England's Stokes 'quite lucky' to be alive after facial injury

England Test captain Ben Stokes has said he feels "quite lucky" to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket ball.

Stokes says talk of McCullum rift 'massive overstatement'

England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions of a collapse in his relationship with coach Brendon McCullum, although he says the way they work together will "look a little bit different" this season.

England's Brook, Bethell warned after New Zealand nightclub incident

England white-ball captain Harry Brook and team-mate Jacob Bethell have been warned about their future conduct after a nightclub incident on the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand last year.

Stokes eager to lead England recovery after 'hardest period of captaincy'

Ben Stokes reckons the past three months have been the "hardest period" of his time as England captain but is determined the current leadership group can oversee a revival in the Test team's fortunes.

England coach McCullum survives review into Ashes drubbing

England coach Brendon McCullum will keep his job despite the team's Ashes debacle, with cricket chief Richard Gould insisting he can "adapt and evolve".

England cricket chiefs to front up to media over Ashes flop

English cricket chiefs Rob Key and Richard Gould will speak to the media at Lord's on Monday regarding a post-Ashes review into the team's series loss in Australia.

Buttler ready to continue England career despite 'poor' T20 World Cup

Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a "poor tournament" at the recent T20 World Cup.

Out-of-favour Livingstone says 'no-one cares' in England set-up

Liam Livingstone has slammed the England hierarchy following his exile from international cricket, saying "no-one cares about you" when you are dropped.

England captain Stokes has surgery after being hit in face by ball

England Test captain Ben Stokes says that he has undergone successful surgery after being struck in the face by a cricket ball.

Brook apologises, admits nightclub fracas 'not the right thing to do'

England white-ball captain Harry Brook on Wednesday admitted it was "not the right thing to do" to get into an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand, but insisted "I've learnt from my mistakes".

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, English county side Hampshire announced on Tuesday.

Chris Woakes retires from international cricket after 15-year England career

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.