Keaton Jennings departs after being dismissed for England against West Indies on February 9, 2019
England struggle as top order fails to fire again
The West Indies had the tourists four down at tea on day one of the third Test.
Feb 9, 19:38
Ben Foakes in action for England on January 26, 2019
Jennings recalled by England as Foakes drops out
The Surrey wicketkeeper was named man of the series in Sri Lanka.
Feb 8, 18:15
England bowler Ben Stokes celebrates taking a wicket during the Test series with West Indies on January 23, 2019
Stokes to be assessed by England after returning to training
Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the third Test in St Lucia but wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is available.
Feb 8, 16:29
A distraught Joe Root on February 2, 2019
Root calls for England batsmen to learn from their mistakes in Antigua
England were beaten by 10 wickets to lose the series to the West Indies.
Feb 3, 10:27
West Indies' Alzarri Joseph pictured on February 2, 2019
West Indies win series as England crash to 10-wicket defeat in Antigua
Joe Root's side lost on the third day in Antigua.
Feb 2, 21:00
A distraught Joe Root on January 25, 2019
Video: Watch cricket journalist almost get hit by the ball at England practice
Press Association's Rory Dollard survives a bouncer in the nets.
Jan 30, 18:02
England's Keaton Jennings loses his wicket on January 24, 2019
Denly to make England debut as Jennings makes way
Adil Rashid also misses out as he returns to England to be with his pregnant wife.
Jan 30, 17:33
Joe Denly during an England nets session on January 29, 2019
England drop Keaton Jennings and bring in Joe Denly for Test debut
Adil Rashid has missed out on a spot in the 12-man squad for the second Test.
Jan 30, 15:26
A distraught Joe Root on January 25, 2019
No excuses from Root after England suffer miserable defeat
The captain vowed his side would get better after losing by 381 runs.
Jan 26, 22:04
West Indies' Roston Chase celebrates on January 26, 2019
England humiliated in Barbados as Chase emerges as unlikely West Indies hero
The tourists collapsed from 215 for four to 246 all out on day four of the first Test.
Jan 26, 20:14
Joe Root during an England nets session on January 22, 2019
Joe Root adamant England will pick the best side for conditions in first Test
England will make a late decision on their bowling make-up.
Jan 22, 17:21
England bowler Olly Stone pictured in October 2018
Joe Root feels for Olly Stone after injury sends him home from the Caribbean
The paceman has a back problem.
Jan 16, 22:10
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root finds form in England's first warm-up game in Barbados
Root fashioned a fluent run-a-ball 87 against a CWI President's XI.
Jan 15, 21:47
Jos Buttler in action for England against Sri Lanka on November 14, 2018
Hurricanes overcome Thunder despite battling Buttler's batting
Hobart maintain winning streak in Big Bash League.
Dec 28, 11:51
Jos Buttler in action for England against Sri Lanka on November 14, 2018
Jos Buttler blasts Thunder to Big Bash victory over city rivals Sydney Sixers
Tom Curran was the star man in a losing Sixers effort.
Dec 24, 12:01
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Root makes premature exit on Big Bash bow
England captain managed 18 runs off 17 balls.
Dec 21, 12:51
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root commits his future to Yorkshire
Root made his Yorkshire debut in 2009.
Dec 7, 09:43
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Q&A on Joe Root's England
The team are coming off a hugely successful tour of Sri Lanka.
Nov 27, 10:13
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root beaming as England prove themselves overseas
Sri Lanka whitewash one of England's most memorable series of all-time.
Nov 26, 12:45
England's Jonny Bairstow in action during the Test match with Sri Lanka on November 23, 2018
Jonny Bairstow hits century as England make promising start
The Yorkshireman, batting at number three, made 110 against Sri Lanka in the broiling heat of Colombo.
Nov 23, 12:14
England's Jonny Bairstow in action during the Test match with Sri Lanka on November 23, 2018
Bairstow stars as England target series whitewash over Sri Lanka
Bairstow is batting at number three after being recalled to the side for the third and final Test.
Nov 23, 09:48
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Bairstow and Root rebuild England innings after openers fall early
Rory Burns and Keaton Jennings both fell to spin early on day one in Colombo.
