Jonny Bairstow in action for England on January 26, 2019
Woakes and Bairstow rally after Australia rip through England's top order
Australia claimed four wickets in the session.
Aug 15, 15:23
Rory Burns and Joe Denly in action for England on August 15, 2019
Burns and Denly steady ship for England after Hazlewood takes early wickets
Hazlewood removed Roy and Root for just five runs at Lord's.
Aug 15, 12:20
Australia's Cameron Bancroft celebrates after catching out England's Joe Denly on August 5, 2019
England staring down barrel of first Test defeat at Edgbaston
Rory Burns, Jason Roy, Joe Denly and Joe Root all fell before lunch.
Aug 5, 12:46
Australia's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
Day four of the Ashes - Smith's twin tons leave England up against it
England have all 10 wickets in hand as they look to fend off Australia at Edgbaston.
Aug 4, 18:07
Australia's Steve Smith gestures as he leaves the field after being caught out by England's Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Chris Woakes on August 4, 2019
England scrapping to salvage result following Smith masterclass
Smith recorded his second century of the match to make life tough for England.
Aug 4, 17:37
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
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Day three of the Ashes - Burns carries the flame for England
The opener will resume on 125 with England 17 behind at 267 for four.
Aug 3, 03:36
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Reminder of past glory helped Rory to be the story
Burns reveals how meeting with 2005 Ashes winners on the eve of the first Test helped him compile his maiden Test century.
Aug 2, 19:31
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Burns revels in maiden Test ton
Surrey man shines at Edgbaston.
Aug 2, 18:05
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Day two of the Ashes - Burns hundred puts England in control
The Surrey opener reached 125 not out at Edgbaston.
Aug 2, 18:04
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Brilliant Burns defies Australia with magical maiden hundred
Surrey man digs deep to make three figures.
Aug 2, 17:42
Rory Burns in action for England on August 2, 2019
Rory Burns earns maiden century at Edgbaston
Opener picks perfect moment for first Test ton.
Aug 2, 16:24
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Ashes: England gaining control of first Test at Edgbaston
Opener shone while captain made 50.
Aug 2, 15:11
England's Joe Root reacts to Australia's James Pattinson during a review after which Root was given not out on August 2, 2019
Lady Luck shines on England to give them good start to day two
Jason Roy was the only wicket to fall on the second morning.
Aug 2, 12:51
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
Thirsty England head coach Trevor Bayliss talks to the press on February 13, 2019
Bayliss hopes Roy can provide cure for England's top-order woes
Bayliss leaves his role as England coach in September.
Jul 27, 17:00
Jason Roy in action for England on June 8, 2019
How England's last 10 Test cricket debutants have fared
Surrey opener Jason Roy is set to make his maiden Test appearance against Ireland.
Jul 23, 10:33
Rory Burns during an England nets session on January 29, 2019
Rory Burns not expecting World Cup hangover against Ireland
England will return to the scene of their scintillating World Cup win against New Zealand with a four-day Test against Ireland, starting on Wednesday.
Jul 22, 14:25
Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019
In Focus: England players in the County Championship
Ashes spots are up for grabs.
May 17, 17:15
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Somerset make late fightback against Surrey
Burns and Elgar pile on runs against Somerset
May 14, 18:30
Sam Curran in action for England on February 1, 2019
Sam Curran in Wisden's Cricketers of the Year
Jos Buttler, Rory Burns, Tammy Beaumont and Virat Kohli also made the five-strong list.
Apr 10, 09:11
England's Joe Root and Joe Denly celebrate during the third Test against West Indies on February 11, 2019
Root and Denly star as England take command of third Test
The captain hit a century to add to Denly's 69 runs in St Lucia.
Feb 11, 21:38
Joe Denly in action for England on February 11, 2019
Denly leads the way as England build big lead
The 32-year-old's maiden Test fifty came after openers Rory Burns and Keaton Jennings had failed.
Feb 11, 19:03
Keaton Jennings loses his wicket on February 11, 2019
England stretch lead over West Indies despite early stutter
England reached lunch on 108 for two, a lead of 231.
Feb 11, 16:21
Rory Burns in action for England on January 26, 2019
Burns relishing 'hostile' West Indies challenge
The opener is ready to lead the fightback after England's trial by pace in the first Test.
Jan 29, 18:47
West Indies' Roston Chase celebrates on January 26, 2019
England humiliated in Barbados as Chase emerges as unlikely West Indies hero
The tourists collapsed from 215 for four to 246 all out on day four of the first Test.
Jan 26, 20:14
West Indies' Roston Chase celebrates on January 26, 2019
England's rearguard crumbles as Chase leads West Indies to verge of victory
Rory Burns, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali all fell to Chase's gentle off-spin
Jan 26, 19:08
Rory Burns in action for England on January 26, 2019
Burns dismissal heaps further misery on England
Tourists staring defeat in the face at lunch on day four of the first Test in Barbados.
Jan 26, 16:19
England's Jonny Bairstow in action during the Test match with Sri Lanka on November 23, 2018
Bairstow and Burns impress as England gear up for first Test
Bairstow hit 10 fours and two sixes in his 98.
Jan 17, 21:17
Rory Burns in action for England on November 16, 2018
Rory Burns relished early Alzarri Joseph test
Burns made 35 for England in the warm-up game.
Jan 15, 22:47
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root century puts England in pole position in Kandy
The tourists lead by 278 heading into day four.
Nov 16, 11:29
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root hits century as England gain healthy lead against Sri Lanka
England's lead passed the 200 mark before Root reached his 15th ton.
Nov 16, 09:47
Rory Burns in action for England on November 16, 2018
Rory Burns and Ben Stokes dismissals halt England's momentum
England had an 85-run lead at lunch.
Nov 16, 06:57
Jos Buttler in action for England against Sri Lanka on November 14, 2018
Buttler leads England's recovery after testing morning session
Buttler arrived at the crease with England 89 for four in the 26th over.
Nov 14, 06:54
Rory Burns of Surrey bats during day three of the LV County Championship Division Two match between Surrey and Essex at The Kia Oval on April 28, 2015
Five players to watch for the England Sri Lanka series
England's openers, Sri Lanka's returning captain and a pair of spinners will be under scrutiny.
Nov 2, 10:01
Joe Root in action during the first day of the second Test between England and India on August 1, 2018
Can England end wait for Test series win in Sri Lanka?
England have made the trip to Sri Lanka without long-time opener Alastair Cook, but can the team find a way to record their first Test-series in the country since 2001?
Sep 26, 10:38
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England look to move on from Alastair Cook era
Rory Burns, Joe Denly and Keaton Jennings are the recognised openers named in the England squad.
Sep 22, 07:19
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