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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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 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?
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:35:55 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.

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.

Jofra Archer in line for Test return with England set to shake up seam attack at Lord's for third Test after India's batters run rampant at Edgbaston
Jofra Archer in line for Test return with England set to shake up seam attack at Lord's for third Test after India's batters run rampant at Edgbaston
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:35:51 GMT

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: Jofra Archer is set to return for his first Test in over four years, while Gus Atkinson has recovered from injury and is in line to be Archer's new-ball partner.

Shubman Gill has the hunger, elegance and runs to thrive as India's new captain - and England must find a way to stop him, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
Shubman Gill has the hunger, elegance and runs to thrive as India's new captain - and England must find a way to stop him, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:55:31 GMT

NASSER HUSSAIN: Shubman Gill said before this game that he was going to focus on his batting, and try to be the leading run-scorer in the series. You'd have to say he's made quite a start.

Why the pressure is mounting on Shoaib Bashir, what England must do to recover, and why Rishabh Pant is box office: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
Why the pressure is mounting on Shoaib Bashir, what England must do to recover, and why Rishabh Pant is box office: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:23:42 GMT

India took control of the second Test at Edgbaston with England requiring 536 runs to win with seven wickets remaining. Rishabh Pant stole the show with a highly entertaining innings/

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