

Joe Root handed interim captaincy for second New Zealand Test instead of vice-skipper Harry Brook

Tourists resist calls to dispatch key batters for floodlit Lions fixture in Canberra despite 11-day gap before day/night clash at the Gabba

Australia take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series

Tourists reduce Australia to 123-9 after being skittled for 172 in less than 33 overs to open first Test

Billed as a battle that will define the legacy of the entire 'Bazball' era

The stand-in Australia captain appears to have been irked by the long-retired cricketeer’s remarks

England are keeping their options open ahead of Friday

Former vice captain was under pressure for his place ahead of an assured innings

Quick bowled eight overs on his return to the side before leaving the field

England captain returned after injuring his shoulder in July

England have scheduled just one tour game in preparation for the first Test

Former England captain was head coach of Hundred side

Veteran Chris Woakes will miss the tournament after injuring his shoulder this summer

The Three Lions took a six-wicket win in Malahide

Three Lions were on song in Dublin

The Three Lions’ 342-run winning margin is the largest ever

Opener given much-needed break with Ashes looming after ODI struggles against the Proteas

Three Lions had a mountain to climb at tea

England’s chosen XI turned in an error-strewn and incoherent effort at Headingley

Surrey all-rounder, 31, says he is unable to commit fully to all formats “physically and mentally” at this stage of his career

Surge of interest in the women's game ‘feels like a shift’ and must be capitalised on, says Gladiators star