England's Ben Stokes during practice on June 13, 2023
Preview:The Ashes: England vs. Australia First Test - prediction, team news
Sports Mole previews the opening Ashes Test of 2023 as England and Australia go head to head at Edgbaston in a quest to win the famous urn.
Jun 14, 20:35
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England seal Test win over battling Ireland
England seal a 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the only Test match at Lord's having been made to work for their win on Saturday.
Jun 3, 16:15
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Rehan Ahmed stars to put England on brink of beating Pakistan
Teenage debutant Rehan Ahmed takes his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket to help put England on the brink of beating Pakistan in Karachi.
Dec 19, 12:58
Babar Azam pictured for Pakistan against England in August 2020
Pakistan edge first day with England despite Rehan Ahmed wickets
Pakistan seize control of the third Test with England after day one despite teenage debutant Rehan Ahmed taking two wickets in Karachi.
Dec 17, 12:53
Harry Brook in action for England in July 2022.
Ben Duckett, Harry Brook help England seize control against Pakistan in second Test
Ben Duckett and Harry Brook are among a number of players to help England seize control of the second Test against Pakistan at stumps on day two in Multan.
Dec 10, 12:11
Ben Stokes loses his wicket on December 29, 2019
Pakistan build momentum in bid for unlikely win over England
Pakistan end day four of the first Test with England on 80-2, requiring another 263 runs to earn one of the most famous victories in the long-format of the game.
Dec 4, 12:05
Joe Root congratulates England opener Zak Crawley after his second Test century against West Indies on March 11, 2022.
Records galore as England hit 506 on first day versus Pakistan
England submit numerous entries into the Test cricket history books as they hit a remarkable 506 runs on the first day of their match with Pakistan.
Dec 1, 12:09
Alex Lees and Zak Crawley helping England to South Africa on September 11, 2022.
England wrap up series win over South Africa
England wrap up a series victory over South Africa by recording a nine-wicket victory on Monday morning at the Oval.
Sep 12, 10:49
England's Ollie Robinson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Wiaan Mulder on September 10, 2022
Wickets tumble as England take lead in decisive Test against South Africa
England end day three of the decisive Third Test against South Africa with a 36-run lead, heaving bowled the Proteas out for just 118.
Sep 10, 18:06
Ben Stokes celebrates taking a wicket as England beat South Africa at Old Trafford on August 27, 2022.
Preview:England vs. South Africa Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the decisive Third Test between England and South Africa, including predictions, team news and a summary of the series so far.
Sep 6, 08:25
South Africa celebrate beating England in the first Test at Lord's on August 19, 2022.
South Africa inflict innings defeat on England
South Africa take a 1-0 series lead against England after prevailing by an innings and 12 runs at Lord's.
Aug 19, 15:18
India's Mohammed Shami in action against England on August 16, 2021
Preview:England vs. India Fifth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the Fifth Test between England and India at Edgbaston, including predictions, team news and a sum-up of the series so far.
Jun 29, 12:03
England batsman Jonny Bairstow celebrates hitting a century against New Zealand on June 14, 2022.
Preview:England vs. New Zealand Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the Third Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley, including predictions, team news and a sum-up of the series so far.
Jun 21, 13:04
England batsman Jonny Bairstow celebrates hitting a century against New Zealand on June 14, 2022.
Jonny Bairstow hits famous century as England beat New Zealand to win series
Jonny Bairstow produces arguably the innings of his career as England chase down a target of 299 to beat New Zealand by five wickets in the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Jun 14, 17:23
New Zealand celebrate taking an England wicket on June 2, 2022.
England collapse again as 17 wickets fall on day one of New Zealand opener
England produce a trademark batting collapse against New Zealand to trail the tourists by 16 runs at stumps on day one of the opening Test at Lord's.
Jun 2, 17:53
West Indies celebrate the wicket of England batsman Jonny Bairstow on March 26, 2022.
England on verge of losing Test series to West Indies
Another woeful batting effort leaves England on the brink of losing the third Test and best-of-three series to West Indies.
Mar 26, 21:46
West Indies batsman Kraigg Brathwaite in action against England on March 20, 2022.
Kraigg Brathwaite guides West Indies to draw with England
England record a second successive Test draw with West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite batting out the final 65 overs to help his side to another stalemate.
Mar 20, 22:16
England captain Joe Root in action against West Indies on March 16, 2022.
Magnificent Joe Root hits another century as England dominate day one
Captain Joe Root hits yet another century as England reach 244-3 at stumps on day one of the second Test against West Indies.
Mar 16, 21:30
Joe Root congratulates England opener Zak Crawley after his second Test century against West Indies on March 11, 2022.
