England

Allardyce praises Rooney

Sam Allardyce vows to defer to captain Wayne Rooney over his positioning after starting life as England manager with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Slovakia in World Cup qualifying.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Pakistan get some solace

Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik share a fluent partnership of 163 to lead the tourists to a consolation four-wicket win over England in the fifth and final one-day international.
4 September 2016, 18:00 PM

England's tour to Bangladesh is set to go ahead despite fears over terrorism

England's tour to Bangladesh looks increasingly likely to go ahead despite serious reservations held by ‘several’ young players and one-day captain Eoin Morgan after Moeen Ali became the first to publicly state he will go.
4 September 2016, 09:14 AM

Cricket: Mahmood wants Pakistan to learn their English lessons

Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood urges his side to follow England's example as they look to stage a one-day international revival of their own.
4 September 2016, 06:38 AM

Ali, Bairstow sure of touring BD

England players Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali both state that they are happy to go to Bangladesh, putting their faith in the safety assurances they have been given.
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Eng closer to series sweep

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow both make fifties as England beat Pakistan by four wickets in the fourth one-day international.
2 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Arthur issues Pakistan one-day warning

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur makes it clear some members of his one-day side are on borrowed time after another defeat by England raised fears the team might not qualify automatically for the 2019 World Cup.
2 September 2016, 09:15 AM

Hales uncertain about touring

Opener Alex Hales has accepted he could be risking his England place if he pulls out of the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Azhar guides Pak to 247

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali leads from the front with 80 but his side were still held to 247 for eight by England in the fourth one-day international at Headingley.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Walsh's presence will be huge: Mashrafe

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is delighted to have his 'idol' Courtney Walsh as the new bowling coach
1 September 2016, 13:05 PM

Cricket: Hales weighs up Bangladesh options

Alex Hales accepts that he could be risking his England place if he pulls out of the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh.
1 September 2016, 04:59 AM

Pak, Azhar under fire

The Pakistan cricket team have been facing criticism from all corners after their 169-run defeat to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Why England's decision to tour Bangladesh is right

Bangladesh is facing a critical moment in its history - certainly its cricketing history - is apparent.
31 August 2016, 02:59 AM

England delay naming ODI squad for Bangladesh tour

England are to delay naming their one-day squad for the tour to Bangladesh in an effort to buy more time to persuade captain Eoin Morgan to go on the trip.
31 August 2016, 02:37 AM

Rooney sets Eng retirement date

Wayne Rooney announces that the campaign for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be his last as an England player.
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Manchester United striker Rooney retains Eng captaincy under Allardyce

Wayne Rooney will remain England captain going into the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, manager Sam Allardyce confirms on Monday.
30 August 2016, 08:26 AM

Ian Bell available for Bangladesh tour, signs up for Big Bash

England batsman Ian Bell will be available for selection for Bangladesh and India tours in the winter.
30 August 2016, 07:14 AM

Morgan unsure about touring Bangladesh but Cook assures England he will go

England's leading Test century-maker Alastair Cook has assured England he will travel to Bangladesh and lead the team on the Test leg of the tour.
30 August 2016, 06:25 AM

Sam calls up Antonio

Sam Allardyce marks his first squad announcement as England manager by including uncapped West Ham United midfielder Michail Antonio.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Loye says terror fears saw him quit Bangladesh role

Former England batsman Mal Loye expects the current team's tour of Bangladesh to go ahead despite security concerns even though he quit a coaching position in the country because of terrorism fears.
29 August 2016, 05:55 AM