Nov 23, 06:43
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Root aims to finish 2018 with a flourish
England could claim an overseas series whitewash if they beat Sri Lanka in the third Test.
Nov 22, 09:37
Jonny Bairstow during an England nets session in September 2018
Joe Root challenges Jonny Bairstow to make mark as England's number three
Bairstow arrived in Sri Lanka as England's first-choice wicketkeeper.
Nov 21, 22:01
Stuart Broad in action for England on September 8, 2018
5 players England could bring in as they chase series whitewash in Sri Lanka
Joe Root's side have won the opening two Tests in Galle and Kandy with an unchanged XI.
Nov 20, 12:47
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Centurion Joe Root urges England to complete the job in Kandy
The skipper has never lost a Test when scoring a century.
Nov 16, 12:56
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root century puts England in pole position in Kandy
The tourists lead by 278 heading into day four.
Nov 16, 11:29
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root hits century as England gain healthy lead against Sri Lanka
England's lead passed the 200 mark before Root reached his 15th ton.
Nov 16, 09:47
Joe Root in action during the first day of the second Test between England and India on August 1, 2018
Root thanks England supporters for their understanding in hotel mix-up
England faced the prospect of staying two hours away from the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Nov 15, 09:13
Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes on day four of the third Test between England and India on August 21, 2018
Stokes eager to shoulder added responsibility at three – England captain Root
The tourists will field an unchanged XI at Pallekele Stadium.
Nov 13, 14:51
Akila Dananjaya in action for Sri Lanka on November 6, 2018
England have no qualms about facing Dananjaya after action questioned – Root
The 25-year-old was reported to the International Cricket Council after the tourists' victory in Galle.
Nov 13, 11:02
Joe Root in action during the first day of the second Test between England and India on August 1, 2018
Root: Spin holds no mystery for England
The tourists take on Sri Lanka in the second One-Day International in Dambulla on Saturday.
Oct 12, 10:24
Joe Root in action during the first day of the second Test between England and India on August 1, 2018
Can England end wait for Test series win in Sri Lanka?
England have made the trip to Sri Lanka without long-time opener Alastair Cook, but can the team find a way to record their first Test-series in the country since 2001?
Sep 26, 10:38
England batsman Jos Buttler celebrates his maiden Test ton against India on August 21, 2018
England dig in against India on day four
Jos Buttler's maiden Test century helps England to delay the inevitable and take the third Test with India to a fifth and final day at Trent Bridge.
Aug 21, 18:16
Ben Stokes in action for England on August 25, 2017
Ben Stokes handed instant return to England Test team
Ben Stokes is named in the England team for the third Test match with India, just days after being found not guilty of affray after an incident at a Bristol nightclub.
Aug 17, 12:23
Chris Woakes celebrates his maiden Test century against India on August 11, 2018
Chris Woakes century helps England build lead over India
Chris Woakes registers his maiden Test century to help England build a 250-run lead over India on day three of the second Test at Lord's.
Aug 11, 18:38
Virat Kohli during the second day of the second Test between England and India on August 2, 2018
Virat Kohli century gives India momentum over England
Captain Virat Kohli hits a knock of 149 to leave India just 22 runs short of England, who lose Alastair Cook with the final ball of day two of the first Test.
Aug 2, 17:41
Umesh Yadav celebrates during the first day of the second Test between England and India on August 1, 2018
India edge opening day of first Test match with England
England lose five wickets for 62 runs as India reduce the hosts to 285-9 at stumps on the first day of the opening Test at Edgbaston.
Aug 1, 17:43
Joe Root in action for England against India on July 17, 2018
England thrash India to win ODI series
Joe Root brings up a century with the final ball as England thrash India by eight wickets in Leeds to win their ODI series 2-1.
Jul 17, 18:43
Moeen Ali reacts after being hit on the head during day one of the fourth Test between England and Pakistan on August 11, 2016
England win by 86 runs to level ODI series against India
England beat India by 86 runs at Lord's to level up the three-match series and set up a decider at Headingley on Tuesday.
Jul 14, 18:36
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