Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Ed Smith: 'No doors closed for Joe Root despite T20 omission'
The Test captain is absent from the squad to face Australia in the shortest format, while David Willey is unlucky once more.
Aug 31, 15:48
England's Jason Roy is dismissed on September 8, 2019
England opener Jason Roy left out of limited-overs squads to face Australia
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler plus fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood are included in the squad.
Aug 31, 14:09
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
Jofra Archer, Mark Wood in line for England returns ahead of T20 World Cup
Eoin Morgan feels the speedsters will play an important role in the tournament despite India's low and slow pitches.
Aug 31, 08:05
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer recalled to England squad for third Test against Pakistan
Sam Curran makes way for his return.
Aug 21, 10:15
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root issues rallying cry to England teammates ahead of final Test
England hold a 1-0 lead in the series.
Aug 21, 07:56
England batsman James Vince is bowled against Australia on June 25, 2019
Ed Smith: 'James Vince failed to grasp his opportunities'
James Vince has been overlooked for the Vitality T20 series at Emirates Old Trafford after a enduring a disappointing time against Ireland.
Aug 18, 17:54
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Sam Curran claims James Anderson doubters 'are not very sensible'
The 38-year-old took two for 35 on a rain-affected first day of the second Test.
Aug 13, 18:59
James Anderson and Jos Butler pictured for England against Pakistan in August 2020
Old hands steer England into the ascendancy against Pakistan
James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes were all among the wickets as the hosts reduced Pakistan to 126 for five on day one of the second Test.
Aug 13, 17:49
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
James Anderson strikes early before two dropped catches cost England
The hosts dropped two chances.
Aug 13, 12:18
Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
Sam Curran preferred to Jofra Archer for second Test against Pakistan
All-rounder Sam Curran is preferred against Pakistan due to his superior batting, says captain Joe Root.
Aug 13, 10:00
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Joe Root backs James Anderson to rediscover his best form with England
Captain maintains his belief in record wicket-taker ahead of second Test against Pakistan.
Aug 13, 07:37
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England complete successful header bin challenge during rain break
Mark Wood finished the job.
Aug 5, 17:27
Andrew Balbirnie pictured for Ireland in 2019
Andrew Balbirnie wary of "dangerous" England even without World Cup stars
Ireland meet Eoin Morgan's men in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday at Southampton.
Jul 29, 17:05
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
How England's players fared in Test series win over West Indies
Ben Stokes led the way again in England's 2-1 series win.
Jul 29, 07:18
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root to take time over England bowling selection dilemma
After rotating options throughout the West Indies series, England are likely to begin the Pakistan series with some familiar questions.
Jul 28, 18:41
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
England confirm Jofra Archer was dropped for breaching rules by visiting home
Jofra Archer interrupted his journey to Emirates Old Trafford with a stop at his flat.
Jul 16, 09:46
England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Stuart Broad set to return for England against West Indies
Stuart Broad was left out on home soil for the first time in eight years at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 15, 16:26
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer stars for England as West Indies chase 200 to win first Test
Jofra Archer claimed two wickets and sent opener John Campbell back hurt before lunch.
Jul 12, 12:34
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
West Indies close in on England's total despite Ben Stokes dismissing Kraigg Brathwaite
Brathwaite converted his overnight 20 into the first-half century of the match from 113 balls.
Jul 10, 12:29
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer, Mark Wood star during England intra-squad match
Jofra Archer took a wicket for Jos Buttler's team on the second morning at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 2, 13:04
Brooks Koepka in action on July 28, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 24
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 24, 22:39
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood warns England could be deprived of next star after delay to cricket
Club cricket remains on hold.
Jun 24, 18:15
Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018
Moeen Ali among England training group for West Indies series
The group will convene at the Ageas Bowl on June 23.
Jun 17, 13:57
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood reveals he would want Test spot if England split squads
An expanded training group of up to 45 is due to be named on Friday.
May 28, 17:59
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
England bowler Mark Wood happy to go into 'bio-secure' cricket bubble
The need for 'bio-secure' environments may lead to some extreme measures.
May 7, 17:27
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood up for two-month quarantine spell with England team to complete games
The ECB are planning a variety of models that would see England fixtures staged later this summer.
May 7, 12:58
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Coronavirus latest: How sports stars passed time on social media
Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Paul Pogba had mixed fortunes when passing the time away.
Mar 27, 18:15
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Coronavirus latest: Mark Wood lending support to local cricket club
England cricketer is at home recovering from injury.
Mar 26, 10:04
Saqib Mahmood during an England nets session in November 2019
Saqib Mahmood: Jofra Archer, Mark Wood "have raised the bar" for pace bowlers
Saqib Mahmood will look to step up in the pace duo's absence.
Mar 5, 12:12
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood ruled out of England's tour of Sri Lanka with strain
The 30-year-old sustained the injury at the end of the tour to South Africa.
Feb 28, 13:02
England celebrate their victory over South Africa at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, South Africa on February 14, 2020
Tom Curran holds his nerve after Quinton De Kock's fireworks
England levelled the three-match series.
Feb 14, 22:39
England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019
Eoin Morgan hails "unbelievable" Tom Curran resolve to get England over line
The quick ensured the tourists were able to defend 204 for seven.
Feb 14, 22:18
England's Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen with teammates on February 12, 2020
England set 178 to win opening T20 against South Africa
Chris Jordan took two wickets for the tourists.
Feb 12, 19:55
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Mark Wood return to England T20 side
The trio were rested for the one-day internationals in South Africa.
Feb 12, 17:08
Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings recall down to skill against spin
Keaton Jennings' two Test centuries have come in Asia.
Feb 11, 18:34
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood looking to learn from Dale Steyn in Twenty20 series
Mark Wood is set to return for the Twenty20 series.
Feb 11, 17:47
Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings, Ben Foakes recalled by England for Sri Lanka Test series
Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali are among those absent from a 16-man party.
Feb 11, 13:52
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood discusses fast bowler strategy for Ashes
England have lost Jofra Archer to an elbow injury.
Feb 10, 18:39
England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019
Eoin Morgan: 'Giving youth experience is more important than ODI result'
The tourists chose to rest the established Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, who was injured anyway, for the ongoing ODI series.
Feb 7, 20:07
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root: 'Ashes plans already falling into place'
Wood, Archer and Stokes all missed England's last trip Down Under.
Jan 28, 08:56
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