Ben Stokes celebrates scoring a century for England against West Indies on March 17, 2022.
Ben Stokes hits century as England build huge lead in second Test
Ben Stokes joins Joe Root in hitting a century as England end day two of the second Test match against West Indies with a lead of 436 runs.
Mar 17, 22:08
West Indies batsman Nkrumah Bonner and England all-rounder Ben Stokes on March 12, 2022.
West Indies frustrate England to earn draw in first Test
England play out a draw in the first Test match with West Indies after the hosts comfortably bat out the final two sessions in Antigua.
Mar 12, 21:48
England captain Joe Root looking frustrated against the West Indies on March 9, 2022.
West Indies make England toil on third day in Antigua
West Indies seize control of the first Test match in Antigua, restricting England to just five wickets on day three as they moved into a 62-run lead.
Mar 10, 21:41
England batsman Jonny Bairstow celebrating a half-century against West Indies on March 8, 2022.
Jonny Bairstow hits century as England edge first day with West Indies
Jonny Bairstow hits his eighth Test century as England fight back to end day one of the first Test match with West Indies on 268-6.
Mar 8, 21:39
Paul Collingwood pictured in September 2019
Paul Collingwood named interim England head coach for West Indies tour
The ECB announces that Paul Collingwood has been named as England's interim head coach for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Feb 7, 11:06
England batsman Ben Stokes pictured against West Indies on July 19, 2020
Joe Root: 'Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow in contention for fifth Ashes Test'
Captain Joe Root suggests that England duo Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow could still feature in the fifth Ashes Test despite carrying injuries.
Jan 12, 11:59
Jos Buttler pictured on August 26, 2021
Joe Root praises England's walking wounded after draw in fourth Ashes Test
Captain Joe Root was quick to praise the injured England players who all contributed to their draw with Australia in the fourth Ashes Test.
Jan 9, 10:05
England's Zak Crawley pictured in action against Pakistan on August 21, 2020
England survive final day to claim dramatic draw in fourth Ashes Test
England see out the final 13 balls with one wicket remaining to claim a morale-boosting draw against Australia in the fourth Ashes Test.
Jan 9, 09:51
Jonny Bairstow in action for England on January 31, 2019
Jonny Bairstow hits brave century as England fight back in fourth Ashes Test
England launch a third-day fightback in the fourth Ashes Test, Jonny Bairstow battling through the pain barrier to hit a century in Sydney.
Jan 7, 10:21
Pat Cummins celebrates taking an England wicket on August 23, 2019
Australia retain Ashes with innings win against shambolic England
Australia retain the Ashes with by winning the third Test match against England by an innings and 14 runs, taking the final six wickets within 80 minutes on day three.
Dec 28, 00:54
Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 7, 2019
Australia seize early control of third Ashes Test against England
Another dominant performance from Australia seizes control of the third Ashes Test against the England, the tourists being bowled out for 185 on day one.
Dec 26, 09:59
Jos Buttler pictured on August 26, 2021
Australia wrap up second Ashes Test win despite Jos Buttler defiance
Australia win the second Ashes Test match with England by 275 runs, the inevitable being delayed by Jos Buttler's defiance throughout the final day in Adelaide.
Dec 20, 09:52
Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
England on brink of losing second Ashes Test to Australia
England are on the brink of losing the second Ashes Test match to Australia after being reduced to 82-4 in their second innings at the close of play on day four.
Dec 19, 11:38
Jos Buttler pictured on August 26, 2021
England heading towards heavy second Ashes Test defeat against Australia
England are on the way towards suffering a heavy defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test match after another batting collapse in Adelaide.
Dec 18, 11:34
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England struggle again as Australia seize control of second Ashes Test
England end day two of the second Ashes Test match with Australia trailing by 456 having been reduced to 17-2 during the evening session.
Dec 17, 10:56
Australia's David Warner celebrates his half century on August 22, 2019
Jos Buttler drops cost England as Australia dominate start of second Ashes Test
Australia dominate the opening day of the second Ashes Test match with England, helped by two dropped catches by Jos Buttler.
Dec 16, 11:51
England bowler James Anderson celebrates on August 24, 2020
James Anderson, Stuart Broad in England squad, one Australia change
James Anderson and Stuart Broad are named in England's 12-man squad for the second Test match, while Australia make one change ahead of the day-night game in Adelaide.
