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
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
England's Jack Leach pens two-year extension with Somerset
The news comes days after Jack Leach helped England secure a Test series win in Sri Lanka.
Jan 26, 14:24
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
How might Joe Root's England fare against Virat Kohli's India?
Having beaten Sri Lanka, the tourists face a step up in quality with a four-Test trip to India.
Jan 26, 13:30
 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
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root calls on England to "stay hungry" after Sri Lanka series win
The England captain wants his players to carry the form into the India series.
Jan 25, 14:37
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England seal 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka
Spinners Jack Leach and Dom Bess shared eight wickets between them before Dom Sibley and Jos Buttler guided the tourists home.
Jan 25, 12:17
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
England advance towards 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka
The tourists need 164 to secure victory.
Jan 25, 10:00
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach, Dom Bess star as England chase 164 against Sri Lanka
The hosts were dismissed for just 126 on the fourth afternoon.
Jan 25, 08:55
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sri Lanka v England Day 2: Joe Root leading visitors fightback
James Anderson and Joe Root raised the bar in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Jan 23, 14:16
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow lead England fightback against Sri Lanka
The captain was unbeaten on 67 at stumps on day two of the second Test.
Jan 23, 13:08
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson hits career best as Sri Lanka out for 381
Spinners Jack Leach and Dom Bess were left to nurse a combined return of nought for 195 in 64 overs.
Jan 23, 10:07
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back through Niroshan Dickwella after Anderson wicket
England's record wicket-taker was immediately on the hunt again, finding sharp movement off the pitch to remove Mathews in his first over.
Jan 23, 09:10
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back through Mathews after Anderson stars for England
James Anderson returned figures of three for 24.
Jan 22, 21:00
 Angelo Mathews in action for Sri Lanka on November 17, 2018
Angelo Mathews hits century as Sri Lanka fight back against England
The 38-year-old finished with exemplary figures of three for 24 on a surface offering precious little encouragement.
Jan 22, 13:09
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back after James Anderson takes three wickets
The home side reached 155 for three at tea, with England's record wicket-taker responsible for all three dismissals.
Jan 22, 10:01
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson takes two wickets on day one in Galle
Sri Lanka may have feared a repeat of their dismal 135 all out from last week.
Jan 22, 08:56
 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
 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
 Angelo Mathews in action for Sri Lanka on November 17, 2018
Angelo Mathews hits half-century for England against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka were 302 for seven at tea for a lead of 16 runs.
Jan 17, 10:10
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England remain in control despite Sri Lanka fightback
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 12:23
 Kusal Perera in action for Sri Lanka on June 4, 2019
Sri Lanka fight back after Joe Root's double century
Joe Root was the last man out for England after scoring 228 to record a fourth double ton for his country.
Jan 16, 09:51
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits double century as England boast lead of 286
Joe Root became only the fifth England player to score a Test double hundred in Asia.
Jan 16, 09:40
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Thursday's sporting social: Bess shines for England while Wilson calls it a day
England made a flying start against Sri Lanka while gymnast Nile Wilson announced his retirement.
Jan 14, 18:22
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England dominant on day one against Sri Lanka
The tourists skittled Sri Lanka for 135 then replied with 127 for two.
Jan 14, 16:07
 England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Stuart Broad: 'England in dream world after impressive start'
Stuart Broad took three wickets and Dom Bess five before Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow took England within eight runs of their hosts' total.
Jan 14, 13:58
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Impressive England dominate day one of Sri Lanka Test
Stuart Broad's early scalps set the tone for a day England ended just eight runs behind their opponents with eight first-innings wickets intact.
Jan 14, 12:52
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Stuart Broad, Dom Bess impress against Sri Lanka on day one
The hosts made just 135 after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Jan 14, 09:52
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Stuart Broad takes two wickets in strong England start
Sri Lanka slipped to 65 for three on the first morning after opting to bat in Galle.
Jan 14, 08:13
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root backs Dom Bess to make his mark on Sri Lanka tour
Thursday's series-opener against Sri Lanka will be Dom Bess' 11th Test appearance.
Jan 13, 08:51
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England's Joe Root vows to up his ball game in Sri Lanka
The England captain could find himself pressed into use as a third spinner with Moeen Ali in isolation.
Jan 12, 22:19
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Gloucestershire's James Bracey lifts lid on first England overseas tour
The challenges of an overseas Test series in a pandemic.
Jan 11, 11:22
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England's Dom Bess hopes to prod any egos in Sri Lanka team
England finally took to the pitch in Hambantota for a low-key workout between Team Joe Root and Team Buttler.
Jan 8, 17:15
 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
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess signs for Yorkshire on four-year contract
The off-spinner was on loan with the county from Somerset in 2019.
Sep 2, 07:36
 England's James Anderson in action against Pakistan on August 23, 2020
Dom Bess salutes "GOAT" James Anderson as fast bowler closes in on 600 Test wickets
England spinner Dom Bess has described the seamer as the greatest of all time.
Aug 24, 08:05
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess opens up on risk of serious injury in bad light
The spinner also hailed James Anderson after he moved on to 598 career Test wickets.
Aug 23, 20:45
 England's James Anderson in action against Pakistan on August 23, 2020
England's James Anderson nearing another milestone against Pakistan
The seamer is three away from 600 Test scalps.
Aug 23, 15:40
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root issues rallying cry to England teammates ahead of final Test
England hold a 1-0 lead in the series.
Aug 21, 07:56
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood: 'We let Pakistan off the hook'
The tourists reached 139 for two on a rain-affected day at Old Trafford.
Aug 5, 19:00
 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
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