Paul Collingwood pictured in September 2019
Paul Collingwood tips James Anderson, Stuart Broad to excel in Ashes
James Anderson and Stuart Broad's combined age at the start of that series will be 74.
Mar 3, 19:33
Kevin O'Brien of Ireland celebrates getting the wicket of Sean Williams of Zimbabwe during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Zimbabwe and Ireland at Bellerive Oval on March 7, 2015
Ireland's Kevin O'Brien looks back on historic century against England
Kevin O'Brien hit a 50-ball 113 as Ireland chased down a target of 328 in the 2011 World Cup.
Mar 1, 11:45
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root invites ICC to make own judgement on state of Ahmedabad pitch
England were beaten by 10 wickets to go 2-1 down in the series.
Feb 26, 08:45
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root has selection dilemma ahead of third India Test
The England captain has to decide which of his seamers will make the cut in Ahmedabad.
Feb 24, 08:16
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What can fans expect from England's third Test against India?
The penultimate contest of the series gets under way in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Feb 23, 15:34
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
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root braces himself for spin ahead of third India test
The England captain does not expect spin to take a back seat in Ahmedabad.
Feb 22, 22:08
Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Australian Open on February 21, 2021
Sunday's sporting social: West Ham United band, John Trump and Novak Djokovic's win
Jesse Lingard struck the right notes in a big win for the Hammers.
Feb 21, 20:58
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson understands England's rotation policy
The seamer was rested for the second Test in India.
Feb 21, 15:51
Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Saturday's sporting social: Highs for Osaka and Everton and byes from Carter
Naomi Osaka won her fourth grand slam title while Everton won at Anfield for the first time in 22 years.
Feb 20, 21:22
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk walks off injured during the Merseyside derby against Everton on October 17, 2020
Friday's sporting social: Together is stronger for Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez
Jesse Lingard cannot wait to get started this weekend.
Feb 19, 18:00
Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood: 'England's pacemen are queuing up for the pink ball'
England's seam attack have seen the ball swing and bounce during net sessions in Ahmedabad.
Feb 19, 14:15
India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
India vs. England Day 3: England chasing world record 482
The tourists are on the edge in Chennai.
Feb 15, 14:17
Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a hat-trick on his Manchester United debut in 2004
Friday's sporting social: Remembering Wayne Rooney magic
The former England striker has enjoyed February 12 in the past.
Feb 12, 17:53
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Stuart Broad out to improve India record on England return
Stuart Broad will look to add to his 70 career wickets at an average of 25.67 against one of the format's strongest teams.
Feb 12, 13:17
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
The big talking points ahead of England's second Test against India
The tourists are 1-0 ahead in the series.
Feb 12, 11:47
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England to gamble on four changes for second test against India
Jos Buttler has been sent back home for a break and Jofra Archer is ruled out with an elbow injury.
Feb 12, 08:53
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Stuart Broad returns as Jofra Archer misses out for England
The tourists have options with the ball despite injury setback.
Feb 11, 22:20
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jofra Archer out of second Test due to elbow issue
England have a selection dilemma over who replaces the Sussex seamer.
Feb 11, 16:39
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
England's James Anderson could be rested for second Test against India
Stuart Broad could come in for the 38-year-old.
Feb 10, 14:53
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Five things we learned from England's triumph over India
Joe Root's side produced a dominant display to take an early lead in the four-Test series.
Feb 9, 13:25
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
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
A closer look at the 14 men to play 100 Tests for England
Captain Joe Root will join the exclusive club when he leads the team out in Chennai on Friday
Feb 4, 13:55
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
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson still finding ways to improve at 38
James Anderson's six for 40 was his best performance in Asian conditions.
Jan 23, 14:15
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back through Mathews after Anderson stars for England
James Anderson returned figures of three for 24.
Jan 22, 21:00
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson admits he was "pretty nervous" before Test return
The England seamer added to his 600 wickets as Sri Lanka finished day one on 229 for four in Galle.
Jan 22, 14:21
Angelo Mathews in action for Sri Lanka on November 17, 2018
Angelo Mathews hits century as Sri Lanka fight back against England
The 38-year-old finished with exemplary figures of three for 24 on a surface offering precious little encouragement.
Jan 22, 13:09
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back after James Anderson takes three wickets
The home side reached 155 for three at tea, with England's record wicket-taker responsible for all three dismissals.
Jan 22, 10:01
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson takes two wickets on day one in Galle
Sri Lanka may have feared a repeat of their dismal 135 all out from last week.
Jan 22, 08:56
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson replaces Stuart Broad for England
The most prolific seamer in history will swap places with Stuart Broad for the second Test.
Jan 21, 11:39
Angelo Mathews in action for Sri Lanka on November 17, 2018
Angelo Mathews: 'Sri Lanka batsmen can learn from Joe Root'
Angelo Mathews hailed Joe Root's 'magnificent innings' in the first Test.
Jan 20, 13:35
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood takes pleasure in Australia's defeat to India
India's famous win over Australia grabbed the England squad's attention in Galle.
Jan 19, 17:08
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England remain in control despite Sri Lanka fightback
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 12:23
Kusal Perera in action for Sri Lanka on June 4, 2019
Sri Lanka fight back after Joe Root's double century
Joe Root was the last man out for England after scoring 228 to record a fourth double ton for his country.
Jan 16, 09:51
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits double century as England boast lead of 286
Joe Root became only the fifth England player to score a Test double hundred in Asia.
Jan 16, 09:40
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England dominant on day one against Sri Lanka
The tourists skittled Sri Lanka for 135 then replied with 127 for two.
Jan 14, 16:07
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Stuart Broad: 'England in dream world after impressive start'
Stuart Broad took three wickets and Dom Bess five before Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow took England within eight runs of their hosts' total.
Jan 14, 13:58
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Impressive England dominate day one of Sri Lanka Test
Stuart Broad's early scalps set the tone for a day England ended just eight runs behind their opponents with eight first-innings wickets intact.
Jan 14, 12:52
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