Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root has one eye on Ashes after South Africa triumph
England wrapped up a 191-run win on day four of the final Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Jan 27, 18:28
 Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
Recap: Day four of the fourth Test between South Africa and England
Mark Wood finished with a match haul of nine for 100 as England romped to victory in the fourth Test.
Jan 27, 17:16
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root hails "squad effort" as England claim series win in South Africa
England wrapped up a 3-1 Test series victory with a 91-run win in Johannesburg on Monday.
Jan 27, 17:15
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England seal dominant 3-1 series win over South Africa
Tourists complete 191-run success at the Wanderers.
Jan 27, 15:14
 Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
Sam Curran confident of turning commanding lead into victory in South Africa
Mark Wood has claimed eight wickets since returning to the side.
Jan 26, 17:45
 England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his half century on January 26, 2020
England press home advantage to close in on victory
The tourists have two days to bowl South Africa out and take the series 3-1.
Jan 26, 16:38
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
England decline to enforce follow-on in Johannesburg
The Proteas were dismissed for 183 in response to England's first-innings 400.
Jan 26, 14:36
 England's Mark Wood celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Dane Paterson with team mates on January 26, 2020
England bowl South Africa out for 183 to close in on series-clinching win
The quick took his second five-for in his last three Test appearances.
Jan 26, 10:49
 England's Mark Wood celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Anrich Nortje on January 25, 2020
Mark Wood reveals he did not expect to be picked for fourth Test
The Durham fast bowler was on fire as his three for 21 reduced South Africa to 88 for six on day two.
Jan 25, 18:25
 England's Mark Wood celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Anrich Nortje on January 25, 2020
Fourth Test, day two: England in commanding position against South Africa
Mark Wood took centre stage as the tourists established total command.
Jan 25, 18:03
 England's Mark Wood celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Anrich Nortje on January 25, 2020
Mark Wood helps put England in complete control of fourth Test
Mark Wood hit an unbeaten 35 and then bagged three wickets as South Africa slumped to 88 for six in reply.
Jan 25, 17:05
 England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Last-wicket stand takes England to 400 in first innings
Mark Wood and Stuart Broad's last-wicket stand of 82 in just 50 balls really punished the Proteas.
Jan 25, 14:41
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England win toss and choose to bat as Archer ruled out of final Test
The paceman has an elbow issue.
Jan 24, 11:41
 Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Joe Root warns South Africa of "relentless barrage of pace"
England have the chance to make it a rare overseas hat-trick on the quickest pitch in the country.
Jan 23, 14:35
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England consider starting both Jofra Archer and Mark Wood for final Test
Jofra Archer and Mark Wood - both clocked at over 95mph last year - could make their first Test appearance together.
Jan 22, 18:34
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England hopeful Archer can return for final Test in South Africa
The quick will be put through his paces in the nets on Wednesday, having been troubled by an elbow problem.
Jan 21, 18:38
 England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
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
 England's Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes celebrate on January 20, 2020
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
 England's Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes celebrate on January 20, 2020
England win third Test to take 2-1 series lead over South Africa
Curran run out clinches victory after 99-run last-wicket stand.
Jan 20, 10:15
 Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
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
 England's Joe Root celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Pieter Malan on January 19, 2020
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
 Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
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
 Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
England take four wickets to enforce follow-on on fourth morning in Port Elizabeth
South African stumps were flying on the morning of the fourth day at St George's Park.
Jan 19, 09:36
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
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 in action for England on January 18, 2020
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's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
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
 England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
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
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
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 pictured for England on May 25, 2019
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
 England Mark Wood celebrates a wicket on July 3, 2019
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
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
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 pictured for England on May 25, 2019
Collingwood backs Mark Wood to give England "X factor" in third Test
The paceman is in contention to play his first competitive cricket since the World Cup final six months ago.
Jan 13, 18:18
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
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
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
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'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 ruled out of second Test with football injury
The opener has been diagnosed with ankle ligament damage.
Jan 2, 19:25
 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 joins Jofra Archer as doubt for England second Test
The squad has just got over an illness that struck 11 players before, during or after the series opener in Centurion.
Jan 2, 15:27
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
England awaiting scan results on Jofra Archer elbow injury
Mark Wood is ruled out through injury.
Jan 2, 15:26
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root, Jos Buttler latest to fall ill in England camp
Jonny Bairstow replaced Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper before captain Joe Root began feeling ill during the morning session.
Dec 28, 09:44
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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 in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes taking chance to make case for Boxing Day Test inclusion
The England bowler claimed three wickets.
Dec 18, 16:22
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