England Test captain Alastair Cook says he will be honoured to reach long-time mentor Graham Gooch's record for most Test runs for England, but feels that he's not on the same level as 'Goochie'.
England have named their ODI squad for the series against New Zealand starting on 9 June, but have left James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Ian Bell, and Moeen Ali on the sidelines ahead of the Ashes.
England captain Alastair Cook was disappointed with the way his side capitulated in the second Test against New Zealand, and felt they should have been able to bat out day five to save the game.
England captain Alastair Cook has called on his players to back up their thrilling victory at Lord's last week when the second Test against New Zealand gets underway on Friday at Headingley.
England vice-captain Joe Root has insisted that the team encourages allrounder Ben Stokes to play his natural game no matter what situation they find themselves in.
Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior says he's not as 'former' as everyone assumes, and is hopeful of making a return to the Test side once his Achilles heals and he gets back to playing for Sussex.
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson and captain Brendon McCullum have been given the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of their leading the side to their first World Cup final.
Alastair Cook admitted that he was 'nervous in the twenties' as he neared the mark to break the record to be England's all-time leading Test run-scorer, going past his mentor Graham Gooch.
New ECB Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss said Trevor Bayliss was chosen as England's cricket coach because of his global experience and his record in all formats of the game.
New Zealand kept attacking, England took wickets and James Anderson reached a milestone wicket in what was a rain--shortened but exciting first day of the second Test at Headingley on Friday as the Black Caps reached stumps on 297 for eight in the 65 overs that were bowled.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is optimistic ahead of the Ashes in the UK in two months' time, saying he sees similarities between this team and the one that won the Ashes against expectation in 2005.
New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has insisted that New Zealand can bounce back to level the series after losing the first Test against England at Lord's.
The first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's ended late on day five, but not in a draw as expected as England pulled off an excellent 124-run win thanks in large part to all-rounder Ben Stokes.
England opening batsman Adam Lyth is greatful that he got an opportunity to make his debut in an amazing Test match at Lord's last week but now wants to make a more meaningful contribution with the bat in his second outing.
England captain Alastair Cook gave his critics the proverbial middle finger at Lord's on Sunday as he batted the whole day to reach stumps on day four on 153 not out, and help his side to a healthy lead of 295.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes was the star of the first Test at Lord's this past week, where he scored a century and bowled with fire against New Zealand, the country of his birth and childhood, to give England the win.
England were battling to save the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's as they were 74 at two at stumps on the third day, still 60 runs behind making the visitors bat again.
New Zealand are set to be without two key players in the second Test against England at Headingley on Friday, with wicketkeeper BJ Watling and all-rounder Corey Anderson struggling for fitness.
Kane Williamson struck an unbeaten 92, and shared in an unbroken stand of 155 with Ross Taylor, as New Zealand dominated the second Day of the first Test against England at Lord's on Friday.
England bowling all-rounder Chris Jordan is not worried about his place in the Test side quite yet, saying the presence of potential debutant fast bowler Mark Wood is good for the healthy competition in the side.
Joe Root and Ben Stokes led the fightback as England recovered from 30 for four to be 354 for seven at stumps on Day one of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.
We take a look at a round-up of what the press in the UK thought about England's thrilling victory over New Zealand at Lord's on Monday. The match certainly captured the imagination of the public.
New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum says his team played their part in a great Test match and praised England after they beat the Black Caps in a thrilling game at Lord's on Monday.
England captain Alastair Cook was delighted with his side's 124-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on Monday, saying it was one of the best matches he has played in.
