England name pace bowler Wood in squad for first Ashes test
England have included pace bowler Mark Wood in a 12-player squad announced on Wednesday for the first Ashes test against Australia.
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England top order woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep
New Zealand skittled England's top order on their way to a nervy two-wicket win in the third one-day international on Saturday to sweep the series 3-0 and send the tourists off to Australia with some concerns about their batting.
New Zealand hammer reckless England despite Archer’s brilliance
HAMILTON, New Zealand: New Zealand defeated England by five wickets in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday, with the return of Jofra Archer unable to ignite the visitors’ full-throttle style of cricket. The victory meant New Zealand clinched the three-match series with a game to spare after their four-wicket win in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. England’s batsmen flitted between reason and recklessness after New Zealand won the toss, with the visitors bowled out for 175 after just 36 overs. England’s aggressive batting often led to needless dismissals against the run of play, with no partnership lasting longer than six overs or more than 38 runs. New Zealand’s bowling was steady but not unplayable.
Pope still England's number three despite Bethell's potential, says Key
Jacob Bethell has all the makings of a "generational talent" but Ollie Pope remains in possession of England's number three spot, team director Rob Key said ahead of the Ashes series in Australia.
England's Bashir, Wood back from injury, Brook named vice-captain in Ashes squad
LONDON :England spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Mark Wood have been named in the squad after injuries for the Ashes series starting in Australia in November as the country's cricket board (ECB) announced a 16-man list on Tuesday.
Cox smashes comeback fifty as England win T20 series in Ireland
DUBLIN :Jordan Cox marked his return to international cricket in spectacular fashion by blasting a quickfire fifty despite a knee problem to guide England to a six-wicket victory over Ireland and seal a 2-0 series triumph at a sold-out Malahide on Sunday.
Salt fires England to win over Ireland as Bethell begins captaincy with a bang
DUBLIN :Phil Salt blazed his way to 89 runs to help England chase down Ireland's imposing target of 197 and hand young Jacob Bethell a winning start on his debut as captain in the first Twenty20 international on Wednesday.
England thrash South Africa by record 342 runs in third ODI
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell scored centuries and fast bowler Jofra Archer took 4-18 as England demolished South Africa by a world record 342 runs in the third and final One Day International in Southampton on Sunday.