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

New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Christchurch

Stokes working to relieve strain on his back

Apr 1, 2018: Stokes picked up a back problem during the one-day series, which was his return to international cricket, and was unable to bowl in the first Test at Eden Park

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 5th day

Root wants 'rational thinking' but England need change

Mar 26, 2018: Joe Root may not be having as a bad a time as Steven Smith, but things aren't very rosy for the England captain

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland

Remodelled Leach emerges stronger for the scrutiny

Mar 21, 2018: Somerset spinner in prime position to fill key England vacancy, after overcoming trauma of suspect action

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland

Stokes must be on 'best behaviour' to avoid ban - Root

Mar 20, 2018: Allrounder set to resume Test career, but his ICC disciplinary record is hanging over him

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland

Root seeks new ideas to address England's Test stagnation

Mar 20, 2018: Shake-up of new-ball options may help end cycle of overseas failure, but England captain realistic about challenge

England in New Zealand 2017-18

Stokes on track to be able to bowl in first Test

Mar 19, 2018: An untimely downpour put paid to Ben Stokes' plans for an outdoor bowl in Auckland on Monday, but he came through a five-over spell in the Eden Park indoor school

New Zealand XI v England XI, Tour match, Hamilton

Root century caps England's improved display

Mar 17, 2018: England completed their four days of preparation in Auckland with a far more convincing batting display than against the pink ball

New Zealand XI v England XI, tour match, Hamilton, 1st day

Test clues from England, but Stokes the key

Mar 16, 2018: England put in a more convincing bowling display with the red ball in Hamilton as wickets were shared around

NZ XI v England XI, Hamilton

Stokes to miss warm-up with back injury

Mar 13, 2018: Ben Stokes's hopes of making his return to Test cricket in the first Test against New Zealand at Auckland next week have received a set-back

England news

Anderson retains vice-captaincy ahead of Stokes

Mar 13, 2018: Though the appointment is currently being made on a series-by-series basis it seems likely that Anderson will keep the job at least until the conclusion of Stokes' court case

Ben Stokes trial

Stokes to miss Lord's Test against India as affray trial set for August 6

Mar 12, 2018: Ben Stokes appears by video-link from New Zealand to plead not guilty to affray, alongside two other defendants

England in New Zealand 2017-18

England's lower gear, Stokes' focus and Taylor on one leg

Mar 11, 2018: England and New Zealand played out an entertaining series, although the decider was one-sided. What stood out over the five matches?

England in New Zealand

Root to discuss Stokes' Test vice-captaincy

Mar 1, 2018: James Anderson took over the role for the Ashes in Stokes' absence, but the allrounder's return to the fold for the New Zealand tour means it is a situation that needs to be addressed

New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

'Emotional' Stokes savours starring role

Feb 28, 2018: Ben Stokes produced a starring all-round performance in his second match back in the England fold to help level the ODI series

New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

England's fielding masterclass

Feb 28, 2018: England put in an outstanding fielding display during the first half of the second ODI at Mount Maunganui

England news

Stokes 'owes' England after missing Ashes - Steve Waugh

Feb 28, 2018: Stokes returned to England colours in the first ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton and almost helped conjure a victory with two late wickets

New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui

Stokes stars in England's domineering win

Feb 28, 2018: Ben Stokes produced a starring all-round performance in his second match back in the England fold to help level the ODI series

England news

#Stokeswatch - How England's allrounder fared on his comeback

Feb 25, 2018: After a gap of five months, Ben Stokes resumed his England career against New Zealand at Hamilton. How did his first day back on the job pan out?

England in New Zealand 2018

Stokes set for England return in Hamilton

Feb 23, 2018: Ben Stokes has a strong chance of resuming his international career in Hamilton on Sunday, 155 days after he last put on the England shirt, barring any reaction to an increased bowling workload during training