England's record score

When 147 may still not be enough for Alex Hales

Jun 20, 2018: Despite being the highest scorer in England's world record total, Alex Hales knows he still can't be sure of his place in the one-day side

England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge

When the burger stand vendors were on alert for white missiles

Jun 19, 2018: It was an 'I was there' sort of day at Trent Bridge. And Melinda Farrell was there

England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge

Bairstow, Hales hail a 'very special day' as England set new ODI world record

Jun 19, 2018: England's centurions react to their team's record-smashing effort in the third ODI against Australia

England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge

Alex Hales admits he needs 'big runs' to reclaim first-choice England place

Jun 18, 2018: England No.3 faces spell on sidelines when Stokes returns, but has three matches in which to restate credentials

Alastair Cook's discarded dozen

May 31, 2018: He is going through a bit of a rough patch, but the men opening with him have done far worse

England's top-order woes

From Nick Compton to Mark Stoneman: England's opening merry-go-round

May 30, 2018: It has been nearly six years since England had a long-term stable opening partnership in Test cricket

County diary

Alex Hales' return can keep Trent Bridge gates clicking

May 29, 2018: Haseeb Hameed finds form away from the limelight, while Michael Carberry has been given time to consider his Leicestershire future

IPL 2018

How did the England dozen do at the IPL?

May 21, 2018: It was a record year for English participation in the IPL, but were the returns equally high? We break down their contributions, player by player

IPL 2018

Five England players to watch in the IPL

Apr 5, 2018: With a record number of England players taking part in this year's IPL, we pick five who could make a big impact

IPL 2018

Hales to replace Warner for Sunrisers

Mar 31, 2018: Hales' decision to become a white-ball specialist has been rewarded with a Sunrisers contract which will mean he misses at least two Royal London Cup matches for Notts

Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, PSL 2018, Sharjah

Ronchi, Hales make merry as Islamabad secure playoff spot

Mar 13, 2018: Kieron Pollard's fighting 73 was not good enough as Multan finished their league campaign with a loss

England in New Zealand 2017-18

Hales, Rashid have made 'big decision' - Bayliss

Mar 9, 2018: England coach Trevor Bayliss hopes that Alex Hales is brave enough to reverse his decision to pursue a white-ball-only career if it does not work out for him

The briefing

How much dying can Test cricket do?

Mar 1, 2018: Plenty, and then some more, as we found out in February

England news

Hales, Rashid still have Test future - Root

Feb 25, 2018: Joe Root, England's Test captain, has said he blames the system, not the individuals, for the growing trend towards white-ball specialisation

Caribbean Premier League

CPL offers Hales and Rashid first glimpse of white-ball freedom

Feb 23, 2018: The pair have put themselves forward for next week's Caribbean Premier League draft

England news

Hales joins Test exodus with white-ball Nottinghamshire contract

Feb 20, 2018: England opener has agreed a white-ball only contract with Nottinghamshire until the end of the 2019 season

IPL auction 2018

Wood, Billings bought late; no deal for Morgan

Jan 28, 2018: Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales were among 16 England players who did not earn IPL deals

Australia v England, 5th ODI, Perth

Final ODI marks start of new era for Perth

Jan 27, 2018: International cricket will arrive at the new Perth Stadium as the one-day series draws to a close with Australia looking to narrow the margin to 3-2

England news

Hales admits to learning a lesson about responsibility

Jan 21, 2018: The England opener said it had been "a long few months" following the incident in Bristol last September but was now focused on cementing his one-day spot

Australia v England, 2nd ODI, Brisbane

All-round Root stars as England take 2-0 lead

Jan 19, 2018: England's spinners - including Joe Root - played a starring role to help set-up victory before half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales launched the chase