England’s summer far from perfect but they head towards winter in upbeat mood New red-ball coach Stephen Fleming and captain Joe Root can capitalise on side’s recent form and create a new identity The Guardian - UK · 16h ago
The clear priorities England must tackle after turbulent summer IN DEPTH: The England men’s side must settle on new central contracts and find balance in selection across three formats, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with opportunities in the Ashes and the World Cup set to define a blockbuster 2027 The Independent UK · Sep 28
England demolish Sri Lanka in ODI series decider as Banton bashes maiden ton Tom Banton scored his maiden international century as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the third and deciding one-day international The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
England end turbulent summer by thrashing Sri Lanka after Tom Banton century Banton hit an outstanding 126 to set his side on course for a 223-run win at the Kia Oval, sealing a 2-1 victory in the Metro Bank ODI Series. The Independent UK · Sep 27
Tom Banton scores first England century in series decider against Sri Lanka Tom Banton hit his first international hundred as England posted an imposing total in their one-day international series decider against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Heading into the match at the Oval, the series was delicately poised at 1-1 after Sri Lanka won at Headingley on Thursday following England’s victory in… The Independent UK · Sep 27
England v Spain, Azerbaijan GP and county cricket finale – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Harry Brook switches focus to series decider after England’s defeat to Sri Lanka England went down by 16 runs after injury struck at a critical moment of their chase. The Independent UK · Sep 24
Jos Buttler injury and Kusal Mendis century derail England as Sri Lanka level ODI series The hosts fell short by 16 runs at Headingley after Sri Lanka made 321 for six with their captain Kusal Mendis scoring 121 The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs: second men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened Kusal Mendis hit 121 as Sri Lanka ended their losing streak in thrilling style to set up a series decider The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
The hundred club remains the batter’s holy grail – just ask Dan Lawrence England batter’s agony on missing out at Edgbaston reminded us that however well you play, a century remains the ultimate validation The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Harry Brook feels Will Jacks growing into fresh role as England beat Sri Lanka Jacks has been shuffled down the order as a finisher and been increasingly relied upon with the ball under Brook’s captaincy. The Independent UK · Sep 22
First blood to England in ODI series after Will Jacks helps see off Sri Lanka England won a slow-burn first ODI against Sri Lanka by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street, with Will Jacks starring with five wickets and 46 not out The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
All-round Will Jacks underlines importance as England continue supremacy over Sri Lanka Jacks took a five-for and made vital runs with the bat as England went 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series The Independent UK · Sep 22
Harry Brook says Brydon Carse ‘just needs time away from the international scene’ England’s white-ball captain has said the fast bowler Brydon Carse ‘is working on a few things’, on the eve of the one-day international series against Sri Lanka The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Harry Brook admits Brydon Carse ‘needs time away’ from England team The seam bowler has not been considered for selection since an incident in Derby last month
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Rehan Ahmed gets England opportunity in Adil Rashid’s absence Ahmed, 16 years younger than Rashid, will lead the spin line in England’s opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Chester-le-Street.
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Harry Brook explains key lesson Kevin Pietersen has taught England team Harry Brook has revealed the one area that Kevin Pietersen has been focussing on during his time working with the England white-ball side and the key lesson he has taken away.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20 McCullum hails Brook’s captaincy as England move top of T20 world rankings McCullum says that Brook has ‘grown as captain and as a person’ as England prepare for their ODI series against Sri Lanka this week
The Economic Times · Sep 19 England complete T20 sweep over Sri Lanka to go back on top of world rankings Chasing a modest 125, after Sri Lanka collapsed to 124 all out with seven balls remaining, the hosts were 22-1 after opener Aneurin Donald was stumped for 13 but Buttler and captain Harry Brook then stepped up and took control, ending the six-over powerplay at 82-1.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 Jos Buttler blasts England to world No 1 spot in T20s with Sri Lanka whitewash England beat Sri Lanka with 10.2 overs left in the third T20 at Old Trafford, overtaking India in the ICC rankings with Jos Buttler making an unbeaten 62
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 England beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to seal T20 clean sweep and No 1 in world rankings – as it happened Harry Brook’s side thump Sri Lanka by eight wickets at Old Trafford
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The Independent UK · Sep 18 Tom Banton credits Brendon McCullum pep talk for England resurgence Banton smashed a half-century in Thursday’s win over Sri Lanka.
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Liam Dawson hails England’s batting ‘freaks’ after latest T20 series victory England have won 22 of their last 25 matches in the short format of the game, with the latest coming against Sri Lanka.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17 Tom Banton’s six-hitting wins T20 for England after Dawson derails Sri Lanka England extended their extraordinary hex over Sri Lanka to a 14th game, Tom Banton and Harry Brook leading them to a six-wicket victory with 47 balls to spare in the second T20 international