England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England boast lead of 185 in day two of first Sri Lanka Test
Dan Lawrence hits 73 on debut as England reach 320 for four at tea, a lead of 185.
Jan 15, 10:42
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits century as England strengthen grip on first Test
Joe Root brought up his 18th Test ton after being stranded on 99 at lunch in Galle.
Jan 15, 08:27
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England dominant on day one against Sri Lanka
The tourists skittled Sri Lanka for 135 then replied with 127 for two.
Jan 14, 16:07
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Impressive England dominate day one of Sri Lanka Test
Stuart Broad's early scalps set the tone for a day England ended just eight runs behind their opponents with eight first-innings wickets intact.
Jan 14, 12:52
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
England's Jos Buttler relishing "great challenge" in Sri Lanka
The 30-year-old has Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow for competition in the England side.
Jan 9, 18:14
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England's Dom Bess hopes to prod any egos in Sri Lanka team
England finally took to the pitch in Hambantota for a low-key workout between Team Joe Root and Team Buttler.
Jan 8, 17:15
Jonny Bairstow celebrates after England's victory over South Africa on November 7, 2020
Jonny Bairstow keen to learn from Jacques Kallis
The England batsman is enthused about working with the Proteas great.
Jan 7, 15:41
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer rested for Sri Lanka
England will travel to India after Sri Lanka.
Dec 11, 12:22
Jonny Bairstow celebrates after England's victory over South Africa on November 7, 2020
England's Jonny Bairstow set for Test recall in Sri Lanka
Jofra Archer is being considered for a rest for the rearranged two-match series.
Nov 30, 15:46
Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
Sam Curran enjoying responsibility in England T20 team
The Surrey all-rounder opened the bowling before partnering Jonny Bairstow across the winning line.
Nov 28, 18:13
Jonny Bairstow celebrates after England's victory over South Africa on November 7, 2020
Jonny Bairstow credits "calmness and composure" for South Africa performance
Jonny Bairstow hit a wonderful 86 not out as England won the first Twenty20 international in South Africa.
Nov 27, 21:30
Jonny Bairstow celebrates after England's victory over South Africa on November 7, 2020
Jonny Bairstow leads England to victory in first T20 against South Africa
The Yorkshire batsman hit 86 not out from 48 balls in a five-wicket win.
Nov 27, 20:27
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan admits he is still figuring out best England XI
Selectors have a full strength squad to choose from in England's first away match since the start of the pandemic.
Nov 27, 08:47
England's Jason Roy is dismissed on September 8, 2019
Jason Roy: 'England in strong batting position for T20 World Cup'
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler are among the options at the top of the order.
Nov 25, 11:34
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood: 'Stokes-Buttler swap will not muddy the waters'
Ben Stokes was promoted to the top of the order and Jos Buttler slotted in down at number five for Rajasthan Royals recently.
Nov 24, 12:54
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Team Jos Buttler triumph in England's warm-up match for South Africa tour
The 23-man squad was split in two for the 40-over practice match in Cape Town, with Team Eoin Morgan challenging Team Jos Buttler.
Nov 21, 14:55
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes endures underwhelming return to cricket in Indian Premier League
Ben Stokes played for Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Oct 11, 13:57
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Centrally contracted England players close to accepting pay cuts over next year
The ECB has yet to finalise payment terms for its retained players.
Sep 30, 15:51
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
What next for Jonny Bairstow after he misses out on Test central contract?
Jonny Bairstow has averaged only 17.45 in his last 20 Test innings.
Sep 30, 13:08
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Jonny Bairstow misses out on England Test contract
The Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman has lost his Test deal in the latest round of awards.
Sep 30, 13:07
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Squads for next year's The Hundred set to be shaken up
Deals agreed for the inaugural season will not automatically roll over after the coronavirus pandemic forced a postponement.
Sep 24, 15:54
England's Jonny Bairstow in action against Australia on September 16, 2020
Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey post centuries as Australia beat England in ODI series
Defeat ended England's proud five-year undefeated streak in home ODIs.
Sep 16, 20:39
England's Jonny Bairstow in action against Australia on September 16, 2020
Jonny Bairstow hits century as England recover from poor start
Australia took two wickets with the first two balls of the match.
Sep 16, 16:23
England players celebrate beating Australia in an ODI on September 13, 2020
England launch incredible comeback to take Australia ODI series to decider
Eoin Morgan's men recovered to secure a remarkable victory.
Sep 13, 20:37
Adil Rashid pictured for England on September 8, 2020
Moeen Ali hails "world class" Adil Rashid despite England defeat to Australia
Adil Rashid's fine spell kept England in the contest until the final over.
Sep 8, 22:16
Australia and England players shake hands after their match on September 8, 2020
England win series but lose world number one spot after Austria defeat
Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 55 but England's batting failed to fire.
Sep 8, 21:08
England's Jonny Bairstow pictured against Australia on September 8, 2020
Jonny Bairstow steers England to 145 in final T20 clash against Australia
Spinner Adam Zampa claimed two for 34.
Sep 8, 19:39
England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Jos Buttler to miss England's final Twenty20 against Australia
The in-form wicketkeeper batsman has been in the England bubble for 10 weeks.
Sep 7, 08:57
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Jos Buttler stars as England claim T20 series victory over Australia
Jos Buttler displayed the full repertoire of his batting as he scored a ninth international half-century in the sprint format.
Sep 6, 17:35
England players celebrate beating Australia on September 4, 2020
England beat Australia by two runs in thrilling opening T20
Dawid Malan's 66 helped England set a total that proved too many for Australia.
Sep 4, 21:05
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan leads England to five-wicket victory over Pakistan
Dawid Malan finished the job at Old Trafford after the captain departed with 18 runs needed.
Aug 30, 17:36
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Talking points ahead of England against Pakistan
The three-match series will be played at Old Trafford between Friday and Tuesday.
Aug 26, 15:37
England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020
Eoin Morgan century carries England to imposing total against Ireland
David Willey added a rapid half-century at the end of the innings.
Aug 4, 17:56
Tom Banton in action for England on August 1, 2020
Tom Banton admits batting in England's middle-order feels "unnatural"
Tom Banton admits he is yet to get to grips with his new position.
Aug 3, 15:26
Ireland's Josh Little in action against England on August 1, 2020
Josh Little reprimanded for Jonny Bairstow send-off
The Ireland seamer has paid for his reaction to the dismissal in Saturday's match at the Ageas Bowl.
Aug 2, 15:29
England's Jonny Bairstow in action against Ireland on August 1, 2020
Jonny Bairstow hoping to earn Test recall
The opener scored 82 off 41 balls in a four-wicket win at Southampton.
Aug 1, 21:49
England's Jonny Bairstow in action against Ireland on August 1, 2020
Jonny Bairstow helps England to victory over Ireland
David Willey and Sam Billings rescued England after a middle-order collapse.
Aug 1, 20:40
Moeen Ali in action for England against West Indies on January 23, 2019
Moeen Ali: 'All my focus is on one-day series with Ireland'
All-rounder concentrates on white-ball action.
Jul 21, 18:40
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali star as England's World Cup winners outshine rookies
The Yorkshire batsman hit a boundary-laden hundred while Moeen added 85 and three wickets.
Jul 21, 17:31
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali star in England warm-up ahead of Ireland series
Jonny Bairstow scored a century while Moeen made 85 off 45 deliveries in the intra-squad match at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 21, 14:11
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