Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing to a close a remarkable England career that spanned nearly 15 years, featured two World Cup triumphs, and included numerous memorable Test performances.
Ben Stokes was named as England captain for the Ashes tour as the squad was announced on Tuesday for five Tests in Australia.
Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday.
Jordan Cox hit a dominant half-century as England secured a 2-0 T20 series win over Ireland with a six-wicket victory on Sunday.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan continues to receive praise from the international arena as England’s Moeen Ali has heaped praise on Bangladesh star all-rounder, describing him as “underrated” and even placing him ahead of India’s Ravindra Jadeja in both batting and bowling.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.
England opened their T20I series in style with a six-wicket victory over Ireland in the first game at Malahide on Wednesday.
England coach Brendon McCullum has left open the possibility of Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain during the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
Rain had the final say as England's T20 series decider against South Africa at Trent Bridge on Sunday was washed out without a ball being bowled.
Phil Salt hit the highest score and quickest century by an England batsman in a T20 international as the hosts hammered South Africa by 146 runs to level their three-match series at 1-1 during a record-breaking evening at Old Trafford on Friday.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side's attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday.
Isaac Mohammed, who fell short of a century with 75 in the first ODI, made amends in the second match with a blistering 104 off 95 balls, including 9 sixes and 6 fours.