Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed give England hope in record-breaking chase
The opening pair shared an unbroken stand of 77 in pursuit of 368.
Sep 5, 18:01
India's Shardul Thakur in action on September 5, 2021
Rishabh Pant and Shardul Thakur knock stuffing out of England on fourth day
England fell flat after lunch as Pant and Thakur piled on 100 in 155 morale-sapping balls.
Sep 5, 14:55
Chris Woakes in action for England against India on September 2, 2021
England fight their way back into contention against India on fourth morning
The pendulum swung England's way on Sunday as India reached lunch on 329 for six.
Sep 5, 12:27
England's Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope in action against India on September 3, 2021
Ollie Pope gives England edge but India openers stall momentum
Ollie Pope righted the ship with stands of 89 and 71 with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali.
Sep 3, 17:49
England's Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope in action against India on September 3, 2021
Ollie Pope impresses again on home ground as England claim lead against India
Surrey batsman Pope was unbeaten on 74 at tea on his home ground.
Sep 3, 15:04
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
'I think about who I'm representing' - Moeen Ali on England vice-captain honour
Joe Root hailed the all-rounder as a "natural leader" with a "brilliant cricket brain" after choosing the 34-year-old to be his new right-hand man.
Sep 1, 13:21
Southern Brave's Alex Davies and Jake Lintott celebrate with the trophy after winning The Hundred Final on August 21, 2021
Only one wicket away - Southern Brave knew they would outshine Liam Livingstone
The inaugural edition of the 100-ball competition went out with a thriller at Lord's.
Aug 21, 22:29
Southern Brave's Alex Davies and Jake Lintott celebrate with the trophy after winning The Hundred Final on August 21, 2021
Southern Brave defy Liam Livingstone pyrotechnics to win inaugural Men's Hundred
Paul Stirling clubbed six sixes in his 61 off 36 balls while Ross Whiteley cleared the rope on four occasions.
Aug 21, 20:28
India's Mohammed Shami in action against England on August 16, 2021
India beat England after gripping final day at Lord's
The hosts were reduced to clinging for dear life in their second innings, losing with 8.1 overs left of the second Test.
Aug 16, 17:48
India's Mohammed Shami in action against England on August 16, 2021
England's hopes fade as Mohammed Shami leads unlikely India counter-attack
India declared on 298 for eight declared in their second innings.
Aug 16, 12:23
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England's Moeen Ali predicts new-ball battle on final day of second India Test
Day four ended with everything to play for at the home of cricket.
Aug 15, 18:51
England's Moeen Ali celebrates the wicket of India's Mohammed Shami on August 13, 2021
Mark Wood and Moeen Ali combine to raise England's hopes of victory
India struggled to 181 for six at the end of day four, a lead of 154.
Aug 15, 17:33
Cheteshwar Pujara in action for India on September 10, 2018
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane dig in to frustrate England at Lord's
The duo helped India battle back to reach 105 for three at tea - a lead of 78.
Aug 15, 15:03
England's Moeen Ali celebrates the wicket of India's Mohammed Shami on August 13, 2021
England bowlers mount Lord's fightback as India lose four wickets before lunch
Opener KL Rahul lasted just two balls before he fell to Ollie Robinson on 127.
Aug 13, 12:20
Virat Kohli pictured against England in March 2021
Virat Kohli pinpoints Moeen Ali as England danger man
The 34-year-old all-rounder was recalled to the England squad after last week's draw at Trent Bridge.
Aug 11, 13:41
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
James Anderson and Stuart Broad set to miss England's second Test against India
England captain Joe Root is likely to be without the two most prolific wicket-takers in England's Test history.
Aug 11, 13:17
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
James Anderson and Stuart Broad doubtful for England's second Test against India
England have not lined up without at least one of the two since October 2016.
Aug 11, 10:29
England's Saqib Mahmood celebrates against Pakistan on July 8, 2021
Saqib Mahmood added to England squad for second Test as cover for Stuart Broad
The Lancashire paceman was named as man of the series during the recent one-day series against Pakistan.
