7 Aug | 25 Jul | 10 Jun | 6 Jun

Jason Gillespie: Well played England, but now the aim is 4-1 (22 Aug)
Well the Fourth Test was an amazing game. We were very disappointed to lose after dominating four out of the five days. There has been talk about a generous declaration and weather intervention but at the end of the day we couldn't take the 10 wickets required to win the Test match. [More] Previous: 16 Aug | 2 Aug | 24 Jul | 19 Jul | 11 Jul | 3 Jul

Mike Atherton: Time to banish the ghost of Botham (12 Aug)
Wallowing in nostalgia is a peculiarly English thing. It is possibly a sad reflection of our recent sporting times, but we continue to invite scorn as a nation that is forever looking back rather than moving forward. So we should all prepare for another blast from the past this week, as we approach the 20th anniversary of the most famous Ashes Test match that has been staged at Headingley.

Nasser Hussain: I wasn't overly impressed at having half a side (8 Jul)
I wanted another bat, to be honest. But I didn't mind too much when the Australians did not declare in their second innings against Essex, to stop me having another bat or to rest their bowlers. It was good to get another 120 overs in the legs the week before the Test and to see just how positive their batsmen are going to be.

Darren Gough: Totally outplayed (9 Jul)
As England take stock after their first Test thrashing by Australia, Darren Gough insists they must brush aside their Edgbaston humiliation and stay upbeat for the next Ashes clash. [More]