England news

Bayliss backs his squad but 2019 spots up for grabs

Jun 15, 2017 Trevor Bayliss, the England coach, has challenged the next generation of England players to stake a claim for a spot in the 2019 World Cup

Champions Trophy 2017

England must learn from missing 'golden chance' - Root

Jun 15, 2017 Joe Root admitted England had let a 'golden opportunity' to claim a first global one-day title slip away when they slumped to defeat against Pakistan

England v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, semi-final, Cardiff

Extra rest day could be vital for Pakistan attack

Jun 14, 2017 Pakistan's bowling attack has been frayed by injuries throughout the tournament but captain Sarfraz Ahmed is hoping everyone will be fully fit for Sunday's final

England v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, 1st semi-final, Cardiff

Edgbaston to Cardiff too much of an ask to adjust to - Morgan

Jun 14, 2017 England captain Eoin Morgan blamed their semi-final defeat against Pakistan on the batsmen failing to adapt to a Cardiff surface that he said offered no home advantage

England v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, semi-final, Cardiff

Where was England's Plan B?

Jun 14, 2017 | Match Analysis
Amid the euphoria of their post-World Cup ODI revival, England showed fallibility in pressure matches and in less-than-perfect batting conditions. These very failings led to their undoing in a global semi-final on a tricky, used pitch in Cardiff

England v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017 semi-final, Cardiff

Roy may be dropped but he won't be discarded

Jun 13, 2017 | News Analysis
England's faith in Jason Roy has not paid off in the short term but Jonny Bairstow is well placed to be their one-day supersub once again

England v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, 1st semi-final, Cardiff

ICC urges fans to resell unwanted tickets for Cardiff

Jun 13, 2017 | News Analysis
Supporters who no longer want to attend the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy are being urged to put their tickets up for resale by midnight on Tuesday in an attempt to avoid pockets of empty seats at the grounds

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff

'Soft dismissals a concern' - Sarfraz

Jun 12, 2017 | News Analysis
Pakistan will find time to address concerns about their middle order despite the joy of overcoming Sri Lanka to progress to the knockout stage

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff

SL let it slip despite Malinga's best efforts

Jun 12, 2017 | Match Analysis
Three glaring dropped catches off the bowling of Lasith Malinga were pivotal as Sri Lanka's "pathetic" fielding cost them a semi-final place

ICC Champions Trophy 2017

Mathews the glue in Sri Lanka's rebuilding process

Jun 11, 2017 | Match Analysis
The calm demeanour that Angelo Mathews brings to the Sri Lankan side is what the team - that is going through a major transition - exactly needs