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
 Matt Parkinson in action for Lancashire Lightning in September 2018
England's Matt Parkinson admits he battled "dark moments" on winter tour
Matt Parkinson did not make a single competitive appearance during tours of Sri Lanka and India.
Jul 19, 12:10
 England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan back for T20s against Pakistan
Saqib Mahmood, Lewis Gregory and Matt Parkinson did enough in the one-day series while Dawid Malan keeps his usual place in the T20 set-up.
Jul 14, 12:53
 England's Saqib Mahmood celebrates against Pakistan on July 8, 2021
Four of England's ODI stand-ins retained for T20 series
Nine players have returned to the squad following isolation.
Jul 14, 08:33
 England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Ben Stokes lauds "phenomenal" England manager Gareth Southgate
Following a 1-1 draw against Italy at Wembley on Sunday night, England came unstuck in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.
Jul 12, 17:50
 England's Saqib Mahmood celebrates against Pakistan on July 8, 2021
Ben Stokes: 'Saqib Mahmood is not fazed by anything'
Saqib Mahmood impressed in England's two ODI wins over Pakistan.
Jul 12, 15:51
 England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan lauds "incredible" England after Pakistan ODI win
Eoin Morgan and his entire original squad had to be replaced at short notice after a number of positive Covid tests.
Jul 10, 20:07
 England's Craig Overton celebrates taking a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Saud Shakeel on July 10, 2021
Dominant England ease to ODI series win over Pakistan
A second-string England side claimed a 52-run win in front of almost 23,000 fans.
Jul 10, 19:13
 England's Saqib Mahmood celebrates against Pakistan on July 8, 2021
Three uncapped England stars to watch against Pakistan
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at three of England's debutants who could seize their opportunity in this summer's series at home to Pakistan.
Jul 9, 08:14
 England's Saqib Mahmood celebrates against Pakistan on July 8, 2021
Saqib Mahmood still surprised by shock call-up for England
The Lancashire paceman was one of the first names on a hastily revised teamsheet when a Covid outbreak sent the England squad into quarantine.
Jul 8, 18:58
 England's Saqib Mahmood celebrates against Pakistan on July 8, 2021
New-look England dominate Pakistan in Cardiff
Saqib Mahmood took four for 42 in easily his most impactful performance in England colours.
Jul 8, 15:51
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes: 'My job needed me'
Ben Stokes underwent surgery in April after fracturing his left index finger.
Jul 7, 15:37
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Luke Fletcher on form as Nottinghamshire go top of Group One
The home side powered their way to a convincing victory at Trent Bridge.
Jul 6, 19:42
 Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles denies protocol breach as reason for England outbreak
A brand new squad featuring nine uncapped players has been hastily convened.
Jul 6, 14:49
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes to lead changed England side for Pakistan ODI
England have named nine uncapped players for the upcoming one-day series.
Jul 6, 11:16
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England forced to name new ODI team for Pakistan due to coronavirus outbreak
Ben Stokes will captain the new-look side.
Jul 6, 09:34
 England's Chris Woakes celebrates with teammates against Sri Lanka on July 4, 2021
The big talking points from England's ODI series with Sri Lanka
Pakistan are the next opponents for England.
Jul 5, 12:28
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Eoin Morgan urges caution over Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler returns
Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler have been sidelined by injuries and England have no intention of taking any risks with the key duo.
Jul 5, 12:25
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Jordan Thompson stars for Yorkshire in Northamptonshire victory
Dom Bess was the pick of the bowlers in an easy victory for the Vikings.
Jun 26, 21:24
 England's Sam Curran celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka on June 23, 2021
England ease to eight-wicket win in first Sri Lanka T20 fixture
Sri Lanka were restricted to a paltry 129 for seven after winning the toss.
Jun 23, 21:07
 England's Sam Curran celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka on June 23, 2021
Adil Rashid and Sam Curran star as Sri Lanka set England 130 target
The hosts need 130 to win at Cardiff.
Jun 23, 20:07
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's T20 series against Sri Lanka
Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow and David Willey are among those back in the England squad for the Twenty20 series.
Jun 22, 16:18
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sir Alastair Cook sympathises with England Test captain Joe Root
England captain Joe Root has overseen four defeats in the past five Test matches.
Jun 21, 16:39
 Max Verstappen celebrates winning the French Grand Prix on June 20, 2021
Sunday's sporting social: Maguire showboats, Verstappen wins and Stokes shines
Verstappen pulled off a stunning win at the French Grand Prix.
Jun 20, 18:04
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Ben Stokes enjoys successful return from injury as Durham beat Birmingham
Joe Root top-scored with 49 as he helped Yorkshire to a 39-run triumph over Derbyshire Falcons.
Jun 20, 18:01
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes admits England absence has felt like a "waste" of form
Chris Woakes is hoping to get the nod for Wednesday's T20 against Sri Lanka, ending a 280-day absence from the England XI.
Jun 20, 14:41
 England's Olly Stone is bowled out on July 26, 2019
England's Olly Stone to miss rest of season due to back injury
Olly Stone's stress fracture creates a vacancy in the one-day squad for the uncapped George Garton.
Jun 19, 14:17
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
England coach Graham Thorpe urges batsmen to show "desperation"
The Test team are mulling over a first home series defeat in seven years after collapsing against New Zealand at Edgbaston.
Jun 14, 17:17
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root challenges England to complete clean sweep in New Zealand, India Tests
Two Tests against the Black Caps this month are followed by five against India in August and September.
Jun 1, 17:47
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Stuart Broad appointed England vice-captain for first New Zealand Test
James Bracey is set for his international bow at Lord's.
Jun 1, 13:45
 Trent Boult in action for New Zealand on June 29, 2019
New Zealand's Trent Boult expected to miss England series
Trent Boult will only arrive in the UK on Friday and the priority now is to make sure he is fit and firing for the historic game against India.
May 31, 16:00
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IPL set to resume in United Arab Emirates during autumn
There remain 31 matches in the season still to play, with the likes of England's Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan attached to IPL clubs.
May 29, 09:07
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