On this day in 2007: Andrew Strauss dropped from England Test squad
Joe Root says former England opener Sir Alastair Cook retires as ‘greatest ever’
No sweat: England great Sir Alastair Cook was always cool in the heat of battle
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EnglandSir Alastair Cook’s record-breaking career in pictures
The 38-year-old left-handed opener’s 12,472 Test runs is the most by any English batter.
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The AshesMCC punishes members involved in spat with Australia players in Lord’s Long Room
Three MCC members have been hit with sanctions following the flashpoint in the second Ashes Test.
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The AshesOn this day in 2005: England end 18-year wait to win back Ashes after Oval draw
Kevin Pietersen’s maiden Test hundred helped England clinch a 2-1 series win over Australia.
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EnglandOn this day in 2007: Sir Andrew Strauss resigns as England Test captain
Strauss also retired from cricket as Sir Alastair Cook was announced as England’s new skipper.
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The AshesOn this day in 2019: Ben Stokes seals an Ashes win for the ages
Stokes’ unbeaten 135 – and 76-run partnership with Jack Leach (1no) – earned an unforgettable victory over Australia at Headingley.
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EnglandOn this day in 2015: Chris Tremlett calls time on his cricket career
The England pace bowler helped his country win the Ashes Down Under in 2011.
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The AshesJonny Bairstow ready for next test after ankle ‘held up really well’ in Ashes
A freak accident a year ago left Bairstow with three fractures, ligament damage and a dislocated ankle.
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The AshesStuart Broad: Ben Stokes was taking me out of attack before Todd Murphy wicket
The 37-year-old announced his retirement at the end of day three of his 167th Test.
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The AshesEngland spinner Moeen Ali remains adamant his Test career is over
Moeen rebuffed another request to extend his career in the Test arena.
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The AshesEngland docked 19 WTC points and players fined for slow over-rates during Ashes
Ben Stokes’ side were found to be two overs short at Edgbaston, nine at Lord’s, three at Old Trafford and five at The Oval.