England collapse to heavy defeat against Pakistan in nightmare start to tri-series The tourists lost five wickets for 17 runs as Pakistan cruised to a comfortable win The Independent UK · Oct 20
Brook and Jacks lead resurgent England into tri-series with World Cup in sight England’s youngsters have licence to thrill in T20s, but it is time to get serious in ODIs The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
England fast-track teenage star Thomas Rew for Australia white-ball tour Eighteen-year-old Thomas Rew has earned a maiden England call-up while Bethell returns from knee issue for Australia tour The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
England given Jacob Bethell boost as uncapped quartet called up for Australia tour Bethell is fit to return for an eight-match itinerary in November, with Eddie Jack and Thomas Rew called up The Independent UK · Oct 13
England reveal huge list of central contracts as new coaches named 39 players have signed deals with the ECB entering an Ashes and World Cup year The Independent UK · Oct 12
England dealt major injury blow as Jos Buttler is ruled out of Pakistan tour Buttler picked up a hamstring injury in England’s second one-day international against Sri Lanka last week The Independent UK · Sep 28
Jos Buttler out of Pakistan tour after injury against Sri Lanka The England wicketkeeper injured his hamstring during the second one-day international in England’s 2-1 series win. The Independent UK · Sep 28
England demolish Sri Lanka in ODI series decider as Banton bashes maiden ton Tom Banton scored his maiden international century as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the third and deciding one-day international The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
England end turbulent summer by thrashing Sri Lanka after Tom Banton century Banton hit an outstanding 126 to set his side on course for a 223-run win at the Kia Oval, sealing a 2-1 victory in the Metro Bank ODI Series. The Independent UK · Sep 27
Tom Banton scores first England century in series decider against Sri Lanka Tom Banton hit his first international hundred as England posted an imposing total in their one-day international series decider against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Heading into the match at the Oval, the series was delicately poised at 1-1 after Sri Lanka won at Headingley on Thursday following England’s victory in… The Independent UK · Sep 27
Jordan Cox keen to grab England chance as Jos Buttler leaves ‘big shoes to fill’ England take on Sri Lanka in the Metro Bank ODI Series decider at the Kia Oval on Sunday. The Independent UK · Sep 26
England thump Sri Lanka by 119 runs in first T20 after Brook’s brutal 114 – as it happened England captain hits 114 off just 14 balls and Sonny Baker takes three wickets in decisive victory in Southampton The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Stephen Fleming inherits intriguing squad after England’s unsettling summer The new Test head coach’s arrival and Joe Root’s calming influence as captain add to promising signs in the post-Stokes era The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Joe Root confident England are back on track after ‘unusual summer of chaos’ Root returned to the captaincy role in June after the dramatic retirement of Ben Stokes – one of many incidents the team had to deal with. The Independent UK · Sep 12
The Independent UK · Sep 12 The key Test selection issues England face for South Africa after thrashing Pakistan The return of Jacob Bethell creates a top-order logjam for England as they prepare to take on the world Test champions in December
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12 Joe Root makes most of no-ball luck as England win despite Pakistan scare England fell to two for two but beat Pakistan by eight wickets for a series whitewash, with Joe Root unbeaten on 62 after he chopped on a no-ball on 23
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Joe Root steers England home to end turbulent summer with Pakistan clean sweep The hosts were given a scare on the fourth morning when Mohammad Abbas removed both openers for nought in the first over
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 Razaullah lights up for Pakistan to slow down England’s victory march in third Test Razaullah, Pakistan’s No 9, struck nine sixes on his way to 83 as Pakistan set England a target of 130 to win the third Test
The Independent UK · Sep 10 England batter defies dislocated finger to shine against Pakistan England star Jamie Smith suffered a dislocated finger while keeping wicket against Pakistan on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was struck on the end of his finger while standing up to the stumps for Ollie Robinson’s bowling and had a splint on his finger after the first day’s play. However, he was…
The Independent UK · Sep 9 England show no mercy as Pakistan bowled out for 133 on day one at Edgbaston Josh Tongue claimed four for 42 while there were three wickets apiece for Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 England seek calm end to chaotic Test summer against penitent Pakistan Late-night drinking incidents and a post-Bazball reboot have given the hosts plenty to think about, while the tourists have their own problems to sort out
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4 Carse left out in cold again and told to ‘work through issues’ after Derby bar incident Brydon Carse has been left out of England’s white-ball squads to face Sri Lanka and told to ‘work through the issues’ that led to him being handcuffed by police outside a bar in Derby
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Abbas dusts himself down to dominate England – and close in on the honours board The fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistency
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Mohammad Abbas pegs back England as improved Pakistan make their mark at Lord’s Seamer Mohammad Abbas claimed four wickets for the tourists while Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith led England’s resistance in the second Test at Lord’s
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Jordan Cox takes lead for England against Pakistan The hosts scrapped to 248 for nine in bowler-friendly conditions.