The Irish Times

Michael Vaughan should have spoken about racism in cricket years ago

Recent BBC interview about Azeem Rafiq scandal just felt like reputation laundary

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 09:14

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

Mills shines as England continue fast start against Bangladesh

Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone also in the wickets before Jason Roy knocks them off

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 15:20

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

England’s sunset rearguard leaves Oval Test finely poised

India earn a healthy second innings lead but Hameed and Burns fight back on day four

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 20:04

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

Unpredictable series leaves England and India seeking stability at the Oval

Joe Root’s side take the upper hand into fourth Test on back of Headingley success

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 06:00

Ollie Robinson rips through India as England secure massive innings victory

Seam bowler takes five wickets as home side level up series at 1-1

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 13:04

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

India claim stunning win over England after gripping final day at Lord’s

Home side were favourites going into the final day but lost by 151 runs

Mon Aug 16 2021 - 19:32

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

Broad returns as England make four changes for second India Test

James Anderson rested as Ben Foakes and Moeen Ali both come back into side

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 16:16

Dom Bess shines in the heat as England stay on top of India

Spinner takes prize wicket of Virat Kohli after Jofra Archer starts fast for tourists

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 14:08

Pakistan level T20 series with England despite Moeen Ali’s heroics

Half-centuries from Mohammad Hafeez and debutant Haider Ali set up victory

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 22:00

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

Steve Smith - the best at his best, defying the odds

In a game that hinges on getting players out, what happens when you cannot get one out?

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 09:42

England capitulate as Australia draw first blood in the Ashes

Nathan Lyon takes 6-49 as hosts fall to a crushing 251-run defeat at Edgbaston

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 19:44

Let’s just treasure Steve Smith - the greatest Test batsman of the age

Story of this series will be his journey from boo-magnet to a sporting phenomenon

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 09:32

Brilliant Steve Smith and Australia turn the screw at Edgbaston

Second-consecutive ton leaves England with a full day to bat in order to save opening Test

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 19:06

Steve Smith the man in the middle again

Australia lose three early wickets but edge into the lead in opening Ashes Test

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 11:20

Smith soars as Australia survive English broadside

Smith takes Australia to unexpected heights on topsy-turvy day

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 19:44

No place for Archer in England team for first Ashes Test

Anderson and Broad joined by Woakes for opener against Aussies at Edgbaston

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 06:46

Theresa May watches as bloody-minded Leach frustrates Ireland

Sent in as a nightwatchman, the Somerset tailender fell just short of a century

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 20:53

Ireland dream alive as lightning ends thunderous day of back and forth

Late runs from England tailenders set to give Ireland a challenging fourth-innings target

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 20:20

Tim Murtagh the master of his craft casts a spell over England

‘I didn’t think I’d be on the away team’s honours board when I first started playing’

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 21:02

Out, Out, Out! Ireland serve up cricket Test match special against England

Tim Murtagh tears through England’s batting order as hosts skittled for just 85 runs

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 14:16

Ireland’s historic Lord’s Test would have moved even Beckett

First Test meeting with England will be one of the biggest games in Irish cricket history

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 18:25

England to rest World Cup heroes against Ireland

Jason Roy one of four players who won final in squad for Lord’s test

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 17:29

Eoin Morgan: Allah was with us and the rub of the green

The England team includes several key players who were born in other countries

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 13:58

Rees-Mogg reminded of England’s Irish captain, Kiwi MOTM, and Barbadian bowler

The 15-man squad included five players born outside the UK, including Irish-born captain

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 08:06

Jonny Bairstow stars with the bat as England keep semi-final dream alive

India suffer first defeat of the competition in high-scoring match at Edgbaston

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 20:20