England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ben Stokes hits century to put England in command
All-rounder has tourists in control.
Jan 17, 10:53
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Rain delays start of second day of third Test in Port Elizabeth
Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope's 76-run stand will continue when the rain relents.
Jan 17, 10:08
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope look to build on solid England start
The tourists will resume on 224 for four against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Jan 17, 07:06
 Zak Crawley in action for England on January 16, 2020
Crawley reflects on "very good day" for England in Port Elizabeth
The tourists closed on 224 for four against South Africa in Port Elizabeth having been 148 for four at one stage.
Jan 16, 17:31
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Recap: Day one of the third Test between South Africa and England
England win a good toss but need to consolidate after four wickets fall.
Jan 16, 17:25
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 16, 2020
Stokes, Pope battle steady ship to leave England in healthy position in Port Elizabeth
Their stand of 76 fractionally tilted the game back in England's favour
Jan 16, 16:43
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope looking to emulate Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
The 22-year-old boasts a towering first-class average of 58.06.
Jan 14, 20:49
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
South Africa dig in after Sibley and Stokes put England in driving seat
Dom Sibley converted his overnight score of 85 into 133 not out.
Jan 6, 16:40
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
England set South Africa target of 438
Dean Elgar and Pieter Malan put on 46 without loss for the Proteas at tea.
Jan 6, 15:35
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 6, 2020
Dom Sibley century, Ben Stokes masterclass give England commanding lead
Dom Sibley converted his overnight 85 into 133 not out as England piled on the runs at Newlands.
Jan 6, 11:29
 South Africa's Dean Elgar in action on January 4, 2020
South Africa frustrate England on day two in Cape Town
Dean Elgar and Rassie Van Der Dussen were piling on the runs.
Jan 4, 14:29
 England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Zubayr Hamza on January 4, 2020
Stuart Broad, James Anderson lead England fightback before lunch
England's two most prolific wicket-takers combined with three wickets to drag their side back into the game.
Jan 4, 12:03
 England's James Anderson hits a shot and is caught out by South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 4, 2020
England bowled out for 269 by South Africa
Ollie Pope finished unbeaten on 61 for the tourists.
Jan 4, 09:10
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
Second Test, day one: What we learned as England lose nine wickets
England have talked tirelessly about the importance of big first-innings runs but under-delivered once again in Cape Town.
Jan 4, 01:04
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope admits England had "missed opportunity"
Six of the top seven made at least 29 as England failed to capitalise on good starts.
Jan 3, 18:15
 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
England reduced to 149-4 at tea against South Africa
The tourists were hit by a double injury blow before the opening day.
Jan 3, 13:56
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer injury doubt continues England's rotten luck in South Africa
A combination of sickness and flu-like symptoms hit the whole squad in Centurion.
Jan 1, 18:18
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope happy to be billed as England's 'next big thing'
The 21-year-old does not believe such tags add extra pressure.
Dec 31, 18:51
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope "ready to go" if needed for second Test
The Surrey batsmen missed the first Test through illness.
Dec 31, 09:59
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root, Jos Buttler latest to fall ill in England camp
Jonny Bairstow replaced Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper before captain Joe Root began feeling ill during the morning session.
Dec 28, 09:44
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England dismiss South Africa for 284 in first Test
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran both finished with figures of four for 58.
Dec 27, 09:14
 England's Sam Curran celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen with teammates on December 26, 2019
Sam Curran: 'England fighting for each other amid illness'
His four wickets helped a depleted England reduce South Africa to 277 for nine.
Dec 26, 19:00
 South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action on December 26, 2019
De Kock leads South Africa fightback after lunch in Centurion
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Dec 26, 13:02
 England's James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Dean Elgar, caught by England's Jos Buttler with Ben Stokes and teammates on December 26, 2019
Anderson and England quick off the mark in Centurion
Pace bowler gets the first of three scalps for the tourists on the first morning of the first Test.
Dec 26, 10:16
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes lines up for England against South Africa, as Root opts to field
All-rounder commits to match in Centurion after his father responds to treatment.
Dec 26, 07:45
 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019
Stokes could face South Africa in Boxing Day Test after resuming training
The England all-rounder had been at his ill father's bedside but Ged Stokes is in a stable condition.
Dec 25, 09:53
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Broad, Archer and Leach take first steps towards fitness as Pope hits ton
Pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad looked distinctly under the weather as they bowled for 10 minutes in the nets.
Dec 21, 15:13
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
England bowling trio make brief return to nets after Pope hits ton in tour match
South Africa A reached 170 for two at tea on day two in reply to England's 456 for seven declared.
Dec 21, 13:07
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope hits century but concern looms large over England's ill trio
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach were all absent against South Africa A, quarantined at the team hotel due to illness.
Dec 21, 10:16
 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
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
Graham Thorpe: 'England need to reach 500 target on regular basis'
England have only gone beyond 500 in their first innings once in 35 Tests.
Dec 4, 19:31
 England's Joe Denly pictured on November 2, 2019
Kane Williamson admits he was "very fortunate" to survive Joe Denly drop
The New Zealand captain had two let-offs en route to making an unbeaten 104.
Dec 3, 09:42
 New Zealand's Ross Taylor celebrates his century on December 3, 2019
Second Test day five: New Zealand frustrate England to seal series win
England's focus now turns to the series with South Africa.
Dec 3, 09:40
 New Zealand's Ross Taylor celebrates his century on December 3, 2019
Joe Denly suffers horror drop as New Zealand see out series win
Rain led to the second Test being declared a draw
Dec 3, 09:32
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Root reaches double century as England stage fightback in Hamilton
Root's innings saw him enter the list of top ten England Test run scorers.
Dec 2, 10:17
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Root notches up third double hundred to give England lead over New Zealand
His 193-run stand alongside Ollie Pope lifted England into a comfortable position of 455 for five.
Dec 2, 03:35
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Root and Pope stand firm as England take narrow lead over New Zealand
England have a four-run advantage at lunch on day four.
Dec 2, 00:19
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Defiant Joe Root hits century on day three of second Test
The Yorkshireman was in a defiant mood on the third day of the second Test.
Dec 1, 08:21
 Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Late wickets take shine off England performance on day two in Hamilton
The Black Caps lost their last five wickets for 60, but Sibley and Denly were dismissed before stumps.
Nov 30, 08:54
 Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Tom Latham hits another ton to frustrate England on day one of second Test
New Zealand reached 173-3 on a truncated first day of the second Test.
Nov 29, 08:15
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