Andrew Strauss issues Alastair Cook backing
New England director of cricket Andrew Strauss says that captain Alastair Cook has his full backing.
May 12, 11:23
Andrew Strauss: Five immediate tasks
Sports Mole picks out five situations that England's new director of cricket Andrew Strauss needs to address quickly.
May 11, 11:18
Matthew Hoggard: 'Adam Lyth could find it difficult against New Zealand'
Matthew Hoggard believes that Adam Lyth will face a "tough baptism" if he is picked to play against New Zealand.
May 6, 02:37
Geoffrey Boycott hits out at 'disrespectful' Alastair Cook
England skipper Alastair Cook is not a great England captain, says Geoffrey Boycott.
May 5, 04:03
Alastair Cook: Playing with Jonathan Trott "an absolute honour"
England captain Alastair Cook says that it was "an absolute honour" to play alongside the retiring Jonathan Trott during his Test career.
May 4, 20:48
Geoffrey Boycott suggests Andrew Strauss would be wrong for ECB role
Geoffrey Boycott suggests that former England captain Andrew Strauss would be the wrong choice for the new ECB director of cricket role.
May 4, 14:16
Alastair Cook backs England coach Peter Moores amid 'inquiry' threat
England captain Alastair Cook is confident that head coach Peter Moores is the right man to lead the team amid threats of an 'inquiry'.
May 4, 06:28
James Anderson praises West Indies duo
England bowler James Anderson praises the performances of West Indies duo Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood to help defeat the Three Lions in the third Test.
May 4, 03:38
Alastair Cook disappointed with defeat in third Test
England captain Alastair Cook laments his side's poor performance in the defeat in the third Test against West Indies as their series ended in a 1-1 draw.
May 4, 03:18
West Indies defeat England in third Test in Barbados to draw series
West Indies defeat England by five wickets in the third Test in Barbados to draw their series 1-1 as Darren Bravo scores 82 on the way to victory.
May 3, 22:32
England rocked by West Indies fightback
England slip to 39-5, a lead of just 107, as the West Indies produce an excellent fightback in the final session on day two of the third Test.
May 2, 22:42
England 220 ahead at lunch
England are bowled out for 257, but reduce the West Indies to 37-3 by lunch on day two of the third Test in Barbados.
May 2, 17:35
Moeen Ali "felt quite comfortable" batting
England all-rounder Moeen Ali says that he was "comfortable" batting until he was run out in a mix-up with captain Alastair Cook.
May 1, 22:56
Alastair Cook ends two-year wait for century
England captain Alastair Cook makes his first Test century in two years as the team reach 240-7 at stumps on day one of the third match against the West Indies.
May 1, 22:21
Alastair Cook reaches half-century before tea
England captain Alastair Cook hits a half-century to lead the side to 151-4 on day one of the third Test against the West Indies.
May 1, 19:51
England lose three early wickets to reach lunch against West Indies on 71-3
England lose three early wickets before reaching lunch on 71-3 on day one of the third Test against the West Indies in Bridgetown.
May 1, 17:02
England win toss, unchanged for third Test match with West Indies
England captain Alastair Cook opts to bat first after winning the toss ahead of the third Test match with West Indies.
May 1, 14:35
Alastair Cook expects Jonathan Trott to return to form
England captain Alastair Cook is confident that Jonathan Trott can prove his worth by returning to form in the third Test against the West Indies.
May 1, 03:24
James Anderson revels in breaking England record
England bowler James Anderson reflects on becoming England's leading Test wicket taker.
Apr 28, 03:48
Michael Vaughan encouraged by Alastair Cook form
Alastair Cook is on the verge of scoring consistent, big scores for England again, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
Apr 27, 04:40
James Anderson "delighted" with England win
England bowler James Anderson admits that he is "delighted" with the nine-wicket win in their second Test against the West Indies.
Apr 26, 10:43
Alastair Cook praises England character after triumph in Grenada
Alastair Cook reveals his delight with the attitude shown by his players following England's nine-wicket win over the West Indies in Grenada.
Apr 25, 22:19
England wrap up win in Grenada
England beat the West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test match in Grenada to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Apr 25, 21:36
England 78 runs short of victory at tea
England are 78 runs short of victory in the second Test against the West Indies as they continue to dominate on day five in Grenada.
Apr 25, 20:09
Joe Root: 'We have to have an excellent day to force a victory'
England batsman Joe Root concedes that his side will need to have an excellent final day to force victory against the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada.
Apr 25, 06:04
Joe Root sets England up for victory push against West Indies
Joe Root's century sets England up for a victory push on day three of the second Test against West Indies.
Apr 23, 23:04
Joe Root, Gary Ballance put England in strong position against West Indies
England go to tea on 253 for three on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada thanks to strong performances from Joe Root and Gary Ballance.
Apr 23, 20:27
Alastair Cook leads charge as England reach 143-1 at lunch against West Indies
Alastair Cook leads England's charge as they reach 143-1 at lunch on day three of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada.
Apr 23, 17:04
England 225 adrift at close of play
England sit 225 runs adrift of West Indies on day two of the second Test with the West Indies.
Apr 22, 23:38
England continue fine start against West Indies
West Indies reach tea on 102-4 after England take two wickets during the middle session of day one of the second Test match in Grenada.
Apr 21, 20:30
Joe Root distances himself from England captaincy talk
Joe Root insists that he has no plans to become England captain at this stage of his career and feels that Alastair Cook is doing an excellent job in the role.
Apr 21, 05:29
England captain Alastair Cook desperate to get back to top form
England captain Alastair Cook outlines his ambition to get back to his peak form in the middle to end his long-awaited search for his 26th Test hundred.
Apr 21, 04:48
Alastair Cook praises Jason Holder defiance
Alastair Cook gives credit to Jason Holder for earning the West Indies a draw in the first Test as he scored his maiden first-class hundred to deny England victory.
Apr 18, 05:35
Jason Holder ton earns West Indies first-Test draw with England
Jason Holder's maiden Test century frustrates England and record breaker James Anderson as West Indies rescue a draw in the first Test in Antigua.
Apr 17, 22:17
Gary Ballance century sets up victory push against West Indies in Antigua
A Gary Ballance century and a sensational Chris Jordan catch help set up England's victory push in the first Test against West Indies in Antigua.
Apr 16, 23:06
England declare on 333 for seven against West Indies
West Indies begin their pursuit of 438 in the first Test against England in Antigua after the visitors declared on 333 for seven just before tea.
Apr 16, 20:32
England churn out runs to stretch lead to 328 against West Indies at lunch
England stretch their lead over the West Indies to 328 runs, with just Joe Root falling in the morning session of day four of the first Test in Antigua.
Apr 16, 17:04
Andrew Flintoff: 'Alastair Cook criticism is unfair'
Former England bowler Andrew Flintoff defends captain Alastair Cook following his slump in form.
Apr 16, 14:26
Bob Willis: 'Alastair Cook's form is a concern'
Bob Willis says that Alastair Cook will lose his place as captain of the England Test team unless he turns his form around.
Apr 16, 06:33
West Indies hold off England charge
West Indies battle to 155-4 to trail England by 244 runs at the end of day two in the first Test match.
Apr 14, 22:59
