England batsman Joe Root in October 2024.
Joe Root surpasses Sir Alistair Cook as England's greatest-ever Test run scorer
Joe Root becomes England's all-time highest run scorer in Test cricket with his knock in the first innings of the first Test match against Pakistan.
Oct 9, 08:45
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
How does James Anderson compare to England's all-time greats?
The Lancastrian is set to don the England whites for a 161st time when the first Test against New Zealand begins at Lord's on Wednesday.
Jun 1, 09:58
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
How might England manage without Ben Stokes this summer?
All-rounder Ben Stokes faces up to 12 weeks out with a fractured finger.
Apr 16, 14:02
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Michael Clarke: 'Australia won't overstep line'
Michael Clarke says his Australia team will not 'cross the line' when they play England in the Ashes later this summer.
Jun 22, 13:45
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England struggle in morning session
England lose three wickets before lunch on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Jun 12, 12:07
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Ian Botham rips into England's "unforgivable" Ashes display
Sir Ian Botham slams England's Ashes performance following Australia's regaining of the urn.
Dec 17, 20:42
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Nasser Hussain: 'England were bullied'
Nasser Hussain says that England "were bullied" in their 381-run loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test.
Nov 24, 12:13
 Stuart Broad
Alistair Cook: 'Stuart Broad is world class'
Alistair Cook hails the contribution of Stuart Broad after the fast bowler took career-best figures of 44-7 in the first Test against New Zealand.
May 19, 14:36
 Alastair Cook and Nick Compton celebrate Cook's 50 against NZ on March 9, 2013
Alistair Cook concerned by slow start
Alistair Cook says that he is concerned by England's first-innings performance in their first Test against New Zealand.
Mar 10, 14:02
 Alastair Cook
Alistair Cook: 'England were rusty'
Alistair Cook admits that England were rusty during their one-day international against New Zealand earlier today.
Feb 17, 13:25
 Jonathan Trott
England post 258 in Hamilton
England's innings stalls following a promosing start, as they set New Zealand 259 for victory in Hamilton.
Feb 17, 04:55
 Alistair Cook
Alistair Cook pleased with winning finish
Alistair Cook is pleased with England's performance in their final one-day international against England, despite having lost the series.
Jan 27, 15:15
 Alastair Cook
England lose ODI series to India
India win the one-day series after beating England by five wickets in Mohali.
Jan 23, 14:29
 England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
England lose Nick Compton just before tea
England lose Cook and Compton before tea, leaving them with a second-innings total of 81-2.
Dec 16, 08:57
 England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
England have made a steady start after India declare
India add just 29 to their overnight total before declaring, allowing England to begin their second innings with 17-0 before lunch.
Dec 16, 06:23
 Steve Finn
Alistair Cook: 'Stuart Broad and Steven Finn must be 100% fit to play'
Alistair Cook says that England's attack will have to be fully-fit for the opening Test against India.
Nov 11, 15:54
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Nick Compton hails "important" England display
Nick Compton hails an important spell in the middle after making an unbeaten 64 against Mumbai A to stake his claim for a starting spot in the first test against India next week.
Nov 5, 13:20
 Alistair Cook
Alastair Cook hits unbeaten century as England fight back
Alastair Cook hits an unbeaten century as England close day two of their tour match with India 'A' on 286-4.
Oct 31, 11:47
 Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen
Ian Bell: 'Alistair Cook can handle the pressure'
Ian Bell believes that Alistair Cook can handle the pressure of the England captaincy and predicts a smooth changeover.
Sep 3, 17:46
 Ravi Bopara
England chase 221 for victory
England will chase 221 runs for victory in the fourth One-Day International against South Africa at Lord's.
Sep 2, 13:05
 Alastair Cook
England 158-1 at tea
England go in at 158-1 at tea in the first Test match against South Africa at The Oval.
Jul 19, 15:03
 Andrew Strauss
Graeme Swann: 'We're fairly happy'
Graeme Swann insists that England are happy going into the final day of the first Test against the West Indies, despite a disappointing end to day four at Lord's.
May 20, 18:17
 Alistair Cook
England beat Pakistan by 20 runs
England beat Pakistan by 20 runs in their second ODI in Abu Dhabi.
Feb 15, 19:07
 MS Dhoni
England lose again in Indian ODI
India beat England by six wickets in their fourth one-day international in Mumbai.
Oct 23, 17:27
 MS Dhoni
Result: India win ODI series against England
India lead England 3-0 and take the one-day international series in Mohali after surpassing their 299 target to win.
Oct 20, 17:11
 Jonny Bairstow
In Pictures: England vs. India one-day international
England beat India by six wickets to cap their 3-0 series win in Cardiff.
Sep 16, 23:35
 Jonathan Trott
England claim six-wicket win against India
England beat India by six wickets in Cardiff to cap their series win.
Sep 16, 22:06
 Stuart Broad
England wait on Stuart Broad injury
England will find out the extent of Stuart Broad's arm injury in the next 48 hours, according to one-day captain Alistair Cook.
Sep 12, 00:35
 Ravi Bopara
Result: Rain ties England and India
England win their one-day series with India after a rain-affected match at Lord's was tied.
Sep 11, 17:31
 Alistair Cook
Rain halts England versus India one-day international
England and India's first one-day international is called off because of rain at Chester-le-Street.
Sep 3, 19:17
 Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen
England dominate on day two against India
England dominate with the bat on the second day of the fourth Test against India at the Oval.
Aug 19, 18:19
 Alistair Cook
Michael Vaughan: Alastair Cook can become one of the greats
Former England captain Michael Vaughan hails Alistair Cook ahead of the fourth Test against India.
Aug 17, 11:12
 Alistair Cook
England in command on day two against India
England power into a 256-run lead on day two of the third Test against India at Edgbaston.
Aug 11, 18:34
 Alastair Cook
England take control of Third test
England take control of the Third test against India at Edgbaston.
Aug 11, 15:24
 Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott to be assessed over shoulder injury
Jonathan Trott will be assessed after picking up a shoulder injury on the second day of the second Test against India.
Jul 31, 01:16
 Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad's hat-trick inspires England
Stuart Broad's hat-trick helps England back into the second Test against India at Trent Bridge.
Jul 30, 23:39
 Alistair Cook
Alistair Cook signs new Essex contract
England one-day captian Alistair Cook has signed a new two-year deal with Essex until 2013.
Jul 19, 10:38
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