West Indies captain Jason Holder landed the first significant blow in the battle of the star all-rounders, claiming career-best figures of six for 42 to put Ben Stokes’ England under pressure on day two of the first #raisethebat Test.
West Indies captain Jason Holder claimed career-best figures of six for 42 as England’s batting order buckled on day two of the first #raisethebat Test at the Ageas Bowl.
West Indies seamers Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder took two wickets apiece as England buckled under pressure on the second morning of the first #raisethebat Test.
Kevin Pietersen has revealed one of his biggest regrets was not being able to say goodbye with one final game for England on home soil.
Kent team-mates Joe Denly and Zak Crawley will find themselves in the spotlight on day two of England’s first #raisethebat Test against the West Indies.
The long-awaited return of international cricket suffered a frustrating start as rain dominated day one of England’s Test series against the West Indies, but the weather could not stop both teams taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
England and the West Indies marked the long-awaited return of international cricket by taking a knee in a unified a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, but events in the middle were badly affected by persistent rain.
An NHS worker who has been working long night shifts caring for Covid-19 patients has spoken of his pride at seeing his name appear on England bowler James Anderson’s shirt.
Michael Holding and Ebony Rainford-Brent have called for an end to institutional racism after speaking about incidents they both encountered in English cricket.
Ben Stokes has revealed how a four-word note from Joe Root gave him all the advice he needed ahead of his first outing as England captain.
Ben Stokes will captain England for the first time against the West Indies as regular skipper Joe Root takes time out for the birth of his second child.
A protest on the border with England should not damage Scotland’s reputation as an open and welcoming nation, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
England batsman Dom Sibley has revealed he lost almost two stone during lockdown after feeling “self-conscious” about his weight during the recent tour of Sri Lanka.
England have named a 13-man squad for their long-awaited return to Test cricket against the West Indies next week, preferring Joe Denly to the uncapped Dan Lawrence and confirming Dom Bess as number one spinner.
Sale Sharks have made contact with Manu Tuilagi over a deal to sign the England centre, the PA news agency understands.
Ollie Pope insists England will not allow the absence of fans to dial down their Test match intensity when they face the West Indies in a deserted Ageas Bowl next week.
Rory Burns batted most of the final morning of England’s intra-squad warm-up match as he attempted to reassert his claims for a Test recall next week.
A Staffordshire couple who will be among the first to get married in England since lockdown began said they “didn’t want to delay it any longer”.
England all-rounder Sam Curran is awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test after being placed in self-isolation at the Ageas Bowl, casting a shadow over the second day of the intra-squad clash.
Ben Stokes will complete a remarkable tale of redemption when he captains England against the West Indies next week, according to Sir Andrew Strauss.
England all-rounder Sam Curran has been placed in self-isolation and tested for Covid-19 after feeling unwell overnight.
England and the West Indies paid tribute to the great Sir Everton Weekes during their respective intra-squad matches on Thursday.
James Bracey felt a step closer to establishing his Test credentials after holding his own against James Anderson on the first day of England’s intra-squad clash at the Ageas Bowl.
Newcomers James Bracey and Dan Lawrence stole the spotlight as England’s leading red-ball players went head to head on day one of a rare intra-squad clash at the Ageas Bowl.
Newcomer James Bracey took his chance to catch the eye as England’s cricketers emerged from lockdown on day one of an internal match at the Ageas Bowl.
Craig Overton and James Bracey took their chance to impress as England’s cricketers emerged from lockdown on the first morning of an internal squad match at the Ageas Bowl.
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A fundraising campaign has been launched to build a statue of a footballer dropped by England when selectors found out he was black.
Ben Stokes will captain England for the first time in next week’s opening Test against the West Indies, taking over from regular skipper Joe Root as he takes time out for the birth of his second child.
Ben Stokes will captain England for the first time in next week’s opening Test against the West Indies, with regular skipper Joe Root taking time out to attend the birth of his second child.