Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali impresses as England make strong start to second Test
The spinner bowled Virat Kohli for a duck on the first morning in Chennai.
Feb 13, 08:25
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England spin bowling coach backs decision to drop Dom Bess
Dom Bess struggled in the second innings of the first Test against India.
Feb 12, 14:22
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
The big talking points ahead of England's second Test against India
The tourists are 1-0 ahead in the series.
Feb 12, 11:47
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England to gamble on four changes for second test against India
Jos Buttler has been sent back home for a break and Jofra Archer is ruled out with an elbow injury.
Feb 12, 08:53
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson and Dom Bess to miss second test against India
England are making changes in Chennai.
Feb 12, 08:51
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
England's James Anderson could be rested for second Test against India
Stuart Broad could come in for the 38-year-old.
Feb 10, 14:53
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Five things we learned from England's triumph over India
Joe Root's side produced a dominant display to take an early lead in the four-Test series.
Feb 9, 13:25
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England's Joe Root celebrates 100th Test against India
The England captain oversaw four changes for the series opener in India, his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:22
Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns error undermines England's steady start in Chennai
Captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first on the occasion of his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:19
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Moeen Ali urges people to ignore coronavirus "conspiracy theories"
The all-rounder has urged the British Asian community to ignore 'conspiracy theories'.
Jan 30, 18:12
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Moeen Ali keen to make up for lost time against India
The all-rounder missed the 2-0 win over Sri Lanka after testing positive for Covid-19.
Jan 30, 18:10
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood takes pleasure in Australia's defeat to India
India's famous win over Australia grabbed the England squad's attention in Galle.
Jan 19, 17:08
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sri Lanka v England Day Three: Hosts hit back after Joe Root double century
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 14:30
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England remain in control despite Sri Lanka fightback
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 12:23
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England's Joe Root vows to up his ball game in Sri Lanka
The England captain could find himself pressed into use as a third spinner with Moeen Ali in isolation.
Jan 12, 22:19
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
Moeen Ali unlikely to play against Sri Lanka after quarantine extended
The England all-rounder is now unlikely to feature in England's Test series in Sri Lanka.
Jan 12, 14:16
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Gloucestershire's James Bracey lifts lid on first England overseas tour
The challenges of an overseas Test series in a pandemic.
Jan 11, 11:22
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood praises "fighter" Dan Lawrence
The Essex batsmen is in line for an England Test debut against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Jan 10, 15:27
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England's Dom Bess hopes to prod any egos in Sri Lanka team
England finally took to the pitch in Hambantota for a low-key workout between Team Joe Root and Team Buttler.
Jan 8, 17:15
England's Tom Curran celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen on November 29, 2020
England given go-ahead to begin warm-up in Sri Lanka
The touring squad has returned a second round of clear Covid-19 tests following Moeen Ali's positive result.
Jan 8, 09:16
Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley determined to prove he is not a "one-hit wonder"
The Kent batsman, 22, hit a magnificent 267 against Pakistan on his previous England appearance in August.
Jan 6, 16:52
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England players cleared to train in Sri Lanka
Moeen tested positive on Monday and is self-isolating, but the latest round of testing produced no further positives.
Jan 6, 09:31
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England players test negative for coronavirus
Moeen Ali tested positive on Monday and is self-isolating, but the latest round of testing produced no further positives.
Jan 6, 08:19
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England hoping for clean bill of health ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
The travelling party were retested for coronavirus at their team base in Hambantota.
Jan 6, 08:16
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England squad awaiting results of coronavirus testing in Sri Lanka
All-rounder Moeen Ali is in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19.
Jan 5, 12:55
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England hope to avoid wider coronavirus outbreak as Moeen Ali tests positive
Moeen self-isolating for 10 days which ends the day before the first Test of the Sri Lanka tour in Galle.
Jan 4, 14:58
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England's Moeen Ali tests positive for coronavirus
He is likely to miss the first Test after self-isolating for 10 days.
Jan 4, 13:31
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer rested for Sri Lanka
England will travel to India after Sri Lanka.
Dec 11, 12:22
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan insists coded messages are "in the spirit of the game"
Team analyst Nathan Leamon was spotted by television cameras showing letter and number combinations such as '2C' and '4E'.
Dec 3, 12:22
Faf Du Plessis celebrates his half century against England on November 27, 2020
Faf du Plessis hits half century as South Africa set England 180 target
Sam and Tom Sam Curran experienced mixed fortunes in the first innings of the opening Twenty20 against South Africa.
Nov 27, 19:08
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan admits he is still figuring out best England XI
Selectors have a full strength squad to choose from in England's first away match since the start of the pandemic.
Nov 27, 08:47
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Team Jos Buttler triumph in England's warm-up match for South Africa tour
The 23-man squad was split in two for the 40-over practice match in Cape Town, with Team Eoin Morgan challenging Team Jos Buttler.
Nov 21, 14:55
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits 77 as England warm up for South Africa limited-overs tour
England split their squad into two teams for a 40-over practice match.
Nov 21, 12:07
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England's Moeen Ali determined to fight for Test future
The all-rounder is hoping to start afresh and rekindle his red-ball ambitions.
Nov 18, 13:13
England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
On this day in 2017: Moeen Ali hits England's second fastest ODI century
Moeen went from 50 to 100 in an astonishing 12 deliveries.
Sep 24, 07:27
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Winners and losers from England's summer of cricket
The West Indies, Pakistan, Ireland and Australia have all joined England in their 'bio-secure' bubble.
Sep 17, 10:05
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Nine members of World Cup win start for England against Australia in first ODI
Only Ben Stokes and Liam Plunkett are missing from their dramatic Lord's final in July 2019. The visitors were without talisman Steve Smith.
Sep 11, 12:39
Adil Rashid pictured for England on September 8, 2020
Five things to note from England's Twenty20 series against Australia
England beat their rivals 2-1 at the Ageas Bowl, but there was plenty to discuss beyond the scoreline.
Sep 9, 08:30
Adil Rashid pictured for England on September 8, 2020
Moeen Ali hails "world class" Adil Rashid despite England defeat to Australia
Adil Rashid's fine spell kept England in the contest until the final over.
Sep 8, 22:16
Australia and England players shake hands after their match on September 8, 2020
England win series but lose world number one spot after Austria defeat
Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 55 but England's batting failed to fire.
Sep 8, 21:08
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