Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
England Lions in control after day two of clash with Cricket Australia XI
England Lions stay on top after day two of clash with Cricket Australia XI
Feb 16, 14:53
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Chris Silverwood not ruling Jofra Archer out of Boxing Day Test
England are erring towards an all-seam attack for the series opener at Centurion.
Dec 23, 18:48
Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly brushes off "man flu" after maiden international century
England have been struck down by illness, with Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad and Jack Leach in isolation.
Dec 20, 17:37
England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
No dramas on the field after illness-hit England make emergency call-ups
Craig Overton and Dom Bess are on their way to South Africa as Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach suffer with flu-like symptoms.
Dec 20, 10:25
Craig Overton during an England nets session on September 10, 2019
England call for Bess and Overton as illness disrupts Test preparations
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach have all been affected by flu-like symptoms.
Dec 20, 08:27
Essex celebrate winning the County Championship on September 26, 2019
Essex secure County Championship title in nervous finale with Somerset
Win comes on the back of T20 Blast success.
Sep 26, 17:23
Joe Root takes a ball in the box on September 6, 2019
The Ashes fifth Test: England hoping to restore pride at the Oval
Australia have yet to win the series.
Sep 9, 06:05
Craig Overton in action fort England on September 8, 2019
Ashes day five recap: Australia retain the urn
Australia claimed a 185-run victory at Old Trafford.
Sep 8, 20:12
Craig Overton pictured on September 4, 2019
Craig Overton confident England can bounce back in Ashes fourth Test
Smith was in the runs yet again at Old Trafford.
Sep 4, 19:07
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer vs. Steve Smith in spotlight ahead of Ashes fourth Test
Steve Smith returns to the Australia side after missing Headingley Test with concussion.
Sep 4, 06:03
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
Ashes fourth Test, day one: Steve Smith returns at Old Trafford
England will look to maintain their momentum from a thrilling third Test.
Sep 4, 05:58
Craig Overton pictured on September 3, 2019
The Ashes: Five things you need to know about England seamer Craig Overton
The Somerset quick is in the squad for the fourth Test against Australia.
Sep 3, 17:54
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
Jason Roy pictured on August 15, 2019
England to switch batting order for fourth Ashes Test
Joe Denly may be promoted to open the batting in the fourth Test, with Jason Roy dropping to number four.
Aug 30, 19:29
James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson ruled out for England for rest of The Ashes
England's record wicket-taker sought to prove his fitness in a Lancashire Second XI match this week.
Aug 30, 13:23
Craig Overton during an England nets session on June 23, 2018
Somerset close in on victory over Warwickshire
Warwickshire were 103 for six needing 239 to win.
May 21, 20:46
Cameron Bancroft in action for Durham on April 11, 2019
Result: Cameron Bancroft the star as Durham down Lancashire
Elsewhere, Lancashire came up just short of a remarkable chase despite record team and individual scores.
Apr 19, 18:51
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New Zealand secure victory over England in first Test
New Zealand bowl England out for 320 to take victory in the first Test against their visitors by an innings and 49 runs.
Mar 26, 08:56
Somerset's Craig Overton on September 12, 2016
Craig Overton, Mitchell Starc to miss fourth Ashes Test
England's Craig Overton and Australia's Mitchell Starc will both miss the fourth Ashes Test match in Melbourne through injury.
Dec 24, 09:51
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England seamer Craig Overton doubtful for fourth Ashes Test
England seamer Craig Overton reveals that playing any part in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia is unlikely.
Dec 19, 18:32
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Australia fight back against England on day two in Perth
Australia end day two of the third Ashes Test match with England on 203-3, trailing the tourists by 200 runs after a batting collapse at the end of their first innings.
Dec 15, 10:09
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England given hope in second Ashes Test
James Anderson and Chris Woakes both take two wickets each as England keep their faint hopes of winning the second Ashes Test against Australia alive.
Dec 4, 11:56
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Australia build lead on day one of second Test in Adelaide
Australia reach stumps on day one of the second Test with England on 209-4 after the tourists endured a testing day in the field in Adelaide.
Dec 2, 12:02
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Can England regain respect in Australia in final two Ashes Test matches?
Australia have already reclaimed the urn with three victories in a row, but can England regain some respect in the final two Ashes Tests, starting in Melbourne?
Nov 20, 13:37
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Steven Finn, Moeen Ali ruled out of opening warm-up games
Injured fast bowler Steven Finn and all-rounder Moeen Ali will miss England's warm-up games against Western Australia XI and Cricket Australia XI.
Nov 3, 12:59
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Ben Stokes, James Vince, Gary Ballance in England's Ashes squad
Ben Stokes, James Vince and Gary Ballance are named in England's Ashes squad for the winter series in Australia.
Sep 27, 09:02
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Five potential replacements for James Anderson
Sports Mole looks at some of the bowlers who could replace the injured James Anderson for the fourth Test of the Ashes series.
Aug 1, 08:57
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Yasir Arafat inspires Hampshire to T20 Blast quarter-finals
Hampshire book a T20 Blast quarter-final place following a six-run win over Somerset at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 23, 20:59
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Overton twins commit future to Somerset by signing new contracts
Jamie and Craig Overton both commit their futures to Somerset by signing new three-year contracts that will keep them at the club until the end of the 2018 season.
Jul 5, 17:43
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Jamie Overton replaces Liam Plunkett in England squad
Somerset bowler Jamie Overton is called up to the England one-day squad as a replacement for the injured Liam Plunkett.
Jun 15, 10:57
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Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett out of England squad
Pace bowlers Chris Jordan and Liam Plunkett have been ruled out of England's remaining one-day matches against New Zealand through injury.
Jun 14, 05:52
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Andy Flower to coach England Lions in triangular series
Andy Flower will coach the England Lions in August's triangular series against New Zealand A and Sri Lanka A.
Jul 25, 03:22
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Somerset overcome Sussex Sharks in T20 Blast
Somerset defeat Sussex Sharks by 34 runs in their T20 Blast encounter at Arundel.
Jun 15, 16:52
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Overton twins sign new Somerset deals
Twin brothers Jamie and Craig Overton sign new three-year contracts with Somerset.
Oct 7, 13:13
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