Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes father returns home after 37 days in South African hospital
The former rugby league player was hospitalised with a serious illness two days before Christmas.
Jan 30, 07:19
England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Stuart Broad fined 15% of match fee for swearing at Faf Du Plessis
The incident happened during the fourth Test in Johannesburg as England secured a 3-1 series win over South Africa.
Jan 28, 11:41
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root: 'Ashes plans already falling into place'
Wood, Archer and Stokes all missed England's last trip Down Under.
Jan 28, 08:56
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes joins elite company with all-round displays in South Africa
The all-rounder became only the sixth player to amass 300 runs, 10 wickets and 10 catches in a Test series.
Jan 27, 17:47
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England seal dominant 3-1 series win over South Africa
Tourists complete 191-run success at the Wanderers.
Jan 27, 15:14
Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
England claim two wickets before tea
Rassie van der Rassie Van Der Dussen falls for 98 as hosts slip to 188 for four in Johannesburg.
Jan 27, 13:48
Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
Woakes and Stokes push England closer to series win in Johannesburg
The hosts were 90 for two at lunch on day four, needing another 376 runs for victory
Jan 27, 10:37
England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his half century on January 26, 2020
England press home advantage to close in on victory
The tourists have two days to bowl South Africa out and take the series 3-1.
Jan 26, 16:38
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
England decline to enforce follow-on in Johannesburg
The Proteas were dismissed for 183 in response to England's first-innings 400.
Jan 26, 14:36
England's Mark Wood celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Dane Paterson with team mates on January 26, 2020
England bowl South Africa out for 183 to close in on series-clinching win
The quick took his second five-for in his last three Test appearances.
Jan 26, 10:49
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
The highs and lows of Ben Stokes's recent career following outburst
Ben Stokes started the year with a match-winning display but courted controversy in the fourth Test.
Jan 25, 15:01
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes fined 15% of match fee for angry outburst
The England all-rounder's outburst came when he was goaded by a fan following his first-innings dismissal.
Jan 25, 14:46
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes outburst: Six other sports stars caught swearing on camera
Ben Stokes joins the likes of Nick Kyrgios, Eddie Jones and Wayne Rooney.
Jan 25, 12:25
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Wanderers security told to be "more proactive" with crowd abuse
Ben Stokes was heard swearing at a spectator after his dismissal on day one.
Jan 25, 12:19
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
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes issues apology for swearing after "repeated abuse from the crowd"
The England all-rounder aimed an expletive at a supporter following his dismissal on the first day of the fourth Test.
Jan 24, 19:22
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Former England captains warn Ben Stokes after foul-mouthed outburst
The all-rounder appeared to direct an expletive towards a fan during the fourth Test in Johannesburg.
Jan 24, 16:55
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Joe Root tips Ollie Pope to break England records
Ollie Pope hit a stylish 135 not out in the third Test against South Africa and took six catches in the match.
Jan 21, 08:50
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Recap: Day three of the third Test between South Africa and England
All you need to know about the day's action in Port Elizabeth.
Jan 18, 18:16
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess the star as England push for victory in third Test
Dom Bess became the youngest English spinner to take an overseas five-for.
Jan 18, 16:53
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Pope delighted to "tick off that milestone" after maiden Test century
The Surrey batsman scored an unbeaten 135 as England declared on 499 for nine against South Africa in the third Test.
Jan 17, 18:13
England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Recap: Day two of the third Test between South Africa and England
The Proteas closed on 60 for two in response to England's 499 for nine declared.
Jan 17, 18:01
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
England in control of third Test after Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope centuries
The tourists declared on 499 for nine and closed having reduced the Proteas to 60 for two.
Jan 17, 16:34
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ollie Pope hits maiden Test century as England dominate with bat
Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes both scored centuries.
Jan 17, 14:05
England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ben Stokes inspires England again as tourists take control of third Test
Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope's partnership lasted throughout the morning session.
Jan 17, 11:18
England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ben Stokes hits century to put England in command
All-rounder has tourists in control.
Jan 17, 10:53
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Rain delays start of second day of third Test in Port Elizabeth
Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope's 76-run stand will continue when the rain relents.
Jan 17, 10:08
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope look to build on solid England start
The tourists will resume on 224 for four against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Jan 17, 07:06
Zak Crawley in action for England on January 16, 2020
Crawley reflects on "very good day" for England in Port Elizabeth
The tourists closed on 224 for four against South Africa in Port Elizabeth having been 148 for four at one stage.
Jan 16, 17:31
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Recap: Day one of the third Test between South Africa and England
England win a good toss but need to consolidate after four wickets fall.
Jan 16, 17:25
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Stokes, Pope battle steady ship to leave England in healthy position in Port Elizabeth
Their stand of 76 fractionally tilted the game back in England's favour
Jan 16, 16:43
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
Ben Stokes named cricketer of the year by ICC
The England all-rounder took the award following his heroics in the World Cup and in the Headingley Ashes Test.
Jan 15, 07:23
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood hails England youngsters after victory in South Africa
The 189-run win was Chris Silverwood's first since taking over from Trevor Bayliss.
Jan 8, 19:55
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
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
Ben Stokes pays tribute to ill father after match-winning display
Ben Stokes led England to the 189-run win at Newlands.
Jan 8, 06:22
England's Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock on January 7, 2020
England duo Ben Stokes, Joe Root voice support for five-day Test cricket
'Golden Nugget' Ben Stokes claimed the last three wickets to secure victory with 8.2 overs remaining.
Jan 7, 18:39
England's Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 7, 2020
Recap: The final day of the second Test at Newlands
England's dismal record at the picturesque venue ended.
Jan 7, 17:54
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
Ben Stokes calls for five-day Test cricket to stay after Cape Town win
The result levelled the four-match series at 1-1.
Jan 7, 17:24
England's Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock on January 7, 2020
Timeline: A whirlwind few weeks for Ben Stokes
Man of the match caught the eye with an all-action performance.
Jan 7, 17:21
England's Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock on January 7, 2020
Ben Stokes inspires England to series-levelling win in South Africa
The tourists needed eight wickets on the final day, and still five after tea.
Jan 7, 15:24
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