England Cricket Team: News

#ThisDayThatYear: England register the highest ever total in ODIs

On this day in 2018, England recorded the highest ever total in the history of One-Day Internationals (men's).

Strauss in running for Cricket Australia CEO post: Details here

Former England cricket team skipper Andrew Strauss has emerged as a surprise candidate to become CEO of crisis-ridden Cricket Australia (CA) following the resignation of Kevin Roberts.

England announce 30-member training squad ahead of first Test

England have named a 30-member squad as a lead-up to the first Test against West Indies, which will begin on July 8.

Jonny Bairstow wants to regain England wicket-keeping role in Tests

The England cricket team is all set to face West Indies in a three-Test series, starting July 8.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will West Indies script history in England?

International cricket is set to resume with England hosting West Indies for a three-match Test series in July.

Families won't accompany players, officials during England tour: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not allow families of players and officials to travel alongside the contingent in the impending England tour.

'No room for friendship', Kemar Roach warns Jofra Archer

West Indian pace spearhead Kemar Roach stated that there will be no room for friendship, when the Test series between England and West Indies gets underway from July 8.

England could host India and South Africa in women's tri-series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is in talks with counterparts Indian and South Africa for hosting a tri-series (women's), later this year.

ENG vs WI: West Indies cricketers depart for England

The West Indies cricket team departed from Antigua, on Monday, for a three-Test tour of England.

ENG vs WI: Should Ben Stokes lead in Root's absence?

England skipper Joe Root is likely to miss the first Test against West Indies as Root's wife is due to give birth to their second child in July.

Playing without crowds could affect Stokes' performance: Darren Gough

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough feels Ben Stokes could experience a dip in performance if international cricket resumes sans spectators.

Michael Vaughan disappointed with Liam Plunkett's snub

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lashed out at the England team management for not communicating in a proper manner with Liam Plunkett.

England vs West Indies: Joe Root may miss series opener

England skipper Joe Root could miss the first Test against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl next month.

England announce schedule of West Indies Test series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the proposed dates and venues of England's impending Test series against West Indies.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Has Stuart Broad emerged out of Anderson's shadow?

England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has been faring well in Test cricket of late.

#ThisDayThatYear: Viv Richards plays the greatest ODI knock of all-time

On this day in 1984, West Indian maestro Viv Richards entered the record books by slamming then-highest individual score in One Day Internationals.

Coronavirus outbreak: ECB asks ICC to allow COVID-19 substitutes

International cricket may see coronavirus substitutes on field, once the game resumes.

#ThisDayThatYear: Alastair Cook reaches 10,000 Test runs

On this day in 2016, Alastair Cook became the first England player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

West Indies resume training amid coronavirus pandemic

Ahead of the upcoming England tour, the West Indian contingent have returned to training.

#NewsBytesExplainer: History beckons as James Anderson returns to action

James Anderson has been a pioneer of England's bowling attack in Test cricket for years.

Alex Hales deserves a second chance: Chris Woakes

England all-rounder Chris Woakes believes Alex Hales should be given another chance to prove himself at the big stage.

Coronavirus outbreak: Jason Holder won't force players to tour England

West Indies captain Jason Holder stated he will not force the Caribbean players to travel for England tour.

19 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Ben Stokes highlights Kohli's remarks over size of Edgbaston stadium

England all-rounder Ben Stokes slammed Virat Kohli for lamenting about the size of Edgbaston cricket stadium following India's defeat to England in the 2019 World Cup fixture.

Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan to tour England in bio-secure environment

Pakistan are all set to tour England in July for playing three Tests and as many T20 Internationals.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Stokes the greatest all-rounder in modern day cricket?

International cricket has seen several eras wherein the sumptuous crop of all-rounders made merry.

Ashley Giles announces player guidelines for England cricket

Director of England cricket, Ashley Giles, announced that a pool of 30 players are being prepared for resumption of cricket.

13 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Kohli an imposing character, won't give away anything: Nasser Hussain

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain believes split captaincy will not operate well in the Indian team.

The Hundred: ECB terminates contracts of players

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has terminated contracts of players who were set to participate in the inaugural edition of The Hundred.

Jofra Archer loses his World Cup winners' medal

England pace spearhead Jofra Archer revealed his World Cup winners' medal has gone missing after he shifted to a new house.

No professional cricket in England till at least July: ECB

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Friday, confirmed that no professional cricket will take place in UK till at least July 1 due to coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak: The Hundred's inaugural season will likely be postponed

The fate of The Hundred was discussed during an England and Wales Cricket Board teleconference on Thursday in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak: England cricketers make an initial donation of £500,000

England men's centrally contracted players will make an initial donation of £500,000 to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in response to the financial crisis engulfing the game as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

England's Joe Root gears up for a 'tough winter'

England Test team captain Joe Root expects a tough winter to follow once the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Coronavirus outbreak: England tour of Sri Lanka called off

The widespread coronavirus is taking a toll on all sport activities around the world.

England's Adil Rashid hopeful of red-ball return

England's limited-overs star spinner Adil Rashid is hopeful of making a return to red-ball cricket.

2nd T20I, England beat SA: Here's the complete statistical review

England cricket team beat South Africa by two runs in the second T20I.

Silverwood feels England may need to manage Archer workload

England cricket team coach Chris Silverwood has stated the side may need to manage Jofra Archer's workload.

England pacer Jofra Archer to miss IPL 2020: Details here

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the upcoming Sri Lanka tour and the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

29 Jan 2020

Alastair Cook

MCC World Cricket Committee ropes in Alastair Cook, Ricky Skerritt

Former English skipper Sir Alastair Cook, along with former Windies manager Ricky Skerritt, have been roped in as the newest members of the MCC World Cricket Committee.

Faf du Plessis feels South Africa will take time

After being handed a 191-run defeat by England in the fourth Test match, South Africa have plenty to chew upon.