England's Joe Denly celebrates his half century against South Africa on February 9, 2020
England draw ODI series with South Africa: The key questions answered
England tinkered with their line-up with a view towards the defence of their World Cup crown in 2023.
Feb 10, 12:51
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali unlikely to make England Test squad for Sri Lanka tour
Joe Root's side play two Tests on the island.
Feb 10, 12:09
England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019
Eoin Morgan urges England to be more ruthless after drawn South Africa series
The skipper would have liked to see England triumph in more commanding fashion.
Feb 9, 18:42
England's Joe Denly celebrates his half century against South Africa on February 9, 2020
England survive wobble to beat South Africa in third ODI and secure series draw
Eoin Morgan's side remain unbeaten in a bilateral series in the 50-over format since the start of 2017.
Feb 9, 16:36
Saqib Mahmood during an England nets session in November 2019
England hand Saqib Mahmood ODI debut
Eoin Morgan's side must win the final ODI to avoid a series defeat.
Feb 9, 09:42
England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019
Eoin Morgan: 'Giving youth experience is more important than ODI result'
The tourists chose to rest the established Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, who was injured anyway, for the ongoing ODI series.
Feb 7, 20:07
Moeen Ali in action for England against West Indies on January 23, 2019
Moeen Ali to discuss England Test future with Joe Root, Chris Silverwood
Moeen is expected to miss the first ODI at Newlands.
Feb 2, 19:49
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
Lewis Gregory pictured in May 2019
Lewis Gregory admits he was "too gung-ho" on international bow
The Somerset all-rounder had little impact during England's Twenty20 series win over New Zealand.
Jan 14, 20:55
Lewis Gregory pictured in May 2019
Lewis Gregory to captain England Lions for Australia tour
Tom Abell and Keaton Jennings will act as deputy for the white-ball and four-day legs of the tour.
Jan 14, 11:40
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
Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018
Joe Root hints at Test recall for Moeen Ali
Moeen was granted an indefinite sabbatical from Test cricket after being dropped from the Ashes squad.
Nov 20, 06:52
Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
England Test players to join Hundred sides today
The likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root will learn where they will be playing next summer.
Oct 3, 09:02
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates his century on September 5, 2019
Steve Smith headlines overseas stars for The Hundred draft
Australian stars will be playing in England next summer.
Oct 1, 12:31
Worcestershire Rapids' Moeen Ali walks past the trophy after losing in the final of the T20 Blast on September 21, 2019
Moeen: Parnell almost resigned to losing as Essex clinched Vitality Blast crown
Worcestershire's bid to become the first team to successfully defend the domestic English Twenty20 crown fell flat.
Sep 21, 22:52
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Door left open for Moeen Ali comeback to England Test team
The all-rounder has lost his central Test contract.
Sep 20, 18:18
Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles: 'We need to address balance between red and white-ball teams'
England won the World Cup earlier this summer but the Test side has lacked consistency.
Sep 20, 13:34
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
England reward Jofra Archer with central contract
The paceman starred for England in both the World Cup and the Ashes.
Sep 20, 10:07
Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Ben Stokes: "When things got tough, we didn't crumble"
England won the World Cup in July, then drew the Ashes series.
Sep 16, 17:20
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
The Ashes: A look back at the series in stats
New highs reached as England and Australia produced a thrilling show.
Sep 16, 16:17
Moeen Ali in action for England against West Indies on January 23, 2019
Monty Panesar backs Moeen Ali for England recall
Monty Panesar believes the hosts will be a stronger team with the Worcestershire man involved.
Aug 27, 17:01
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Moeen Ali: 'Ben Stokes already England's greatest ever all-rounder'
The Durham all-rounders' extraordinary innings of 135 not out meant that England drew level in the Ashes.
Aug 27, 08:11
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali fires Ashes reminder as Worcestershire thrash Birmingham
The England all-rounder scored 85 off 46 balls in a nine-wicket win at Edgbaston.
Aug 23, 21:45
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Root confident Moeen will soon be back in an England shirt
The spin-bowling all-rounder has been dropped for the second Ashes Test.
Aug 13, 15:13
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen taking short break from cricket after being dropped for Ashes second Test
The Worcestershire all-rounder was left out of the England squad for the Lord's encounter.
Aug 13, 12:23
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Archer, Leach named in England squad for second Ashes Test
Moeen Ali has been dropped as the home side look to recover from losing to Australia at Edgbaston.
Aug 9, 15:05
Jofra Archer in action for England on June 21, 2019
Second Ashes Test: England's challenges in stats
Moeen Ali endured a difficult first Test at Edgbaston.
Aug 6, 12:22
Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Australia wrap up convincing victory in first Ashes Test
Nathan Lyon took six wickets as England's resistance crumbled at Edgbaston.
Aug 5, 14:39
Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Smith proves stubborn as Australia build slender lead over England
England saw their 90-run first-innings advantage wiped out in the first Ashes Test.
Aug 3, 17:35
Stuart Broad reacts with shock after taking the wicket of Tim Paine on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Australia bidding to wipe out England's 90-run first innings advantage
Woakes and Broad give hosts the edge after middle-order collapse at Edgbaston
Aug 3, 14:49
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Australia fight back on third morning at Edgbaston
The hosts went to lunch on 328 for eight.
Aug 3, 12:14
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
England lead but lose four wickets at Edgbaston
Burns goes for 133 after Anderson gives fans a lift with some light training.
Aug 3, 11:37
Steve Smith celebrates his century on the opening day of the Ashes
Steve Smith ton salvages hope for Australia on opening day
Smith made 144 out of Australia's 284 all out at Edgbaston.
Aug 1, 18:27
Joe Root is dismissed on July 24, 2019
Joe Root happy to move back up to number three in Ashes?
The Ashes begins in Birmingham on Thursday.
Jul 30, 09:23
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AB de Villiers stars on English domestic debut as Middlesex beat Essex
The former South Africa skipper was in imperious form as he claimed an unbeaten 88 from just 43 deliveries which included six sixes.
Jul 18, 21:49
Jonny Bairstow in action for England on June 30, 2019
Bairstow and Roy give England a flying start against India
Openers on the front foot in key match at Edgbaston.
Jun 30, 11:39
Jason Roy in action for England on June 30, 2019
Roy returns for England's crunch match against India
Moeen misses out as Liam Plunkett earns recall at Edgbaston.
Jun 30, 09:17
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali: 'England the best team I've ever played with'
Moeen revealed the banter in the England dressing room helps encourage
Jun 20, 17:16
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