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
 England's Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 7, 2020
South Africa frustrate England to close in on draw
Pieter Malan was the only wicket to fall in the afternoon session.
Jan 7, 13:38
 Faf du Plessis loses his wicket on January 7, 2020
Du Plessis dismissed before lunch as England inch to victory
Tourists need six more wickets to level series against South Africa.
Jan 7, 11:06
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
Recap: Day four of the second Test between South Africa and England
Dom Sibley reached a landmark, Ben Stokes had some fun but South Africa showed stiff resistance in the afternoon.
Jan 6, 18:05
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
South Africa dig in after Sibley and Stokes put England in driving seat
Dom Sibley converted his overnight score of 85 into 133 not out.
Jan 6, 16:40
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
England set South Africa target of 438
Dean Elgar and Pieter Malan put on 46 without loss for the Proteas at tea.
Jan 6, 15:35
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
Dom Sibley century, Ben Stokes masterclass give England commanding lead
Dom Sibley converted his overnight 85 into 133 not out as England piled on the runs at Newlands.
Jan 6, 11:29
 Dom Sibley celebrates his ton for England on January 6, 2020
Sibley hits maiden Test ton as England rack up runs
Ben Stokes scored a quickfire half-century as England extended their lead past 350.
Jan 6, 10:21
 England's Dom Sibley in action on January 5, 2020
Second Test, day three: England take control against South Africa
England are in a strong position in Cape Town.
Jan 5, 18:29
 England's Dom Sibley in action on January 5, 2020
Dom Sibley leads England into control of second Test
The Warwickshire opener made a Test-best 85 not out, with Joe Root adding 61.
Jan 5, 18:23
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Wrap of second day's play at Newlands as England fight back with ball
South Africa closed on 215 for eight, 54 behind England's first-innings total.
Jan 4, 20:34
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
England reduced to 149-4 at tea against South Africa
The tourists were hit by a double injury blow before the opening day.
Jan 3, 13:56
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes: I'd swap all of my 2019 achievements for dad to be happy and healthy
The England all-rounder's father Ged has been hospitalised in South Africa.
Jan 1, 09:28
 England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
10 best British sporting moments from the last decade
There has been plenty of sporting success in the last 10 years in British sport.
Dec 31, 21:00
 Eliud Kipchoge runs a sub-two hour marathon on October 12, 2019
Records, ruthlessness and racism shame: 10 things we learned from sport in 2019
Technology, racism and doping sparked discussion even as the likes of Ben Stokes, Tiger Woods and Eliud Kipchoge provided moments to remember.
Dec 31, 19:00
 Joe Root in action on December 27, 2019
Root frustrated by England's inability to start matches on front foot
The tourists suffered a 107-run defeat in the first Test in South Africa.
Dec 29, 15:57
 Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
Analysis: South Africa win first Test with England
The hosts comfortably won the first Test.
Dec 29, 14:17
 Ben Stokes loses his wicket on December 29, 2019
England sign off 2019 with 107-run defeat to South Africa
Even Ben Stokes found this a bridge too far.
Dec 29, 14:09
 Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
Burns and Denly fall early for England on day four
The tourists are chasing a record 376 at Centurion.
Dec 29, 11:06
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
Thorpe admits England have "a long shot" of repeating Headingley miracle
But batting coach Graham Thorpe admits it is a long shot.
Dec 28, 17:30
 Rory Burns in action for England on December 28, 2019
Rory Burns leads charge as England look to sign off 2019 with record run-chase
The visitors need another 255 runs to win as illness hit the squad again.
Dec 28, 17:28
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
South Africa in control as England hit by sickness again
The Proteas are firmly in the driving seat in the First Test.
Dec 28, 15:23
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root, Jos Buttler latest to fall ill in England camp
Jonny Bairstow replaced Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper before captain Joe Root began feeling ill during the morning session.
Dec 28, 09:44
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
England's World Cup heroes honoured by Queen
One-day captain Eoin Morgan heads the list with a CBE.
Dec 27, 22:58
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Ben Stokes given OBE in New Year's honour list
The England all-rounder was the star attraction in the sporting summer of 2019.
Dec 27, 22:38
 Joe Root in action on December 27, 2019
South Africa bowlers take control before England claim late wickets
The tourists found themselves comprehensively outmatched by the inspired seam duo of Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander.
Dec 27, 17:14
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England dismiss South Africa for 284 in first Test
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran both finished with figures of four for 58.
Dec 27, 09:14
 England's Sam Curran celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen with teammates on December 26, 2019
Sam Curran: 'England fighting for each other amid illness'
His four wickets helped a depleted England reduce South Africa to 277 for nine.
Dec 26, 19:00
 South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action on December 26, 2019
De Kock leads South Africa fightback after lunch in Centurion
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Dec 26, 13:02
 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 and England quick off the mark in Centurion
Pace bowler gets the first of three scalps for the tourists on the first morning of the first Test.
Dec 26, 10:16
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes lines up for England against South Africa, as Root opts to field
All-rounder commits to match in Centurion after his father responds to treatment.
Dec 26, 07:45
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes could face South Africa in Boxing Day Test after resuming training
The England all-rounder had been at his ill father's bedside but Ged Stokes is in a stable condition.
Dec 25, 09:53
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