Dec 15, 09:56
England's Joe Root celebrates after winning the match on August 28, 2021
England captain Joe Root: 'Second Test selection is fascinating'
Joe Root acknowledges that selecting England's side for the second Ashes Test match in Adelaide is "not straightforward".
Dec 14, 09:41
Pat Cummins celebrates taking an England wicket on August 23, 2019
Australia cruise to first Ashes Test win over England on day four
An England batting collapse on day four allows Australia to cruise to a nine-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Dec 11, 09:44
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes added to England's Ashes squad
England add Ben Stokes to their squad for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, the all-rounder having missed a number of months through prioritising his mental health.
Oct 25, 09:10
England's Ollie Robinson celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Ishant Sharma on August 28, 2021
England trio Malan, Robinson, Leach handed central contracts for first time
The ECB announces a list of 20 players who will receive central contracts to represent England over the next 12 months.
Oct 8, 12:09
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England all-rounder Ben Stokes expected to miss Ashes series
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to miss the scheduled Ashes series in Australia after undergoing a second operation on a finger injury.
Oct 7, 08:53
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
On this day in 2017: Moeen Ali hits England's second quickest ODI hundred
The all-rounder smashed eight sixes to help his side beat the West Indies.
Sep 23, 11:00
Harlequins' Louis Lynagh celebrates with teammates after the match with Bristol Bears on June 19, 2021
Louis Lynagh on course to follow in the footsteps of Ben Stokes
Louis Lynagh's father Michael was a World Cup winner with Australia but the 20-year-old has been called up by England.
Sep 21, 12:05
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Tymal Mills receives England T20 World Cup call-up as Ben Stokes misses out
Ben Stokes is currently taking an indefinite hiatus from the game to prioritise his mental health.
Sep 9, 10:02
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England look set to be without Ben Stokes for Twenty20 World Cup
The all-rounder is currently taking an indefinite leave of absence from the sport.
Sep 7, 12:01
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
On this day in 2017: Ben Stokes gets his name on second Lord's honours board
Ben Stokes took six for 22 against West Indies to make his way on to the bowling honours board at the home of cricket.
Sep 6, 11:05
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
'I think about who I'm representing' - Moeen Ali on England vice-captain honour
Joe Root hailed the all-rounder as a "natural leader" with a "brilliant cricket brain" after choosing the 34-year-old to be his new right-hand man.
Sep 1, 13:21
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England coach Chris Silverwood won't push Ben Stokes to return before he's ready
The 30-year-old all-rounder has taken an indefinite break from cricket to look after his mental wellbeing.
Aug 17, 11:43
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Injury worry for England with Stuart Broad set for scan on calf complaint
England host India at Lord's in the second Test, which starts on Thursday.
Aug 10, 17:08
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England recall Moeen Ali for second Test against India
The all-rounder has been added to the squad for the match at Lord's.
Aug 10, 09:35
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root insists cricket comes second as Ben Stokes takes break
Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from the game to prioritise his mental health and fully recover from a finger injury.
Aug 2, 14:32
Adam Peaty pictured on July 26, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Adam Peaty dismayed by reaction to mental health break
The 26-year-old, who won two gold medals and a silver at Tokyo 2020, is taking time away from swimming to focus on his mental health.
Aug 2, 07:36
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ollie Pope: 'We can cope without absent Ben Stokes'
All-rounder Ben Stokes has taken indefinite leave from all cricket in a bid to safeguard his mental health.
Aug 1, 15:35
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Jack Leach insists England squad are behind Ben Stokes
The pair teamed up for a memorable Ashes win at Headingley in 2019.
Jul 31, 17:46
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Kevin Pietersen hopes Ben Stokes benefits from cricket break
The 30-year-old England all-rounder is prioritising his mental health.
Jul 30, 19:22
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes to take "indefinite" cricket break for mental health reasons
The 30-year-old all-rounder will play no part in the forthcoming Test series against India.
Jul 30, 17:53
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'Friendship will be set aside against Ben Stokes'
The England pair face off with Trent Rockers and Northern Superchargers on Monday.
Jul 25, 12:49
England's Ollie Robinson pictured on June 2, 2021
Ollie Robinson recalled to England squad
The Sussex seamer was banned for a series of offensive historic tweets.
Jul 21, 12:41
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
The pick of the games in the first rounds of The Hundred
Joe Root v Ben Stokes, Jason Roy v Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer v Jonny Bairstow are among the match-ups of England Test players.
Jul 20, 18:03
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