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
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
Ben Foakes accepts role as Jos Buttler back-up
The Surrey wicketkeeper will make his Test comeback when incumbent Jos Buttler is rested in India.
Jan 31, 14:07
England's Jos Buttler relishing "great challenge" in Sri Lanka
The 30-year-old has Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow for competition in the England side.
Jan 9, 18:14
Joe Root has complete faith in Jos Buttler as wicket-keeper
Ben Foakes made his international debut in Galle in 2018 and starred for England, but it appears Jos Buttler will don the gloves in Sri Lanka.
Jan 2, 18:10
Cricket roundup: Somerset overcome Worcestershire to set up final with Essex
Somerset surged through to the final with 97 points.
Sep 9, 20:07
Cricket roundup: Kent Spitfires retain top spot in South Group with win over Essex Eagles
Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond impressed again with 81.
Sep 5, 22:53
Monday's sporting social - Bayern are bouncing, Bolt not so much
Bayern Munich celebrated their Champions League victory as Usain Bolt began a period of quarantine.
Aug 24, 19:53
Cricket roundup: Ben Foakes stars for Surrey against Kent
Sir Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed hit fifties for Essex and Nottinghamshire respectively.
Aug 23, 21:47
Chris Silverwood: 'England want to give Jos Buttler the best chance to succeed'
Zak Crawley's impressive form may lead to Joe Denly being left out for the second Test against the West Indies.
Jul 13, 18:40
Newcomer James Bracey catches the eye in England's intra-squad match
Bracey, the uncapped Gloucestershire prospect, was one of the least well known players convened for a 30-man training camp.
Jul 1, 16:06
Craig Overton, James Bracey impress as England emerge from lockdown
Duo - and others - aiming to impress in Southampton contest.
Jul 1, 14:32
Mark Wood ruled out of England's tour of Sri Lanka with strain
The 30-year-old sustained the injury at the end of the tour to South Africa.
Feb 28, 13:02
Chris Silverwood backs Jos Buttler to revive Test career after T20 form
Jos Buttler has been retained for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Feb 17, 21:58
Keaton Jennings, Ben Foakes recalled by England for Sri Lanka Test series
Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali are among those absent from a 16-man party.
Feb 11, 13:52
Ben Foakes signs new four-year Surrey deal
The England wicketkeeper has committed himself to The Oval until 2023.
Nov 18, 17:30
Nottinghamshire frustrate Surrey on third evening at The Oval
Nottinghamshire hold firm to frustrate Surrey
Sep 25, 18:49
After the dust has settled on the Ashes, what next for England?
Finding Trevor Bayliss' replacement and securing a World Cup double will be top of England's agenda.
Sep 16, 12:38
How England's last 10 Test cricket debutants have fared
Surrey opener Jason Roy is set to make his maiden Test appearance against Ireland.
Jul 23, 11:33
How has England's World Cup triumph affected Ashes selection?
England's one-day heroes have given the selectors plenty to ponder ahead of the Test showdown with Australia.
Jul 16, 16:00
Foakes hits half-century for Surrey on rain-affected day
Several games were interrupted by the weather.
Jun 4, 20:30
Eoin Morgan: 'Young England players on fast track to World Cup'
England have won their opening two matches of the summer.
May 5, 20:03
England's Ben Foakes doubts chances of making World Cup
The Surrey keeper believes he will struggle to fight his way past Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow.
May 4, 10:31
Debutant Ben Foakes impresses as England edge past Ireland
The Surrey wicketkeeper-batsman made an unbeaten 61 as England won by four wickets.
May 4, 10:26
Ben Foakes replaces Sam Billings ahead of England's ODI with Ireland
A dislocated shoulder has ruled Billings out of the upcoming ODI against Ireland and the T20 with Pakistan.
Apr 26, 13:15
Ben Foakes focussed on winning back England place for Ashes
The Surrey wicketkeeper-batsman enjoyed an impressive start to his Test career but was dropped during the West Indies tour.
Apr 2, 13:28
Stokes to be assessed by England after returning to training
Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the third Test in St Lucia but wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is available.
Feb 8, 16:29
Ben Foakes aware of threat to his place after Barbados debacle
England are likely to make changes after going 1-0 down in the series.
Jan 28, 18:00
Ben Foakes impresses with bat and gloves on England Test debut
A look at Foakes' impressive all-round display in England's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Nov 7, 10:45
Foakes' dream Test debut continues against Sri Lanka
The England wicketkeeper-batsman added a catch and stumping to his maiden century,
Nov 7, 09:36
5 English cricketers who scored a century on their Test debut
Foakes scored 107 as England reached 342 in Sri Lanka.
Nov 7, 09:21
England in control in Galle after debutant Ben Foakes makes Test century
Sri Lanka's top order then struggled against the tourists' bowlers.
Nov 7, 06:55
Ben Stokes, James Vince, Gary Ballance in England's Ashes squad
Ben Stokes, James Vince and Gary Ballance are named in England's Ashes squad for the winter series in Australia.
Sep 27, 10:02
Gary Wilson extends Surrey contract
Irish wicketkeeper Gary Wilson signs a new two-year contract with County Championship side Surrey.
Nov 24, 16:03
Middlesex Panthers pick up rare victory against Surrey
Steven Finn takes the wickets of three Surrey players to help Middlesex Panthers on their way to a 43-run victory at Lord's.
Jul 23, 22:12
Darren Stevens fires Kent to emphatic win over Surrey
Darren Stevens hits 90 off 39 balls before taking 4-39 to lead Kent to a 54-run victory over Surrey in the T20 Blast at The Oval.
Jun 19, 21:26
County quartet to feature in Sri Lanka
English cricketers Scott Borthwick, Ben Foakes, Will Tavare and Tom Westley will all play in Sri Lanka this winter.
Nov 12, 10:44
Essex Eagles beat Kent Spitfires by six runs
Essex Eagles beat Kent Spitfires by six runs in the T20 Blast.
Jun 11, 21:24
T20 Blast roundup: Lancaster Lightning, Hampshire clinch wins
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Friday's matches in the T20 Blast.
May 30, 22:33
Matt Prior named England Cricketer of the Year
Matt Prior beats off competition from Alastair Cook and James Anderson to become the first wicketkeeper to be named the England Cricketer of the Year.
May 14, 00:45
