Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope "ready to go" if needed for second Test
The Surrey batsmen missed the first Test through illness.
Dec 31, 09:59
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root, Jos Buttler latest to fall ill in England camp
Jonny Bairstow replaced Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper before captain Joe Root began feeling ill during the morning session.
Dec 28, 09:44
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England dismiss South Africa for 284 in first Test
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran both finished with figures of four for 58.
Dec 27, 09:14
 England's Sam Curran celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen with teammates on December 26, 2019
Sam Curran: 'England fighting for each other amid illness'
His four wickets helped a depleted England reduce South Africa to 277 for nine.
Dec 26, 19:00
 South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action on December 26, 2019
De Kock leads South Africa fightback after lunch in Centurion
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Dec 26, 13:02
 England's James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Dean Elgar, caught by England's Jos Buttler with Ben Stokes and teammates on December 26, 2019
Anderson and England quick off the mark in Centurion
Pace bowler gets the first of three scalps for the tourists on the first morning of the first Test.
Dec 26, 10:16
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes lines up for England against South Africa, as Root opts to field
All-rounder commits to match in Centurion after his father responds to treatment.
Dec 26, 07:45
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes could face South Africa in Boxing Day Test after resuming training
The England all-rounder had been at his ill father's bedside but Ged Stokes is in a stable condition.
Dec 25, 09:53
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
'It puts things in perspective' - Root says supporting Stokes family is priority
Ged Ben Stokes was admitted on Monday evening with what the ECB called 'a serious illness'.
Dec 24, 14:36
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes taking chance to make case for Boxing Day Test inclusion
The England bowler claimed three wickets.
Dec 18, 16:22
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
England squad hit by illness as Anderson returns
Joe Root's side were a depleted force on day two of their warm-up match against an Invitational XI in South Africa.
Dec 18, 14:45
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Anderson, Bairstow, Wood back in England squad for South Africa tour
Spinner Moeen Ali still not available for Test cricket.
Dec 7, 13:23
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Root reaches double century as England stage fightback in Hamilton
Root's innings saw him enter the list of top ten England Test run scorers.
Dec 2, 10:17
 Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Second Test day one: Tom Latham scores century as Ben Stokes suffers injury
Tom Latham was on form for the Black Caps but the tourists have an injury worry hanging over Ben Stokes.
Nov 29, 09:51
 Chris Woakes pictured on November 29, 2019
Chris Woakes admits concern over injury to "world class" Ben Stokes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes held his left knee and was limping on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand and will be assessed.
Nov 29, 09:48
 Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Tom Latham hits another ton to frustrate England on day one of second Test
New Zealand reached 173-3 on a truncated first day of the second Test.
Nov 29, 08:15
 Zak Crawley pictured in 2017
Zak Crawley handed England Test debut in place of injured Jos Buttler
Chris Woakes also plays for the tourists.
Nov 28, 22:18
 England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Jos Buttler to miss second Test with back injury?
The wicketkeeper-batsman hurt his back in a gym.
Nov 28, 08:11
 New Zealand's Kane Williamson walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by England's Sam Curran on November 22, 2019
England bowlers fight back on day two of first Test in New Zealand
Ben Stokes' dismissal for 91 had sparked England's slide from 277 for four to 295 for eight in the space of 21 chaotic deliveries.
Nov 22, 07:10
 Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
Sam Curran eager to nail down spot in England team
The 21-year-old wants to shine with bat and ball.
Nov 18, 19:02
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 13, 2019
England bowlers made to work hard in final NZ warm-up
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer each took two wickets against the New Zealand A side.
Nov 15, 07:06
 Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
Joe Root drops back to four in England Test batting order
Root feels England will get more out out of him as a batsman and captain.
Nov 14, 08:17
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes knows he is battling for one remaining England spot
Woakes was wicketless as he and Sam Curran vie for a place in the five-man frontline attack for the first Test against the Black Caps next week.
Nov 13, 07:59
 Joe Root in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
England unconvincing in warm-up draw against New Zealand XI
Finn Allen's classy century help the hosts to a draw.
Nov 13, 07:07
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes snapped up by Northern Superchargers in The Hundred
The first names have been allocated for next summer's tournament.
Oct 3, 15:19
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
England Test players to join Hundred sides today
The likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root will learn where they will be playing next summer.
Oct 3, 09:02
 Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
England dispatch Smith to close in on win at The Oval
The former captain fell to Stuart Broad for 23.
Sep 15, 15:06
 Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Day three of the fifth Ashes Test: Denly puts England in charge
The hosts take a 382-run lead into day four of the final Test.
Sep 14, 18:52
 Jofra Archer pictured on September 13, 2019
Flu victim Smith unable to prevent Archer-inspired England taking control
England boast a 78-run lead heading into third day at the Oval.
Sep 13, 19:38
 Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
Day two of the fifth Ashes Test: Archer and Curran hand England advantage
Australia were bowled out for 225, 69 runs behind England.
Sep 13, 18:12
 Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
Archer and Curran star as England gain upper hand in final Ashes Test
England dismissed Australia for 225 in their first innings before reaching nine without loss at the close, a lead of 78.
Sep 13, 17:45
 The ever-loveable Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
How do you get Steve Smith out? Chris Woakes finally answers the question
Smith has tormented England for 10 innings in a row.
Sep 13, 16:58
 England captain Joe Root pictured on September 8, 2019
England name unchanged squad for final Ashes Test
The hosts are looking to draw the series.
Sep 9, 12:34
 Craig Overton during an England nets session on June 23, 2018
Joe Root backs Craig Overton to thrive in heat of Ashes battle
The Somerset seamer has replaced Chris Woakes, with James Anderson ruled out of the series.
Sep 3, 17:52
 Craig Overton during an England nets session on June 23, 2018
Craig Overton replaces Chris Woakes for fourth Ashes Test
Joe Denly and Jason Roy have swapped places in the batting order.
Sep 3, 14:01
 Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Justin Langer admits Steve Smith blow brought back "rough memories"
Batsman Steve Smith was on 80 when he turned his head on a 92.4mph bouncer from Jofra Archer and crumpled on impact after the ball struck.
Aug 17, 20:11
 Jofra Archer celebrates taking a wicket at The Ashes on August 16, 2019
The Ashes second Test: England looking for early wickets on day four
Stuart Broad believes victory is still possible if England can take the remaining six wickets before lunch.
Aug 17, 07:32
 Jofra Archer pictured for England on August 15, 2019
Ashes day three: Jofra Archer looks to lead England fightback
The home side have a lead of 228 runs.
Aug 16, 08:11
 Jonny Bairstow in action for England on January 26, 2019
Woakes and Bairstow rally after Australia rip through England's top order
Australia claimed four wickets in the session.
Aug 15, 15:23
 Australia's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
The key questions ahead of the second Ashes Test
England lost the first Test by 251 runs
Aug 13, 13:54
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