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
Ben Stokes pictured during England nets on September 11, 2019
Ashley Giles concerned for Ben Stokes over press attention
A photograph of an alleged confrontation between the player and his wife was published on Tuesday.
Oct 11, 18:13
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Chris Silverwood backing Ben Stokes over face-grabbing photos
Silverwood said he had spoken to the all-rounder and was happy with the explanation given.
Oct 11, 06:51
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes denies report of physical altercation with wife
The cricketer said he and his wife had a 'wonderful relationship'.
Oct 9, 05:51
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes wife rubbishes claims of physical altercation between couple
Clare Stokes described the report as 'nonsense'.
Oct 8, 17:20
Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
Joe Root unsurprised to be overlooked for Ben Stokes in The Hundred
The new 100-ball franchise was launched on Thursday in an explosion of colourful shirts and jazzy new identities.
Oct 3, 20:26
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
The Hundred: An in-depth look at each team
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow will play away from Headingley.
Oct 3, 15:25
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes snapped up by Northern Superchargers in The Hundred
The first names have been allocated for next summer's tournament.
Oct 3, 15:19
Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
England Test players to join Hundred sides today
The likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root will learn where they will be playing next summer.
Oct 3, 09:02
Gary Kirsten pictured in July 2012
Gary Kirsten gets Ben Stokes, Joe Root backing England head coach role
Australian Trevor Bayliss left his role following four years at the helm.
Oct 3, 07:11
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes named players' player of the year
The all-rounder was England's hero in the World Cup and the Ashes.
Oct 3, 06:47
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes takes top two spots in poll of greatest England performances
Stokes' Ashes and World Cup final heroics came first and second in poll of England's greatest performances of the last 50 years.
Oct 2, 08:29
Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
Ben Stokes on shortlist for PCA award after stellar summer for England
Ryan Higgins, Simon Harmer and Dominic Sibley are also in contention.
Sep 26, 10:34
Dominic Sibley pictured in March 2014
Can Dominic Sibley step up and answer England's opening woes?
The Warwickshire batsman has been in fine form all summer.
Sep 20, 08:58
Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Jofra Archer: 'The Sun crossed the line with Ben Stokes story'
Stokes criticised The Sun's article about a family tragedy in a statement on Tuesday.
Sep 18, 09:10
Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
Ben Stokes criticises The Sun for "immoral", "heartless" and "despicable" report
The 28-year-old criticised the story as the 'lowest form of journalism'.
Sep 17, 13:53
Jack Leach during an England nets session on February 7, 2019
Jack Leach available for Somerset's potential championship decider
Surrey duo Rory Burns and Sam Curran are available for the final match of the season against Nottinghamshire.
Sep 17, 12:11
Gary Lineker pictured in April 2017
Aberdeen named as host city for 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
It is the first time the north-eastern Scottish city has hosted the event.
Sep 17, 11:38
Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Ben Stokes: "When things got tough, we didn't crumble"
England won the World Cup in July, then drew the Ashes series.
Sep 16, 17:20
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
The Ashes: A look back at the series in stats
New highs reached as England and Australia produced a thrilling show.
Sep 16, 16:17
Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Josh Hazlewood to give England victory in the fifth test on September 15, 2019
Joe Root looking to use Oval win as template for next Ashes series
Australia retained the Ashes but England drew the series with victory at the Oval.
Sep 15, 19:55
Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Josh Hazlewood to give England victory in the fifth test on September 15, 2019
The Ashes: The 2019 drawn series in pictures
England won the final Test at the Oval but Australia retained the urn.
Sep 15, 19:52
Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Josh Hazlewood to give England victory in the fifth test on September 15, 2019
Day four of the fifth Ashes Test: England secure draw with 135-run win
The hosts claimed a 135-run win.
Sep 15, 19:47
Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Josh Hazlewood to give England victory in the fifth test on September 15, 2019
Joe Root hails "excellent" England after saving Ashes draw
The hosts won the final Test.
Sep 15, 18:51
Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
England dispatch Smith to close in on win at The Oval
The former captain fell to Stuart Broad for 23.
Sep 15, 15:06
Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Australia captain Tim Paine plays down attempts to wind up Ben Stokes
The tourists attempted to unsettle the hosts with a stream of chatter in a tense morning session.
Sep 14, 19:11
Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Day three of the fifth Ashes Test: Denly puts England in charge
The hosts take a 382-run lead into day four of the final Test.
Sep 14, 18:52
Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
England in firm control of final Ashes Test
Kent man impresses and just misses out on hundred.
Sep 14, 17:43
Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly and Ben Stokes put England in strong position at The Oval
The hosts lead by 262 at tea.
Sep 14, 15:18
Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
England lose Joe Root before lunch but build decent lead
New father Joe Denly was in impressive form in the session.
Sep 14, 12:24
Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
Archer and Curran star as England gain upper hand in final Ashes Test
England dismissed Australia for 225 in their first innings before reaching nine without loss at the close, a lead of 78.
Sep 13, 17:45
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Steve Smith frustrates England once more as Australia fight back
Smith's 59 not out leaves the tourists 147 for seven, 147 runs behind England.
Sep 13, 15:01
Marnus Labuschagne in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Smith and Labuschagne hold up England again after Archer strikes twice
The hosts were bowled out for 294.
Sep 13, 12:26
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