England

Carsley relieved to sign off with Nations League promotion for England

Haaland was at his destructive best as Norway brushed aside Kazakhstan 5-0 to finish top of Group B3 ahead of Austria who were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia.

Kane hopes Tuchel's winning record will help end England's trophy wait

England captain Harry Kane expects incoming coach Thomas Tuchel to have the backing of fans despite his nationality, adding that the German's track record could help the team end a 58-year wait for a major trophy.

England ready for Pakistan's spin assault in second Test

Returning England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday he hopes a reused pitch for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan will play into the tourists' hands rather than the spin-heavy hosts.

Gareth Southgate taking year out from coaching

Former England manager Gareth Southgate said Thursday he would not return to coaching for the next year.

Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.

Injured Kane won't start England's Nations League clash with Greece

England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Harry Kane will not be in the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece as his captain recovers from injury.

Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket, saying "the time is right" to move on, according to the BBC. Moeen played all three formats for England after making his international debut in 2014.

England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

More to come, says Root after setting England century record

England's Joe Root said he had lost none of his desire to score runs for his country and get better as a player after compiling his 34th Test century on Saturday at Lord's in the second test against Sri Lanka.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Anderson's five great Test hauls on road to 700

England's James Anderson became just the third bowler and first paceman to take 700 Test wickets when he dismissed India's Kuldeep Yadav during the fifth Test at Dharamsala on Saturday.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Anderson becomes third bowler to take 700 Test wickets

England's James Anderson on Saturday took his 700th Test wicket, becoming just the third bowler in world cricket to achieve the landmark.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Unsure of pitch, England seek consolation win

England, chasing a consolation victory in the five-match Test series against India, will be banking on two pacers and two spinners to do the trick in the final game in Dharamsala on Thursday. .England announced their lone change for the game, with seamer Ollie Robinson making way for fast

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

England bring in Wood for fifth India Test

Fast bowler Mark Wood has replaced Ollie Robinson as England's only change in their team for the fifth and final Test against India in Dharamsala starting Thursday.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Root, Jaiswal make headway in Test batting rankings

Former England captain Joe Root is back in the top three of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings and India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has advanced towards the top 10 after some fine performances in the fourth match of their ICC World Test Championship series in Ranchi which India won by five wickets to go 3-1 up in the five-match series.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

England take 46-run lead despite Jurel 90

Dhruv Jurel led India's spirited rearguard action with a brilliant 90 before the hosts were all out for 303 at lunch replying to England's first innings total of 353 on day three of the fourth Test on Sunday.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Stokes could bowl in fourth India Test

There is "definitely a chance" that England captain Ben Stokes will bowl in the fourth Test against India, his deputy Ollie Pope said Wednesday, in a badly needed boost for the tourists.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

England back under-fire Root, Bairstow to keep India series alive

England are blocking out all "external noise" to help Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit form and keep the series alive against India in Friday's fourth Test in Ranchi.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Bumrah, injured Rahul out of fourth England Test

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the fourth Test against England and batsman KL Rahul ruled out due to injury, the country's cricket board said Tuesday.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

India declare after Jaiswal's second double century of series

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 214 as India declared their second innings on 430-4 to set England a victory target of 557 on day four of the third Test on Sunday.