England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes pays tribute to father Ged following his death
Ben Stokes missed the majority of England's summer Test series against Pakistan to be with his father in Christchurch.
Dec 9, 08:31
Faf Du Plessis celebrates his half century against England on November 27, 2020
Faf du Plessis rested by South Africa for England ODIs
The pressure is on the Proteas after losing the Twenty20 series 3-0.
Dec 3, 16:50
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan insists coded messages are "in the spirit of the game"
Team analyst Nathan Leamon was spotted by television cameras showing letter and number combinations such as '2C' and '4E'.
Dec 3, 12:22
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes: 'Sky is the limit for England'
England are already world champions in the 50-over format.
Dec 2, 22:13
Dawid Malan pictured for England against South Africa in December 2020
Dawid Malan jokes he "needs to go back to maths class" after hitting 99
The world-leading Twenty20 batsman fired England to victory in Cape Town and a series whitewash with his 99-run knock.
Dec 1, 21:03
South Africa's Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen pictured against England on December 1, 2020
England chasing 192 for T20 whitewash over South Africa
Van der Rassie Van Der Dussen clubbed a relentless 74 not out from 32 balls and Du Faf du Plessis made 54no from 37.
Dec 1, 19:10
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan admits he is still figuring out best England XI
Selectors have a full strength squad to choose from in England's first away match since the start of the pandemic.
Nov 27, 08:47
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Quinton de Kock pays tribute to "top-class player" Ben Stokes
The South Africa captain saw Ben Stokes smash a sensational hundred last month.
Nov 26, 17:04
England's Jason Roy is dismissed on September 8, 2019
Jason Roy: 'England in strong batting position for T20 World Cup'
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler are among the options at the top of the order.
Nov 25, 11:34
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood: 'Stokes-Buttler swap will not muddy the waters'
Ben Stokes was promoted to the top of the order and Jos Buttler slotted in down at number five for Rajasthan Royals recently.
Nov 24, 12:54
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Team Jos Buttler triumph in England's warm-up match for South Africa tour
The 23-man squad was split in two for the 40-over practice match in Cape Town, with Team Eoin Morgan challenging Team Jos Buttler.
Nov 21, 14:55
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Jos Buttler encourages England teammates to talk about mental health
Englands' players will remain in biosecure bubbles while playing T20 and ODI matches in Cape Town and Paarl.
Nov 16, 14:58
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer named IPL's MVP following Rajasthan Royals heroics
The bowler has become the second England player to win the award after Ben Stokes.
Nov 10, 20:47
Virat Kohli in action for India on June 30, 2019
Is betting on the IPL allowed in India?
The current edition of the IPL is attracting widespread interest from around the cricket world, but can followers in India legally bet on the competition?
Nov 5, 16:59
England's Ben Stokes pictured against West Indies on July 17, 2020
Ed Smith defends decision to rest key England trio
Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran will miss the one-day series against South Africa.
Nov 3, 17:37
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran rested for ODI leg of South Africa tour
The England trio will return home after the T20 series.
Nov 3, 13:28
South Africa's David Miller in action on February 9, 2020
David Miller looking forward to facing English IPL teammates
David Miller is teammates with Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Tom Curran at Rajasthan Royals.
Oct 29, 11:06
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer looking forward to being "free" from bio-secure environments
The 25-year-old revealed an inability to take time away from the game has taken its toll.
Oct 28, 15:59
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes produces big-hitting IPL century for Rajasthan Royals
The England all-rounder hit 107 not out in 60 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians.
Oct 25, 21:17
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes endures underwhelming return to cricket in Indian Premier League
Ben Stokes played for Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Oct 11, 13:57
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes set for return to cricket with "parents' blessing"
Ben Stokes went to New Zealand in August on compassionate leave.
Oct 6, 19:41
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes set to represent Rajasthan Royals at IPL
The England all-rounder has been in New Zealand since August to spend time with his family after his father's brain cancer diagnosis.
Oct 3, 09:19
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Winners and losers from England's summer of cricket
The West Indies, Pakistan, Ireland and Australia have all joined England in their 'bio-secure' bubble.
Sep 17, 10:05
Manchester United trio David Beckham, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke celebrate a goal against Juventus in April 1999
Five all-time great sporting comebacks after Dominic Thiem's stunning win
England recovered to beat Australia in the second ODI while Dominic Thiem recovered from two sets down to win the US Open.
Sep 14, 15:10
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Nine members of World Cup win start for England against Australia in first ODI
Only Ben Stokes and Liam Plunkett are missing from their dramatic Lord's final in July 2019. The visitors were without talisman Steve Smith.
Sep 11, 12:39
Adil Rashid pictured for England on September 8, 2020
Moeen Ali hails "world class" Adil Rashid despite England defeat to Australia
Adil Rashid's fine spell kept England in the contest until the final over.
Sep 8, 22:16
Australia and England players shake hands after their match on September 8, 2020
England win series but lose world number one spot after Austria defeat
Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 55 but England's batting failed to fire.
Sep 8, 21:08
England's Jonny Bairstow pictured against Australia on September 8, 2020
Jonny Bairstow steers England to 145 in final T20 clash against Australia
Spinner Adam Zampa claimed two for 34.
Sep 8, 19:39
Dawid Malan pictured in August 2018
Dawid Malan: "Hopefully I've ticked a few boxes"
Dawid Malan wants to stay in Eoin Morgan's good books after eight scores of 50 or more in 15 T20 internationals.
Sep 7, 12:12
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes admits he needed break from cricket after dad's cancer diagnosis
The England all-rounder left England's Test bubble for New Zealand earlier this month.
Aug 28, 19:56
England's Zak Crawley pictured in action against Pakistan on August 21, 2020
Zak Crawley makes century as England dominate against Pakistan
The 22-year-old was unbeaten on 171 at stumps.
Aug 21, 18:33
Zack Crawley in action for England against Pakistan on August 21, 2020
Zak Crawley hits half-century on opening morning of third Test against Pakistan
He was unbeaten on 53 at lunch.
Aug 21, 12:26
England batsman James Vince is bowled against Australia on June 25, 2019
Ed Smith: 'James Vince failed to grasp his opportunities'
James Vince has been overlooked for the Vitality T20 series at Emirates Old Trafford after a enduring a disappointing time against Ireland.
Aug 18, 17:54
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Sam Curran claims James Anderson doubters 'are not very sensible'
The 38-year-old took two for 35 on a rain-affected first day of the second Test.
Aug 13, 18:59
James Anderson and Jos Butler pictured for England against Pakistan in August 2020
Old hands steer England into the ascendancy against Pakistan
James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes were all among the wickets as the hosts reduced Pakistan to 126 for five on day one of the second Test.
Aug 13, 17:49
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
James Anderson strikes early before two dropped catches cost England
The hosts dropped two chances.
Aug 13, 12:18
Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
Sam Curran preferred to Jofra Archer for second Test against Pakistan
All-rounder Sam Curran is preferred against Pakistan due to his superior batting, says captain Joe Root.
Aug 13, 10:00
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Joe Root backs James Anderson to rediscover his best form with England
Captain maintains his belief in record wicket-taker ahead of second Test against Pakistan.
Aug 13, 07:37
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Joe Root tips James Anderson to star for England
Seam bowler James Anderson is closing in on his 600th wicket and captain Joe Root wants to unleash him against Pakistan.
Aug 12, 17:52
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Waqar Younis: 'Pakistan will look to take advantage of Ben Stokes absence'
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is heading to New Zealand for family reasons and will miss the second Test.
Aug 12, 13:15
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