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India closing in on second Test victory over England
The hosts were 351 ahead at lunch on day three in Chennai.
Feb 15, 08:25
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
India vs. England: Joe Root's side outplayed in second test
India built a lead of 249.
Feb 14, 13:35
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach bemoans "VAR" moment in second test against India
Jack Leach saw appeals against Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane turned down.
Feb 13, 13:21
 India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
Rohit Sharma leads India fightback against England
Moeen clean bowled Virat Kohli in Chennai.
Feb 13, 11:59
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
The big talking points ahead of England's second Test against India
The tourists are 1-0 ahead in the series.
Feb 12, 11:47
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England to gamble on four changes for second test against India
Jos Buttler has been sent back home for a break and Jofra Archer is ruled out with an elbow injury.
Feb 12, 08:53
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Ben Foakes looking forward to Test comeback
Up to 15,000 fans will be in the stadium at Chennai as the wicketkeeper makes his England comeback.
Feb 11, 14:46
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Ben Foakes accepts role as Jos Buttler back-up
The Surrey wicketkeeper will make his Test comeback when incumbent Jos Buttler is rested in India.
Jan 31, 14:07
 England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
England's Jos Buttler relishing "great challenge" in Sri Lanka
The 30-year-old has Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow for competition in the England side.
Jan 9, 18:14
 England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Joe Root has complete faith in Jos Buttler as wicket-keeper
Ben Foakes made his international debut in Galle in 2018 and starred for England, but it appears Jos Buttler will don the gloves in Sri Lanka.
Jan 2, 18:10
 Lewis Gregory pictured in May 2019
Cricket roundup: Somerset overcome Worcestershire to set up final with Essex
Somerset surged through to the final with 97 points.
Sep 9, 19:07
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Cricket roundup: Kent Spitfires retain top spot in South Group with win over Essex Eagles
Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond impressed again with 81.
Sep 5, 21:53
 Usain Bolt in action for Central Coast Mariners on August 31, 2018
Monday's sporting social - Bayern are bouncing, Bolt not so much
Bayern Munich celebrated their Champions League victory as Usain Bolt began a period of quarantine.
Aug 24, 18:53
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Cricket roundup: Ben Foakes stars for Surrey against Kent
Sir Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed hit fifties for Essex and Nottinghamshire respectively.
Aug 23, 20:47
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer recalled to England squad for third Test against Pakistan
Sam Curran makes way for his return.
Aug 21, 10:15
 England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Chris Silverwood: 'England want to give Jos Buttler the best chance to succeed'
Zak Crawley's impressive form may lead to Joe Denly being left out for the second Test against the West Indies.
Jul 13, 17:40
 Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
Newcomer James Bracey catches the eye in England's intra-squad match
Bracey, the uncapped Gloucestershire prospect, was one of the least well known players convened for a 30-man training camp.
Jul 1, 15:06
 Craig Overton during an England nets session on September 10, 2019
Craig Overton, James Bracey impress as England emerge from lockdown
Duo - and others - aiming to impress in Southampton contest.
Jul 1, 13:32
 Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood ruled out of England's tour of Sri Lanka with strain
The 30-year-old sustained the injury at the end of the tour to South Africa.
Feb 28, 13:02
 England's Jos Buttler looks dejected as he walks off the pitch after South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi takes the catch to dismiss him off the bowling of Dwaine Pretorius on February 16, 2020
Chris Silverwood backs Jos Buttler to revive Test career after T20 form
Jos Buttler has been retained for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Feb 17, 21:58
 Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings recall down to skill against spin
Keaton Jennings' two Test centuries have come in Asia.
Feb 11, 18:34
 Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings, Ben Foakes recalled by England for Sri Lanka Test series
Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali are among those absent from a 16-man party.
Feb 11, 13:52
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Ben Foakes signs new four-year Surrey deal
The England wicketkeeper has committed himself to The Oval until 2023.
Nov 18, 17:30
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Nottinghamshire frustrate Surrey on third evening at The Oval
Nottinghamshire hold firm to frustrate Surrey
Sep 25, 17:49
 Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
After the dust has settled on the Ashes, what next for England?
Finding Trevor Bayliss' replacement and securing a World Cup double will be top of England's agenda.
Sep 16, 11:38
 Jason Roy in action for England on June 8, 2019
How England's last 10 Test cricket debutants have fared
Surrey opener Jason Roy is set to make his maiden Test appearance against Ireland.
Jul 23, 10:33
 Jason Roy in action for England on June 30, 2019
How has England's World Cup triumph affected Ashes selection?
England's one-day heroes have given the selectors plenty to ponder ahead of the Test showdown with Australia.
Jul 16, 15:00
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Foakes hits half-century for Surrey on rain-affected day
Several games were interrupted by the weather.
Jun 4, 19:30
 Eoin Morgan in action for England on October 13, 2018
Eoin Morgan: 'Young England players on fast track to World Cup'
England have won their opening two matches of the summer.
May 5, 19:03
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
England's Ben Foakes doubts chances of making World Cup
The Surrey keeper believes he will struggle to fight his way past Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow.
May 4, 09:31
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Debutant Ben Foakes impresses as England edge past Ireland
The Surrey wicketkeeper-batsman made an unbeaten 61 as England won by four wickets.
May 4, 09:26
 Jofra Archer in Sussex colours
Jofra Archer set for England debut tomorrow
The 24-year-old paceman was left out of England's preliminary 15-man World Cup squad.
May 2, 15:17
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Ben Foakes replaces Sam Billings ahead of England's ODI with Ireland
A dislocated shoulder has ruled Billings out of the upcoming ODI against Ireland and the T20 with Pakistan.
Apr 26, 12:15
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
Ben Foakes focussed on winning back England place for Ashes
The Surrey wicketkeeper-batsman enjoyed an impressive start to his Test career but was dropped during the West Indies tour.
Apr 2, 12:28
 Ben Foakes in action for England on January 26, 2019
Jennings recalled by England as Foakes drops out
The Surrey wicketkeeper was named man of the series in Sri Lanka.
Feb 8, 18:15
 England bowler Ben Stokes celebrates taking a wicket during the Test series with West Indies on January 23, 2019
Stokes to be assessed by England after returning to training
Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the third Test in St Lucia but wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is available.
Feb 8, 16:29
 Ben Foakes in action for England on January 26, 2019
Ben Foakes aware of threat to his place after Barbados debacle
England are likely to make changes after going 1-0 down in the series.
Jan 28, 18:00
 Ben Foakes celebrates reaching a century for England against Sri Lanka on November 7, 2018
Ben Foakes impresses with bat and gloves on England Test debut
A look at Foakes' impressive all-round display in England's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Nov 7, 10:45
 Ben Foakes celebrates reaching a century for England against Sri Lanka on November 7, 2018
Foakes' dream Test debut continues against Sri Lanka
The England wicketkeeper-batsman added a catch and stumping to his maiden century,
Nov 7, 09:36
 Alastair Cook in action for England on August 2, 2018
5 English cricketers who scored a century on their Test debut
Foakes scored 107 as England reached 342 in Sri Lanka.
Nov 7, 09:21
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