T20 World Cup 2026 Cricket News

England seek jungle reinvigoration

In Hambantota, they say funny things can happen. And England need something unexpected to happen to their ODI cricket, some jungle juju to reinvigorate a stumbling side

02-Dec-2014•Alan Gardner

England in fresh start in the jungle

England have discovered that ODI cricket is becoming a jungle where only the sharpest, most ruthless survive, so their venture into Sri Lanka's deep south for the third match of the series at Hambantota seems symbolic

01-Dec-2014•Alan Gardner

Cook rebukes Pietersen dig, again

For the second time this year, Kevin Pietersen suggested Alastair Cook should quit the England captaincy. This time he tweeted his dissatisfaction with England's one-day form, though Cook is just as disinclined to listen

29-Nov-2014•Alan Gardner in Colombo

Sri Lanka canter to 2-0 series lead

England presented Sri Lanka with the sort of run chase that Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene could have supervised in their sleep.

29-Nov-2014•The Report by David Hopps

Teams to play ODI as tribute to Hughes

Alastair Cook, England's captain, said that the players from both sides wanted the game to go ahead as a tribute to Phillip Hughes

28-Nov-2014•Alan Gardner in Colombo

Struggling sides seek World Cup form

ESPNcricinfo previews the opening ODI in Colombo between Sri Lanka and England, two sides trying to find form and dodge the rain

25-Nov-2014•The Preview by George Dobell

Ramprakash wants 'no fear' England

Most teams have begun to shift their ODI cricket into World Cup gear, but for England, the trip to Sri Lanka is not so much a training run for the big event, as it is an expedition

23-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

England on defensive over Hales

England have been forced on to the defensive after just a few days in Sri Lanka, with Alastair Cook and Peter Moores having to explain the decision to leave Alex Hales out of Friday's opening warm-up match

20-Nov-2014•Alan Gardner

KP has tarnished golden era - Cook

Alastair Cook said Kevin Pietersen's revelations have tarnished the most successful era in English cricket and dismissed claims that there was a bullying culture inside the dressing room.

11-Oct-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

'Dour' Flower, 'negative' Prior, 'company man' Cook

Kevin Pietersen's autobiography contains colourful accusations and revelations about the England set-up he used to inhabit. Here we collect some of the stand-out lines

06-Oct-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Cook 'a unique person and leader'

Barring injury, Alastair Cook will be the man walking out to toss the coin for England on the opening day of the World Cup, against Australia at the MCG

24-Sep-2014•Andrew McGlashan

Selectors persuaded to keep Cook

Alastair Cook looks set to benefit from the steadfast support of England coach Peter Moores and retain his place in the ODI side

23-Sep-2014•George Dobell

England selectors face tough calls

England's selectors will meet in the next couple of days with the future of Alastair Cook's ODI captaincy certain to occupy a significant portion of their discussion

08-Sep-2014•George Dobell

Cook stood down for rest of season

Despite struggling for form this season, Alastair Cook has been stood down for the remainder of the season by the ECB.

07-Sep-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Cook accepts World Cup chances 'a bit far fetched'

Alastair Cook has admitted the idea England can win the World Cup is "a bit far fetched" but insisted he has no plans to step down as England's ODI captain.

02-Sep-2014•George Dobell

India pile pressure on Cook

ESPNcricinfo previews the fourth ODI between England and India at Edgbaston

01-Sep-2014•The Preview by Alan Gardner

'Friend' Swann's comments not helpful - Cook

England captain Alastair Cook said he was disappointed with Graeme Swann's comments, criticising England's chances at the 2015 World Cup.

28-Aug-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

'No chance' England will win World Cup - Swann

Graeme Swann and Michael Vaughan have joined forces to condemn England's selection and strategy heading into the 2015 World Cup

25-Aug-2014•David Hopps

My wife made me not quit - Cook

Alastair Cook admitted it was only the support of his wife, Alice, which persuaded him not to resign the England captaincy.

18-Aug-2014•George Dobell at The Oval

Jadeja incident helped me - Anderson

James Anderson accepted he may have benefited from the increased scrutiny of his on-field behaviour as England wrapped up the Investec Test series with a crushing victory at The Oval.

17-Aug-2014•George Dobell at The Oval

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