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The word 'dynasty', with its Ancient Greek origins and more recent American associations, is rarely associated with cricket. But as England prepare to start their World Cup defence tomorrow, looking to claim the second successive 50-over title, we can be thankful for the shorthand to describe a period of powerful,…

Ben Stokes is an injury doubt for England’s World Cup opener against New Zealand, with a sore hip placing question marks over his place

Only two teams in the history of the ICC ODI World Cup have managed to successfully defend the title. The West Indies won back to back titles in 1975 and 1979 and then Australia won three on the trot in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

Exclusive interview: England won the tournament for the first time in a thrilling final against New Zealand back in 2019

India are hosts and hot favourites but the strength of the other leading nations promises quite a contest over the next six weeks

England cruised to victory in the rain-curtailed warm-up fixture, with their bowlers and batsmen dominating the match to underline their intention of defending the title they won four years ago.

England start the defence of their World Cup trophy against New Zealand on Thursday

England start the defence of their World Cup trophy against New Zealand on Thursday.

Eight members from the class of 2019 are in England’s 15-strong squad for the defence of their 50-over crown in India, which starts this week.