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Half-centuries for Alastair Cook, Joe Root
Alastair Cook and Joe Root complete half-centuries to put England 41 runs ahead at lunch on day four of the first Test against New Zealand.May 24, 12:09
Ian Smith impressed by battling England against New Zealand
England have a lof of work to do if they are going to avoid defeat against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, according to former Kiwi international Ian Smith.May 23, 19:39
New Zealand in charge at Lord's at the end of day three
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell dig in at the end of day three as England finish on 74-2, still 60 runs adrift of New Zealand's first-innings total at Lord's.May 23, 18:34
Bob Willis: 'England have to take early wickets'
Bob Willis is adamant that England have to take early wickets against New Zealand on the third day of the first Test at Lord's.May 23, 04:15
Martin Guptill, Tom Latham lead New Zealand reply
New Zealand reach lunch on day two of the first Test on 44-0 after dismissing England for 389 at Lord's.May 22, 12:04
Joe Root, Ben Stokes lead England revival
England close play on day one of the first Test against New Zealand on 354-7, following a stirring comeback at Lord's.May 21, 17:34
England show strong signs of recovery
England find themselves on 219-5 at tea on day one of their opening Test of the summer against New Zealand at Lord's.May 21, 15:08
England lose four wickets as New Zealand dominate start of first Test at Lord's
England's batsmen unravel as four wickets fall in the morning session against New Zealand, but Joe Root leads the recovery to reach 113-4 at lunch on day one.May 21, 12:03
Alastair Cook denies Kevin Pietersen ultimatum
England Test captain Alastair Cook denies reports that he issued the ECB with an ultimatum over the potential return of Kevin Pietersen to the team.May 20, 13:45
Uncapped Adam Lyth, Mark Wood included in England squad
Uncapped Adam Lyth and Mark Wood are included in England's squad for the Test series against New Zealand later this month.May 14, 14:14
Jason Gillespie has doubts over England job due to Kevin Pietersen saga?
Jason Gillespie is reportedly concerned that he will not have much power as England head coach following Andrew Strauss's decision to snub Kevin Pietersen.May 14, 05:28
Report: Alastair Cook threatened to quit over Kevin Pietersen saga
Alastair Cook threatened to walk away from England before Kevin Pietersen was told he would not be selected, according to reports.May 14, 01:38
Joe Root new Test vice-captain
Yorkshire batsman Joe Root replaces Ian Bell as the vice-captain of the England Test team.May 12, 10:25
Andrew Strauss issues Alastair Cook backing
New England director of cricket Andrew Strauss says that captain Alastair Cook has his full backing.May 12, 10:23
Andrew Strauss: Five immediate tasks
Sports Mole picks out five situations that England's new director of cricket Andrew Strauss needs to address quickly.May 11, 10:18
Matthew Hoggard: 'Adam Lyth could find it difficult against New Zealand'
Matthew Hoggard believes that Adam Lyth will face a "tough baptism" if he is picked to play against New Zealand.May 6, 01:37
Geoffrey Boycott hits out at 'disrespectful' Alastair Cook
England skipper Alastair Cook is not a great England captain, says Geoffrey Boycott.May 5, 03:03
Alastair Cook: Playing with Jonathan Trott "an absolute honour"
England captain Alastair Cook says that it was "an absolute honour" to play alongside the retiring Jonathan Trott during his Test career.May 4, 19:48
Geoffrey Boycott suggests Andrew Strauss would be wrong for ECB role
Geoffrey Boycott suggests that former England captain Andrew Strauss would be the wrong choice for the new ECB director of cricket role.May 4, 13:16
Alastair Cook backs England coach Peter Moores amid 'inquiry' threat
England captain Alastair Cook is confident that head coach Peter Moores is the right man to lead the team amid threats of an 'inquiry'.May 4, 05:28
James Anderson praises West Indies duo
England bowler James Anderson praises the performances of West Indies duo Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood to help defeat the Three Lions in the third Test.May 4, 02:38
Alastair Cook disappointed with defeat in third Test
England captain Alastair Cook laments his side's poor performance in the defeat in the third Test against West Indies as their series ended in a 1-1 draw.May 4, 02:18
West Indies defeat England in third Test in Barbados to draw series
West Indies defeat England by five wickets in the third Test in Barbados to draw their series 1-1 as Darren Bravo scores 82 on the way to victory.May 3, 21:32
England rocked by West Indies fightback
England slip to 39-5, a lead of just 107, as the West Indies produce an excellent fightback in the final session on day two of the third Test.May 2, 21:42
England 220 ahead at lunch
England are bowled out for 257, but reduce the West Indies to 37-3 by lunch on day two of the third Test in Barbados.May 2, 16:35
Moeen Ali "felt quite comfortable" batting
England all-rounder Moeen Ali says that he was "comfortable" batting until he was run out in a mix-up with captain Alastair Cook.May 1, 21:56
Alastair Cook ends two-year wait for century
England captain Alastair Cook makes his first Test century in two years as the team reach 240-7 at stumps on day one of the third match against the West Indies.May 1, 21:21
Alastair Cook reaches half-century before tea
England captain Alastair Cook hits a half-century to lead the side to 151-4 on day one of the third Test against the West Indies.May 1, 18:51
England lose three early wickets to reach lunch against West Indies on 71-3
England lose three early wickets before reaching lunch on 71-3 on day one of the third Test against the West Indies in Bridgetown.May 1, 16:02
England win toss, unchanged for third Test match with West Indies
England captain Alastair Cook opts to bat first after winning the toss ahead of the third Test match with West Indies.May 1, 13:35
Alastair Cook expects Jonathan Trott to return to form
England captain Alastair Cook is confident that Jonathan Trott can prove his worth by returning to form in the third Test against the West Indies.May 1, 02:24
James Anderson revels in breaking England record
England bowler James Anderson reflects on becoming England's leading Test wicket taker.Apr 28, 02:48
Michael Vaughan encouraged by Alastair Cook form
Alastair Cook is on the verge of scoring consistent, big scores for England again, says former captain Michael Vaughan.Apr 27, 03:40
James Anderson "delighted" with England win
England bowler James Anderson admits that he is "delighted" with the nine-wicket win in their second Test against the West Indies.Apr 26, 09:43
Alastair Cook praises England character after triumph in Grenada
Alastair Cook reveals his delight with the attitude shown by his players following England's nine-wicket win over the West Indies in Grenada.Apr 25, 21:19
England wrap up win in Grenada
England beat the West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test match in Grenada to take a 1-0 lead in the series.Apr 25, 20:36
England 78 runs short of victory at tea
England are 78 runs short of victory in the second Test against the West Indies as they continue to dominate on day five in Grenada.Apr 25, 19:09
Joe Root: 'We have to have an excellent day to force a victory'
England batsman Joe Root concedes that his side will need to have an excellent final day to force victory against the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada.Apr 25, 05:04
Joe Root sets England up for victory push against West Indies
Joe Root's century sets England up for a victory push on day three of the second Test against West Indies.Apr 23, 22:04
Joe Root, Gary Ballance put England in strong position against West Indies
England go to tea on 253 for three on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada thanks to strong performances from Joe Root and Gary Ballance.Apr 23, 19:27
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