England v Australia, 1st ODI, The Oval

England need sophistication with their aggression

Jun 14, 2018: Their current approach to ODI cricket has taken them to No. 1 in the world but if they want a trophy to go along with that ranking in 2019, they need to mind match situations better

England v Australia, 1st ODI, The Oval

Spirited Australia can't mask batting frailties as Moeen Ali spins England to victory

Jun 13, 2018: England put their recent indignities behind them to steal a march in the first ODI at The Kia Oval

England v Australia, 1st ODI, The Oval

Moeen Ali shuts out the negativity despite Edinburgh dismissal

Jun 12, 2018: The allrounder says he would rather get out playing the way he wants rather than way other people tell him

Nottinghamshire v Worcestershire, RL Cup, North Group, Trent Bridge

Luke Fletcher's career-best keeps defending champions Nottinghamshire alive

Jun 1, 2018: Defending a sub-par total of 202, the home side bowled out Worcestershire for only 164, to pull off an unlikely victory by 38 runs

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

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

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

Williamson special in vain as de Villiers, Moeen keep RCB alive

May 17, 2018: Kane Williamson made a rousing 81 off 42 balls but it wasn't enough for Sunrisers Hyderabad to chase down 219

England in New Zealand 2017-18

Moeen faces axe as Ashes form continues

Mar 27, 2018: England allrounder could be the fall guy for Auckland defeat, says Trevor Bayliss, with Livingstone and Leach potential debutants

England tour of New Zealand, 2018

Mo's greatest hits: Which of these is his most impactful Test performance yet?

Mar 20, 2018: As Moeen Ali gets set to play his 50th Test, we take a look back at his finest Test performances. Which of these was his finest? You tell us by voting below

England in New Zealand, 2017-18

Moeen's landmark lightens Ashes regret

Mar 18, 2018: Moeen Ali says he never expected to play 50 Tests and the achievement might help him put an unrewarding Ashes tour behind him

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, 2017-18

'I feel as though I can turn a game' - Moeen

Mar 4, 2018: Moeen has been a key figure in England's continued one-day success, first in Australia and now in New Zealand where he took 3 for 36 including two wickets in two balls

The briefing

How much dying can Test cricket do?

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

England in New Zealand 2017-18

Moeen fears for future of Test cricket

Feb 23, 2018: After disappointing Ashes, allrounder hints he may be tempted by a specialist white-ball career

Australia v England, 4th ODI, Adelaide

Fresh fast bowlers made the difference for England - Moeen Ali

Jan 25, 2018: While Australia's pace attack has not been as effective in the ODIs as it was in the Ashes, Mark Wood and Liam Plunkett have played an important role in England winning the series

England in Australia 2017-18

Format switch helps revive Moeen

Jan 15, 2018: After losing confidence during the Ashes, Moeen Ali has found some release with England's return to their freewheeling one-day cricket

England in Australia 2017-18

England bring in the big guns

Jan 13, 2018: The tour now moves into white-ball mode with considerable changes to both teams. England have their heavy-hitters and fast bowlers to hand, while Australia have made some interesting selection decisions

Cricket Australia XI v England, Tour match, Sydney

Morgan, Moeen find form in warm-up canter

Jan 11, 2018: England enjoyed a good all-round workout in their preparation for the ODI series with Australia, easing to a five-wicket win with almost ten overs to spare against a Cricket Australia XI

England news

Strauss to consider £3 million 'spin fund'

Jan 10, 2018: New measures needed to identify and nurture spin-bowling talent, says John Emburey, after failure to compete in Ashes

The Ashes 2017-18

Moeen's horror, Broad's toil, and Malan's silver lining

Jan 8, 2018: It was another bruising Ashes campaign down under for England who had moments in each of the five Tests they couldn't take advantage of. Have any players left with enhanced reputations and who is looking over their shoulder?