England's Joe Root celebrates after winning the match on August 28, 2021
Joe Root confirms Jos Buttler will return for England's final Test against India
Vice-captain Jos Buttler missed the 157-run defeat at the Kia Oval due to the arrival of his second child.
Sep 8, 12:26
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jos Buttler and Jack Leach return as England bid to salvage India series
Defeat by 157 runs at the Kia Oval has left the hosts 2-1 behind going into Friday's decider at Emirates Old Trafford.
Sep 7, 11:00
India's Mohammed Shami in action against England on August 16, 2021
Seven ducks take England closer to an unwelcome Test record
A look at how the unenviable mark of 1998 is being challenged.
Aug 16, 19:01
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England recall Moeen Ali for second Test against India
The all-rounder has been added to the squad for the match at Lord's.
Aug 10, 09:35
England's Joe Root and teammates pictured on August 4, 2021
Disappointing day for England's batsmen as India start series in style
The tourists took control on day one at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 17:52
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England captain Joe Root reaches career landmark to frustrate India
The tourists were on top at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 15:08
Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
England take cautious approach in opening session against India
Dom Sibley and Joe Root took England into the lunch break.
Aug 4, 12:19
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Jack Leach insists England squad are behind Ben Stokes
The pair teamed up for a memorable Ashes win at Headingley in 2019.
Jul 31, 17:46
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
The key talking points from Chris Silverwood's England selection
England face the Black Caps in two Tests in June.
May 18, 14:55
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Dominant Middlesex register 10-wicket rout over Surrey
The hosts won the clash of the London rivals by 10 wickets.
Apr 24, 19:01
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
India in control against England after Rishabh Pant century
Pant built to a brilliant 101 as he changed the complexion of the game.
Mar 5, 12:30
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
England's number one spinner Jack Leach here to stay in Test cricket
Jack Leach made his debut almost three years ago in New Zealand but had made only 10 appearances before the turn of the year.
Mar 1, 17:11
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root invites ICC to make own judgement on state of Ahmedabad pitch
England were beaten by 10 wickets to go 2-1 down in the series.
Feb 26, 08:45
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England suffer two-day Test defeat to India
Spinner Axar Patel took five for 32 to finish with a match haul of 11 wickets.
Feb 25, 16:04
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England on course for defeat inside two days
England were bowled out for 81.
Feb 25, 13:27
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root stars as England pull themselves back into contention
Captain takes five Indian wickets in dramatic fashion.
Feb 25, 11:12
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
India vs. England Day 3: England chasing world record 482
The tourists are on the edge in Chennai.
Feb 15, 14:17
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
England chasing world record 482 in second Test against India
The tourists require a world record 482.
Feb 15, 11:10
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India increase lead to 416 in second Test against England
The tourists face an uphill battle to preserve their lead in the series.
Feb 15, 09:56
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India closing in on second Test victory over England
The hosts were 351 ahead at lunch on day three in Chennai.
Feb 15, 08:25
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
India vs. England Day Two: Rohit Sharma hits back after Moeen Ali magic
Rohit piled up 18 fours and two sixes on his way to a free-flowing 161, a wonderful performance that drove the hosts to 300 for six.
Feb 13, 13:29
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach bemoans "VAR" moment in second test against India
Jack Leach saw appeals against Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane turned down.
Feb 13, 13:21
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
Rohit Sharma leads India fightback against England
Moeen clean bowled Virat Kohli in Chennai.
Feb 13, 11:59
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
India hit back against England through Rohit Sharma's century
Moeen had marked his recall after 18 months with a magic moment in the morning session, as he sent Virat Kohli back for a duck.
Feb 13, 09:59
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali impresses as England make strong start to second Test
The spinner bowled Virat Kohli for a duck on the first morning in Chennai.
Feb 13, 08:25
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Five things we learned from England's triumph over India
Joe Root's side produced a dominant display to take an early lead in the four-Test series.
Feb 9, 13:25
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
India v England Day 5: James Anderson propels England to victory
England claimed a 227-run win in the first Test in Chennai.
Feb 9, 10:38
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson inspires England to Test victory over India
The tourists completed their sixth successive overseas Test win.
Feb 9, 08:48
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach tipped to bowl England to victory against India
Jack Leach struck on the fourth evening with a stunning ball to remove Rohit Ishant Sharma.
Feb 8, 13:30
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
England extend lead to 360 after refusing follow-on
The tourists were looking towards 400 before calling time on their second innings.
Feb 8, 09:34
Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
England lose Rory Burns after refusing follow-on against India
The tourists opted to bat again after claiming a 241-run first-innings lead in Chennai.
Feb 8, 08:57
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess delighted to remove India's Virat Kohli
India closed on 257 for six after England made 578.
Feb 7, 14:13
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Ben Stokes admits Joe Root makes him feel "pretty rubbish"
The all-rounder said England's captain 'makes us all feel pretty rubbish' after shining in Chennai.
Feb 6, 13:23
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach: 'England would relish opportunity to face India in front of fans'
Hopes have been raised that spectators could return for the second Test in Chennai.
Feb 1, 13:09
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
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