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Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
Graham Thorpe: 'England need to reach 500 target on regular basis'
England have only gone beyond 500 in their first innings once in 35 Tests.
Dec 4, 19:31
England's Joe Denly pictured on November 2, 2019
Kane Williamson admits he was "very fortunate" to survive Joe Denly drop
The New Zealand captain had two let-offs en route to making an unbeaten 104.
Dec 3, 09:42
New Zealand's Ross Taylor celebrates his century on December 3, 2019
Second Test day five: New Zealand frustrate England to seal series win
England's focus now turns to the series with South Africa.
Dec 3, 09:40
New Zealand's Ross Taylor celebrates his century on December 3, 2019
Joe Denly suffers horror drop as New Zealand see out series win
Rain led to the second Test being declared a draw
Dec 3, 09:32
Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Root reaches double century as England stage fightback in Hamilton
Root's innings saw him enter the list of top ten England Test run scorers.
Dec 2, 10:17
Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Root notches up third double hundred to give England lead over New Zealand
His 193-run stand alongside Ollie Pope lifted England into a comfortable position of 455 for five.
Dec 2, 03:35
Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Root and Pope stand firm as England take narrow lead over New Zealand
England have a four-run advantage at lunch on day four.
Dec 2, 00:19
Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Defiant Joe Root hits century on day three of second Test
The Yorkshireman was in a defiant mood on the third day of the second Test.
Dec 1, 08:21
Stuart Broad in action for England on November 30, 2019
Late wickets take shine off England performance on day two in Hamilton
The Black Caps lost their last five wickets for 60, but Sibley and Denly were dismissed before stumps.
Nov 30, 08:54
Tom Latham celebrates his century for New Zealand on November 29, 2019
Tom Latham hits another ton to frustrate England on day one of second Test
New Zealand reached 173-3 on a truncated first day of the second Test.
Nov 29, 08:15
Zak Crawley pictured in 2017
Zak Crawley handed England Test debut in place of injured Jos Buttler
Chris Woakes also plays for the tourists.
Nov 28, 22:18
Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ashley Giles backs Ollie Pope to fill in for injury doubt Jos Buttler
Buttler is struggling with a back injury.
Nov 28, 18:28
England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Jos Buttler to miss second Test with back injury?
The wicketkeeper-batsman hurt his back in a gym.
Nov 28, 08:11
New Zealand's Kane Williamson walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by England's Sam Curran on November 22, 2019
England bowlers fight back on day two of first Test in New Zealand
Ben Stokes' dismissal for 91 had sparked England's slide from 277 for four to 295 for eight in the space of 21 chaotic deliveries.
Nov 22, 07:10
England's Jofra Archer walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Tim Southee on November 21, 2019
England all out for 353 after batting collapse in New Zealand
New Zealand reached 50-1 at tea on day two after dismissing England for 353.
Nov 22, 06:57
Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly overcomes injury concerns to lead England recovery
Denly registered a battling 68 to lead the recovery after England lurched to 105 for five against New Zealand A.
Nov 16, 08:33
Joe Root in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
England unconvincing in warm-up draw against New Zealand XI
Finn Allen's classy century help the hosts to a draw.
Nov 13, 07:07
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Nottinghamshire frustrate Surrey on third evening at The Oval
Nottinghamshire hold firm to frustrate Surrey
Sep 25, 18:49
Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach helps Somerset rally in title decider against Essex
The home side were 144 for nine before the England spinner joined Roelof Van Der Merwe.
Sep 25, 09:41
Dominic Sibley pictured in March 2014
Can Dominic Sibley step up and answer England's opening woes?
The Warwickshire batsman has been in fine form all summer.
Sep 20, 09:58
Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
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
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Worcestershire claim three-run win after Durham collapse
The hosts were 79 without loss in the 12th over chasing 118.
Aug 15, 22:23
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Jack Brooks' five-for sees Yorkshire secure Division One status
Daryl Mitchell hit a century as Worcestershire finished on 319 for eight.
Sep 25, 09:32
Joe Root in action during the first day of the second Test between England and India on August 1, 2018
James Vince, Moeen Ali recalled to England squad
Batsman James Vince and all-rounder Moeen Ali are both recalled to the England squad for the fourth Test match with India at Southampton.
Aug 23, 12:10
Chris Woakes celebrates his maiden Test century against India on August 11, 2018
Chris Woakes century helps England build lead over India
Chris Woakes registers his maiden Test century to help England build a 250-run lead over India on day three of the second Test at Lord's.
Aug 11, 19:38