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
 England's James Anderson hits a shot and is caught out by South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 4, 2020
James Anderson hoping to return in time for England tour of Sri Lanka
Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the tour.
Feb 7, 14:07
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
Mark Wood replaces injured James Anderson as England win toss and bat
Mark Wood has not placed for England since World Cup final last year.
Jan 16, 07:55
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson aiming to be fit for Sri Lanka tour in March
The Lancastrian has a rib injury.
Jan 15, 20:42
 England Mark Wood celebrates a wicket on July 3, 2019
Mark Wood set to fill in for injured Jofra Archer in third Test
Mark Wood is in line to play competitively for the first time since the World Cup final six months ago.
Jan 15, 16:42
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
England monitoring Wood, Archer fitness ahead of third Test
The duo have been building up their workloads in Port Elizabeth.
Jan 15, 13:56
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson ruled out of final two South Africa Tests with rib injury
The news is a major setback for the 37-year-old.
Jan 8, 17:40
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
England "holding their breath" over James Anderson injury
The 37-year-old bowled only two overs in final session of Cape Town win.
Jan 8, 09:14
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson sent for scans on side injury after South Africa win
Jos Buttler could be punished for sledging Vernon Philander with colourful language.
Jan 7, 20:28
 England's Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 7, 2020
South Africa frustrate England to close in on draw
Pieter Malan was the only wicket to fall in the afternoon session.
Jan 7, 13:38
 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
 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
 Liverpool's Curtis Jones scores against Everton in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Liverpool's derby win, Saints stunned - the sporting weekend in pictures
There was plenty for the sporting world to celebrate in the first weekend of the new decade.
Jan 6, 10:30
 England's Dom Sibley in action on January 5, 2020
James Anderson backs Dom Sibley to nail down place in England team
The Warwickshire batsman is 15 runs away from a maiden Test hundred.
Jan 5, 18:41
 England's Dom Sibley in action on January 5, 2020
Dom Sibley leads England into control of second Test
The Warwickshire opener made a Test-best 85 not out, with Joe Root adding 61.
Jan 5, 18:23
 Dom Sibley in action for England on January 5, 2020
Dom Sibley puts England in strong position in Cape Town
South Africa were up against it in Cape Town.
Jan 5, 13:38
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Anderson breaks another record as England build up lead against South Africa
England seamer James Anderson overtook Sir Ian Botham with his 28th Test five-for as the tourists established a lead of 98 in the second Test.
Jan 5, 10:42
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson completes five-wicket haul as England secure innings lead
The tourists took two early wickets on day three.
Jan 5, 09:13
 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
 Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
Sam Curran: 'England knew wickets would come'
England are back in the match after the second day of the second Test.
Jan 4, 17:36
 England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Zubayr Hamza on January 4, 2020
England roar back into second Test contention
England's bowling unit show plenty of skill to fight back.
Jan 4, 16:31
 South Africa's Dean Elgar in action on January 4, 2020
South Africa frustrate England on day two in Cape Town
Dean Elgar and Rassie Van Der Dussen were piling on the runs.
Jan 4, 14:29
 England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Zubayr Hamza on January 4, 2020
Stuart Broad, James Anderson lead England fightback before lunch
England's two most prolific wicket-takers combined with three wickets to drag their side back into the game.
Jan 4, 12:03
 England's James Anderson hits a shot and is caught out by South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 4, 2020
England bowled out for 269 by South Africa
Ollie Pope finished unbeaten on 61 for the tourists.
Jan 4, 09:10
 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
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
England vs. South Africa: How can Joe Root's side turn the tables?
Changes to the batting order are likely but illness amongst the squad remains an issue.
Dec 30, 12:22
 England's Sam Curran celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen with teammates on December 26, 2019
South Africa vs. England: First Test, day one highlights
The hosts posted close to 300 while England bowler James Anderson reached a landmark.
Dec 26, 18:58
 South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action on December 26, 2019
De Kock leads South Africa fightback after lunch in Centurion
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Dec 26, 13:02
 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
 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 marks 150th Test with first-ball breakthrough for England
Curran weighs in with the wicket of Markram.
Dec 26, 09:43
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Anderson's enthusiasm shows no sign of waning as he reaches landmark
The England fast bowler will reach 150 Test appearances against South Africa.
Dec 25, 18:00
 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
Stuart Broad among England absentees for start of South Africa tour
England facing batting day against an Invitational XI in Benoni.
Dec 17, 09:27
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Silverwood backing Archer to step up in South Africa
Jofra Archer struggled for wickets in New Zealand but England's head coach is not concerned.
Dec 16, 18:09
 Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018
Moeen Ali's England future still uncertain
The spinning all-rounder has not played Test cricket since being dropped after the Ashes opener last summer.
Dec 7, 18:21
 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
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