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England have bragging rights after winning a rollercoaster World Cup final in July, then edging the Black Caps 3-2 in a desperately close Twenty20 series completed earlier this month. read more

After playing a key role in England’s historic first 50-over World Cup victory earlier this year, Stokes also shone in the Ashes series against Australia. read more

Despite being the shining star for Pakistan in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam hasn’t been able to replicate that form in the longest format. read more

England have rested Root, their top scorer in the final of the 2016 World T20, for next month’s five-match Twenty20 series in New Zealand, while naming the uncapped strokemaker Tom Banton read more

Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan was the first pick and was picked by Trent Rockets. He will play alongside England Test captain Joe Root, who described him as “one of the best players in the world”. read more

The 100-ball competition, starting in 2020, is a new tournament consisting of city-based franchise sides, breaking away from England’s traditional county system. read more

For starters, drastic increases in temperature will add to the health dangers for players. There’s nothing more frustrating than a game delayed by rain, but imagine the annoyance if players are off the field because the sun burns too brightly. read more

Shahid Afridi named his 4 favourite batsmen in world cricket right now during a Q&A session with his fans on Twitter read more

Trevor Bayliss ended four years in charge as head coach this month and while he led the team to a maiden World Cup 50-over win, the Test team has lacked consistency. read more

This slip did not come back to haunt England as Jack Leach scalped 4 wickets along with Stuart Broad to hand the hosts a commanding victory by 135 runs. read more

Archer, made his debut in the second Test of the Ashes series at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. In his very first match, he was involved in an intense battle with Australia’s Steve Smith. read more

Mitch Marsh marked his first appearance of the Ashes series by returning 4-35 to help restrict England to 271-8 on the first day of the fifth test at The Oval on Thursday. read more

England fans and media have slammed the former Australian captain for being classless. read more

Australia lead the five-match series 2-1 with one Test to go, meaning they are certain to retain the urn because they are the Ashes holders. read more

The devil, as they say, is in the details and England need to realise that this is the one window of opportunity they need to capitalise on when action resumes at the Oval. read more