England defy rain delay to seal New Zealand whitewash in third Test
England, aided by yet another swashbuckling Jonny Bairstow innings, wrap up a 3-0 series win against New Zealand with a seven-wicket victory at Headingley.
Jun 27, 15:29
Preview: England vs. New Zealand Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the Third Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley, including predictions, team news and a sum-up of the series so far.
Jun 21, 14:04
England collapse again as 17 wickets fall on day one of New Zealand opener
England produce a trademark batting collapse against New Zealand to trail the tourists by 16 runs at stumps on day one of the opening Test at Lord's.
Jun 2, 18:53
England facing uphill battle in fifth Ashes Test despite late rally
England face an uphill battle to win the fifth Ashes Test match after ending day two trailing Australia by 152 runs.
Jan 15, 11:47
Joe Root: 'Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow in contention for fifth Ashes Test'
Captain Joe Root suggests that England duo Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow could still feature in the fifth Ashes Test despite carrying injuries.
Jan 12, 11:59
England make four changes for third Ashes Test
England reveal that they will make four changes for the third Ashes Test match against Australia, which begins in Melbourne on Boxing Day.
Dec 25, 00:32
Australia wrap up second Ashes Test win despite Jos Buttler defiance
Australia win the second Ashes Test match with England by 275 runs, the inevitable being delayed by Jos Buttler's defiance throughout the final day in Adelaide.
Dec 20, 09:52
Ollie Pope: 'England will fight back against Australia on day two'
Ollie Pope backs England to "come back hard" on day two of the opening Ashes Test after Australia started the series by bowling the tourists out for 147.
Dec 8, 09:50
England select Ollie Pope for Ashes opener, James Anderson left out
James Anderson is left out of England's opening Ashes Test match with Australia, while Ollie Pope gets the nod in the middle order.
Dec 7, 10:17
Jos Buttler and Jack Leach return as England bid to salvage India series
Defeat by 157 runs at the Kia Oval has left the hosts 2-1 behind going into Friday's decider at Emirates Old Trafford.
Sep 7, 12:00
A look at some other times batting has let England down after fourth-Test defeat
England crashed to 147 for six as Ollie Pope fell for two and Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali for ducks.
Sep 6, 17:36
England on verge of defeat after afternoon slump against India
Six wickets were lost in the session, including that of Joe Root.
Sep 6, 15:57
Ollie Pope 'gutted' at missing out on dream Test hundred at home ground
The Surrey batsman fell for 81 as England were dismissed for 290.
Sep 3, 20:12
Ollie Pope gives England edge but India openers stall momentum
Ollie Pope righted the ship with stands of 89 and 71 with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali.
Sep 3, 18:49
Ollie Pope impresses again on home ground as England claim lead against India
Surrey batsman Pope was unbeaten on 74 at tea on his home ground.
Sep 3, 16:04
Ollie Pope and Jonny Bairstow fight back after India take early wickets
England were 62 for five before the pair cam together at the Oval.
Sep 3, 13:16
England release Ollie Pope back to his county ahead of second Test with India
The 23-year-old will play for Surrey against Derbyshire instead.
Aug 12, 10:25
Chris Silverwood: Haseeb Hameed making a very strong case for England recall
A broken finger cut short an eye-catching start to Haseeb Hameed's England career in India in November 2016.
Aug 9, 14:45
Ollie Pope: 'We can cope without absent Ben Stokes'
All-rounder Ben Stokes has taken indefinite leave from all cricket in a bid to safeguard his mental health.
Aug 1, 16:35
Glamorgan keep Blast qualifying hopes alive with Surrey victory
David Lloyd and Billy Root both made 41 in Glamorgan's total of 153 for six.
Jun 29, 23:45
Cricket roundup: Surrey finish with a flourish against Middlesex
Jamie Overton and Ollie Pope set up the five-wicket success at the Kia Oval.
Jun 25, 23:22
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, 17:39
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, 18:17
England secure draw in first Test against New Zealand
A grandstand finish failed to materialise and the series heads to Edgbaston all square.
Jun 6, 19:27
England vs. New Zealand roundup: Burns battles back as Southee stars
Ollie Robinson has impacted his debut Test with bat and ball but there was no such good news for James Bracey or Dan Lawrence.
Jun 5, 20:30
England's Rory Burns hits back after Tim Southee masterclass
New Zealand seamer Tim Southee had England in trouble with six for 43 but Burns' century made the draw the favourite with a day remaining.
Jun 5, 19:43
New Zealand on top against England despite Rory Burns century
Tim Southee's six wickets gave the tourists the upper hand.
Jun 5, 17:04
Tim Southee takes three wickets as England collapse against New Zealand
Tim Southee used his guile and a hint of movement to snare Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and debutant James Bracey.
Jun 5, 14:28
The key talking points from Chris Silverwood's England selection
England face the Black Caps in two Tests in June.
May 18, 15:55
Ollie Pope and Hashim Amla break record as Surrey dominate Hampshire
Surrey are on course for a first win of the season at the fourth attempt.
Apr 30, 20:49
Ollie Pope hits 245 as Surrey take control against Leicestershire
England batsmen Ollie Pope and Joe Root hit red-ball centuries for their county.
Apr 17, 20:45
Ben Foakes and Rory Burns star for Surrey against Gloucestershire
Burns made 74 and England team-mate Foakes an unbeaten 81 for Surrey against Gloucestershire at Bristol.
Apr 10, 19:47
Ollie Pope takes lessons from India tour
Ollie Pope revealed he was told by India's captain Virat Kohli: "This is the last of the flat wickets."
Apr 1, 14:22
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
Joe Root mulling over James Anderson-Stuart Broad pairing for third Test
England's all-time top two Test wicket-takers have only taken to the field together seven times in the last two years.
Feb 23, 11:48
England suffer crushing defeat by 317 runs in second India Test
The tourists were bowled out for 164 in their second innings on day four in Chennai.
Feb 16, 08:38
England chasing world record 482 in second Test against India
The tourists require a world record 482.
Feb 15, 11:10
India increase lead to 416 in second Test against England
The tourists face an uphill battle to preserve their lead in the series.
Feb 15, 09:56
India closing in on second Test victory over England
The hosts were 351 ahead at lunch on day three in Chennai.
Feb 15, 08:25
Jack Leach bemoans "VAR" moment in second test against India
Jack Leach saw appeals against Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane turned down.
Feb 13, 13:21
