England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England closing in on victory in first Test against India
Joe Root opted not to enforce the follow-on in Chennai and was rewarded as Jack Leach broke through.
Feb 8, 12:01
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root marks 100th Test appearance with another century against India
Yorkshire batsman is in the form of his career.
Feb 5, 11:10
 Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
Dom Sibley hits half-century as England post 140 before tea
India were wicketless between lunch and tea.
Feb 5, 09:14
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England's Joe Root celebrates 100th Test against India
The England captain oversaw four changes for the series opener in India, his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:22
 Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns error undermines England's steady start in Chennai
Captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first on the occasion of his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:19
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A closer look at England's five successive Test victories
The last time England achieved such a sequence was when they came from behind to defeat Australia 4-1 in the 1912-13 Ashes.
Jan 25, 18:04
 Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur pictured on June 3, 2019
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur laments "unacceptable" first innings
Sri Lanka posted 359 in the second innings to take the edge of defeat by England.
Jan 18, 09:03
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England march to seven-wicket victory in first Test against Sri Lanka
The fourth-wicket pair calmly collected the remaining runs.
Jan 18, 08:50
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root insists England will be "very hard to beat" after Galle victory
Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence calmed the nerves to secure a seven-wicket win in Sri Lanka.
Jan 18, 08:48
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach delighted with England return against Sri Lanka
The left-arm spinner claimed five for 122 as the tourists closed in on victory in the first Test.
Jan 17, 14:38
 Sri Lanka batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne wave to fans after hitting the winning runs against England during their 2015 Cricket World Cup Group A match in Wellington on March 1, 2015
Lahiru Thirimanne stars as Sri Lanka close in on England's lead
Sri Lanka trailed by 44 at lunch on day three of the first Test.
Jan 17, 08:44
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Joe Root and Dan Lawrence excel on day two of first Sri Lanka test
The England captain and his new team-mate added 173 to build England's advantage.
Jan 15, 14:18
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root "extremely pleased" after century in first Sri Lanka test
The skipper had urged his team to impress from the word go and led by example with 168 not out in Galle.
Jan 15, 14:16
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England boast lead of 185 in day two of first Sri Lanka Test
Dan Lawrence hits 73 on debut as England reach 320 for four at tea, a lead of 185.
Jan 15, 10:42
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits century as England strengthen grip on first Test
Joe Root brought up his 18th Test ton after being stranded on 99 at lunch in Galle.
Jan 15, 08:27
 Nick Browne in action for Essex in 2017
Nick Browne: 'Dan Lawrence always destined for greatness'
Dan Lawrence was tipped for the top even before his maiden first-class century in 2015.
Jan 13, 09:14
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
England's Dan Lawrence vows to stick with "unique" batting
The 23-year-old should make his Test debut when England start their two-match series against Sri Lanka.
Jan 11, 15:21
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood praises "fighter" Dan Lawrence
The Essex batsmen is in line for an England Test debut against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Jan 10, 15:27
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Sir Alastair Cook backs Dan Lawrence to star for England
A reserve England batsman over the summer, Dan Lawrence has been tipped to make his international bow in the Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Dec 15, 14:03
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Chris Lynn and Dan Lawrence hit with fines for protocol breach
Pair were reported to have been photographed with a fan.
Dec 15, 08:53
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Dan Lawrence told to distance from teammates after possible protocol breach
Dan Lawrence and Heat captain Chris Lynn will have to use a different changing room to their teammates.
Dec 14, 08:31
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer rested for Sri Lanka
England will travel to India after Sri Lanka.
Dec 11, 12:22
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Mason Crane stars as Hampshire end Essex's 13-month unbeaten run
Crane removed Cameron Delport on 36, Tom Westley for 20 and Dan Lawrence for three to stunt Essex's top order.
Sep 1, 22:05
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer recalled to England squad for third Test against Pakistan
Sam Curran makes way for his return.
Aug 21, 10:15
 Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly preferred to Dan Lawrence in first England squad since lockdown
Captain Joe Root is absent due to the impending birth of his second child.
Jul 4, 10:23
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Newcomers James Bracey, Dan Lawrence steal the show in intra-squad clash
It was 'Team Stokes' against 'Team Buttler' at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 1, 18:25
 Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018
Moeen Ali among England training group for West Indies series
The group will convene at the Ageas Bowl on June 23.
Jun 17, 13:57
 Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 28, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 29
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the world of sport.
May 29, 22:39
 England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his half century on January 26, 2020
England name 55-man training group ahead of summer schedule
A total of 55 players have been invited to work under ECB guidance in the coming weeks.
May 29, 13:46
 Haseeb Hameed pictured for England in November 2016
Five county cricketers we were looking forward to watching in 2020
Domestic cricket is on an unexpected hiatus, leaving these up-and-coming players on the shelf.
Mar 26, 16:28
 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
 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
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Nine-wicket Kyle Abbott damages Somerset title hopes
James Vince's century strengthened Hampshire's grip on the game.
Sep 17, 22:43
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Dan Lawrence frustrates Surrey with unbeaten 87
Essex are 202 for four in reply to the reigning champions' 395.
Apr 12, 18:28
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