Joe Root steps down as England’s cricket Test captain
Cricketer’s decision comes after the 1-0 Test series defeat to West Indies last month
Cricketer’s decision comes after the 1-0 Test series defeat to West Indies last month
Home side complete 10-wicket win in third Test in Grenada
West Indies captain happy to share the spoils and protect proud record on home soil
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
England coach yet to be given reassurances over future following 4-0 loss Down Under
England captain seeks to continue in the role despite latest collapse in Ashes drubbing
Hosts lead by 152 with seven wickets remaining as they seek 4-0 series victory
Captain says injury-hit side’s display in Sydney was ‘small step forward’
His first Test century in over three years gives England a rare moment of joy
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
Former captain believes many of England’s batters are not up to scratch at highest level
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
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
Two average sides are unlikely to inspire as racism and ‘sexting’ controversy rages on
England captain Joe Root ready to commit to tour now families likely to be able to travel
This winter’s series Down Under remains in the balance as players await details of trip
Players cleared emergency round of PCR testing ahead of Old Trafford encounter
India earn a healthy second innings lead but Hameed and Burns fight back on day four
Pope hits 81 and Woakes 50 as England earn handy lead against India at the Oval
England captain’s departure for 21 comes after Chris Woakes shone with the ball
Joe Root’s side take the upper hand into fourth Test on back of Headingley success
Robinson and Overton strike but tourists battle on day three
Captain’s 121 aided by the returning Malan’s fine contribution of 70
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’
Durham quick joins growing list on sidelines ahead of third India Test at Headingley
Home side were favourites going into the final day but lost by 151 runs
39-year-old removes Virat Kohli for a golden duck but hosts can’t cash in at Trent Bridge
Old posts on account of England captain reportedly being investigated by board
England collapse to 122 for nine in second innings at Edgbaston
Stuart Broad furious over Devon Conway ‘catch’ as opener goes on to make 80
New Zealand have hosts on the ropes but day one ends with second Test evenly poised
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
‘It would be a phenomenal achievement ... it’s a great motivator,’ says captain Joe Root
Rohit Sharma makes unbeaten half-century to put home side in control
Game will take place at the 110,000-capacity Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad
Hosts India have nine wickets remaining heading into final day of opening Test
Spinner takes prize wicket of Virat Kohli after Jofra Archer starts fast for tourists
England captain posts another huge hundred in Galle but Sri Lanka still lead tourists
38-year-old takes six Sri Lankan wickets before tourists’ openers fall cheaply again
Four overseas Test wins in a row for England — a streak last seen in the 1950s
England to continue using coded signals during the one-day series in South Africa
Tourists recover from 73 for five to take third and final game at Old Trafford
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