Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
First Test between England and India ends in draw as rain washes out final day
For England captain Joe Root it maintained a proud record of never losing a Test in which he has scored a century.
Aug 8, 15:09
 Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Enjoy the moment - Joe Root urges England to embrace 'fun' of India challenge
Root scored a fine 109, guiding his side to 303 all out as they transformed a 95-run deficit into a 208-run lead.
Aug 7, 19:23
 Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Classy century from captain Joe Root sets up thrilling Test finale for England
Joe Root went toe to toe with India's pedigree pace attack and came away with a stylish 109.
Aug 7, 18:14
 Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
England's hopes rest on Joe Root as captain nears century at Trent Bridge
Captain is keeping England in the fight.
Aug 7, 15:15
 Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root and Dom Sibley stand firm as England wipe out India lead
The hosts were 119 for two at lunch on day four at Trent Bridge, leading by 24 runs.
Aug 7, 12:25
 Marcus Trescothick pictured in March 2014
Marcus Trescothick admits England's preparation for Test series was not suitable
Several of the top seven had not played any first-class cricket since their tame defeat by New Zealand in June.
Aug 4, 19:03
 England's Joe Root and teammates pictured on August 4, 2021
Disappointing day for England's batsmen as India start series in style
The tourists took control on day one at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 17:52
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England captain Joe Root reaches career landmark to frustrate India
The tourists were on top at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 15:08
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Comparing Joe Root with England's other record run-scorers
The England captain has taken over at the top.
Aug 4, 14:45
 Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
England take cautious approach in opening session against India
Dom Sibley and Joe Root took England into the lunch break.
Aug 4, 12:19
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Home comforts but an uncertain batting order - England v India talking points
England met their opponents recently at the start of the year in a Test series.
Aug 3, 12:26
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root insists cricket comes second as Ben Stokes takes break
Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from the game to prioritise his mental health and fully recover from a finger injury.
Aug 2, 14:32
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Jack Leach insists England squad are behind Ben Stokes
The pair teamed up for a memorable Ashes win at Headingley in 2019.
Jul 31, 17:46
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'Friendship will be set aside against Ben Stokes'
The England pair face off with Trent Rockers and Northern Superchargers on Monday.
Jul 25, 12:49
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root excited to watch "wonderful" Rashid Khan in The Hundred
The England Test captain and Afghanistan leg-spinner are teammates at Trent Rockets.
Jul 23, 18:47
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
The pick of the games in the first rounds of The Hundred
Joe Root v Ben Stokes, Jason Roy v Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer v Jonny Bairstow are among the match-ups of England Test players.
Jul 20, 18:03
 Matt Parkinson in action for Lancashire Lightning in September 2018
England's Matt Parkinson admits he battled "dark moments" on winter tour
Matt Parkinson did not make a single competitive appearance during tours of Sri Lanka and India.
Jul 19, 12:10
 Generic cricket image
Luke Wood hits career best as Lancashire make Blast quarter-finals
The Red Rose joined opponents and rivals Yorkshire in the last eight after winning by four wickets at Old Trafford.
Jul 17, 19:52
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
ICC announce new points system for second World Test Championship
New Zealand were crowned inaugural world Test champions last month.
Jul 14, 07:53
 England's Chris Woakes celebrates with teammates against Sri Lanka on July 4, 2021
The big talking points from England's ODI series with Sri Lanka
Pakistan are the next opponents for England.
Jul 5, 12:28
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'England ready to move on from rotation policy'
A five-match series against India is next on the agenda for England, followed by an Ashes tour in Australia.
Jun 30, 16:23
 England's Mark Woods celebrates with teammates after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka last wicket is taken on June 29, 2021
Chris Woakes: 'Joe Root does not realise how good he is'
Joe Root became the seventh Englishman to play 150 ODIs when he was named in the XI at Emirates Riverside.
Jun 29, 18:04
 England's Mark Woods celebrates with teammates after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka last wicket is taken on June 29, 2021
England ease to five-wicket win in first Sri Lanka ODI
Chris Woakes claimed four for 18 from his 10-over allocation before Joe Root saw the hosts at Chester-le-Street across the line with a polished 79 not out.
Jun 29, 16:57
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sir Alastair Cook sympathises with England Test captain Joe Root
England captain Joe Root has overseen four defeats in the past five Test matches.
Jun 21, 16:39
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
England coach Graham Thorpe urges batsmen to show "desperation"
The Test team are mulling over a first home series defeat in seven years after collapsing against New Zealand at Edgbaston.
Jun 14, 17:17
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
The big questions answered following England's loss to New Zealand
The Black Caps inflicted a first series defeat on home soil since 2014 with victory at Edgbaston.
Jun 14, 07:45
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'We must not panic over poor batting'
The Black Caps dislodged India as the world's number one Test side as a result of their eight-wicket win at Edgbaston.
Jun 13, 13:53
 New Zealand's Tom Blundell in action against England on June 12, 2021
England slump to New Zealand defeat at Edgbaston
Joe Root's men suffer crushing defeat.
Jun 13, 11:37
 David Warner is dismissed on September 15, 2019
On This Day: David Warner suspended for altercation with Joe Root
The Australia batsman was banned from all cricket up to the first Ashes Test that summer and fined almost £7,000.
Jun 13, 07:44
 New Zealand's Tom Blundell in action against England on June 12, 2021
New Zealand on verge of series win as England collapse
England have not lost a home series since 2014.
Jun 12, 18:08
 New Zealand's Tom Blundell in action against England on June 12, 2021
England struggle as New Zealand assume control of second Test
A last-wicket partnership had earlier helped hand the Black Caps a handy lead.
Jun 12, 15:02
 New Zealand's Tom Blundell in action against England on June 12, 2021
New Zealand steam ahead as England falter in the field
The Black Caps were 74 behind at the start of play and 23 ahead as they reached lunch on 326 for five.
Jun 12, 12:26
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
England rue Devon Conway decision as New Zealand respond
Conway appeared to be caught out when on 22 but he was given not out and ended the afternoon session on 78.
Jun 11, 15:36
 England's Rory Burns takes a catch to dismiss New Zealand's Henry Nicholls on June 6, 2021
England to make another public stand against discrimination
The draw with New Zealand at Lord's was overshadowed by the emergence of historical racist and sexist tweets from debutant Ollie Robinson.
Jun 10, 07:11
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'Uncomfortable week will not derail commitment to fighting discrimination'
England will wear anti-discrimination t-shirts ahead of the second Test.
Jun 9, 15:51
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'There was never a realistic opportunity for England win'
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson tried to tempt England in the final two sessions by declaring during lunch, setting a victory target of 273.
Jun 6, 21:17
 England's Rory Burns takes a catch to dismiss New Zealand's Henry Nicholls on June 6, 2021
England secure draw in first Test against New Zealand
A grandstand finish failed to materialise and the series heads to Edgbaston all square.
Jun 6, 18:27
 England's Rory Burns takes a catch to dismiss New Zealand's Henry Nicholls on June 6, 2021
England reach 56 for two chasing 273 on final day of first Test
The Lord's encounter looks to be heading for a draw.
Jun 6, 15:21
 New Zealand's Tim Southee celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Bracey on June 5, 2021
England's Rory Burns hits back after Tim Southee masterclass
New Zealand seamer Tim Southee had England in trouble with six for 43 but Burns' century made the draw the favourite with a day remaining.
Jun 5, 18:43
 New Zealand's Tim Southee celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Bracey on June 5, 2021
New Zealand on top against England despite Rory Burns century
Tim Southee's six wickets gave the tourists the upper hand.
Jun 5, 16:04
<Previous Page
Next Page >
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!