England

ICC Cricket / England

The England National Cricket Team has been a full member of the ICC since 15 June, 1909, representing both England and Wales. They were one of the first teams to be given Test status (along with Australia) in 1877.

Founded: 1846
Main Ground: Lords Cricket Ground

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The real problem with England's bowling attack as they break unwanted records in India series, why they can't rely on pace battery to win back the Ashes and what they should do next
The real problem with England's bowling attack as they break unwanted records in India series, why they can't rely on pace battery to win back the Ashes and what they should do next
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:35:59 GMT

It's considered impolite to talk about the Ashes while a blockbuster series is raging against India - but the plight of England's bowlers has left little option.

South Africa cricket captain sacrifices chance to break Brian Lara's world record as he DECLARES just 33 short of 400 - and explains why he did it
South Africa cricket captain sacrifices chance to break Brian Lara's world record as he DECLARES just 33 short of 400 - and explains why he did it
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:32:28 GMT

South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder explained declaring on 367, the fifth-highest score in Test history, instead of chasing Brian Lara's record 400 not out.

Brendon McCullum issues Lord's plea as England reel from Edgbaston hammering by India - with wholesale changes mooted after sobering defeat
Brendon McCullum issues Lord's plea as England reel from Edgbaston hammering by India - with wholesale changes mooted after sobering defeat
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:46:03 GMT

Brendon McCullum has called for Lord's to produce a more seam-friendly surface for Thursday's crucial third Test against India after England were thrashed at Edgbaston.

England vs India - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was on a different level and who came crashing back down to earth?
England vs India - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was on a different level and who came crashing back down to earth?
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:44:39 GMT

Mail Sport's Richard Gibson rates both sets of players after England crashed to a 336-run defeat in the second Test against India at Edgbaston.

Brendon McCullum concedes wrong decision cost England during humiliating Edgbaston defeat by India
Brendon McCullum concedes wrong decision cost England during humiliating Edgbaston defeat by India
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:21:43 GMT

While India piled up 1,014 runs - fuelled by captain Shubman Gill's scores of 269 and 161 - England slumped to 84 for five in their first innings and then lost half their side for 83 in the second.

NASSER HUSSAIN: Ben Stokes' bowling attack were dead on their feet in the second Test... the Indians got so much more out of the Edgbaston pitch
NASSER HUSSAIN: Ben Stokes' bowling attack were dead on their feet in the second Test... the Indians got so much more out of the Edgbaston pitch
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:20:38 GMT

The most glaring thing about this Test was that the India bowling attack managed to get so much more out of the Edgbaston pitch than England's did.

Why England's bowlers weren't happy with the Edgbaston pitch and there are many better options than Shoaib Bashir: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
Why England's bowlers weren't happy with the Edgbaston pitch and there are many better options than Shoaib Bashir: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:19:37 GMT

DAVID LLOYD: The hosts went into the final day knowing that a draw was the best they could hope for after being set a huge target of 608 to chase and came up way short.

England slump to heavy defeat in second Test against India with Jamie Smith shining brightest in bid for an unlikely draw on day five at Edgbaston
England slump to heavy defeat in second Test against India with Jamie Smith shining brightest in bid for an unlikely draw on day five at Edgbaston
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:27:28 GMT

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: After the heist at Headingley, the evisceration at Edgbaston. England arrived in Birmingham with a spring in their step, but will limp to Lord's this week.

Marcus Trescothick admits a draw would be a good result for England as they look to pull off world-record run chase - but India aren't worried
Marcus Trescothick admits a draw would be a good result for England as they look to pull off world-record run chase - but India aren't worried
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:34:50 GMT

AADAM PATEL AT EDGBASTON: England will resume on day five still needing 536 runs to pull off a world-record run chase of 608 but with just seven wickets intact.

TEST MATCH BREAKFAST: India's 14-year-old gem dominates England and the surprising stat about Warwickshire players at Edgbaston
TEST MATCH BREAKFAST: India's 14-year-old gem dominates England and the surprising stat about Warwickshire players at Edgbaston
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:00:52 GMT

AADAM PATEL AT EDGBASTON: Just down the road, another Indian batter was taking England to the cleaners. Heslammed a 52-ball ton for India Under-19s against England.

Steve Smith act saves Aussies as Cameron Green answers his critics in second Test against West Indies
Steve Smith act saves Aussies as Cameron Green answers his critics in second Test against West Indies
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:37:00 GMT

An enterprising knock from the returning Steve Smith and a breakthrough fifty at No.3 for Cameron Green have boosted Australia's lead to 254 in the second Test against the West Indies.

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