England cricket

Crowded events would be allowed only when there is a significant reduction in the number of coronavirus infections

Rashid and Moeen shine after being recalled to the playing XI

England is on the verge of sculpting a mammoth target in the fourth innings

Wickets tumbled regularly as the visitors lost the first test to New Zealand by an innings an 65 runs

The first of two Tests between New Zealand and England starts in Tauranga on November 21.

England is currently trailing 1-2 in the 5-match T20 series

Injury-ridden Anderson aims to make a comeback during England's upcoming tour of South Africa in December

Australia hasn't won a test series in England since 2001

Australia lead the series 2-1, courtesy to Steve Smith's brilliant batting

England bowlers left clueless, as Steve Smith scores yet another Ashes hundred

Usman Khawaja left out, Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith recalled to the Australian line-up

England must win in Manchester to keep their chances of reclaiming the Ashes alive.

White-ball specialist Glenn Maxwell scores an unbeaten 103* to add to his bowling figures of 3-10 as England succumb to a five-wicket loss to Australia in their tri-series opener.

Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes produce a superb seventh-wicket stand of 113 runs as England take an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match ODI series against Australia.

Test captain Joe Root scores 46 not out and takes two wickets for 31 runs as England secure a comfortable four-wicket ODI victory over Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane.

Ben Stokes will be considered for England selection is expected to join the squad for the T20 matches against New Zealand in February.

Ben Stokes has been charged with affray relating to an incident that took place outside a Bristol night club in September 2016.

The Surrey batsman hits a brilliant 180 as England claim seven-wicket win in first ODI in Melbourne.

Australia started the day at 193 for the loss of two wickets, with Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith still at the crease.

Australia declared their innings at 263 for the loss of four wickets but the teams came to a consensus on the result given the paucity of time.

Australia take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series after withstanding a three-hour delay to beat England by an innings and 41 runs at The Waca.

Australia eventually decided to declare on 662 and managed to set about England's top order on day four, leaving Joe Root's men on 132/4.

England's grasp on the Ashes urn looks increasingly flimsy after Steve Smith's double took Australia into a commanding first innings lead in Perth.

Australia close day two of the third Ashes Test trailing by 200 runs after Steve Smith's unbeaten 92 helps them reach 203 for 3 in pursuit of England's 403 all out.

Dawid Malan's century ensures that England remain a presence in the Ashes series as Australia were dominated on day one of the third Test in Perth.

England's notable recovery from an abject first innings with the bat has set up an intriguing final day in Adelaide.

Chris Woakes and James Anderson take two wickets apiece before stumps at the Adelaide Oval after Australia decide not to enforce the follow-on leading by 215 runs.

A century from Shaun Marsh puts Australia in control of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide as rain forced an early stoppage on day 2.

Australia lose their two most influential batsmen on day one of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, but England take just four total wickets after Joe Root elects to bowl first.

Ben Stokes has flown to New Zealand to play domestic cricket as his participation in the Ashes series continues to hang in the balance.