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Ollie Pope and Hashim Amla break record as Surrey dominate Hampshire
Surrey are on course for a first win of the season at the fourth attempt.
Apr 30, 19:49
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ollie Pope hits 245 as Surrey take control against Leicestershire
England batsmen Ollie Pope and Joe Root hit red-ball centuries for their county.
Apr 17, 19:45
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Ben Foakes and Rory Burns star for Surrey against Gloucestershire
Burns made 74 and England team-mate Foakes an unbeaten 81 for Surrey against Gloucestershire at Bristol.
Apr 10, 18:47
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ollie Pope takes lessons from India tour
Ollie Pope revealed he was told by India's captain Virat Kohli: "This is the last of the flat wickets."
Apr 1, 13:22
India batsman Rishabh Pant pictured in September 2018
India ease to 3-1 series victory over England
Joe Root's men had no answers.
Mar 6, 10:58
Jonathan Trott pictured batting in July 2018
Jonathan Trott: 'England's batsmen cannot get too desperate'
The duo have taken a combined 42 wickets in the series so far.
Feb 27, 14:36
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root mulling over James Anderson-Stuart Broad pairing for third Test
England's all-time top two Test wicket-takers have only taken to the field together seven times in the last two years.
Feb 23, 11:48
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
England suffer crushing defeat by 317 runs in second India Test
The tourists were bowled out for 164 in their second innings on day four in Chennai.
Feb 16, 08:38
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
England chasing world record 482 in second Test against India
The tourists require a world record 482.
Feb 15, 11:10
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India increase lead to 416 in second Test against England
The tourists face an uphill battle to preserve their lead in the series.
Feb 15, 09:56
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India closing in on second Test victory over England
The hosts were 351 ahead at lunch on day three in Chennai.
Feb 15, 08:25
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach bemoans "VAR" moment in second test against India
Jack Leach saw appeals against Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane turned down.
Feb 13, 13:21
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England closing in on victory in first Test against India
Joe Root opted not to enforce the follow-on in Chennai and was rewarded as Jack Leach broke through.
Feb 8, 12:01
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits double century on 100th Test appearance
The England captain led his side to 454 for four at tea on day two against India, with Ben Stokes adding a belligerent 82.
Feb 6, 09:19
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
Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley emerges as injury doubt for England
There was good and bad news on the injury front in Chennai.
Feb 3, 17:06
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ollie Pope available to join England's Test squad in India
The Surrey batsman has not played since August.
Feb 3, 11:16
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood stands by England's rotation policy
England will continue resting players this winter in a bid to combat challenging Covid restrictions.
Jan 26, 15:15
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A closer look at England's five successive Test victories
The last time England achieved such a sequence was when they came from behind to defeat Australia 4-1 in the 1912-13 Ashes.
Jan 25, 18:04
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England march to seven-wicket victory in first Test against Sri Lanka
The fourth-wicket pair calmly collected the remaining runs.
Jan 18, 08:50
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
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
England's Ollie Pope back in the nets
The Surrey batsman had surgery after dislocating his shoulder in the third and final Test against Pakistan in August.
Dec 20, 11:19
Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Sir Alastair Cook backs Dan Lawrence to star for England
A reserve England batsman over the summer, Dan Lawrence has been tipped to make his international bow in the Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Dec 15, 14:03
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ollie Pope hoping to use The Hundred as springboard for England role
Ollie Pope will play for Welsh Fire in the inaugural competition.
Oct 9, 12:30
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ollie Pope moves to Welsh Fire for The Hundred's debut season
The batsman replaces Jonny Bairstow at the Cardiff-based franchise.
Oct 8, 21:10
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Centrally contracted England players close to accepting pay cuts over next year
The ECB has yet to finalise payment terms for its retained players.
Sep 30, 15:51
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Jonny Bairstow misses out on England Test contract
The Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman has lost his Test deal in the latest round of awards.
Sep 30, 13:07
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Squads for next year's The Hundred set to be shaken up
Deals agreed for the inaugural season will not automatically roll over after the coronavirus pandemic forced a postponement.
Sep 24, 15:54
England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
England batsman Ollie Pope facing four months on the sidelines
The England batsman sustained the injury in the third Test against Pakistan.
Aug 28, 16:46
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson's 600th Test wicket steals spotlight as England draw with Pakistan
The England paceman reached the landmark after removing Azhar Abid Ali.
Aug 25, 19:18
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
England's James Anderson becomes first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets
James Anderson joins spin greats Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne and Anil Kumble in one of sport's most exclusive groups.
Aug 25, 15:57
England bowler James Anderson celebrates on August 24, 2020
Rain delays start as England's James Anderson waits for 600th wicket
Persistent showers overnight and in the morning meant the final day of the third Test was unable to start on time.
Aug 25, 10:58
England bowler James Anderson celebrates on August 24, 2020
James Anderson hoping to dodge rain as he looks for 600th wicket
The England veteran is seeking to be the first paceman into the exclusive club.
Aug 25, 08:44
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
James Anderson left frustrated in quest to reach 600 Test wickets
James Anderson would have moved on to 599 Test wickets had Jos Buttler not fluffed his lines.
Aug 24, 16:41
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
James Anderson stranded on 698 Test wickets as rain halts England's progress
England also frustrated by a rain delay after Pakistan reach 41 without loss.
Aug 24, 11:57
Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
Dom Sibley issues rallying cry to England batsmen in Ben Stokes absence
The opener is hoping England's top order can fire in the final two Tests against Pakistan.
Aug 11, 13:34
Chris Woakes pictured on November 29, 2019
Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes lead spirited England counter-attack
The pair shared a half-century stand at better than a run a ball to keep an unlikely run-chase alive.
Aug 8, 15:55
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Bowlers help England recover in first Test against Pakistan
Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes help out as the tourists struggle second time around at Old Trafford.
Aug 7, 18:57
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