James Vince, Mark Stoneman help England take control against New Zealand
James Vince and Mark Stoneman's 123-run partnership helps England take control on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Apr 1, 10:23
Jonny Bairstow knock saves England on first day of second Test
Jonny Bairstow hits an unbeaten 97 to take England to 290-8 at stumps on day one of the second Test with New Zealand.
Mar 30, 10:22
England make up ground on day four against New Zealand
England will require 238 runs from the final day after reaching 132-3 in their second innings against New Zealand.
Mar 25, 10:14
Australia move in on fourth Test, Ashes series victory
Australia are closing in on a fourth Test - and 4-0 Ashes series - victory after finishing day four of the fifth Test on 649-7, while restricting England to 93-4.
Jan 7, 09:12
Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow fall late on opening day
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are late casualties for England on the opening day of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Jan 4, 08:43
Rain dents England's hopes of winning fourth Ashes Test
England face a battle to force victory in the fourth Ashes Test after rain wiped out half of the fourth day in Melbourne with Australia on 103-2.
Dec 29, 09:14
Stuart Broad reflects on "very special" day
Stuart Broad describes England teammate Alastair Cook as "amazing" after the former skipper reaches 244 not out in the fourth Ashes Test.
Dec 28, 11:42
Alastair Cook "proud" of Ashes stand
Alastair Cook admits that he is "quite proud" to be on 244 runs unbeaten in the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
Dec 28, 11:31
Alastair Cook 244 not out for England
Former England captain Alastair Cook posts a score of 244 not out by close of day three of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
Dec 28, 09:11
Alastair Cook leads England's Ashes fightback
Alastair Cook reaches a century to put England in control of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
Dec 27, 08:26
England on verge of Ashes defeat in Perth
England's fading hopes of saving The Ashes will go into the final day of the third Test after rain brought an early end to day four with Australia in complete control.
Dec 17, 10:09
Dawid Malan hits maiden century to lead England charge
Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow share an unbeaten partnership of 174 as England end day one of their third Test meeting with Australia on 305-4.
Dec 14, 10:34
England trail Australia by 177 at end of day four
England will enter the final day of the second Ashes Test requiring 178 runs from six wickets to level the series 1-1.
Dec 5, 11:28
Australia in complete command on day two
England trail Shaun Marsh-inspired Australia by 413 runs at the close of day two of the second Ashes Test.
Dec 3, 11:51
England face Ashes battle after Steve Smith century gives Australia control
Australia take control of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's century and two late England wickets on day three at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Nov 25, 10:11
England close on 196-4 on Ashes opening day
England close on 196-4 after Australia fight back on the opening day of the first Ashes Test.
Nov 23, 09:26
Alastair Cook 243 puts England in control of day-night Test against West Indies
Alastair Cook registers 243 as England tighten their grip on West Indies on day two of the day-night Test at Edgbaston.
Aug 18, 21:16
England dominate West Indies at Edgbaston on day one of first Test
Alastair Cook and Joe Root both hit centuries as England reach 348-3 at the end of day one of their historic day-night Test against West Indies at Edgbaston.
Aug 17, 21:56
Mark Stoneman replaces Keaton Jennings for England's Test against West Indies
England captain Joe Root makes one change to the team for the day-night Test against West Indies, as Mark Stoneman comes in for Keaton Jennings.
Aug 16, 12:46
Joe Root reflects on "big move forward"
England skipper Joe Root says that his side have taken a "big move forward" by defeating South Africa.
Aug 13, 12:45
England, South Africa share spoils on opening day of final Test
England end the opening day of the fourth and final Test match with South Africa at Old Trafford on 260-6.
Aug 4, 18:42
South Africa thrash England to level Test series
South Africa record a 340-run win over England in the second Test match at Trent Bridge, a result which levels the four-game series.
Jul 17, 15:02
England survive Alastair Cook scare to hold on against South Africa
South Africa remain in control heading into day four of their second Test meeting with England, sitting 474 runs in front after frustrating their opponents.
Jul 16, 18:55
England in control against South Africa at end of day three
England are 216 runs ahead of South Africa after beginning their second innings in impressive style, reaching 119-1 come the end of play at Lord's.
Jul 8, 18:54
Joe Root impresses in first Test as England captain
Joe Root scores an unbeaten 184 in his first outing as Test captain to help England recover against South Africa at Lord's.
Jul 6, 18:58
Joe Root 'to be eased out of England's Twenty20 side'
England Test captain Joe Root is to be overlooked for Twenty20 selection until after the summer to reduce his workload, according to a report.
May 5, 13:21
Alastair Cook made available for start of Essex season
Alastair Cook is made available to play for Essex in their first three County Championship matches, as well as three One-Day Cup games, by the ECB.
Mar 24, 17:37
Kevin Pietersen hails 'fantastic' Joe Root appointment
Kevin Pietersen describes the decision to name Joe Root as England captain as "fantastic".
Mar 7, 19:59
Eoin Morgan leads way in England warm-up win
England beat a Vice Chancellor's XI by 117 runs ahead of their upcoming one-day series in the West Indies, with skipper Eoin Morgan top scoring for the tourists.
Feb 25, 22:19
Joe Root relishing "fiery" Ben Stokes partnership
New England captain Joe Root says that Ben Stokes's "fiery" personality will be an asset when they take charge of the team.
Feb 17, 12:59
Joe Root: 'I will be an instinctive leader'
New England captain Joe Root says that he will be an "instinctive" leader and vows to make his side "tough" to beat.
Feb 17, 12:43
Joe Root: 'I'm more than ready for England captaincy'
Joe Root denies suggestions that he is too inexperienced to take on the England captaincy, pointing to his spell as vice-captain as a valuable learning curve.
Feb 15, 16:51
England's Ben Stokes wants fans to "fall in love" with Test cricket again
Ben Stokes is hopeful that England will make people "fall in love" with Test cricket again now that Joe Root is captain.
Feb 15, 11:13
Michael Vaughan: 'Joe Root ready-made for England captaincy'
Michael Vaughan is confident that Joe Root is the right man to lead England after being selected by the ECB to replace Alastair Cook as Test captain.
Feb 13, 20:21
Joe Root succeeds Alastair Cook as new England Test captain
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirms that Joe Root has succeeded Alastair Cook as England's new Test captain.
Feb 13, 11:06
Stuart Broad: 'Joe Root right man for England captaincy'
Stuart Broad backs Joe Root to take over the England captaincy from Alastair Cook, but says that he would be unable to say no to the offer if asked by the ECB board.
Feb 12, 17:07
Andrew Strauss speaks to Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad over England captaincy?
England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss reportedly meets with Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad to discuss the Test captaincy.
Feb 10, 09:57
James Anderson: 'Joe Root obvious successor to England captain Alastair Cook'
England bowler James Anderson says that Joe Root is the "obvious candidate" to replace Alastair Cook as captain.
Feb 8, 12:06
Alastair Cook: "Right time" to step down as England captain
Alastair Cook insists that it is the "right time" for him to step down as England captain due to doubts that he can continue to commit himself 100% to the role.
Feb 7, 15:31
Ian Botham: 'Alastair Cook could beat Sachin Tendulkar record'
Sir Ian Botham backs outgoing England captain Alastair Cook to become the leading Test runscorer of all time.
Feb 6, 18:06
