The Irish Times

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

England’s bowlers rally as rain hits opening day of fourth Test in Sydney

Australia make steady progress before Wood and Anderson strike late in the piece at SCG

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 10:09

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

Buttler resistance in vain as Australia thrash England to take second Test

Australia made to toil for longer than expected but ultimately wrap up 275-run win

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 10:18

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

England’s misery continues as Australia turn the screw in Adelaide

Hosts declare and take two cheap wickets before weather lets tourists off the hook

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 13:11

Missed chances haunt England as Australia take control in Adelaide

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith reach stumps unbeaten as hosts dominate day one

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 13:39

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to quarantine rules in Western Australia

Perth could lose fifth Test as WA say players must isolate for 14 days after entry from NSW

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 09:00

Australia find their range to set up T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

Pakistan fall short as Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis tee off in Dubai

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 18:30

Morgan and injury-hit England braced for New Zealand test

Captain says victory in semi-final ‘would be a hell of an achievement’

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 20:45

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

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

India players overcome Covid scare before fifth Test against England

Players cleared emergency round of PCR testing ahead of Old Trafford encounter

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 18:46

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

Cricket: Anderson cuts through India as England prosper on day one

Anderson takes three wickets for six runs in pivotal third Test dominated by home side

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 22:30

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

Anderson gives England life before rain stops play in India opener

39-year-old removes Virat Kohli for a golden duck but hosts can’t cash in at Trent Bridge

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 19:25

Eoin Morgan insists historical tweets are ‘taken out of context’

Old posts on account of England captain reportedly being investigated by board

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 18:12

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

Jofra Archer out of England’s two-Test series with New Zealand

Fast bowler could face an operation as he struggles with a persistent elbow problem

Mon May 17 2021 - 09:05

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 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

Grandstand finale awaits as England push for victory in Chennai

Hosts India have nine wickets remaining heading into final day of opening Test

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 13:19

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’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

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

Zak Crawley’s double-century lifts England and floors Pakistan

Jos Buttler added 152 to all but guarantee England a series win over Pakistan

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 20:46

Zak Crawley’s maiden Test century puts England in early control of third Test

Jos Buttler shares in unbroken 205-run partnership as Pakistan punished

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 20:06

Ben Stokes to miss rest of Pakistan series due to family reasons

England talisman has left biosecure bubble to join his parents in Christchurch

Sun Aug 09 2020 - 17:09