Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly, Dom Sibley make unbeaten half-centuries in South Africa warm-up
The second-wicket pair retired simultaneously after sharing a stand of 103.
Dec 17, 14:19
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 only man to fall as England make solid start in South Africa
The opener fell for 16 but the tourists reached 76 for one.
Dec 17, 12:23
Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stuart Broad among England absentees for start of South Africa tour
England facing batting day against an Invitational XI in Benoni.
Dec 17, 09:27
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
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
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
England's Joe Denly pictured on November 2, 2019
Kane Williamson admits he was "very fortunate" to survive Joe Denly drop
The New Zealand captain had two let-offs en route to making an unbeaten 104.
Dec 3, 09:42
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
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Alleged racist abuse of Jofra Archer referred to police
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson labelled the incident 'horrific'.
Dec 3, 09:38
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
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Broad advises Archer not to be too downhearted
Pace bowler urged his junior England team-mate not to be too downhearted.
Nov 30, 09:11
Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Late wickets take shine off England performance on day two in Hamilton
The Black Caps lost their last five wickets for 60, but Sibley and Denly were dismissed before stumps.
Nov 30, 08:54
Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Tom Latham hits another ton to frustrate England on day one of second Test
New Zealand reached 173-3 on a truncated first day of the second Test.
Nov 29, 08:15
Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ashley Giles backs Ollie Pope to fill in for injury doubt Jos Buttler
Buttler is struggling with a back injury.
Nov 28, 18:28
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
Joe Root insists Jofra Archer is "absolutely fine" to face New Zealand
England are 1-0 down in the series.
Nov 27, 22:20
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Jofra Archer describes racist abuse during first Test as "a real shame"
The paceman says he has moved on from the incident during the first Test.
Nov 27, 08:10
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Ashley Giles urges fans to come forward in Jofra Archer racism case
England paceman Jofra Archer said he was racially abused during the first Test against New Zealand.
Nov 26, 18:18
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Angus Fraser concerned over England use of Jofra Archer
Archer endured a difficult match against New Zealand.
Nov 26, 12:47
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Fan accused of racially abusing Jofra Archer facing lifetime cricket ban
Archer revealed on Monday that he had heard "racial insults" from someone in the crowd.
Nov 26, 12:44
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson labels racist Archer abuse "horrific"
A member of the crowd during Monday's match is believed to be the culprit.
Nov 26, 06:12
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Ashley Giles backs England to support Jofra Archer after racism incident
England's managing director says the abuse has no place in sport.
Nov 26, 05:16
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
New Zealand cricket apologise after fan racially abuses Jofra Archer
England lost the first Test.
Nov 25, 09:40
Joe Root pictured on November 25, 2019
Joe Root calls for patience after England suffer heavy first-Test defeat
The tourists were beaten by an innings and 65 runs in New Zealand.
Nov 25, 09:23
New Zealand's BJ Watling celebrates his double century on November 24, 2019
BJ Watling double-ton puts New Zealand in command of first Test
Mitch Santner drove England's bowlers to distraction with an innings of 126.
Nov 24, 09:39
New Zealand's Mitchell Santner and BJ Watling walk off at lunch on November 24, 2019
New Zealand edge into bigger lead on day three
But BJ Watling is unflappable as he moves on to a Test-best 148 not out.
Nov 24, 00:54
Jofra Archer pictured on September 13, 2019
Joe Root: 'Jofra Archer underestimates his own talent'
The first Test between New Zealand and England begins on Thursday.
Nov 19, 22:17
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson celebrates scoring a century against South Africa on June 19, 2019
Kane Williamson admits losing World Cup on boundary countback was "hard to take"
Williamson said the Black Caps' World Cup final loss in seemingly arbitrary fashion was 'hard to take'.
Nov 19, 22:15
Lockie Ferguson during New Zealand on July 12, 2019
New Zealand consider handing Lockie Ferguson Test debut to combat Jofra Archer
The 28-year-old Black Caps paceman has impressed in limited-overs cricket.
Nov 19, 09:41
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 13, 2019
Dom Sibley hails "special talent" Jofra Archer
On recent tours, England's bowlers have often seemed bereft when confronted with an unresponsive surface.
Nov 19, 09:33
Jos Buttler in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
Jos Buttler century in vain as England draw in New Zealand warm-up
The paceman took three wickets and looks on-song for the first Test.
Nov 17, 09:28
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Rajasthan Royals retain Stokes, Buttler, Archer in 2020 IPL
The trio will be captained by Australia's Steve Smith.
Nov 15, 14:59
Darren Gough pictured in September 2015
Darren Gough: 'England must find a way to attack on flat pitches'
England's bowlers have struggled on batsman-friendly wickets during their two warm-up matches in New Zealand.
Nov 15, 09:48
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 13, 2019
England bowlers made to work hard in final NZ warm-up
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer each took two wickets against the New Zealand A side.
Nov 15, 07:06
Lockie Ferguson during New Zealand on July 12, 2019
New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson hoping to cause England "a bit of anxiety"
The paceman has been drafted into New Zealand's Test squad for the first time on the back of a standout 2019.
Nov 15, 02:32
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes knows he is battling for one remaining England spot
Woakes was wicketless as he and Sam Curran vie for a place in the five-man frontline attack for the first Test against the Black Caps next week.
Nov 13, 07:59
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
New Zealand fast bowling coach hints at England switch
The former New Zealand paceman is temporarily taking the reins for his country's last two Twenty20s against England.
Nov 7, 07:40
England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019
Eoin Morgan: 'No places guaranteed in England's T20 World Cup squad'
The Test captain is being rested during the current short-form series in New Zealand.
Oct 31, 07:14
Chris Jordan pictured in September 2018
Chris Jordan lived vicariously through "little brother" Jofra Archer at World Cup
Jordan is among the players who will feature in the first warm-up against a New Zealand XI.
Oct 26, 07:31
Ben Stokes pictured on September 18, 2019
Ben Stokes snapped up by Northern Superchargers in The Hundred
The first names have been allocated for next summer's tournament.
Oct 3, 15:19
Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
England Test players to join Hundred sides today
The likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root will learn where they will be playing next summer.
Oct 3, 09:02
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