Zak Crawley hits century as England dominate day four against West Indies
Zak Crawley hits his second Test century as England establish a 153-run lead over the West Indies on day four of the first Test in Antigua.
Mar 11, 22:08
Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 7, 2019
England collapse again to hand fifth Ashes Test win to Australia
England remarkably lose 10 wickets for 56 to hand Australia victory in the fifth Ashes Test, losing in Hobart by 146 runs.
Jan 16, 11:07
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England facing uphill battle in fifth Ashes Test despite late rally
England face an uphill battle to win the fifth Ashes Test match after ending day two trailing Australia by 152 runs.
Jan 15, 11:47
Chris Woakes celebrates the wicket of Travis Head on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
England fail to build on fast start against Australia in fifth Ashes Test
England fail to build on their bright start in the fifth Ashes Test match, Australia eventually reaching the close of play on 241-6.
Jan 14, 11:42
England's Zak Crawley pictured in action against Pakistan on August 21, 2020
England survive final day to claim dramatic draw in fourth Ashes Test
England see out the final 13 balls with one wicket remaining to claim a morale-boosting draw against Australia in the fourth Ashes Test.
Jan 9, 09:51
Usman Khawaja playing for Australia in 2019.
England face battle to save fourth Ashes Test after second Usman Khawaja ton
A second century from Australia's Usman Khawaja leaves England needing to bat out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test to salvage a draw.
Jan 8, 10:02
England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates taking a wicket against West Indies on July 19, 2020
Australia in control of fourth Ashes Test despite five wickets for Stuart Broad
Australia seize full control of the fourth Ashes Test match in Sydney despite England bowler Stuart Broad claiming five wickets.
Jan 6, 09:56
Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 7, 2019
Australia seize early control of third Ashes Test against England
Another dominant performance from Australia seizes control of the third Ashes Test against the England, the tourists being bowled out for 185 on day one.
Dec 26, 09:59
England's Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope in action against India on September 3, 2021
England make four changes for third Ashes Test
England reveal that they will make four changes for the third Ashes Test match against Australia, which begins in Melbourne on Boxing Day.
Dec 25, 00:32
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root takes responsibility for England's loss to India at Lord's
The captain said he would learn from mistakes in field placing on the final day of the 151-run defeat.
Aug 16, 19:28
Haseeb Hameed pictured for England in November 2016
Chris Silverwood: Haseeb Hameed making a very strong case for England recall
A broken finger cut short an eye-catching start to Haseeb Hameed's England career in India in November 2016.
Aug 9, 13:45
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Classy century from captain Joe Root sets up thrilling Test finale for England
Joe Root went toe to toe with India's pedigree pace attack and came away with a stylish 109.
Aug 7, 18:14
Joe Root in action for England in August 2021
Joe Root and Dom Sibley stand firm as England wipe out India lead
The hosts were 119 for two at lunch on day four at Trent Bridge, leading by 24 runs.
Aug 7, 12:25
England's Joe Root and teammates pictured on August 4, 2021
Disappointing day for England's batsmen as India start series in style
The tourists took control on day one at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 17:52
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England captain Joe Root reaches career landmark to frustrate India
The tourists were on top at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 15:08
Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
England take cautious approach in opening session against India
Dom Sibley and Joe Root took England into the lunch break.
Aug 4, 12:19
Matt Parkinson in action for England on July 18, 2021
Shane Warne tips Matt Parkinson to play "huge part" for England at The Ashes
Matt Parkinson has yet to make his Test debut but has impressed the Australian leg-spinning great.
Jul 23, 00:20
Pakistan's Babar Azam celebrates a century against England on July 13, 2021
Pakistan's Babar Azam claims career-best 158 against England
The tourists were bidding to avoid a clean sweep of one-day defeats against the home side's second string.
Jul 13, 16:20
England's Craig Overton celebrates taking a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Saud Shakeel on July 10, 2021
Dominant England ease to ODI series win over Pakistan
A second-string England side claimed a 52-run win in front of almost 23,000 fans.
Jul 10, 19:13
Lewis Gregory pictured in May 2019
Lewis Gregory credits country cricket for England's stand-in performances
Hosts had to put a team together at short notice.
Jul 9, 12:14
Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles denies protocol breach as reason for England outbreak
A brand new squad featuring nine uncapped players has been hastily convened.
Jul 6, 14:49
Alex Hales during an England nets session on October 3, 2018
Alex Hales overlooked for replacement England ODI squad
Limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has spoken of a "breakdown in trust" with the Nottinghamshire batsman.
Jul 6, 14:47
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