England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England complete successful header bin challenge during rain break
Mark Wood finished the job.
Aug 5, 17:27
Pakistan's Babar Azam in action against England on August 5, 2020
Babar Azam stars as Pakistan frustrate England
Pakistan made a solid start after deciding to bat first.
Aug 5, 16:59
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes impress on first morning against Pakistan
Pakistan elected to bat under grey skies at Old Trafford.
Aug 5, 12:28
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes happy to let others take the limelight
He weighed in with 11 wickets in the second and third Tests against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 12:54
Andrew Balbirnie pictured for Ireland in 2019
Andrew Balbirnie wary of "dangerous" England even without World Cup stars
Ireland meet Eoin Morgan's men in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday at Southampton.
Jul 29, 17:05
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England name unchanged squad to face Pakistan
Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes staked their claims in the convincing third Test victory over the West Indies but competition is fierce.
Jul 29, 14:27
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
How England's players fared in Test series win over West Indies
Ben Stokes led the way again in England's 2-1 series win.
Jul 29, 07:18
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root to take time over England bowling selection dilemma
After rotating options throughout the West Indies series, England are likely to begin the Pakistan series with some familiar questions.
Jul 28, 18:41
England players celebrate Stuart Broad's 500th Test wicket on July 28, 2020
Stuart Broad has no thoughts of letting up after 500th wicket
The seamer joined an exclusive club of bowlers on Tuesday after taking his 500th Test wicket.
Jul 28, 18:21
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer back for England decider against West Indies
He missed the second Test after breaching the team's bio-security protocols
Jul 24, 11:38
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Chris Silverwood: 'Jofra Archer will be glad to be back involved'
England will likely pick three from Jofra Archer, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes.
Jul 21, 17:29
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
Jofra Archer cleared to rejoin England squad ahead of third Test with West Indies
The bowler is back in contention after his dramatic omission last week.
Jul 21, 08:43
England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ben Stokes takes centre stage again as England level series with West Indies
Ben Stokes backed up his first-innings 176 with an adrenaline-fuelled 78 not out and picked up two important wickets to seal a 113-run victory.
Jul 20, 17:54
England's Ben Stokes pictured against West Indies on July 17, 2020
England left needing seven wickets to level series with West Indies
Everything went to plan for the home side on the fifth morning.
Jul 20, 13:18
England players unsuccessfully appeal for a wicket against West Indies on July 19, 2020
England's follow-on hopes fading at tea against West Indies
The West Indies reached tea on 227 for four.
Jul 19, 15:34
A general shot of Old Trafford during a rain delay on July 18, 2020
England frustrated by rain on day three of second West Indies Test
Bad weather at Emirates Old Trafford halted the home side's push after a second day declaration.
Jul 18, 13:39
England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020
Eoin Morgan warns Alex Hales he must regain trust of England teammates
Alex Hales lost his squad berth in last year's World Cup triumph after news broke that he had failed a second test for recreational drugs.
May 27, 17:51
Chris Woakes pictured on November 29, 2019
Dukes owner plays down concerns over swing without saliva in England
Australia seamer Mitchell Starc warned against the proposed new cricket regulations.
May 27, 09:53
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes happy to welcome Alex Hales back into England setup
Hales lost his place in last year's World Cup-winning squad after news of a second failed test for recreational drugs.
May 22, 17:53
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes welcomes return of aches and pains after getting back to training
The Warwickshire all-rounder is one on 18 bowlers to be selected for personalised practice.
May 22, 11:04
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes wondering whether South Africa bug was coronavirus
But now World Cup winner is looking forward.
Apr 22, 17:46
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes relives 'miracle of Headingley' innings
Sky's offering included a 'watchalong' segment which saw Stokes, captain Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Chris Woakes dial in via videolink
Apr 11, 18:31
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes: 'England pay cuts still under discussion'
The country's best paid players may yet agree to take temporary reductions.
Apr 2, 08:11
England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Stuart Broad sits out warm-up but will lead England attack in first Test
The tourists begin a four-day first-class match against a President's XI in Colombo on Thursday.
Mar 11, 18:59
Chris Woakes pictured on November 29, 2019
Chris Woakes insists England will always be his top priority
Chris Woakes withdrew from this year's Indian Premier League and will instead head back to Birmingham after England's tour of Sri Lanka.
Mar 10, 16:10
Matt Parkinson in action for Lancashire Lightning in September 2018
Chris Woakes, Matt Parkinson take two wickets apiece in Sri Lanka warm-up
Having posted 316 on day one against an SLC Board XI, Joe Root's side had the hosts 184 for six at tea.
Mar 8, 10:23
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
England take three wickets on morning of first Sri Lanka warm-up
Dom Bess and Matt Parkinson also took wickets in Katunayake.
Mar 8, 08:41
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes 'withdraws from Indian Premier League'
England bowler Chris Woakes was picked up by Delhi Capitals for £160,000 at the tournament draft in December.
Mar 6, 14:06
Saqib Mahmood during an England nets session in November 2019
Saqib Mahmood: Jofra Archer, Mark Wood "have raised the bar" for pace bowlers
Saqib Mahmood will look to step up in the pace duo's absence.
Mar 5, 12:12
Worcestershire Rapids' Moeen Ali walks past the trophy after losing in the final of the T20 Blast on September 21, 2019
Moeen Ali to captain Birmingham Phoenix in maiden The Hundred season
Moeen has enjoyed Twenty20 success with Worcestershire in each of the last two seasons.
Feb 18, 08:45
South Africa's Quinton de Kock celebrates his century on February 4, 2020
Chris Woakes: 'England have to find ways to get Quinton De Kock out'
The South Africa skipper led by example in Cape Town.
Feb 5, 08:44
England's Joe Denly celebrates a half century on February 4, 2020
Joe Denly leads England recovery in first ODI
England's World Cup winners had faltered with the bat in their first ODI since July's memorable success.
Feb 4, 15:21
Tom Banton in action for Somerset in May 2019
Tom Banton, Matt Parkinson make England ODI debuts against South Africa
England will bat first at Newlands after losing the toss.
Feb 4, 12:31
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes hails Eoin Morgan as one of best captains he's ever had
The pair played key roles in England's World Cup triumph last summer.
Jan 29, 20:07
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England seal dominant 3-1 series win over South Africa
Tourists complete 191-run success at the Wanderers.
Jan 27, 15:14
Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
England claim two wickets before tea
Rassie van der Rassie Van Der Dussen falls for 98 as hosts slip to 188 for four in Johannesburg.
Jan 27, 13:48
Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
Woakes and Stokes push England closer to series win in Johannesburg
The hosts were 90 for two at lunch on day four, needing another 376 runs for victory
Jan 27, 10:37
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
England decline to enforce follow-on in Johannesburg
The Proteas were dismissed for 183 in response to England's first-innings 400.
Jan 26, 14:36
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England win toss and choose to bat as Archer ruled out of final Test
The paceman has an elbow issue.
Jan 24, 11:41
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England hopeful Archer can return for final Test in South Africa
The quick will be put through his paces in the nets on Wednesday, having been troubled by an elbow problem.
Jan 21, 18:38
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