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 only man to fall as England make solid start in South Africa
The opener fell for 16 but the tourists reached 76 for one.
Dec 17, 12:23
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stuart Broad among England absentees for start of South Africa tour
England facing batting day against an Invitational XI in Benoni.
Dec 17, 09:27
 England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes opens up on "special" England team spirit after dream 2019
The all-rounder was the undisputed star in a glorious year for English cricket in 2019.
Dec 17, 09:23
 Ben Stokes in action for England on August 23, 2019
Ben Stokes: "2019 will be very hard to top"
The England all-rounder won the public vote for the prestigious BBC prize in Aberdeen on Sunday night.
Dec 16, 12:54
 Gary Lineker pictured in April 2017
BBC insist Gary Lineker did not know Ben Stokes had won SPOTY in advance
Presenter mistakenly announced cricketer as award winner ahead of the result.
Dec 16, 09:05
 Ben Stokes pictured during England nets on September 11, 2019
Ben Stokes's career: The highs and lows
The World Cup winner has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Dec 16, 03:36
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Ben Stokes gives thanks after winning SPOTY
Ben Stokes starred in the World Cup final and in the third Ashes Test.
Dec 15, 22:15
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Ben Stokes named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
The 28-year-old had not one but two career highlights in the space of a couple of months last summer.
Dec 15, 21:22
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes hails Chris Silverwood arrival
Ben Stokes tells Sports Mole that Chris Silverwood has done a "great job" in his first two months as England head coach.
Dec 15, 19:09
 England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
A closer look at the 2019 Sports Personality of the Year contenders
Ben Stokes, Dina Asher-Smith, Raheem Sterling, Alun Wyn Jones, Lewis Hamilton and Katarina Johnson-Thompson made the six-person shortlist.
Dec 14, 14:15
 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
Ben Stokes backs "gem" Rory Burns to enjoy bright England future
Ben Stokes has backed the Surrey opener to enjoy a long and successful Test career.
Dec 10, 14:33
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Anderson, Bairstow, Wood back in England squad for South Africa tour
Spinner Moeen Ali still not available for Test cricket.
Dec 7, 13:23
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Defiant Joe Root hits century on day three of second Test
The Yorkshireman was in a defiant mood on the third day of the second Test.
Dec 1, 08:21
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Late wickets take shine off England performance on day two in Hamilton
The Black Caps lost their last five wickets for 60, but Sibley and Denly were dismissed before stumps.
Nov 30, 08:54
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes unlikely to bowl on day two due to knee injury
Stokes was restricted to just two expensive overs on the opening day because of experiencing pain in his left knee.
Nov 29, 23:16
 Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Second Test day one: Tom Latham scores century as Ben Stokes suffers injury
Tom Latham was on form for the Black Caps but the tourists have an injury worry hanging over Ben Stokes.
Nov 29, 09:51
 Chris Woakes pictured on November 29, 2019
Chris Woakes admits concern over injury to "world class" Ben Stokes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes held his left knee and was limping on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand and will be assessed.
Nov 29, 09:48
 Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Tom Latham hits another ton to frustrate England on day one of second Test
New Zealand reached 173-3 on a truncated first day of the second Test.
Nov 29, 08:15
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
Joe Root insists Jofra Archer is "absolutely fine" to face New Zealand
England are 1-0 down in the series.
Nov 27, 22:20
 Joe Root during England nets on November 26, 2019
England captain Joe Root confident of return to form
The Yorkshireman struggled in the first Test in New Zealand.
Nov 27, 22:20
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Jofra Archer describes racist abuse during first Test as "a real shame"
The paceman says he has moved on from the incident during the first Test.
Nov 27, 08:10
 Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
Ben Stokes launches defence of Joe Root England captaincy
The all-rounder said the pressures of being skipper were "huge".
Nov 27, 08:05
 Ben Stokes reaches his half-century for England on November 21, 2019
Ben Stokes set to miss England match for Sports Personality of the Year
The ceremony takes place in Aberdeen on December 15.
Nov 26, 12:35
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
In Focus: The 2019 Sports Personality of the Year contenders
Ben Stokes, Dina Asher-Smith, Raheem Sterling, Alun Wyn Jones, Lewis Hamilton and Katarina Johnson-Thompson make the list.
Nov 25, 20:15
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes named on six-person shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year award
The winner will be announced on Sunday, December 15.
Nov 25, 20:02
 New Zealand's Kane Williamson walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by England's Sam Curran on November 22, 2019
First Test day two: England fight back after batting collapse
New Zealand captain out late on.
Nov 22, 08:09
 New Zealand's Kane Williamson walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by England's Sam Curran on November 22, 2019
England bowlers fight back on day two of first Test in New Zealand
Ben Stokes' dismissal for 91 had sparked England's slide from 277 for four to 295 for eight in the space of 21 chaotic deliveries.
Nov 22, 07:10
 England's Jofra Archer walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Tim Southee on November 21, 2019
England all out for 353 after batting collapse in New Zealand
New Zealand reached 50-1 at tea on day two after dismissing England for 353.
Nov 22, 06:57
 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 "disappointed" despite half-century in New Zealand
England closed on 241 for four against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.
Nov 21, 10:03
 Ben Stokes reaches his half-century for England on November 21, 2019
First Test day one: England trio hit half-centuries in New Zealand
England had to be patient before Joe Denly and Ben Stokes cut loose.
Nov 21, 09:59
 Ben Stokes reaches his half-century for England on November 21, 2019
Tense opening day sees England reach 241-4 against NZ
The two-Test series began in tense style, with three men making fifties against tight bowling.
Nov 21, 09:17
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 13, 2019
Dom Sibley hails "special talent" Jofra Archer
On recent tours, England's bowlers have often seemed bereft when confronted with an unresponsive surface.
Nov 19, 09:33
 Jos Buttler in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
Jos Buttler century in vain as England draw in New Zealand warm-up
The paceman took three wickets and looks on-song for the first Test.
Nov 17, 09:28
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Rajasthan Royals retain Stokes, Buttler, Archer in 2020 IPL
The trio will be captained by Australia's Steve Smith.
Nov 15, 14:59
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
Ben Stokes not "desperate" to become England captain
The all-rounder feels the responsibility would be too much for him.
Nov 15, 12:21
 Darren Gough pictured in September 2015
Darren Gough: 'England must find a way to attack on flat pitches'
England's bowlers have struggled on batsman-friendly wickets during their two warm-up matches in New Zealand.
Nov 15, 09:48
 Ben Stokes in action for England on August 23, 2019
Ben Stokes named in Time magazine's '100 Next' list
The England all-rounder has been named in a prestigious new list by famous publication.
Nov 13, 19:05
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes knows he is battling for one remaining England spot
Woakes was wicketless as he and Sam Curran vie for a place in the five-man frontline attack for the first Test against the Black Caps next week.
Nov 13, 07:59
 Joe Root in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
England unconvincing in warm-up draw against New Zealand XI
Finn Allen's classy century help the hosts to a draw.
Nov 13, 07:07
 Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
Slow bowlers in demand for first edition of The Hundred
The eight city-based franchises signed the bulk of their squads in a televised draft on Sunday.
Oct 21, 14:37
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