Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Archer handed first England cap as rain holds up second Ashes Test
The bowler will make his Test debut at Lord's.
Aug 14, 14:20
Groundstaff remove the covers before play on the first day of the second Ashes Test on August 14, 2019
Rain delays start of second Ashes Test at Lord's
Pools of water gathered on the outfield during the morning downpours.
Aug 14, 09:43
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Root expects 'big response' from England
Australia won the first Test by 251 runs.
Aug 13, 14:23
Australia's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
The key questions ahead of the second Ashes Test
England lost the first Test by 251 runs
Aug 13, 13:54
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Fit, fast and firing - what Jofra Archer can bring to England's Test team
Archer is set to make his red-ball debut for England at Lord's.
Aug 13, 13:53
Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Paine's Australia poised for Archer onslaught but hope to ride the storm
Pace bowler set for his Test debut.
Aug 13, 13:18
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Root excited by impact 'very confident' Archer could make in Ashes series
Archer looks set to make his England Test debut at Lord's with England trailing 1-0.
Aug 13, 12:46
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer 'more ready than ever' for Ashes Test
The paceman is set for his debut at Lord's.
Aug 12, 16:22
Jos Buttler during an England nets session on May 13, 2019
Buttler backs Archer to provide "X factor" in second Ashes Test
The paceman is expected to make his Test debut at Lord's this week with James Anderson sidelined by injury.
Aug 10, 16:30
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Archer, Leach named in England squad for second Ashes Test
Moeen Ali has been dropped as the home side look to recover from losing to Australia at Edgbaston.
Aug 9, 15:05
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Ashes hopeful Jofra Archer endures frustrating day for Sussex
Archer took one for 78 for Sussex seconds.
Aug 7, 21:28
James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson has "no intention of giving up" on Ashes return
The England seamer is nursing a calf injury picked up on the opening day of the first Test at Edgbaston.
Aug 7, 07:06
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Ashes 2019: Key questions surrounding Jofra Archer as he pushes for selection
England pacemen impresses after Anderson is ruled out by injury.
Aug 6, 21:12
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer stakes claim for Ashes place
The 24-year-old has been struggling with injury.
Aug 6, 13:48
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Second Ashes Test: England's challenges in stats
Moeen Ali endured a difficult first Test at Edgbaston.
Aug 6, 12:22
James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test at Lord's
Leading wicket-taker has a calf problem.
Aug 6, 08:53
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Archer helps Sussex end Kent's 100 per cent record
The fast bowler was left out of England's side for the first Ashes Test.
Aug 2, 21:31
England captain Joe Root pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Ashes: Five talking points ahead of first Test
Here, PA looks at the key issues heading into the opener.
Jul 31, 15:26
Stuart Broad in action for England on July 27, 2019
Harmison: 'Anderson, Broad will be key to Ashes triumph'
The first Test begins at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Jul 28, 14:15
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer in England squad for Ashes opener
Stokes reappointed as vice-captain for Thursday's First Test against Australia at Edgbaston.
Jul 27, 12:14
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Ashes hopeful Archer returns to form for Sussex in T20 Blast
The England fast bowler returned from injury to take two for 21 for Sussex.
Jul 27, 07:08
Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
England Ashes squad to be named this morning
Captain Joe Root and Trevor Bayliss went straight into a selection meeting ahead of an 11am reveal on Saturday.
Jul 27, 06:45
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Reece Topley stars as Sussex beat his old side Hampshire
The former England one-day international took his first T20 wickets since 2017 following injury.
Jul 24, 22:15
James Anderson in action for England on February 12, 2019
James Anderson: Tough act to follow for Ashes series after thrilling World Cup win
The first Test starts at Edgbaston on August 1.
Jul 21, 11:59
Jason Roy in action for England on June 30, 2019
Jason Roy to make England Test debut against Ireland
Roy starred with the bat during England's World Cup triumph.
Jul 17, 15:32
Jason Roy in action for England on June 30, 2019
How has England's World Cup triumph affected Ashes selection?
England's one-day heroes have given the selectors plenty to ponder ahead of the Test showdown with Australia.
Jul 16, 15:00
England celebrate winning the Cricket World Cup on July 14, 2019
Super Sunday of sport captures nation's attention
Sunday saw a sensational day of sport that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Jul 14, 21:52
England celebrate winning the Cricket World Cup on July 14, 2019
Ben Stokes: 'There will never be a better game than World Cup final win'
England enjoyed an epic victory over New Zealand that left Stokes feeling there will never 'be a better game of cricket than that'.
Jul 14, 21:46
England celebrate winning the Cricket World Cup on July 14, 2019
England win World Cup with thrilling super over triumph against New Zealand
A thrilling contest came down to a single-over shoot-out.
Jul 14, 19:32
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer vows to keep calm in World Cup final
The England paceman has claimed 19 wickets in 10 matches so far.
Jul 12, 11:27
England's Eoin Morgan and Joe Root celebrate after the match against Australia on July 11, 2019
World Cup semi-finals: England thrash Australia to reach first final since 1992
England won with 107 balls to spare following a superb all-round display.
Jul 11, 19:58
England's Eoin Morgan and Joe Root celebrate after the match against Australia on July 11, 2019
England hammer sorry Australia to reach World Cup final
Jason Roy's brilliant 85 helped set up a meeting with New Zealand on Sunday.
Jul 11, 16:41
Australia's Steve Smith after teammate Pat Cummins is caught out on July 11, 2019
Australia recover to set England 224 target in World Cup semi-final
Defending champions reduced to 14 for three after deciding to bat at Edgbaston.
Jul 11, 14:22
England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
England ready to take fitness risks in bid to keep World Cup dream alive
The hosts will hope to have Jason Roy and Jofra Archer available against India.
Jun 29, 17:00
Virat Kohli during the second day of the second Test between England and India on August 2, 2018
The burning issues surrounding England's crunch clash with India
Back-to-back defeats have piled the pressure on Eoin Morgan's side.
Jun 29, 13:41
Jason Roy in action for England on June 8, 2019
Jason Roy "making good progress" in battle to be fit for India clash
The opener has missed England's last three games.
Jun 26, 08:37
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
England bowler Jofra Archer passed fit for Australia showdown
Archer overcame a minor injury concern to line up against the World Cup holders.
Jun 25, 09:56
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer promises hostile reception for "friend" Steve Smith
England's paceman shared a dressing room with Smith at this year's Indian Premier League but said there will be "nothing friendly" on Tuesday.
Jun 23, 16:40
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer, Mark Wood help restrict Sri Lanka to 232
Angelo Mathews top-scored with an unbeaten 85 off 115 balls
Jun 21, 13:33
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on June 14, 2019
Joe Root makes second World Cup century as England defeat West Indies
Test skipper in fine form at Southampton.
Jun 14, 16:25
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