England batsman Ben Stokes pictured against West Indies on July 19, 2020
Joe Root wary of Ben Stokes' willingness to "put his body on the line"
The all-rounder is recovering from a quad injury which has impacted his bowling workload.
Aug 4, 16:32
 England captain Joe Root is run out against West Indies on July 24, 2020
Joe Root run out for 17 on opening morning of decisive third Test
Jofra Archer returned after missing the second Test for breaching the team's bio-security protocols.
Jul 24, 12:31
 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
 West Indies captain Jason Holder celebrates with the ball after career-best figures against England on July 9, 2020
West Indies captain Jason Holder lavisher praise on Rahkeem Cornwall
Jason Holder gives little away about selection for Old Trafford but likes what he sees from the off-spinner.
Jul 23, 15:26
 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
 Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
Ben Stokes strikes another crucial blow to leave England needing five wickets
West Indies reached tea at 137 for five on the final day of the second Test.
Jul 20, 15:38
 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
 England players unsuccessfully appeal for a wicket against West Indies on July 19, 2020
West Indies stand firm against England on fourth morning
Dom Bess claimed the solitary scalp of nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph as the West Indies reached 118 for two.
Jul 19, 13:20
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes, Dom Sibley centuries pile pressure on West Indies
The England pair dominated on day two at Old Trafford.
Jul 17, 18:29
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess feeling "really dangerous" ahead of second Test against West Indies
The spinner is looking forward to the chance to help England level the series against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Jul 14, 17:16
 West Indies's Jermaine Blackwood in action against England on July 12, 2020
Jermaine Blackwood stars as West Indies edge towards victory over England
Jermaine Blackwood was 65 not out heading into the final session.
Jul 12, 15:27
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer stars for England as West Indies chase 200 to win first Test
Jofra Archer claimed two wickets and sent opener John Campbell back hurt before lunch.
Jul 12, 12:34
 England's Ollie Pope trudges off after having his wicket taken against West Indies on July 9, 2020
Late wickets hand West Indies hope on penultimate day of first Test
Alzarri Joseph and Shannon Gabriel shared four wickets in the final hour to peg back England.
Jul 11, 18:26
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
West Indies close in on England's total despite Ben Stokes dismissing Kraigg Brathwaite
Brathwaite converted his overnight 20 into the first-half century of the match from 113 balls.
Jul 10, 12:29
 England's Joe Denly celebrates a half century on February 4, 2020
Ed Smith explains reasons behind Test squad to face West Indies
Dan Lawrence has emerged as a contender.
Jul 4, 17:04
 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
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess determined to keep England place for first West Indies Test
The Somerset spinner impressed in South Africa over the winter.
Jul 2, 18:58
 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp keeps safe from Coronavirus on March 11, 2020
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 19
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.
May 19, 22:39
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess opens up on how he is keeping positive mindset amid lockdown
The Somerset bowler last month opened up about his mental health struggles and he discussed the topic further with Marcus Trescothick on Zoom.
May 19, 09:19
 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
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root hails "squad effort" as England claim series win in South Africa
England wrapped up a 3-1 Test series victory with a 91-run win in Johannesburg on Monday.
Jan 27, 17:15
 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
 England's Joe Root celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Pieter Malan on January 19, 2020
Five things we learned from England's third Test win over South Africa
Joe Root's men have taken an unassailable lead in the series.
Jan 21, 15:45
 England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Joe Root tips Ollie Pope to break England records
Ollie Pope hit a stylish 135 not out in the third Test against South Africa and took six catches in the match.
Jan 21, 08:50
 England's Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes celebrate on January 20, 2020
Recap: The final day of the third Test
South Africa's tail wagged at Port Elizabeth but England took an unassailable lead in the four-match series.
Jan 20, 12:42
 England's Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes celebrate on January 20, 2020
England win third Test to take 2-1 series lead over South Africa
Curran run out clinches victory after 99-run last-wicket stand.
Jan 20, 10:15
 Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
England blitz South Africa as hosts enforce follow-on
Stuart Broad, Sam Curran and Mark Wood all got among the wickets.
Jan 19, 14:10
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Bess hopes for "a lot more to come" after five-wicket haul against SA
The off-spinner has helped England into a good position in the third Test.
Jan 18, 19:02
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Recap: Day three of the third Test between South Africa and England
All you need to know about the day's action in Port Elizabeth.
Jan 18, 18:16
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess the star as England push for victory in third Test
Dom Bess became the youngest English spinner to take an overseas five-for.
Jan 18, 16:53
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess completes five-wicket hail to put England in full control
The Proteas were still way behind England's first-innings 499.
Jan 18, 10:46
 England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Pope delighted to "tick off that milestone" after maiden Test century
The Surrey batsman scored an unbeaten 135 as England declared on 499 for nine against South Africa in the third Test.
Jan 17, 18:13
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood hails England youngsters after victory in South Africa
The 189-run win was Chris Silverwood's first since taking over from Trevor Bayliss.
Jan 8, 19:55
 Faf du Plessis loses his wicket on January 7, 2020
Du Plessis dismissed before lunch as England inch to victory
Tourists need six more wickets to level series against South Africa.
Jan 7, 11:06
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Wrap of second day's play at Newlands as England fight back with ball
South Africa closed on 215 for eight, 54 behind England's first-innings total.
Jan 4, 20:34
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer injury doubt continues England's rotten luck in South Africa
A combination of sickness and flu-like symptoms hit the whole squad in Centurion.
Jan 1, 18:18
 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
<Previous Page
Next Page >
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!