England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sir Alastair Cook sympathises with England Test captain Joe Root
England captain Joe Root has overseen four defeats in the past five Test matches.
Jun 21, 16:39
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Ben Stokes enjoys successful return from injury as Durham beat Birmingham
Joe Root top-scored with 49 as he helped Yorkshire to a 39-run triumph over Derbyshire Falcons.
Jun 20, 18:01
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
England coach Graham Thorpe urges batsmen to show "desperation"
The Test team are mulling over a first home series defeat in seven years after collapsing against New Zealand at Edgbaston.
Jun 14, 17:17
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
The big questions answered following England's loss to New Zealand
The Black Caps inflicted a first series defeat on home soil since 2014 with victory at Edgbaston.
Jun 14, 07:45
 New Zealand's Tom Blundell in action against England on June 12, 2021
England struggle as New Zealand assume control of second Test
A last-wicket partnership had earlier helped hand the Black Caps a handy lead.
Jun 12, 15:02
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
England coach Jon Lewis bemoans Devon Conway decision
The tourists would have been 32 for two in the 10th over had the on-field umpires given Devon Conway out when he edged Stuart Broad to third slip.
Jun 11, 20:00
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
New Zealand frustrate England during action-packed second Test
The tourists closed just 74 behind on 229 for three - with an unexpected breakthrough off the final ball of the day raising the home side's flagging.
Jun 11, 18:39
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
England rue Devon Conway decision as New Zealand respond
Conway appeared to be caught out when on 22 but he was given not out and ended the afternoon session on 78.
Jun 11, 15:36
 New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's James Anderson on June 11, 2021
Dan Lawrence misses century as New Zealand dismiss England for 303
Stuart Broad dismissed Tom Latham as New Zealand reached lunch on 43 for one in reply.
Jun 11, 12:53
 New Zealand's Tim Southee congratulates Devon Conway during the clash with England on June 3, 2021
Devon Conway double century hands New Zealand control
The hosts lost two early wickets in reply.
Jun 3, 15:47
 Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
Dom Sibley to return for Warwickshire this week
Dom Sibley's last series for England was a lean one in India as he struggled to get to grips with the spinning pitches in Chennai and Ahmedabad.
May 19, 16:05
 England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
The key questions surrounding Jofra Archer's elbow injury
The England fast bowler has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series with New Zealand.
May 17, 13:26
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Dan Lawrence-inspired Essex in control against Derbyshire
The hosts were in a hurry after a first day washout at Chelmsford.
May 14, 19:31
 Ex-England cricketer Mike Gatting talking on April 7, 2008
Mike Gatting urges England to resolve top-order batting issues
England suffered a series of low scores in their recent Test series defeat to India.
Apr 30, 18:26
 West Indies captain Jason Holder celebrates with the ball after career-best figures against England on July 9, 2020
Jason Holder named as one of Wisden's five Cricketers of the Year
Jason Holder joins England batsmen Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley, Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens.
Apr 14, 21:53
 England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
A look at unusual sporting injuries after Jofra Archer's fish tank mishap
Jofra Archer is the latest sports star to suffer an unusual injury.
Mar 29, 22:01
 England's Sam Curran looks dejected after the match with India on March 28, 2021
What happens next for England after India ODI defeat?
England were not at full strength in the ODIs, so that setback can be taken with a pinch of salt, but the T20 loss will sting.
Mar 29, 10:13
 India batsman Rishabh Pant pictured in September 2018
India ease to 3-1 series victory over England
Joe Root's men had no answers.
Mar 6, 10:58
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England crumble as India take firm grip on fourth Test
The tourists were reduced to 30 for four having conceded a first-innings lead of 160.
Mar 6, 09:02
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes steady England against India
England unveiled a surprising team selection for the fourth Test.
Mar 4, 08:17
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley calls on England to be "more proactive" against India spinners
Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel have run riot in helpful conditions.
Mar 2, 15:58
 Jonathan Trott pictured batting in July 2018
Jonathan Trott: 'England's batsmen cannot get too desperate'
The duo have taken a combined 42 wickets in the series so far.
Feb 27, 14:36
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood urges England to learn from crushing Test defeat
Chris Silverwood would not be drawn into criticising the pitch.
Feb 26, 16:02
 England's Zak Crawley pictured in action against Pakistan on August 21, 2020
Zak Crawley in impressive form for disappointing England
India held the upper hand in the pivotal third Test in Ahmedabad after bowling the tourists out for 112 and reaching the close on 99 for three.
Feb 24, 18:25
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
India take control of third Test as England struggle
Zak Crawley's half-century was England's only innings of note.
Feb 24, 17:29
 India's Ravichandran Ashwin pictured in August 2018
Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin star as England struggle
Patel claimed six for 38 to put India in complete control.
Feb 24, 15:32
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley leads England fight as India dominate
The hosts' spinners enjoyed more helpful conditions.
Feb 24, 11:45
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
England make four changes for third Test against India
Rory Burns and Dan Lawrence made way for Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow.
Feb 24, 09:02
 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
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
England's Zak Crawley fit and raring to go for third Test
The Kent batsman scored 35 runs across four innings in Sri Lanka last month.
Feb 20, 14:28
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
The key questions ahead of England's final two Tests with India
The series against India is 1-1 heading into the final two Tests.
Feb 16, 11:26
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root marks 100th Test appearance with another century against India
Yorkshire batsman is in the form of his career.
Feb 5, 11:10
 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
 Quinton De Kock in action for South Africa on February 7, 2020
A look at some freak injuries suffered by sports stars
Zak Crawley is the latest sports star to suffer an unusual injury.
Feb 4, 10:23
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
England face selection decision after Zak Crawley picks up wrist injury
The Kent batsman will miss the first two clashes in India.
Feb 4, 08:16
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley to miss start of England's series with India through injury
The Kent batsman will miss the first two Tests against India after an unlucky fall.
Feb 4, 08:12
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley emerges as injury doubt for England
There was good and bad news on the injury front in Chennai.
Feb 3, 17:06
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
England advance towards 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka
The tourists need 164 to secure victory.
Jan 25, 10:00
 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
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