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'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 Mark Woods celebrates with teammates after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka last wicket is taken on June 29, 2021
Chris Woakes: 'Joe Root does not realise how good he is'
Joe Root became the seventh Englishman to play 150 ODIs when he was named in the XI at Emirates Riverside.
Jun 29, 18:04
England's Mark Woods celebrates with teammates after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka last wicket is taken on June 29, 2021
England ease to five-wicket win in first Sri Lanka ODI
Chris Woakes claimed four for 18 from his 10-over allocation before Joe Root saw the hosts at Chester-le-Street across the line with a polished 79 not out.
Jun 29, 16:57
England's Mark Woods celebrates with teammates after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka last wicket is taken on June 29, 2021
Chris Woakes impresses as England bowl Sri Lanka out for 185
Chris Woakes took four wickets for 18 and David Willey three for 44.
Jun 29, 13:47
Jonny Bairstow in action for England against Sri Lanka on June 26, 2021
Bairstow, Malan hit half-centuries as England set Sri Lanka 180 target
The tourists need 181 to end the series on a high.
Jun 26, 15:44
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 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
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
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Cricket roundup: Chris Woakes helps Birmingham Bears overcome Derbyshire Falcons
Chris Woakes took two for 38 and struck an unbeaten 13 off five balls in the away win at Derby.
Jun 13, 21:04
New Zealand's Tom Blundell in action against England on June 12, 2021
England vs. New Zealand day three: Hosts staring at series defeat
Sri Lanka were the last touring side to deal England a bloody nose on their own soil.
Jun 12, 19:17
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes recalled to England's T20 squad
David Willey and Liam Dawson are also included.
Jun 12, 12:20
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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
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
The key talking points from Chris Silverwood's England selection
England face the Black Caps in two Tests in June.
May 18, 14:55
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
England name Ollie Robinson and James Bracey in squad for New Zealand Test
James Bracey is included primarily as a top-order option but will also act as cover for wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.
May 18, 14:08
England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Jofra Archer hands England injury scare before New Zealand Test
The 26-year-old did not bowl during day three of his side's LV= Insurance County Championship match with Kent due to a sore elbow.
May 15, 21:44
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
England's IPL contingent expected to miss New Zealand Test
The players returning from India will come out of quarantine less than a fortnight before the Lord's opener.
May 14, 17:52
Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles paves way for "new faces" in New Zealand series
Ashley Giles suggested players who recently returned from the postponed Indian Premier League into quarantine may be eased back into action gently.
May 10, 12:15
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England's IPL players start to return home after postponement
The majority of England's players at the tournament are expected to fly home imminently.
May 4, 20:57
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England's IPL players aiming to secure swift return home
Positive cases in three of the eight franchises effectively proved that the players' bio-secure bubbles were no longer able to stave off the threat.
May 4, 14:48
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The key questions surrounding the IPL's postponement
There are 11 English representatives still involved.
May 4, 13:20
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IPL postponed amid India's coronavirus crisis
The BCCI does "not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved" in organising the tournament.
May 4, 09:31
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England's 11 IPL players urged to continue for "humanity"
India star Ravichandran Ashwin has stepped aside to help support his extended family.
Apr 27, 13:25
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England players 'not facing immediate IPL withdrawals'
The competition is continuing despite the surge of cases in India.
Apr 26, 10:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Tuesday's sporting social: Fernandes flattens Fred and WSL turns 10
Elsewhere, Real Madrid landed in Liverpool, Steph Curry made history and Chris Woakes - yes, Chris Woakes - showed off his moves.
Apr 13, 18:48
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
England coach Chris Silverwood remains upbeat after ODI defeat
Chris Silverwood spent almost three full months on one of the most restrictive away trips ever undertaken.
Mar 29, 13:57
 India's KL Rahul celebrates with Krunal Pandya against England on March 23, 2021
India march to 66-run victory in first ODI against England
Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy put on 135 for the first wicket.
Mar 23, 17:36
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
England's Eoin Morgan hails "extremely productive tour"
England tackle India in three one-day internationals in Pune starting on Tuesday.
Mar 22, 12:34
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What can fans expect from England's third Test against India?
The penultimate contest of the series gets under way in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Feb 23, 15:34
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root braces himself for spin ahead of third India test
The England captain does not expect spin to take a back seat in Ahmedabad.
Feb 22, 22:08
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood: 'England's pacemen are queuing up for the pink ball'
England's seam attack have seen the ball swing and bounce during net sessions in Ahmedabad.
Feb 19, 14:15
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
Rohit Sharma leads India fightback against England
Moeen clean bowled Virat Kohli in Chennai.
Feb 13, 11:59
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
India hit back against England through Rohit Sharma's century
Moeen had marked his recall after 18 months with a magic moment in the morning session, as he sent Virat Kohli back for a duck.
Feb 13, 09:59
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali impresses as England make strong start to second Test
The spinner bowled Virat Kohli for a duck on the first morning in Chennai.
Feb 13, 08:25
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England to gamble on four changes for second test against India
Jos Buttler has been sent back home for a break and Jofra Archer is ruled out with an elbow injury.
Feb 12, 08:53
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson and Dom Bess to miss second test against India
England are making changes in Chennai.
Feb 12, 08:51
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood takes pleasure in Australia's defeat to India
India's famous win over Australia grabbed the England squad's attention in Galle.
Jan 19, 17:08
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Chris Woakes feels Steve Smith debate has been "blown up"
The former Australia captain was filmed scratching at the batting crease while fielding against India.
Jan 12, 15:35
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Moeen Ali unlikely to play against Sri Lanka after quarantine extended
The England all-rounder is now unlikely to feature in England's Test series in Sri Lanka.
Jan 12, 14:16
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