Darren Gough pictured in September 2015
Darren Gough believes England will be "fragile" after India defeat
Darren Gough knows all about two-day Test wins.
Feb 27, 11:19
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood urges England to learn from crushing Test defeat
Chris Silverwood would not be drawn into criticising the pitch.
Feb 26, 16:02
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England players have online row over Alex Hartley comments
Alex Hartley advertised England Women's one-day international with New Zealand by referencing the men's third Test defeat inside two days to India.
Feb 26, 10:42
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root invites ICC to make own judgement on state of Ahmedabad pitch
England were beaten by 10 wickets to go 2-1 down in the series.
Feb 26, 08:45
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'Pitch not to blame for England's defeat'
It was the shortest match since 1935 in terms of balls bowled.
Feb 25, 17:34
Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Pundits criticise pitch, England selection policy after loss
There were 17 wickets inside two sessions on the second day of the Test as Joe Root's side suffered defeat.
Feb 25, 16:04
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England suffer two-day Test defeat to India
Spinner Axar Patel took five for 32 to finish with a match haul of 11 wickets.
Feb 25, 16:04
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England on course for defeat inside two days
England were bowled out for 81.
Feb 25, 13:27
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
A look at how Joe Root's five-for-eight compares to best Test bowling figures
The part-time off-spinner ripped through India's tail in Ahmedabad.
Feb 25, 12:41
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root stars as England pull themselves back into contention
Captain takes five Indian wickets in dramatic fashion.
Feb 25, 11:12
England's Zak Crawley pictured in action against Pakistan on August 21, 2020
Zak Crawley in impressive form for disappointing England
India held the upper hand in the pivotal third Test in Ahmedabad after bowling the tourists out for 112 and reaching the close on 99 for three.
Feb 24, 18:25
Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
India take control of third Test as England struggle
Zak Crawley's half-century was England's only innings of note.
Feb 24, 17:29
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin star as England struggle
Patel claimed six for 38 to put India in complete control.
Feb 24, 15:32
Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley leads England fight as India dominate
The hosts' spinners enjoyed more helpful conditions.
Feb 24, 11:45
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root has selection dilemma ahead of third India Test
The England captain has to decide which of his seamers will make the cut in Ahmedabad.
Feb 24, 08:16
England forward Ellen White (18) celebrates her goal against Japan during the second half of a match in the 2020 She Believes Cup soccer series at Red Bull Arena on March 8, 2020
Tuesday's sporting social: Successful day for England Women's stars
The Lionesses won 6-0 against Northern Ireland while England's cricketers won the first one-day international in New Zealand.
Feb 23, 20:04
David Warner in action for Australia on June 20, 2019
Australia's David Warner rejoins Southern Brave for Hundred
The Australia opener rejoins Southern Brave for the inaugural competition.
Feb 23, 17:25
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What can fans expect from England's third Test against India?
The penultimate contest of the series gets under way in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Feb 23, 15:34
India's Virat Kohli reacts after losing his wicket on July 10, 2019
Virat Kohli insists India are unfazed by England's pink ball prospects
The third Test at Ahmedabad will be a day-night contest.
Feb 23, 12:23
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root mulling over James Anderson-Stuart Broad pairing for third Test
England's all-time top two Test wicket-takers have only taken to the field together seven times in the last two years.
Feb 23, 11:48
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root braces himself for spin ahead of third India test
The England captain does not expect spin to take a back seat in Ahmedabad.
Feb 22, 22:08
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes doubts he will peak in cricket
The 29-year-old says he takes inspiration from captain Joe Root.
Feb 22, 18:32
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Graham Thorpe urges England players to ease the pressure on Joe Root
No touring batsman accumulated more than Moeen Ali's 49 runs across two innings in the second Test.
Feb 22, 15:40
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
The key questions surrounding the inaugural Hundred
The inaugural tournament for the 100-ball competition was postponed from 2020 to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Feb 22, 15:39
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood explains Moeen Ali exit
Captain Joe Root said in a post-match press conference on Tuesday that the all-rounder had "chosen" to leave the tour of India.
Feb 17, 14:02
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
The key questions ahead of England's final two Tests with India
The series against India is 1-1 heading into the final two Tests.
Feb 16, 11:26
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
The key numbers behind England's crushing second Test defeat
The tourists lost by 317 runs in Chennai as the spinners took charge.
Feb 16, 11:18
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Moeen Ali returning to England after second Test defeat in India
The tourists suffered a resounding 317-run loss in Chennai as the hosts levelled the series at 1-1.
Feb 16, 08:43
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
England suffer crushing defeat by 317 runs in second India Test
The tourists were bowled out for 164 in their second innings on day four in Chennai.
Feb 16, 08:38
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England urged to go down swinging in second India Test
Spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel says England should 'express themselves' when they resume on 53 for three.
Feb 15, 14:18
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
India vs. England: Joe Root's side outplayed in second test
India built a lead of 249.
Feb 14, 13:35
India batsman Rishabh Pant pictured in September 2018
England face first-innings deficit as India take control
The entire top order was gone with just 87 on the board.
Feb 14, 09:25
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England run into difficulties in Chennai
Captain Joe Root was one of four batsman to fall as the tourists slipped to 39 for four.
Feb 14, 08:39
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
Rohit Sharma leads India fightback against England
Moeen clean bowled Virat Kohli in Chennai.
Feb 13, 11:59
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
On This Day: Joe Root confirmed as England Test captain
In his first match as captain Joe Root scored 190 against South Africa at Lord's.
Feb 13, 08:22
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
The big talking points ahead of England's second Test against India
The tourists are 1-0 ahead in the series.
Feb 12, 11:47
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England to gamble on four changes for second test against India
Jos Buttler has been sent back home for a break and Jofra Archer is ruled out with an elbow injury.
Feb 12, 08:53
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson and Dom Bess to miss second test against India
England are making changes in Chennai.
Feb 12, 08:51
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Stuart Broad returns as Jofra Archer misses out for England
The tourists have options with the ball despite injury setback.
Feb 11, 22:20
Alex Hales during an England nets session on October 3, 2018
Ed Smith: 'Alex Hales could be offered olive branch'
Alex Hales has not played for his country since being ejected from the squad on the eve of the 2019 World Cup.
Feb 11, 14:24
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