Ben Stokes tees off to give England the upper hand against West Indies
All-rounder plunders 120 from 128 balls as visitors pass 500 in first innings
All-rounder plunders 120 from 128 balls as visitors pass 500 in first innings
Tourists were 48 for four before Bairstow and the middle order fought back
He will take charge for three-match Test tour of the Caribbean next month
Australia left one wicket short of victory as Broad and Anderson hold firm at the death
His first Test century in over three years gives England a rare moment of joy
35-year-old replaces Ollie Robinson in XI as tourists look to avoid going 4-0 down at SCG
Vice-captain lends support to captain and coach despite Australia holding 3-0 lead
Less certain is the future of head coach and selector Chris Silverwood and his backroom staff
Test rivalry still means something to ultra-competitive Australia: a gauge of character
Scott Boland takes six wickets for seven runs to complete innings victory and 3-0 series win
Covid scare in the morning far from ideal for tourists
Competitive Ashes more akin to calamitous mismatch after Melbourne fiasco
The frustrated tourists’ top order crumbles on first day of the third test at MCG
Australia made to toil for longer than expected but ultimately wrap up 275-run win
Good work of Joe Root and Dawid Malan undone by another batting collapse
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith reach stumps unbeaten as hosts dominate day one
England left with questions on role of spinner Jack Leach and the balance of their attack
Tourists remain underdogs but with Stokes back reclaiming the Urn isn’t a pipe dream
England finally get their second warm-up under way with Ben Stokes in the wickets
Captain says victory in semi-final ‘would be a hell of an achievement’
All-rounder missed summer to prioritise his mental health and with a finger injury
Star all-rounder currently on a leave of absence to prioritise his mental health
India earn a healthy second innings lead but Hameed and Burns fight back on day four
Anderson takes three wickets for six runs in pivotal third Test dominated by home side
‘We play together, we play to win and we don’t let anyone or any opposition just take us lightly’
Old posts on account of England captain reportedly being investigated by board
New Zealand seize the first Test initiative after new batsman notches up fine century
Wicketkeeper-batsman James Bracey to make Test debut at Lord’s
Fast bowler could face an operation as he struggles with a persistent elbow problem
Player of the series at home in 2018 the all-rounder did not play in recent Test series
‘It would be a phenomenal achievement ... it’s a great motivator,’ says captain Joe Root
Game will take place at the 110,000-capacity Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad
Joe Root told a post-match press conference the all-rounder had ‘chosen’ to depart
England to continue using coded signals during the one-day series in South Africa
Jos Buttler shares in unbroken 205-run partnership as Pakistan punished
England gain the upper hand after a difficult day for batting
Bowler unimpressive in Manchester but given immediate chance to make amends
England talisman has left biosecure bubble to join his parents in Christchurch
Sixth wicket stand of 139 inspires hosts to an improbable first Test victory at Old Trafford
Pakistan wickets tumble but offer warning to England batsmen
Shan Masood makes brilliant century as Pakistan take advantage on day two
Batsman gives glimpse of his talent despite disruption to opening day
Home side will have advantage of competitive series against West Indies under their belts
Fast bowler came back to play key role in series win over West Indies
Weather looks like the only thing that can stop hosts from completing series win
Hero of second Test win has been hampered with a quadriceps injury
England cricketer struggling for motivation ahead of the third test against West Indies
Home side will hope key man Ben Stokes is fit to start Friday’s final Test
Visitors were all out for 287 on the fourth day of the second test in Old Trafford
After breaching bio-secure protocols he’s cleared to play third test against West Indies
Unbeaten 118-run partnership gives home side advantage over West Indies on day one
Captain returns after birth of his child for second Test against West Indies at Old Trafford
Batsman’s 95 secures four-wicket victory over England in the first Test
Skipper takes six wickets as visitors adapt to English conditions with ease
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