England's James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Dean Elgar, caught by England's Jos Buttler with Ben Stokes and teammates on December 26, 2019
Anderson and England quick off the mark in Centurion
Pace bowler gets the first of three scalps for the tourists on the first morning of the first Test.
Dec 26, 10:16
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes lines up for England against South Africa, as Root opts to field
All-rounder commits to match in Centurion after his father responds to treatment.
Dec 26, 07:45
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Five talking points ahead of England's opening Test in South Africa
England may opt for an all-seam attack.
Dec 24, 13:34
 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
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Broad, Archer build up fitness ahead of Boxing Day Test
The pace duo and spinner Jack Leach have been laid low by illness since arriving in South Africa.
Dec 23, 12:23
 Stuart Broad in action for England on September 7, 2019
England to ask Broad, Archer for "honesty call" over fitness
Both men have been struck down by illness on the first week on tour in South Africa.
Dec 22, 14:49
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
England labour in field on final day of warm-up clash with South Africa A
James Anderson claimed the only wicket of the morning.
Dec 22, 10:49
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Illness floors England trio
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach have been struggling with flu-like symptoms.
Dec 22, 08:34
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Broad, Archer and Leach take first steps towards fitness as Pope hits ton
Pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad looked distinctly under the weather as they bowled for 10 minutes in the nets.
Dec 21, 15:13
 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
 Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly scores first England century in final warm-up match
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach have been struggling with a flu-like condition in South Africa.
Dec 20, 17:32
 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
England's batsmen prosper before tea on day one of warm-up game in South Africa
The tourists, whose bowling unit has been depleted by illness, reached 172 for three.
Dec 20, 12:59
 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
 Craig Overton during an England nets session on September 10, 2019
England call for Bess and Overton as illness disrupts Test preparations
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach have all been affected by flu-like symptoms.
Dec 20, 08:27
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
England trio to sit out opening day of warm-up game
Warm-up schedule affected by the bug.
Dec 20, 06:59
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
England forced to downgrade warm-up match after illness sweeps through squad
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach are among those affected.
Dec 19, 18:00
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes taking chance to make case for Boxing Day Test inclusion
The England bowler claimed three wickets.
Dec 18, 16:22
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
England squad hit by illness as Anderson returns
Joe Root's side were a depleted force on day two of their warm-up match against an Invitational XI in South Africa.
Dec 18, 14:45
 Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
England bowling attack struggle to make impact in South Africa
England's only joy came through two early wickets from Sam Curran.
Dec 18, 10:32
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
England bowling attack hit by illness
Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad and Jack Leach are among the players who are unwell.
Dec 18, 07:59
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Anderson, Bairstow, Wood back in England squad for South Africa tour
Spinner Moeen Ali still not available for Test cricket.
Dec 7, 13:23
 Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Anderson, Bairstow in line for return to England squad for South Africa tour
The duo plus fast bowler Mark Wood are already in South Africa as part of an ECB fast-bowling camp.
Dec 6, 17:21
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach expected to be discharged from hospital on Monday - ECB
Leach complained of feeling unwell on Saturday morning and has spent the last two nights in hospital.
Dec 1, 22:35
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach hospitalised with gastroenteritis
ECB confirms spinner is in hospital.
Nov 30, 09:08
 Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Second Test day one: Tom Latham scores century as Ben Stokes suffers injury
Tom Latham was on form for the Black Caps but the tourists have an injury worry hanging over Ben Stokes.
Nov 29, 09:51
 Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Tom Latham hits another ton to frustrate England on day one of second Test
New Zealand reached 173-3 on a truncated first day of the second Test.
Nov 29, 08:15
 New Zealand's BJ Watling celebrates his century on November 23, 2019
First Test day four: New Zealand in control against England
England are 207 runs behind with just seven wickets remaining.
Nov 24, 10:52
 New Zealand's BJ Watling celebrates his double century on November 24, 2019
BJ Watling double-ton puts New Zealand in command of first Test
Mitch Santner drove England's bowlers to distraction with an innings of 126.
Nov 24, 09:39
 New Zealand's Kane Williamson walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by England's Sam Curran on November 22, 2019
England bowlers fight back on day two of first Test in New Zealand
Ben Stokes' dismissal for 91 had sparked England's slide from 277 for four to 295 for eight in the space of 21 chaotic deliveries.
Nov 22, 07:10
 England's Jofra Archer walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Tim Southee on November 21, 2019
England all out for 353 after batting collapse in New Zealand
New Zealand reached 50-1 at tea on day two after dismissing England for 353.
Nov 22, 06:57
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 13, 2019
England bowlers made to work hard in final NZ warm-up
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer each took two wickets against the New Zealand A side.
Nov 15, 07:06
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
England spinner Jack Leach pens Somerset contract extension
Leach has added an extra two years to a deal that was due to expire at the end of next season.
Nov 14, 11:10
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes knows he is battling for one remaining England spot
Woakes was wicketless as he and Sam Curran vie for a place in the five-man frontline attack for the first Test against the Black Caps next week.
Nov 13, 07:59
 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
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach helps Somerset rally in title decider against Essex
The home side were 144 for nine before the England spinner joined Roelof Van Der Merwe.
Sep 25, 08:41
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
England reward Jofra Archer with central contract
The paceman starred for England in both the World Cup and the Ashes.
Sep 20, 10:07
 Jack Leach during an England nets session on February 7, 2019
Jack Leach available for Somerset's potential championship decider
Surrey duo Rory Burns and Sam Curran are available for the final match of the season against Nottinghamshire.
Sep 17, 12:11
 Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Ben Stokes: "When things got tough, we didn't crumble"
England won the World Cup in July, then drew the Ashes series.
Sep 16, 17:20
 Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
The Ashes: A look back at the series in stats
New highs reached as England and Australia produced a thrilling show.
Sep 16, 16:17
 Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Josh Hazlewood to give England victory in the fifth test on September 15, 2019
Day four of the fifth Ashes Test: England secure draw with 135-run win
The hosts claimed a 135-run win.
Sep 15, 19:47
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