England dragged into battle with Sri Lanka in first Test
Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley and Joe Root fell in quick succession early on.
Jan 17, 14:40
Sri Lanka v England Day Three: Hosts hit back after Joe Root double century
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 14:30
Jack Leach admits he "came up a little short" as Sri Lanka fight back
Jack Leach and Sam Curran struck for the tourists in the hosts' second innings.
Jan 16, 13:37
Sri Lanka fight back after Joe Root's double century
Joe Root was the last man out for England after scoring 228 to record a fourth double ton for his country.
Jan 16, 09:51
England's Joe Root vows to up his ball game in Sri Lanka
The England captain could find himself pressed into use as a third spinner with Moeen Ali in isolation.
Jan 12, 22:19
England's Dom Bess hopes to prod any egos in Sri Lanka team
England finally took to the pitch in Hambantota for a low-key workout between Team Joe Root and Team Buttler.
Jan 8, 17:15
Jack Leach awaiting coronavirus vaccine news
The England spinner takes medication for Crohn's disease, leaving his immune system weakened.
Jan 7, 17:44
Five all-time great sporting comebacks after Dominic Thiem's stunning win
England recovered to beat Australia in the second ODI while Dominic Thiem recovered from two sets down to win the US Open.
Sep 14, 16:10
West Indies captain Jason Holder lavisher praise on Rahkeem Cornwall
Jason Holder gives little away about selection for Old Trafford but likes what he sees from the off-spinner.
Jul 23, 16:26
Dom Bess feeling "really dangerous" ahead of second Test against West Indies
The spinner is looking forward to the chance to help England level the series against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Jul 14, 18:16
Jack Leach eager to be remembered for bowling rather than batting
The Somerset man has 34 wickets at just 29 apiece in his 10 Test appearances.
Jun 27, 19:04
Coronavirus latest: Jack Leach leads calls for people to stay at home
Leach leads the way with advice.
Mar 24, 23:04
Stuart Broad sits out warm-up but will lead England attack in first Test
The tourists begin a four-day first-class match against a President's XI in Colombo on Thursday.
Mar 11, 18:59
Dom Sibley vows to 'embrace the challenge' on spinning pitches in Sri Lanka
The 24-year-old England opener has been playing cricket in New Zealand, South Africa and Australia over the winter.
Mar 6, 11:32
Saqib Mahmood: Jofra Archer, Mark Wood "have raised the bar" for pace bowlers
Saqib Mahmood will look to step up in the pace duo's absence.
Mar 5, 12:12
Moeen Ali unlikely to make England Test squad for Sri Lanka tour
Joe Root's side play two Tests on the island.
Feb 10, 12:09
Dom Bess the star as England push for victory in third Test
Dom Bess became the youngest English spinner to take an overseas five-for.
Jan 18, 16:53
Jack Leach leaves England tour due to health issues
Jack Leach has not been available for selection since arriving on tour and will return home to complete his recovery.
Jan 14, 12:33
Jofra Archer injury doubt continues England's rotten luck in South Africa
A combination of sickness and flu-like symptoms hit the whole squad in Centurion.
Jan 1, 18:18
Ollie Pope "ready to go" if needed for second Test
The Surrey batsmen missed the first Test through illness.
Dec 31, 09:59
England dismiss South Africa for 284 in first Test
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran both finished with figures of four for 58.
Dec 27, 09:14
Sam Curran: 'England fighting for each other amid illness'
His four wickets helped a depleted England reduce South Africa to 277 for nine.
Dec 26, 19:00
De Kock leads South Africa fightback after lunch in Centurion
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Dec 26, 13:02
Anderson and England quick off the mark in Centurion
Pace bowler gets the first of three scalps for the tourists on the first morning of the first Test.
Dec 26, 10:16
Stokes lines up for England against South Africa, as Root opts to field
All-rounder commits to match in Centurion after his father responds to treatment.
Dec 26, 07:45
Five talking points ahead of England's opening Test in South Africa
England may opt for an all-seam attack.
Dec 24, 13:34
Chris Silverwood not ruling Jofra Archer out of Boxing Day Test
England are erring towards an all-seam attack for the series opener at Centurion.
Dec 23, 18:48
Broad, Archer build up fitness ahead of Boxing Day Test
The pace duo and spinner Jack Leach have been laid low by illness since arriving in South Africa.
Dec 23, 12:23
England labour in field on final day of warm-up clash with South Africa A
James Anderson claimed the only wicket of the morning.
Dec 22, 10:49
Illness floors England trio
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach have been struggling with flu-like symptoms.
Dec 22, 08:34
Joe Denly brushes off "man flu" after maiden international century
England have been struck down by illness, with Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad and Jack Leach in isolation.
Dec 20, 17:37
Joe Denly scores first England century in final warm-up match
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach have been struggling with a flu-like condition in South Africa.
Dec 20, 17:32
England's batsmen prosper before tea on day one of warm-up game in South Africa
The tourists, whose bowling unit has been depleted by illness, reached 172 for three.
Dec 20, 12:59
No dramas on the field after illness-hit England make emergency call-ups
Craig Overton and Dom Bess are on their way to South Africa as Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach suffer with flu-like symptoms.
Dec 20, 10:25
England call for Bess and Overton as illness disrupts Test preparations
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach have all been affected by flu-like symptoms.
Dec 20, 08:27
England trio to sit out opening day of warm-up game
Warm-up schedule affected by the bug.
Dec 20, 06:59
England forced to downgrade warm-up match after illness sweeps through squad
Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach are among those affected.
Dec 19, 18:00
Chris Woakes taking chance to make case for Boxing Day Test inclusion
The England bowler claimed three wickets.
Dec 18, 16:22
England squad hit by illness as Anderson returns
Joe Root's side were a depleted force on day two of their warm-up match against an Invitational XI in South Africa.
Dec 18, 14:45
England bowling attack struggle to make impact in South Africa
England's only joy came through two early wickets from Sam Curran.
Dec 18, 10:32
