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Any cricket is better than no cricket? England's ten most abject overseas defeats

Any cricket is better than no cricket? England's ten most abject overseas defeats

Remember the good old days, when England were truly woeful, but at least the show was able to go on

16-Mar-2020•Andrew Miller
'The guys are listening to my message and how we want to play' - Joe Root

'The guys are listening to my message and how we want to play' - Joe Root

Captain believes back-to-back wins has cemented authority in squad brimming with young talent

20-Jan-2020•Andrew Miller
'Slides into Maharaj's arc, walloped over midwicket' - Joe Root equals unwanted record with 28-run over

'Slides into Maharaj's arc, walloped over midwicket' - Joe Root equals unwanted record with 28-run over

How ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary recorded Keshav Maharaj's brutal hitting

20-Jan-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff
Wanderers could be my last home Test, admits Faf du Plessis

Wanderers could be my last home Test, admits Faf du Plessis

South Africa captain expects to stay on until end of West Indies series in July

20-Jan-2020•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
England complete innings win despite 99-run last-wicket stand

England complete innings win despite 99-run last-wicket stand

Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson bludgeon quick runs before England wrap up win

20-Jan-2020•The Report by Andrew Miller
Mark Wood's grin says it all for a bowler loving life

Mark Wood's grin says it all for a bowler loving life

Ultimate team man turns his back on injury woes and you rather hope there's a few more Tests left in this quick yet

19-Jan-2020•George Dobell in Port Elizabeth
Mark Boucher says he has 'no clue' whether Faf du Plessis is poised for Test retirement

Mark Boucher says he has 'no clue' whether Faf du Plessis is poised for Test retirement

Head coach believes 'under pressure' captain should take confidence from spending time in the middle during second innings

19-Jan-2020•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
England surge towards victory on Joe Root four-wicket haul

England surge towards victory on Joe Root four-wicket haul

South Africa lose 10 wickets in just 66.4 overs possible on day four to head towards defeat

19-Jan-2020•The Report by Alan Gardner
Far from an endangered breed: Dom Bess stands up for his trade

Far from an endangered breed: Dom Bess stands up for his trade

Amid debate over the future of those without mystery, youngster argues the case for the conventional off-spinner

18-Jan-2020•George Dobell in Port Elizabeth
Anrich Nortje embraces 'proper Dutchman' nickname after showing rearguard grit

Anrich Nortje embraces 'proper Dutchman' nickname after showing rearguard grit

Nortje batted for three hours and 11 minutes and faced 136 balls, more than South Africa's top three combined, to score 18 runs

18-Jan-2020•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
Dom Bess five-for fires England before Quinton de Kock defiance

Dom Bess five-for fires England before Quinton de Kock defiance

A lengthy delay for rain hits England's chances despite a breakthrough performance for Dom Bess

18-Jan-2020•The Report by Alan Gardner
Maiden ton puts England gem Ollie Pope in exclusive company

Maiden ton puts England gem Ollie Pope in exclusive company

Young talent becomes youngest England batsman to score Test ton since Alastair Cook

17-Jan-2020•George Dobell in Port Elizabeth
'I hope ICC don't take emotion out of the game' - Mark Boucher

'I hope ICC don't take emotion out of the game' - Mark Boucher

South Africa coach in a quandary after fast bowler's fiery nature gets him in hot water again

17-Jan-2020•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
Maharaj and Rabada, South Africa's saint and sinner endure a day of thankless jobs

Maharaj and Rabada, South Africa's saint and sinner endure a day of thankless jobs

England's imposing batting pushes South Africa's bowlers to the brink on day of toil

17-Jan-2020•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
England turn screw after Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope hundreds

England turn screw after Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope hundreds

Dom Bess claimed two wickets to leave South Africa wobbling after England's declaration

17-Jan-2020•The Report by Alan Gardner
'Right decision' reached as England un-declare after no-ball reprieve

'Right decision' reached as England un-declare after no-ball reprieve

Confusion at Port Elizabeth as wicket is overturned following Joe Root's declaration

17-Jan-2020•Andrew Miller
Kagiso Rabada set to miss fourth Test after Joe Root wicket celebration

Kagiso Rabada set to miss fourth Test after Joe Root wicket celebration

Fast bowler roared in celebration after pegging back England captain's off stump

17-Jan-2020•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
Bowlers may leave South Africa wondering, as hosts seek to make something from nothing

Bowlers may leave South Africa wondering, as hosts seek to make something from nothing

Kagiso Rabada shows glimpses of what his side needs in these conditions

16-Jan-2020•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth
Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes lead England fightback after South Africa quicks chip away

Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes lead England fightback after South Africa quicks chip away

Unbroken 76-run stand for fifth wicket helps England recover after Kagiso Rabada's breakthroughs

16-Jan-2020•The Report by Alan Gardner
Moeen Ali admits to suffering 'burn-out' as Sri Lanka Test decision awaits

Moeen Ali admits to suffering 'burn-out' as Sri Lanka Test decision awaits

Allrounder asked for a break from Test cricket after being dropped following the first Ashes Test

16-Jan-2020•George Dobell
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