England Cricket

Stokes, Buttler sign two-year England deals

Stokes has committed to England until at least 2026, covering the Ashes series in Australia, which starts late next year, while Buttler has agreed fresh terms, extending his contract by 12 months.

IPL's Modi blasts cricket's Hundred as 'big fat Ponzi scheme'

Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi has labelled the Hundred competition a "big fat Ponzi scheme", accusing English cricket chiefs of unrealistic financial projections.

England introduce equal starting pay across professional domestic cricket from 2025

ECB said pay parity has been introduced as part of the restructuring of the women's professional game following their earlier announcement of the men's and women's professional white ball competitions alignment for next season.

Dawid Malan retires from international cricket

Malan, a member of England's 2022 T20 World Cup-winning squad, has accepted now is the right time to call time on a seven-year international career of 22 Tests and 92 white-ball internationals.

England call up five uncapped players for Australia T20Is

England have launched a new white-ball era after dropping Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali from their forthcoming clashes against Australia.

England part ways with white-ball head coach Mott

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has been appointed on an interim basis to replace the Australian.

McCullum hails instant impact of newcomers

Brendon McCullum lauded the newcomers in the team, praising their stellar performances that led to a 3-0 whitewash at home.

England progress but are no finished article: Brendon McCullum

England swept the three-match series against the West Indies on Sunday as they won the final Test at Edgbaston by 10 wickets inside three days.

Stokes backs Wood to break 100mph barrier in Test cricket

Australia's Mitchell Starc holds the current record for the fastest recorded delivery in a Test, at 99.6mph against New Zealand in 2015.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

England look to action man Stokes in Champions Trophy

Ben Stokes would be the first to say England are more than a one-man team but if anyone sums up their revival in limited overs cricket it is the dynamic Durham all-rounder.

May 28, 2017
May 28, 2017

Ben Stokes still 'affected' by knee injury

England all-rounder Ben Stokes concedes his troublesome knee is affecting his bowling following his match-winning hundred against South Africa in Southampton.

May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017

Morgan plays down Stokes fears, happy with own form

England captain Eoin Morgan plays down injury concerns for all-rounder Ben Stokes, who left field with a sore knee during Wednesday's comprehensive victory over South Africa.

May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017

Stokes happy to choose Eng

Ben Stokes has no qualms about having to miss the IPL final with Rising Pune Supergiant, saying England duties will always take precedence over domestic competitions.

May 20, 2017
May 20, 2017

Anderson concern for England

England are sweating over the fitness of James Anderson after the veteran seamer pulled up with injury mid-delivery during Lancashire's County Championship clash with Yorkshire.

May 20, 2017
May 20, 2017

Players won't face pay dispute: Woakes

England all-rounder Chris Woakes on Thursday said they are paid very well and that he does not foresee English cricket being hit by the kind of pay dispute threatening this year's Ashes series.

May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017

Bairstow an unlikely starter: Morgan

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow's impressive knock against Ireland is unlikely to earn him a Champions Trophy starting spot as the one-day side will stick with its regular batting lineup, captain Eoin Morgan has said.

April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017

We're prepared for Aussie pace rampage: Root

Joe Root knows just how damaging a rampaging Australian pace attack can be having experienced first-hand the devastation wreaked on England by Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris during his maiden Ashes tour in 2013-14.

April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017

Dale Steyn to face England Lions

England Lions are set for a clash with Dale Steyn later this summer after his surprise inclusion in one of the South Africa A squads due to arrive in the coming weeks.

April 4, 2017
April 4, 2017

Relationship with Root will be absolutely fine, says Cook

Alastair Cook is confident his relationship with newly appointed Test captain Joe Root will be "absolutely fine" and the former England skipper has assured his successor he will get all the support he needs in the role.