Alastair Cook says that he will retire from international cricket knowing that he managed to dredge every ounce out of his ability

The workload of carrying England's batting for 12 years has finally consumed Alastair Cook, but he leaves behind a monumental body of work

How cricket's darling format was conceived and launched

Moeen Ali ended India's spirited pursuit of a victory target of 245 with a series-sealing display of patient, probing offspin.

By the end of a pulsating third day at the Ageas Bowl, England had done just enough to be considered slender favourites

Pujara first laid India's foundations, then shored up the super-structure, with a superb unbeaten 132

Sam Curran reprised his rescue act at Edgbaston, driving his side towards a serviceable total with a belligerent 78

England's legspinner endured the quietest Test since Gareth Batty in 2005, after being lured out of red-ball retirement

Aged 36, fast bowler cements place at the top of the ICC World Rankings with match haul of 9 for 43

There were the makings of a full Broad 'streak' before rain brought an early tea, but this was the quick bowler at his menacing best

An India side billed as one of England's toughest challenges of recent times is facing the prospect of being 2-0 down

Dawid Malan's omission meant another new-look cordon for England and his replacement at second slip had an interesting day

Fast bowler's confidence in conditions so absolute, he believes England would have had the measure of any line-up in the world

The Test readiness of England's rookies is perhaps secondary to the sense of purpose that their inclusions project

Advice from one India legend to another, in the wake of a masterful performance at Edgbaston that ultimately fell short

Going by the record, England are due an absolute hiding at some stage against India. And that could have its upsides

Sam Curran will be England's third seamer, with Dawid Malan to bat in the middle order while India will confirm their XI on Wednesday

Leading up to England's 1000th Test, we look at their high and low points against each of their nine opponents in the format

Mohammad Akhtar starred with bat, ball and in the field, as Ilford CC beat their rivals Ilford Town in a tense finale under gloomy skies in East London

No jackets in the Long Room ... the hottest day yet of an abnormally sweltering English summer has claimed a notable etiquette casualty