Mark Wood
Joe Root tips Ollie Pope to break England records
Ollie Pope hit a stylish 135 not out in the third Test against South Africa and took six catches in the match.
Jan 21, 08:50
Recap: The final day of the third Test
South Africa's tail wagged at Port Elizabeth but England took an unassailable lead in the four-match series.
Jan 20, 12:42
Mark Wood delighted to get another chance in Test cricket
The seamer is back playing the five-day game after injury.
Jan 19, 18:36
Joe Root takes four wickets as England close in on victory
With a lead of 188, only further rain can realistically prevent England taking a 2-1 series lead.
Jan 19, 17:14
England blitz South Africa as hosts enforce follow-on
Stuart Broad, Sam Curran and Mark Wood all got among the wickets.
Jan 19, 14:10
Dom Bess the star as England push for victory in third Test
Dom Bess became the youngest English spinner to take an overseas five-for.
Jan 18, 16:53
Dom Bess completes five-wicket hail to put England in full control
The Proteas were still way behind England's first-innings 499.
Jan 18, 10:46
England look to tighten grip on third Test on day three
Paceman Mark Wood's battle with South Africa opener Dean Elgar will help shape the day.
Jan 18, 07:35
Pope delighted to "tick off that milestone" after maiden Test century
The Surrey batsman scored an unbeaten 135 as England declared on 499 for nine against South Africa in the third Test.
Jan 17, 18:13
Recap: Day two of the third Test between South Africa and England
The Proteas closed on 60 for two in response to England's 499 for nine declared.
Jan 17, 18:01
Mark Wood replaces injured James Anderson as England win toss and bat
Mark Wood has not placed for England since World Cup final last year.
Jan 16, 07:55
Mark Wood set to fill in for injured Jofra Archer in third Test
Mark Wood is in line to play competitively for the first time since the World Cup final six months ago.
Jan 15, 16:42
England monitoring Wood, Archer fitness ahead of third Test
The duo have been building up their workloads in Port Elizabeth.
Jan 15, 13:56
Mark Wood in contention for third South Africa Test
Mark Wood was not considered for the first two Tests against the Proteas but he woke up on Saturday - his 30th birthday - with positive news to share.
Jan 11, 18:06
Wrap of second day's play at Newlands as England fight back with ball
South Africa closed on 215 for eight, 54 behind England's first-innings total.
Jan 4, 20:34
England awaiting scan results on Jofra Archer elbow injury
Mark Wood is ruled out through injury.
Jan 2, 15:26
England dismiss South Africa for 284 in first Test
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran both finished with figures of four for 58.
Dec 27, 09:14
Chris Woakes taking chance to make case for Boxing Day Test inclusion
The England bowler claimed three wickets.
Dec 18, 16:22
England bowling attack struggle to make impact in South Africa
England's only joy came through two early wickets from Sam Curran.
Dec 18, 10:32
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
Moeen Ali's England future still uncertain
The spinning all-rounder has not played Test cricket since being dropped after the Ashes opener last summer.
Dec 7, 18:21
Anderson, Bairstow, Wood back in England squad for South Africa tour
Spinner Moeen Ali still not available for Test cricket.
Dec 7, 13:23
Mark Wood reveals he missed Ben Stokes heroics at Headingley
Stokes his an unbeaten hundred to lead England to a stunning victory in Leeds.
Sep 4, 10:34
Injured Wood still hoping to play some part in Ashes
The England paceman is set to be sidelined for up to six weeks with a side strain.
Jul 21, 11:31
Jason Roy to make England Test debut against Ireland
Roy starred with the bat during England's World Cup triumph.
Jul 17, 16:32
Mark Wood signs new three-year Durham deal
The 29-year-old is now contracted to the club until 2022.
Jul 10, 13:30
Joe Root hails "ridiculous" Eoin Morgan innings
England's World Cup captain struck a record-breaking 17 sixes against Afghanistan.
Jun 19, 18:06
Brain charity condemns decision to let Hashmatullah Shahidi bat on
Headway said the incident involving the Afghanistan batsman showed a 'troubling insight into the lack of authority some team doctors seem to have'.
Jun 19, 13:50
Hashmatullah Shahidi "fine" after being floored by Mark Wood bouncer
Captain Gulbadin Naib later pleaded ignorance about a reported incident in a Manchester restaurant.
Jun 18, 21:34
Morgan backing Barbados-born Archer to take Windies clash in his stride
England tackle the West Indies in Southampton on Friday.
Jun 13, 18:00
Corey Collymore backs Chris Gayle to "relish" Jofra Archer, Mark Wood test
West Indies take on England on Friday.
Jun 12, 16:59
Archer fired up by friendly bowling rivalry with England team-mate Wood
One of Wood's deliveries was clocked at 95.6mph.
Jun 9, 18:00
Mark Wood: 'Everyone wants to beat favourites England'
The World Cup favourites will bid to bounce back from defeat against Bangladesh.
Jun 5, 20:08
Wood in contention if England decide to change winning formula against Pakistan
The fast bowler sat out the opening-day win over South Africa.
Jun 1, 16:25
Eoin Morgan urges England to "embrace" tag of World Cup favourites
The co-hosts kick off their campaign against South Africa on Thursday.
May 28, 07:28
Eoin Morgan: 'England ready for World Cup campaign'
The England captain was a bystander as the tournament hosts cantered to victory in their final warm-up match.
May 27, 22:30
Mark Wood passed fit for England World Cup opener
Bowler had been an injury concern.
May 27, 10:39
England hopeful Mark Wood will be fit for World Cup
Wood suffered a foot injury against Australia on Saturday.
May 26, 19:08
England sweating on Mark Wood fitness ahead of World Cup
The paceman left the field during the warm-up defeat to Australia.
May 25, 22:05
Steve Smith marks Australia comeback with century amid jeers
Smith and team-mate David Warner were facing England for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal.
May 25, 15:15
