England's Ben Stokes pictured against West Indies on July 17, 2020
Ben Stokes throws support behind under-fire Jofra Archer
The hosts racked up 469 for nine declared over the first two days, after Archer was omitted from the side.
Jul 18, 06:46
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
Ben Stokes offers full support to Jofra Archer
Ben Stokes' 10th Test century was further evidence of his maturity in the middle.
Jul 17, 20:58
 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
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes star to put England in control against West Indies
Ben Stokes was also not out, albeit on 99 runs, come the lunch break.
Jul 17, 13:16
 England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes take heat off absent Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer was excluded from the squad to face the West Indies after breaking coronavirus protocols to visit Brighton.
Jul 16, 18:57
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley steadies the ship for England following loss of Rory Burns, Zak Crawley
Returning skipper Joe Root made 23.
Jul 16, 16:52
 Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns dismissed on tough morning for England on and off the field
Opener was trapped before lunch.
Jul 16, 12:56
 Dom Sibley celebrates his ton for England on January 6, 2020
Rory Burns falls after Dom Sibley eats into West Indies lead
England reduced the deficit to 35 before lunch.
Jul 11, 12:30
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Rory Burns, Dom Sibley tasked with eroding West Indies advantage
Stand-in captain Ben Stokes kept England in the game with three late wickets on day three.
Jul 11, 08:12
 England's Jos Buttler looks dejected as he walks off the pitch after South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi takes the catch to dismiss him off the bowling of Dwaine Pretorius on February 16, 2020
Jos Buttler hopes taking a knee sent out a "very powerful message"
Both sides also wore the Black Lives Matter logo on their collars.
Jul 8, 18:38
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley reveals weight loss of almost two stone due to feeling "self-conscious"
Dom Sibley made a strong impression during his first winter as an international cricketer.
Jul 6, 14:19
 Kemar Roach in action for West Indies on January 24, 2019
Kemar Roach backs Ben Stokes to shine as stand-in captain for Joe Root
England's top four will likely have just 39 caps between them.
Jul 5, 17:23
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley admits doubts over Test credentials after early struggles
Dom Sibley came good and ended up finishing the series against South Africa as England's top runscorer with 384 runs.
Mar 28, 10:59
 Zak Crawley pictured on January 26, 2020
Zak Crawley excels with century in Sri Lanka warm-up
The 22-year-old made 105 in 145 deliveries.
Mar 12, 10:26
 Zak Crawley pictured on January 26, 2020
Zak Crawley the standout again as final prep match starts
Opening batsmen has been a stand-out.
Mar 12, 09:05
 England's Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley celebrate a century partnership on January 24, 2020
Zak Crawley feels ready to realise potential for England
The batsman top-scored in England's first warm-up match.
Mar 9, 12:33
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root finds his rhythm early in Sri Lanka warm-up
Joe Root made 78 against the Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI as England reached tea at 213 for six in Katunayake.
Mar 7, 12:04
 England's Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley celebrate a century partnership on January 24, 2020
England make solid start against Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI
Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley put on an opening stand worth 52.
Mar 7, 08:54
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley vows to 'embrace the challenge' on spinning pitches in Sri Lanka
The 24-year-old England opener has been playing cricket in New Zealand, South Africa and Australia over the winter.
Mar 6, 11:32
 Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings pleased with "healthy" competition for England openers slot
Keaton Jennings has previously excelled on the island.
Mar 3, 13:45
 Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings recall down to skill against spin
Keaton Jennings' two Test centuries have come in Asia.
Feb 11, 18:34
 Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings, Ben Foakes recalled by England for Sri Lanka Test series
Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali are among those absent from a 16-man party.
Feb 11, 13:52
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
England decline to enforce follow-on in Johannesburg
The Proteas were dismissed for 183 in response to England's first-innings 400.
Jan 26, 14:36
 England's Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley celebrate a century partnership on January 24, 2020
Preview: How might England respond to South Africa fightback on day two?
All eyes will be on the skies in the morning, with just almost 40 overs lost to rain on the opening day.
Jan 25, 09:07
 South Africa's Dane Paterson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Joe Denly on January 24, 2020
Recap: Day one of the fourth Test between England and South Africa
The last time England's top two put on three figures was back in 2016.
Jan 24, 18:26
 South Africa's Dane Paterson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Joe Denly on January 24, 2020
South Africa fight back with four wickets after bright England start
The pair were the first openers to do so in over three years.
Jan 24, 16:42
 England's Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley celebrate a century partnership on January 24, 2020
The numbers behind England's long wait for a century opening stand
The last time England surpassed three figures for the first wicket Sir Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings put on 103 against India in December 2016.
Jan 24, 15:36
 England's Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley celebrate a century partnership on January 24, 2020
Zak Crawley, Dom Sibley build century partnership on first day
It marked the first three-figure partnership for England's top two since 2016.
Jan 24, 14:55
 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
 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
 Zak Crawley in action for England on January 16, 2020
Crawley reflects on "very good day" for England in Port Elizabeth
The tourists closed on 224 for four against South Africa in Port Elizabeth having been 148 for four at one stage.
Jan 16, 17:31
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Recap: Day one of the third Test between South Africa and England
England win a good toss but need to consolidate after four wickets fall.
Jan 16, 17:25
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Stokes, Pope battle steady ship to leave England in healthy position in Port Elizabeth
Their stand of 76 fractionally tilted the game back in England's favour
Jan 16, 16:43
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
South Africa hit back after lunch as England openers fall
The England openers batted through the morning session but could not go on to fifties.
Jan 16, 13:36
 England's Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley pictured on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley enjoy unbeaten stand on morning of day one
Joe Root won the toss and sent his batsmen in on a lethargic track at St George's Park.
Jan 16, 12:29
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
Recap: Day four of the second Test between South Africa and England
Dom Sibley reached a landmark, Ben Stokes had some fun but South Africa showed stiff resistance in the afternoon.
Jan 6, 18:05
 Dom Sibley celebrates his ton for England on January 6, 2020
Dom Sibley eyes more Test centuries after maiden ton
The 24-year-old helped put England in a dominant position on day four in Cape Town.
Jan 6, 17:45
 Dom Sibley celebrates his ton for England on January 6, 2020
Dom Sibley: Five things you should know about England's newest Test centurion
The Warwickshire batsman made an unbeaten 133 in the second Test in South Africa.
Jan 6, 16:41
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
South Africa dig in after Sibley and Stokes put England in driving seat
Dom Sibley converted his overnight score of 85 into 133 not out.
Jan 6, 16:40
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
England set South Africa target of 438
Dean Elgar and Pieter Malan put on 46 without loss for the Proteas at tea.
Jan 6, 15:35
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