Aug 11, 08:48
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Joe Root welcomes return of 'confident' Moeen Ali for second Test with India
The all-rounder has been added to England's squad at Lord's.
Aug 10, 14:03
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England recall Moeen Ali for second Test against India
The all-rounder has been added to the squad for the match at Lord's.
Aug 10, 09:35
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez looks dejected after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow on July 20, 2021
England claim thrilling final T20 win over Pakistan
The hosts chased 155 with two balls remaining.
Jul 20, 21:27
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Moeen Ali hails Jos Buttler for putting faith in spin
Adil Rashid, Matt Parkinson and Moeen took a combined five wickets for 87 from 11 overs.
Jul 18, 19:32
England's Jos Buttler in action against Pakistan on July 18, 2021
England overcome Pakistan to set up series decider
Adil Rashid, Matt Parkinson and Moeen Ali all played their part in a fine bowling display.
Jul 18, 17:58
Babar Azam in action against England on July 16, 2021
Pakistan beat England in T20 opener despite Liam Livingstone century
Liam Livingstone scored 103 but England ended up losing by 31 runs
Jul 16, 21:53
England's Chris Woakes celebrates with teammates against Sri Lanka on July 4, 2021
The big talking points from England's ODI series with Sri Lanka
Pakistan are the next opponents for England.
Jul 5, 12:28
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Moeen Ali 'never questions' Eoin Morgan's England decisions
In the three games he has played over the past two weeks he has sent down a total of 2.5 overs from a possible 24.
Jul 3, 14:04
England's Mark Woods celebrates with teammates after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka last wicket is taken on June 29, 2021
Chris Woakes impresses as England bowl Sri Lanka out for 185
Chris Woakes took four wickets for 18 and David Willey three for 44.
Jun 29, 13:47
Jonny Bairstow in action for England against Sri Lanka on June 26, 2021
Bairstow, Malan hit half-centuries as England set Sri Lanka 180 target
The tourists need 181 to end the series on a high.
Jun 26, 15:44
England's Sam Curran celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka on June 23, 2021
England ease to eight-wicket win in first Sri Lanka T20 fixture
Sri Lanka were restricted to a paltry 129 for seven after winning the toss.
Jun 23, 21:07
England's Sam Curran celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka on June 23, 2021
Adil Rashid and Sam Curran star as Sri Lanka set England 130 target
The hosts need 130 to win at Cardiff.
Jun 23, 20:07
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sir Alastair Cook sympathises with England Test captain Joe Root
England captain Joe Root has overseen four defeats in the past five Test matches.
Jun 21, 16:39
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Cricket roundup: Worcestershire Rapids claim draw with Nottinghamshire Outlaws
Spinners Moeen Ali and Ish Sodhi hauled the Rapids back into the contest.
Jun 9, 21:16
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
The key talking points from Chris Silverwood's England selection
England face the Black Caps in two Tests in June.
May 18, 14:55
England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Jofra Archer hands England injury scare before New Zealand Test
The 26-year-old did not bowl during day three of his side's LV= Insurance County Championship match with Kent due to a sore elbow.
May 15, 21:44
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
England's IPL contingent expected to miss New Zealand Test
The players returning from India will come out of quarantine less than a fortnight before the Lord's opener.
May 14, 17:52
Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles paves way for "new faces" in New Zealand series
Ashley Giles suggested players who recently returned from the postponed Indian Premier League into quarantine may be eased back into action gently.
May 10, 12:15
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England's IPL players start to return home after postponement
The majority of England's players at the tournament are expected to fly home imminently.
May 4, 20:57
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England's IPL players aiming to secure swift return home
Positive cases in three of the eight franchises effectively proved that the players' bio-secure bubbles were no longer able to stave off the threat.
May 4, 14:48
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The key questions surrounding the IPL's postponement
There are 11 English representatives still involved.
May 4, 13:20
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IPL postponed amid India's coronavirus crisis
The BCCI does "not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved" in organising the tournament.
May 4, 09:31
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