Big Sam Curran in action for England on September 13, 2019
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 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
Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018
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
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
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Anderson, Bairstow in line for return to England squad for South Africa tour
The duo plus fast bowler Mark Wood are already in South Africa as part of an ECB fast-bowling camp.
Dec 6, 17:21
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
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, 09:34
England Mark Wood celebrates a wicket on July 3, 2019
Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes with knee injury
Durham paceman played a key role in England's World Cup success.
Aug 2, 12:47
England Mark Wood celebrates a wicket on July 3, 2019
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, 10:31
Jason Roy in action for England on June 30, 2019
Jason Roy to make England Test debut against Ireland
Roy starred with the bat during England's World Cup triumph.
Jul 17, 15:32
England Mark Wood celebrates a wicket on July 3, 2019
Mark Wood signs new three-year Durham deal
The 29-year-old is now contracted to the club until 2022.
Jul 10, 12:30
England Mark Wood celebrates a wicket on July 3, 2019
Mark Wood admits crucial Kane Williamson run-out was lucky
Wood's fortunate dismissal of Kane Williamson put England firmly in control.
Jul 3, 21:14
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Jofra Archer, Mark Wood help restrict Sri Lanka to 232
Angelo Mathews top-scored with an unbeaten 85 off 115 balls
Jun 21, 13:33
England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his century against Afghanistan on June 18, 2019
Joe Root hails "ridiculous" Eoin Morgan innings
England's World Cup captain struck a record-breaking 17 sixes against Afghanistan.
Jun 19, 17:06
Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi is floored by a bouncer against England on June 18, 2019
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, 12:50
Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi is floored by a bouncer against England on June 18, 2019
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, 20:34
Jofra Archer in action for England at the Cricket World Cup on June 3, 2019
Morgan backing Barbados-born Archer to take Windies clash in his stride
England tackle the West Indies in Southampton on Friday.
Jun 13, 17:00
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
Mark Wood doubtful for West Indies clash due to ankle injury
The Durham quick is struggling with an ankle injury.
Jun 13, 13:07
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle pictured at the Cricket World Cup in June 2019
Corey Collymore backs Chris Gayle to "relish" Jofra Archer, Mark Wood test
West Indies take on England on Friday.
Jun 12, 15:59
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
Mark Wood looking to continue success against West Indies
The England bowler is looking forward to their World Cup encounter on Friday.
Jun 11, 17:19
Jofra Archer in action for England at the Cricket World Cup on June 3, 2019
Archer fired up by friendly bowling rivalry with England team-mate Wood
One of Wood's deliveries was clocked at 95.6mph.
Jun 9, 17:00
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
Mark Wood: 'Everyone wants to beat favourites England'
The World Cup favourites will bid to bounce back from defeat against Bangladesh.
Jun 5, 19:08
Eoin Morgan pictured on May 30, 2019
Morgan hails impact of Stokes catch on England support
The all-rounder produced a stunning catch in the victory over South Africa.
Jun 2, 15:16
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
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, 15:25
Eoin Morgan during an England nets session on May 24, 2019
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, 06:28
Eoin Morgan during an England nets session on May 24, 2019
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, 21:30
Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
Mark Wood passed fit for England World Cup opener
Bowler had been an injury concern.
May 27, 09:39
Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
England hopeful Mark Wood will be fit for World Cup
Wood suffered a foot injury against Australia on Saturday.
May 26, 18:08
Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
England sweating on Mark Wood fitness ahead of World Cup
The paceman left the field during the warm-up defeat to Australia.
May 25, 21:05
Steve Smith pictured in action for australia against England on May 25, 2019
Returning Steve Smith stars as Australia beat England in World Cup warm-up
None of England's batsmen were able to match his class as they were dismissed for 285.
May 25, 18:02
Steve Smith pictured in action for australia against England on May 25, 2019
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, 14:15
Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
Mark Wood, Jofra Archer suffer injury scares in World Cup warm-up
Mark Wood and Jofra Archer both suffered problems at the Ageas Bowl.
May 25, 12:45
Jofra Archer in action for England on May 5, 2019
Mark Wood hoping to "ruffle a few feathers" with Jofra Archer
The pace duo are set to feature together against Pakistan on Friday.
May 16, 14:14
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
Mark Wood wary of Jofra Archer disruption
England will name a provisional 15-man squad for the tournament at Lord's on Wednesday.
Apr 16, 03:49
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
5 talking points ahead of England's Twenty20 series
England and the West Indies drew 2-2 in their recently-completed one-day international series.
Mar 4, 16:43
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
Wood hopes to have earned his England place with or without Archer
Sussex man will be eligible for England soon.
Feb 23, 18:00
Shimron Hetmyer during a West Indies nets session on January 30, 2019
West Indies level ODI series after England collapse
Sheldon Cottrell took five wickets for the hosts.
Feb 22, 23:30
Shimron Hetmyer during a West Indies nets session on January 30, 2019
Hetmyer smashes unbeaten century to set England victory target of 290
Hetmyer reached his century with the penultimate ball of the innings.
Feb 22, 19:22
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
Root looking forward to unleashing Wood's pace during Ashes
Wood walked away with the man-of-the-match award in the third Test against West Indies.
Feb 12, 22:30
England bowler Mark Wood celebrates taking a wicket during the third Test against West Indies on February 10, 2019
Wood: I doubted myself but now I feel an England player
Durham quick ripped through the West Indies
Feb 10, 22:59
Keaton Jennings during an England nets session on February 8, 2018
England v West Indies: The key talking points ahead of the third Test
Keaton Jennings and Jonny Bairstow have the chance to return to their preferred roles but there is doubt over Ben Stokes' involvement.
Feb 8, 18:51
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