Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test with elbow injury
Opener Rory Burns was injured on Thursday and is out of the series.
Jan 3, 09:16
 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
Rory Burns ruled out of second Test with football injury
The opener has been diagnosed with ankle ligament damage.
Jan 2, 19:25
 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
Rory Burns joins Jofra Archer as doubt for England second Test
The squad has just got over an illness that struck 11 players before, during or after the series opener in Centurion.
Jan 2, 15:27
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England awaiting scan results on Jofra Archer elbow injury
Mark Wood is ruled out through injury.
Jan 2, 15:26
 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
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Joe Root's record vs. other England captains
Root's win-loss record as England captain actually stands up reasonably well among England's recent captains.
Dec 30, 14:04
 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
 Dom Sibley during England nets on November 20, 2019
Dom Sibley becomes latest England player to be struck down by illness
The opening batsman becomes the 11th player to suffer sickness or flu-like symptoms.
Dec 30, 09:29
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root admits frustration at England struggles
England lost by 107 runs in the first Test against South Africa.
Dec 30, 09:27
 Joe Root in action on December 27, 2019
Root frustrated by England's inability to start matches on front foot
The tourists suffered a 107-run defeat in the first Test in South Africa.
Dec 29, 15:57
 Ben Stokes loses his wicket on December 29, 2019
England sign off 2019 with 107-run defeat to South Africa
Even Ben Stokes found this a bridge too far.
Dec 29, 14:09
 Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
Burns and Denly fall early for England on day four
The tourists are chasing a record 376 at Centurion.
Dec 29, 11:06
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
Thorpe admits England have "a long shot" of repeating Headingley miracle
But batting coach Graham Thorpe admits it is a long shot.
Dec 28, 17:30
 Rory Burns in action for England on December 28, 2019
Rory Burns leads charge as England look to sign off 2019 with record run-chase
The visitors need another 255 runs to win as illness hit the squad again.
Dec 28, 17:28
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
South Africa in control as England hit by sickness again
The Proteas are firmly in the driving seat in the First Test.
Dec 28, 15:23
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
England suffer on day three as Root and Buttler are taken out by illness
The pair were laid low at the start of the third day of the first Test against South Africa.
Dec 28, 12:22
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root, Jos Buttler latest to fall ill in England camp
Jonny Bairstow replaced Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper before captain Joe Root began feeling ill during the morning session.
Dec 28, 09:44
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
England's World Cup heroes honoured by Queen
One-day captain Eoin Morgan heads the list with a CBE.
Dec 27, 22:58
 Joe Root in action on December 27, 2019
South Africa bowlers take control before England claim late wickets
The tourists found themselves comprehensively outmatched by the inspired seam duo of Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander.
Dec 27, 17:14
 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
 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
'It puts things in perspective' - Root says supporting Stokes family is priority
Ged Ben Stokes was admitted on Monday evening with what the ECB called 'a serious illness'.
Dec 24, 14:36
 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
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
The sporting highlights this Christmas
From Boxing Day football and cricket to Fallon Sherrock's historic run at Alexandra Palace, there is plenty to enjoy.
Dec 23, 13:03
 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
 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
 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
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root dropped from England T20 tour of South Africa
Test captain Joe Root lasted played Twenty20 cricket for England in May.
Dec 13, 15:19
 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
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
Graham Thorpe: 'England need to reach 500 target on regular basis'
England have only gone beyond 500 in their first innings once in 35 Tests.
Dec 4, 19:31
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Five things we learned from England's tour of New Zealand
The going was tough for Jofra Archer but Joe Root may finally have found some form.
Dec 3, 09:47
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Joe Root confident Jofra Archer will learn from New Zealand struggles
Archer impressed in the Ashes and World Cup but only got two wickets in New Zealand.
Dec 3, 09:41
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Recap: Day four of the second Test between New Zealand and England
Root's heroics may not be enough for England to save the series.
Dec 2, 11:15
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root calls for "one big last push" as England chase unlikely victory
The England captain hit a double century to put his side in charge, but Tuesday's forecast could harm their hopes of levelling the series.
Dec 2, 11:13
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Root reaches double century as England stage fightback in Hamilton
Root's innings saw him enter the list of top ten England Test run scorers.
Dec 2, 10:17
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
The sporting weekend in pictures
The best images from the weekend's sporting action.
Dec 2, 05:00
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Root notches up third double hundred to give England lead over New Zealand
His 193-run stand alongside Ollie Pope lifted England into a comfortable position of 455 for five.
Dec 2, 03:35
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Root and Pope stand firm as England take narrow lead over New Zealand
England have a four-run advantage at lunch on day four.
Dec 2, 00:19
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