The Irish Times

Ben Stokes tees off to give England the upper hand against West Indies

All-rounder plunders 120 from 128 balls as visitors pass 500 in first innings

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 22:12

Jonny Bairstow century gives England the upper hand after tough start in Antigua

Tourists were 48 for four before Bairstow and the middle order fought back

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 21:58

Jonny Bairstow scores first century of England’s Ashes series

His first Test century in over three years gives England a rare moment of joy

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 09:35

Australia skittle England for 68 to retain Ashes after MCG rout

Scott Boland takes six wickets for seven runs to complete innings victory and 3-0 series win

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 01:07

Deja vu again as England’s collapse puts Australia in complete control

Competitive Ashes more akin to calamitous mismatch after Melbourne fiasco

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 18:25

England bowled out for 185 as Australia tighten grip on Ashes

The frustrated tourists’ top order crumbles on first day of the third test at MCG

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 13:24

England capitulate yet gain as Australia build huge lead in Adelaide

Good work of Joe Root and Dawid Malan undone by another batting collapse

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 12:08

Buttler serves up memorable century as England win tricky tie against Sri Lanka

Opener brings up first T20 century off last ball of innings to keep up unbeaten run

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 19:15

England gets off to strong start after bowling West Indies out for 55

Eoin Morgan’s side secure a first win over the Windies in the competition

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 21:05

Ashes will only go ahead if enough top players travel

Issues have arisen over Covid-related living conditions and quarantine provisions

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 17:13

Bumrah’s stunning spell sparks familiar England collapse at The Oval

India rip through hosts to take a 2-1 series lead heading into final Old Trafford Test

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 20:21

Ollie Pope leads England fightback after early collapse

Pope hits 81 and Woakes 50 as England earn handy lead against India at the Oval

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 20:38

Pujara leads India fightback to frustrate England

Robinson and Overton strike but tourists battle on day three

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 21:36

England in control as Root’s third century in three Tests punishes India

Captain’s 121 aided by the returning Malan’s fine contribution of 70

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 21:57

Stuart Broad named England vice-captain for New Zealand Test series

Wicketkeeper-batsman James Bracey to make Test debut at Lord’s

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 19:11

Sam Curran situation shows that England must accept that less is more

Player of the series at home in 2018 the all-rounder did not play in recent Test series

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 06:00

England within touching distance of unlikely series draw in India

‘It would be a phenomenal achievement ... it’s a great motivator,’ says captain Joe Root

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 22:00

England slump to 112 all out as India take control of third Test

Rohit Sharma makes unbeaten half-century to put home side in control

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 17:38

England apologise to Moeen Ali over handling of departure from India

Joe Root told a post-match press conference the all-rounder had ‘chosen’ to depart

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 16:19

Joe Root’s mammoth vigil ends on final ball of the day

England captain posts another huge hundred in Galle but Sri Lanka still lead tourists

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 15:00

Joe Root leads England fightback after latest James Anderson masterclass

38-year-old takes six Sri Lankan wickets before tourists’ openers fall cheaply again

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 14:23

England wrap up seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka

Four overseas Test wins in a row for England — a streak last seen in the 1950s

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 14:28

England’s charge halted by rain as Joe Root goes big in Galle

Captain scores fine century as Sri Lanka are run ragged on second day of opening Test

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 14:40

England’s balcony messages ‘100% in spirit of the game’ – Eoin Morgan

England to continue using coded signals during the one-day series in South Africa

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 22:30

Eoin Morgan: More than England’s captain, Dubliner is the team’s touchstone

The team is a living artefact to their captain’s vision, electric personality and sheer talent

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 06:00

Maxwell and Carey’s mammoth stand guides Australia to ODI series win

Tourists recover from 73 for five to take third and final game at Old Trafford

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 21:46

Eoin Morgan bludgeons England to T20 win over Pakistan

Captain hits brutal 66 off 33 balls as tourists are reeled in with aplomb at Old Trafford

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 20:21

England seal series but Curtis Campher gives Ireland hope

Ireland put in spirited performance but trail 2-0 with one match to play on Tuesday

Sat Aug 01 2020 - 21:28

David Willey returns to England one-day squad for Ireland series

Three-match series will also count towards World Cup qualification

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 14:27

Alex Hales remains out in the cold as England name squad to face Ireland

24-strong squad will prepare for three-match ODI series in Southampton

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 15:06

Magnificent Morgan guides England to T20 series win in South Africa

Dubliner hits 57 from 22 balls with seven sixes to get his side home in high-scoring clash

Sun Feb 16 2020 - 17:31

De Kock hits century as South Africa ease to seven-wicket victory over England

Opening one-day international in South Africa sees top order of world champions England crumble

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 21:36

England’s injury curse strikes again as Rory Burns turns ankle playing football

Jofra Archer likely to miss out on second Test against South Africa in Cape Town

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 16:11

England collapse in familiar fashion as South Africa take first Test

Proteas secure sorely needed win as tourists crumble in the face of new ball at Centurion

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 14:11