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Five of England's best performances on the subcontinent
The tourists clinched a 227-run win in Chennai on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against India.Feb 9, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fjoe-root.jpg "England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020")
The numbers behind England's thrilling Test victory over India
Several records were matched or broken during the first Test in Chennai.Feb 9, 11:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F35%2Fjames-anderson_1.jpg "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
James Anderson inspires England to Test victory over India
The tourists completed their sixth successive overseas Test win.Feb 9, 08:48
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 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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F29%2Frory-burns.JPG "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
England's Joe Root celebrates 100th Test against India
The England captain oversaw four changes for the series opener in India, his 100th cap.Feb 5, 08:22
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A closer look at the 14 men to play 100 Tests for England
Captain Joe Root will join the exclusive club when he leads the team out in Chennai on FridayFeb 4, 13:55
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Tuesday's sporting social: England reflect on win, stars remember Kobe Bryant
England's players looked back on their 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka.Jan 26, 18:35
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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F30%2Fjack-leach.jpg "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
Saturday's sporting social: Five-star Anderson and Fallon's Pokemon obsession
Jimmy Anderson took his 30th Test five-wicket haul in Sri Lanka, while Fallon Sherrock showed off her Pokeman cushion collection.Jan 23, 18:56
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
James Anderson still finding ways to improve at 38
James Anderson's six for 40 was his best performance in Asian conditions.Jan 23, 14:15
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
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
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
Sri Lanka fight back through Mathews after Anderson stars for England
James Anderson returned figures of three for 24.Jan 22, 21:00
James Anderson admits he was "pretty nervous" before Test return
The England seamer added to his 600 wickets as Sri Lanka finished day one on 229 for four in Galle.Jan 22, 14:21
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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
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
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
James Anderson replaces Stuart Broad for England
The most prolific seamer in history will swap places with Stuart Broad for the second Test.Jan 21, 11:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F43%2Fchris-silverwood.jpg "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
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Graham Onions grateful for coaching opportunity
A back issue sustained on the eve of the Bob Willis Trophy led to the 38-year-old announcing his retirement.Jan 13, 19:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F36%2Fmoeen-ali.jpg "England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020")
England hope to avoid wider coronavirus outbreak as Moeen Ali tests positive
Moeen self-isolating for 10 days which ends the day before the first Test of the Sri Lanka tour in Galle.Jan 4, 14:58
James Anderson admits England's Sri Lanka preparations are not ideal
The touring squad will have no formal warm-up matches before the first Test in Galle.Jan 4, 12:20
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Virat Kohli and Ellyse Perry named ICC's players of the decade
Australia's Steve Smith also landed a major prize in the ICC's awards.Dec 28, 10:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F30%2Fben-stokes.JPG "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F39%2Fjordan-henderson.jpg "Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson pictured in September 2020")
Jordan Henderson makes shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year
Lewis Hamilton is joined on the prestigious list by world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.Dec 1, 14:53
Stuart Broad joins Lewis Hamilton in nominations for SPOTY
The other four hopefuls will be revealed throughout Tuesday on the BBC's various platforms.Dec 1, 10:23
England's Joe Root shortlisted for ICC Cricketer of the Decade
Award winners will be announced in December.Nov 25, 11:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F32%2Fstuart-broad.JPG "England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020")
Winners and losers from England's summer of cricket
The West Indies, Pakistan, Ireland and Australia have all joined England in their 'bio-secure' bubble.Sep 17, 10:05
James Anderson sets his sights on reclaiming the Ashes
The seamer removed Azhar Ali to reach the milestone.Aug 26, 08:04
James Anderson not thinking of retirement after claiming 600th wicket
James Anderson reached the milestone in the drawn final Test against Pakistan.Aug 25, 19:32
James Anderson's 600th Test wicket steals spotlight as England draw with Pakistan
The England paceman reached the landmark after removing Azhar Abid Ali.Aug 25, 19:18
Cricket legends lead tributes to James Anderson after 600th Test wicket
The England bowler became the first non-spinner to achieve the feat.Aug 25, 19:17
Steven Finn: 'James Anderson bowling skills are second to no one'
Anderson is the first fast bowler in the history of Test cricket to join the elite 600 club.Aug 25, 16:10
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