Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020
Lewis Hamilton to be knighted in New Year?
A report claims that seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is to be awarded a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.
Nov 22, 09:53
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Sir Alastair Cook, Simon Harmer named in PCA team of the season
Cook was joined by Essex team-mate Simon Harmer.
Oct 2, 14:59
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Bob Willis Trophy: Five things we learned as Essex win inaugural edition
Essex claimed the title after edging out Somerset at Lord's.
Sep 28, 11:46
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Sir Alastair Cook shows his class to lead Essex charge against Somerset
The rest of Alastair Cook's teammates provided 99 further runs to Essex's total, with six wickets down.
Sep 25, 18:30
Alastair Cook in action for England on August 2, 2018
Sir Alastair Cook puts Essex in strong position with unbeaten century
Sir Alastair Cook century takes Essex into strong position
Sep 25, 15:07
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Sir Alastair Cook leading Essex charge against Somerset
The sides are battling it out for the 2020 season's big prize.
Sep 25, 12:25
James Fuller of Gloucestershire celebrates taking the wicket of Adam Lyth of Yorkshire Vikings in action during the Royal London One-Day Cup Semi Final between Yorkshire Vikings and Gloucestershire at Headingley on September 6, 2015
James Fuller hat-trick paves way for Hampshire victory over Surrey
It was Hampshire's first hat-trick since Kyle Abbott took one against Worcestershire two years ago.
Aug 18, 17:59
Fynn Hudson-Prentice pictured batting for Derbyshire Falcons in September 2019
Fynn Hudson-Prentice guides Derbyshire to last-ball win over Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire chased down 365 for victory.
Aug 4, 18:49
Tom Abell pictured in September 2018
Sussex beat Hampshire to become first side to register win in Bob Willis Trophy
Somerset and Yorkshire are also closing in on opening-round victories.
Aug 3, 18:50
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Alastair Cook lavishes praise on Stuart Broad
The seam bowler passed 500 Test wickets during the third Test against the West Indies.
Jul 30, 10:33
Alastair Cook in action for England on August 2, 2018
On this day: England suffer five-run defeat in Champions Trophy final
Alastair Cook's side were firm favourites with 16 balls to go but the wheels came off in arresting fashion.
Jun 23, 06:03
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
On this day: Sir Alastair Cook becomes England's leading run scorer of all time
The then-England captain became the country's top Test scorer five years ago.
May 30, 08:10
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
England's 10 greatest Test cricketers of all time
England greats from WG Grace to the recently retired Sir Alastair Cook.
Mar 30, 13:57
West Ham United Vice-chairman Karren Brady with her husband, Paul Peschisolido, in the stands during the match in February 2020
Karren Brady makes U-turn over Liverpool title claim
The Tokyo Games scheduled for this summer will instead take place next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 29, 06:55
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Coronavirus latest: What the sporting world has said about pandemic on March 28
UFC fighter Conor McGregor and former England cricket captain Sir Alastair Cook are among those to have had their say.
Mar 28, 20:35
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Coronavirus: Alastair Cook ready to write off County Championship season
The former England captain would rather see the first-class competition abandoned altogether than played in a 'meaningless' form.
Mar 28, 15:27
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Sir Alastair Cook hails Chris Silverwood's "organised planning"
Cook agreed with the inclusion of Keaton Jennings in the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.
Feb 21, 18:17
England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Alastair Cook: 'England right to back Jos Buttler for Tests in Sri Lanka'
The former England captain says the wicketkeeper-batsman has proved he can cope with the demands of international cricket.
Feb 21, 15:48
England's Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley celebrate a century partnership on January 24, 2020
The numbers behind England's long wait for a century opening stand
The last time England surpassed three figures for the first wicket Sir Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings put on 103 against India in December 2016.
Jan 24, 15:36
England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
South Africa hit back after lunch as England openers fall
The England openers batted through the morning session but could not go on to fifties.
Jan 16, 13:36
Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates dismissing England's Joe Denly in September 2019
Australia bowler Peter Siddle retires from international cricket
The Australian paceman famously took a hat-trick against England on his birthday in 2010.
Dec 29, 09:31
England's James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Dean Elgar, caught by England's Jos Buttler with Ben Stokes and teammates on December 26, 2019
Anderson marks 150th Test with first-ball breakthrough for England
Curran weighs in with the wicket of Markram.
Dec 26, 09:43
New Zealand's Ross Taylor pictured on July 9, 2019
Ross Taylor warns Joe Root's return to form is "only a matter of time"
The captain has struggled to make runs recently.
Nov 28, 08:13
Essex celebrate winning the County Championship on September 26, 2019
Sir Alastair Cook pledges one more year to County champions Essex
Essex kept Somerset at bay to secure another trophy.
Sep 27, 06:15
Essex celebrate winning the County Championship on September 26, 2019
Essex secure County Championship title in nervous finale with Somerset
Win comes on the back of T20 Blast success.
Sep 26, 17:23
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Essex win the County Championship: The key men behind their success
Essex drew at Somerset to claim a second county title in three years.
Sep 26, 16:58
Dominic Sibley pictured in March 2014
Can Dominic Sibley step up and answer England's opening woes?
The Warwickshire batsman has been in fine form all summer.
Sep 20, 08:58
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Warwickshire secure safety as Essex's title bid stalls
Nottinghamshire were relegated from Division One.
Sep 13, 16:12
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Alastair Cook watched World Cup win in 'disbelief' with Essex teammates
England beat New Zealand in dramatic circumstances on Sunday to lift the Cricket World Cup.
Jul 17, 21:08
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Keshav Maharaj leads Yorkshire to brink of victory over leaders Somerset
The South African has taken nine wickets in the match.
Jul 15, 21:29
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Somerset retain Championship lead with win over Nottinghamshire
Jack Leach and Jamie Overton both claimed four wickets.
Jul 9, 22:10
Jonny Bairstow celebrates a century against New Zealand on July 3, 2019
It's just good craic - Bairstow revelling in Roy partnership
The England duo boast the highest average opening stand in one-day international history for partnerships of 20 innings or more.
Jul 6, 17:00
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Alastair Cook puts Essex in control against Kent
It was the former England captain's first century in a competitive match since the memorable 147 in his final international match.
May 27, 22:07
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Alastair Cook century helps put Essex in control against Kent
Alastair Cook hits century as Essex make encouraging start against Kent
May 27, 21:36
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Alastair Cook: Jofra Archer deserves World Cup place
England name their final squad for the tournament on Tuesday.
May 20, 17:31
Stuart Broad in action for England on February 10, 2019
How England's Ashes hopefuls fared in County Championship
Places are up for grabs in England's Ashes squad.
Apr 8, 16:19
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Alastair Cook: England have "outstanding chance" of winning World Cup
The former captain says the team have an "outstanding chance".
Apr 2, 12:24
Eoin Morgan in action during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and England on October 13, 2018
Morgan vows to play it his way after Cook backs England to win World Cup
Cook was axed as skipper shortly before the 2015 tournament.
Feb 19, 17:47
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Cook backing England for World Cup glory
England top the One Day International world rankings.
Feb 19, 12:15
Alastair Cook in action for England on August 2, 2018
Sir Alastair Cook to take to the mic for England tour
Cook retired from international cricket in September.
Dec 31, 13:09
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