England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates taking a wicket against West Indies on July 19, 2020
Stuart Broad nears milestone as England increase advantage
Bowler is three wickets shy of 500.
Jul 26, 14:57
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Stuart Broad completes six-wicket haul against West Indies
The tourists were all out for 197 at Old Trafford.
Jul 26, 13:48
England batsmen Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler in action during the third Test against West Indies on July 24, 2020
Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler put England back in command against West Indies
Ollie Pope's partnership with Jos Buttler helped England reach 258 for four by the close.
Jul 24, 18:52
England captain Joe Root is run out against West Indies on July 24, 2020
Joe Root gamble threatens to backfire as England batters struggle
A brilliant one-handed catch by Rahkeem Cornwall, left the hosts in need of a major score from Ollie Pope or Jos Buttler.
Jul 24, 15:18
England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates taking a wicket against West Indies on July 19, 2020
Stuart Broad: 'England ready to take a risk against West Indies'
Recalled bowler Stuart Broad took three wickets for one run in a heady spell of new ball bowling.
Jul 20, 08:16
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes take heat off absent Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer was excluded from the squad to face the West Indies after breaking coronavirus protocols to visit Brighton.
Jul 16, 18:57
England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley steadies the ship for England following loss of Rory Burns, Zak Crawley
Returning skipper Joe Root made 23.
Jul 16, 16:52
Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns dismissed on tough morning for England on and off the field
Opener was trapped before lunch.
Jul 16, 12:56
West Indies's Jermaine Blackwood in action against England on July 12, 2020
Jermaine Blackwood grasps opportunity to guide West Indies to Test victory over England
The Jamaican racked up 95 runs in the tourists' second innings.
Jul 12, 17:16
England's Ollie Pope trudges off after having his wicket taken against West Indies on July 9, 2020
England hold slender lead over West Indies
The hosts were 168 for three at tea, 54 in front.
Jul 11, 16:03
Dom Sibley celebrates his ton for England on January 6, 2020
Rory Burns falls after Dom Sibley eats into West Indies lead
England reduced the deficit to 35 before lunch.
Jul 11, 12:30
England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Rory Burns, Dom Sibley tasked with eroding West Indies advantage
Stand-in captain Ben Stokes kept England in the game with three late wickets on day three.
Jul 11, 08:12
England's Ollie Pope trudges off after having his wicket taken against West Indies on July 9, 2020
England suffer top-order collapse on second morning against West Indies
The hosts had resumed on 35 for one after a rain-ruined start to the series.
Jul 9, 12:21
England's Jos Buttler looks dejected as he walks off the pitch after South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi takes the catch to dismiss him off the bowling of Dwaine Pretorius on February 16, 2020
Jos Buttler hopes taking a knee sent out a "very powerful message"
Both sides also wore the Black Lives Matter logo on their collars.
Jul 8, 18:38
Kemar Roach in action for West Indies on January 24, 2019
Kemar Roach backs Ben Stokes to shine as stand-in captain for Joe Root
England's top four will likely have just 39 caps between them.
Jul 5, 17:23
Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
Rory Burns sees hopes of a big score foiled by Moeen Ali
The Surrey opener is hoping to regain his spot in the England Test team after an ankle injury.
Jul 3, 12:42
Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
Newcomer James Bracey catches the eye in England's intra-squad match
Bracey, the uncapped Gloucestershire prospect, was one of the least well known players convened for a 30-man training camp.
Jul 1, 15:06
England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes XI field as England return to competitive action
Stokes will captain next week's first Test against the West Indies in the absence of Joe Root.
Jul 1, 10:40
Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018
Moeen Ali among England training group for West Indies series
The group will convene at the Ageas Bowl on June 23.
Jun 17, 13:57
Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
England opener Rory Burns expecting "stiff test" from West Indies
A three-match series between the teams will take place in July, subject to final approval from the Government.
Jun 4, 16:44
Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
Rory Burns admits uncertainty over England Test place
A series of big scores in the County Championship would have gone a long way to settling the issue.
Apr 20, 11:52
Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
The Captain's Log: Surrey's Rory Burns
Batsman Rory Burns admits the lockdown is giving him a "weird feeling".
Apr 17, 11:11
Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
Keaton Jennings pleased with "healthy" competition for England openers slot
Keaton Jennings has previously excelled on the island.
Mar 3, 13:45
England's Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley celebrate a century partnership on January 24, 2020
The numbers behind England's long wait for a century opening stand
The last time England surpassed three figures for the first wicket Sir Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings put on 103 against India in December 2016.
Jan 24, 15:36
Zak Crawley pictured in 2017
Zak Crawley hoping to make impression on Kagiso Rabada in third Test
Rabada dismissed Zak Crawley in the second innings at Newlands.
Jan 9, 19:45
England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
Rory Burns to miss Sri Lanka tour after undergoing ankle surgery
The Surrey opener suffered the injury playing football ahead of the second Test in South Africa.
Jan 7, 09:02
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
England slump to 262-9 on day one of second Test with South Africa
The tourists reached the close of day one on 262 for nine after opting to bat first.
Jan 3, 16:49
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
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dom Sibley on January 3, 2020
Injury-hit England lose two wickets before lunch
Openers were out before lunch.
Jan 3, 10:49
Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test with elbow injury
Opener Rory Burns was injured on Thursday and is out of the series.
Jan 3, 09:16
England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
Rory Burns ruled out of second Test with football injury
The opener has been diagnosed with ankle ligament damage.
Jan 2, 19:25
England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
Rory Burns joins Jofra Archer as doubt for England second Test
The squad has just got over an illness that struck 11 players before, during or after the series opener in Centurion.
Jan 2, 15:27
Ben Stokes loses his wicket on December 29, 2019
England sign off 2019 with 107-run defeat to South Africa
Even Ben Stokes found this a bridge too far.
Dec 29, 14:09
Rory Burns in action for England on December 29, 2019
Burns and Denly fall early for England on day four
The tourists are chasing a record 376 at Centurion.
Dec 29, 11:06
Rory Burns in action for England on December 28, 2019
Rory Burns leads charge as England look to sign off 2019 with record run-chase
The visitors need another 255 runs to win as illness hit the squad again.
Dec 28, 17:28
Joe Root in action on December 27, 2019
England on back foot as South Africa's bowlers shine
Another batting collapse for the tourists.
Dec 27, 14:45
England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
England's batsmen prosper before tea on day one of warm-up game in South Africa
The tourists, whose bowling unit has been depleted by illness, reached 172 for three.
Dec 20, 12:59
England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
No dramas on the field after illness-hit England make emergency call-ups
Craig Overton and Dom Bess are on their way to South Africa as Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach suffer with flu-like symptoms.
Dec 20, 10:25
Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Three England players hit unbeaten half-centuries in South Africa warm-up
The tourists are taking on an Invitational XI in Benoni.
Dec 17, 16:27
Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly, Dom Sibley make unbeaten half-centuries in South Africa warm-up
The second-wicket pair retired simultaneously after sharing a stand of 103.
Dec 17, 14:19
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