England's Joe Root celebrates after winning the match on August 28, 2021
Joe Root to remain as England Test captain
Joe Root is to continue in his role as England Test captain for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Feb 4, 12:46
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles steps down as England managing director
The ECB announces that managing director Ashley Giles has stepped down from his role with the England men's team.
Feb 2, 19:17
 England's Ollie Robinson celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Ishant Sharma on August 28, 2021
England trio Malan, Robinson, Leach handed central contracts for first time
The ECB announces a list of 20 players who will receive central contracts to represent England over the next 12 months.
Oct 8, 12:09
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
On this day in 2007: Ashes-winning England spinner Ashley Giles retires
The spinner starred with the bat at the Oval in 2005.
Aug 8, 10:00
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Jack Leach insists England squad are behind Ben Stokes
The pair teamed up for a memorable Ashes win at Headingley in 2019.
Jul 31, 17:46
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes to take "indefinite" cricket break for mental health reasons
The 30-year-old all-rounder will play no part in the forthcoming Test series against India.
Jul 30, 17:53
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles denies protocol breach as reason for England outbreak
A brand new squad featuring nine uncapped players has been hastily convened.
Jul 6, 14:49
 Alex Hales during an England nets session on October 3, 2018
Alex Hales overlooked for replacement England ODI squad
Limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has spoken of a "breakdown in trust" with the Nottinghamshire batsman.
Jul 6, 14:47
 Samit Patel of Nottinghamshire appeals in vain for a wicket during the Royal London One-Day Cup Quarter Final match between Nottinghamshire Outlaws and Derbyshire at Trent Bridge on August 26, 2014
Samit Patel confident Nottinghamshire can make T20 history
The Vitality Blast gets under way on Wednesday with Nottinghamshire looking to defend their title.
Jun 8, 12:40
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles: 'England may reassert Black Lives Matter support'
England kicked off their 2020 season by joining the West Indies in taking a knee ahead of all three Test matches between the sides.
May 27, 12:58
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles paves way for "new faces" in New Zealand series
Ashley Giles suggested players who recently returned from the postponed Indian Premier League into quarantine may be eased back into action gently.
May 10, 12:15
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Ed Smith to step down from England and Wales Cricket Board
The move means an expanded role for head coach Chris Silverwood.
Apr 20, 19:04
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles fears IPL bans could harm England's future
Eleven England players have signed up for the competition, which begins on April 9.
Mar 30, 15:29
 England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Jofra Archer undergoes surgery to remove glass from finger
The England bowler played two Tests and all five T20s during against India recently.
Mar 29, 21:58
 Nasser Hussain pictured in 2019
Five of England's best performances on the subcontinent
The tourists clinched a 227-run win in Chennai on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against India.
Feb 9, 12:00
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
England confirm two-Test tour of Sri Lanka
Players will isolate for three days after arriving in Sri Lanka and will be subject to full coronavirus testing every two days.
Dec 9, 11:29
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
England awaiting results of follow-up COVID-19 tests
The England and Wales Cricket Board agreed with Cricket South Africa that it was no longer viable to stage the remaining matches.
Dec 8, 09:28
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
ECB insists net switch did not affect health and safety of players
The governing body said relevant protocols had been followed to gain access to primary nets.
Dec 7, 19:02
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
England players to be offered mental health screenings before future tours
Five positive Covid-19 tests were recorded within the bio-secure environment.
Dec 7, 19:01
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England's South Africa tour in severe danger
The match will not go ahead as planned on Monday after two 'unconfirmed positive Covid-19 tests' from within the England camp.
Dec 6, 20:15
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England series 'on verge of cancellation' after tourists return "unconfirmed positive tests"
Members of the team's hotel staff returned positive tests for coronavirus on Sunday, causing the match in Paarl to be called off.
Dec 6, 09:25
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England tour of South Africa 'hanging in the balance'
The series opener in Cape Town was called off at short notice due to a positive Covid-19 test in the South African squad.
Dec 4, 15:57
 Haseeb Hameed pictured for England in November 2016
Nottinghamshire's Haseeb Hameed sets sights on England return
Haseeb Hameed scored 272 runs in a truncated debut season for Nottinghamshire.
Dec 3, 18:01
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
On This Day in 2012 - Ashley Giles named England limited-overs head coach
Team director and Test boss Andy Flower was keen to reduce his own workload and Ashley Giles seized the opportunity.
Nov 28, 08:56
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Centrally contracted England players close to accepting pay cuts over next year
The ECB has yet to finalise payment terms for its retained players.
Sep 30, 15:51
 England's Ashley Giles celebrates his side's victory over Australia during the 2005 Ashes
Picture of the day: England inch 2-1 ahead in memorable 2005 Ashes series
England went on to win the famous Ashes series in 2005.
Aug 28, 07:25
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer remains in isolation as England resume second Test
The fast bowler broke team protocols to travel home to Brighton and meet an unnamed third party during his trip.
Jul 17, 08:06
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Ashley Giles: 'Jofra Archer breach could've cost ECB tens of millions of pounds'
Jofra Archer is self-isolating after his unauthorised trip to Brighton.
Jul 16, 19:36
 Novak Djokovic pictured on June 14, 2020
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 23
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 23, 22:39
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer to have second coronavirus test before joining up with England
The 25-year-old will undergo a second coronavirus test on Wednesday after a member of his household felt unwell over the weekend.
Jun 23, 18:38
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles admits "intensity" may drop without fans
England have entered their "bubble" ahead of their three-match series against the West Indies.
Jun 23, 17:41
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles confident England vs. Pakistan series can still go ahead
The first of England's three Tests against Pakistan is due to get under way at Lord's on July 30.
Jun 23, 12:20
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
England training 'should be safer than going to the supermarket'
England players will soon be able to have individual training sessions.
May 14, 15:15
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Coronavirus latest: Sunday's goodwill stories from the world of sport
England cricket boss Ashley Giles did 26 press-ups and the British women's marathon team tackled 2.6 miles each.
Apr 26, 12:55
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Intra-squad England friendlies being considered to help players regain fitness
Ashley Giles is backing the idea.
Apr 9, 17:08
 England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes left waiting over disciplinary action for swearing incident
The England all-rounder was enraged by comments coming from the stands following his dismissal in Johannesburg.
Jan 25, 08:54
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Union warn of "significant player resistance" to four-day Tests
England all-rounder Ben Stokes and captain Joe Root have both thrown their support behind the traditional format.
Jan 8, 12:36
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
England "holding their breath" over James Anderson injury
The 37-year-old bowled only two overs in final session of Cape Town win.
Jan 8, 09:14
 England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
Rory Burns to miss Sri Lanka tour after undergoing ankle surgery
The Surrey opener suffered the injury playing football ahead of the second Test in South Africa.
Jan 7, 09:02
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Giles expecting England to improve further after stellar 2019
England's unforgettable World Cup win at Lord's and the compelling drawn Ashes series captivated the nation this summer.
Dec 19, 11:06
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