England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root issues rallying cry to England teammates ahead of final Test
England hold a 1-0 lead in the series.
Aug 21, 07:56
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root calls on England teammates "to leave no stone unturned" in series decider
Joe Root's side are 1-0 up in the series against Pakistan.
Aug 20, 14:30
 A general shot of a rain delay at the Ageas Bowl on August 17, 2020 as England take on Pakistan
Flexible start times introduced for England's third Test with Pakistan
The changes come in the aftermath of the drawn second Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton.
Aug 20, 09:54
 England batsman James Vince is bowled against Australia on June 25, 2019
Ed Smith: 'James Vince failed to grasp his opportunities'
James Vince has been overlooked for the Vitality T20 series at Emirates Old Trafford after a enduring a disappointing time against Ireland.
Aug 18, 17:54
 Adil Rashid during an England nets session on January 31, 2019
Ed Smith backs Adil Rashid to push for England Test recall
The 32-year-old leg-spinner last played for his country in red ball cricket in January 2019.
Aug 18, 17:51
 A general shot of a rain delay at the Ageas Bowl on August 17, 2020 as England take on Pakistan
ECB considering earlier start times following weather-disrupted Test
Rain and bad light meant little play was possible in the second Test.
Aug 18, 11:10
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root urges change following England's weather-affected Test with Pakistan
There is provision for 450 overs to be played in five-day Tests but just 134.3 were achieved at the Ageas Bowl.
Aug 18, 07:38
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root calls on Test cricket to address bad light issue
The match saw the smallest amount of on-field action in this country since 1987.
Aug 17, 19:44
 Rain delays the start of play between England and Pakistan on August 15, 2020
England, Pakistan frustrated again due to weather
Just 86 overs were possible on the first two days and more bad weather closed in on Saturday morning at the Ageas Bowl.
Aug 15, 11:55
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Stuart Broad hoping for good news regarding the weather
Joe Root's men have spent two days battling the elements and Pakistan at Ageas Bowl, so hope for brighter skies on Saturday.
Aug 15, 07:45
 Babar Azam pictured for Pakistan against England in August 2020
England frustrated by Pakistan after rain delays start
The first session lasted just an hour.
Aug 14, 12:54
 James Anderson and Jos Butler pictured for England against Pakistan in August 2020
Old hands steer England into the ascendancy against Pakistan
James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes were all among the wickets as the hosts reduced Pakistan to 126 for five on day one of the second Test.
Aug 13, 17:49
 Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
Sam Curran preferred to Jofra Archer for second Test against Pakistan
All-rounder Sam Curran is preferred against Pakistan due to his superior batting, says captain Joe Root.
Aug 13, 10:00
 England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Joe Root tips James Anderson to star for England
Seam bowler James Anderson is closing in on his 600th wicket and captain Joe Root wants to unleash him against Pakistan.
Aug 12, 17:52
 Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
Dom Sibley issues rallying cry to England batsmen in Ben Stokes absence
The opener is hoping England's top order can fire in the final two Tests against Pakistan.
Aug 11, 13:34
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Joe Root tips Jos Buttler "to go to another level"
Butter's 75 on day four helped England to victory over Pakistan in the first Test.
Aug 9, 11:42
 England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Jos Buttler lifts lid on "lonely nights" after sparking England comeback
The wicketkeeper struggled behind the stumps but made 75 in a match-winning partnership with Chris Woakes.
Aug 8, 20:05
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler star in thrilling England victory over Pakistan
The pair turned the tables at Old Trafford with a 139-run stand which turned the tables on the tourists.
Aug 8, 18:12
 Chris Woakes pictured on November 29, 2019
Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes lead spirited England counter-attack
The pair shared a half-century stand at better than a run a ball to keep an unlikely run-chase alive.
Aug 8, 15:55
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England make solid start in pursuit of 277 through Dom Sibley, Joe Root
The hosts lost Rory Burns for 10.
Aug 8, 12:30
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer: 'Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler can help us recover'
England lost their first four wickets in less than 20 overs against Pakistan.
Aug 6, 20:45
 Pakistan's Shan Masood in action against England on August 6, 2020
Centurion Shan Masood shines for Pakistan against England
Shan Masood spent almost eight hours at the crease as his career-best knock lifted the tourists to 326.
Aug 6, 19:01
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England complete successful header bin challenge during rain break
Mark Wood finished the job.
Aug 5, 17:27
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes impress on first morning against Pakistan
Pakistan elected to bat under grey skies at Old Trafford.
Aug 5, 12:28
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'We must hit ground running against Pakistan'
Nagging uncertainty over Ben Stokes' recent quad injury means England will not know how to balance their side until the eleventh hour.
Aug 5, 07:32
 England batsman Ben Stokes pictured against West Indies on July 19, 2020
Joe Root wary of Ben Stokes' willingness to "put his body on the line"
The all-rounder is recovering from a quad injury which has impacted his bowling workload.
Aug 4, 16:32
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Joe Root: 'England will make late decision on Ben Stokes selection'
It is not yet known how much of a role the all-rounder can be expected to play with the ball.
Aug 4, 15:11
 Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes happy to let others take the limelight
He weighed in with 11 wickets in the second and third Tests against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 12:54
 Andrew Balbirnie pictured for Ireland in 2019
Andrew Balbirnie wary of "dangerous" England even without World Cup stars
Ireland meet Eoin Morgan's men in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday at Southampton.
Jul 29, 17:05
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England name unchanged squad to face Pakistan
Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes staked their claims in the convincing third Test victory over the West Indies but competition is fierce.
Jul 29, 14:27
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England vs. West Indies: Who were the winners and losers of Test series?
The hosts came from behind to land the Wisden Trophy.
Jul 29, 10:49
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
How England's players fared in Test series win over West Indies
Ben Stokes led the way again in England's 2-1 series win.
Jul 29, 07:18
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root to take time over England bowling selection dilemma
After rotating options throughout the West Indies series, England are likely to begin the Pakistan series with some familiar questions.
Jul 28, 18:41
 England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Stuart Broad thrives as England dominate against West Indies
Stuart Broad hounded the tourists out for 197 in the morning and returned to take two more wickets in their second innings.
Jul 26, 18:36
 England batsmen Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler in action during the third Test against West Indies on July 24, 2020
Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler put England back in command against West Indies
Ollie Pope's partnership with Jos Buttler helped England reach 258 for four by the close.
Jul 24, 18:52
 England captain Joe Root is run out against West Indies on July 24, 2020
Joe Root gamble threatens to backfire as England batters struggle
A brilliant one-handed catch by Rahkeem Cornwall, left the hosts in need of a major score from Ollie Pope or Jos Buttler.
Jul 24, 15:18
 England captain Joe Root is run out against West Indies on July 24, 2020
Joe Root run out for 17 on opening morning of decisive third Test
Jofra Archer returned after missing the second Test for breaching the team's bio-security protocols.
Jul 24, 12:31
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer back for England decider against West Indies
He missed the second Test after breaching the team's bio-security protocols
Jul 24, 11:38
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Joe Root: 'Jofra Archer is ready for deciding Test'
England have named all six of their frontline pacemen in a 14-man squad.
Jul 23, 15:25
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
James Anderson confident Jofra Archer will want to play in series decider
Jofra Archer is available for selection but endured racist abuse on social media after his COVID protocols breach.
Jul 22, 14:22
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