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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Tom Banton makes another England statement with match-winning century in 135-run win over Australia as Harry Brook has many welcome selection headaches ahead of the World Cup - but first the tourists must triumph in Hobart, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
Tom Banton makes another England statement with match-winning century in 135-run win over Australia as Harry Brook has many welcome selection headaches ahead of the World Cup - but first the tourists must triumph in Hobart, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:56:56 GMT

After England squared their one-day series in Australia with a thumping 135-run win at Adelaide, Daily Mail Sport examines the pressing questions ahead the decider in Hobart - and beyond.

Ex-Australia Test fast bowler Chadd Sayers rejects Pat Cummins' denials over Sandpapergate scandal as he claims 'everyone knew' and a meeting of '60 to 90 minutes' was held after incident was exposed
Ex-Australia Test fast bowler Chadd Sayers rejects Pat Cummins' denials over Sandpapergate scandal as he claims 'everyone knew' and a meeting of '60 to 90 minutes' was held after incident was exposed
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:13:29 GMT

Chadd Sayers, the Australian seamer who won his only Test cap on the infamous tour of South Africa eight years ago, has backed up Usman Khawaja's version of the sandpaper controversy.

ECB chair Richard Thompson opens up on losing his parents to dementia as he recalls the Test Match his dad's illness 'hit me like a train'
ECB chair Richard Thompson opens up on losing his parents to dementia as he recalls the Test Match his dad's illness 'hit me like a train'
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:00:56 GMT

In 2013, he and his dad, Eric, were watching an Ashes Test at The Oval, at a time when Thompson was in charge at Surrey. Except Eric thought he was watching something else.

The scandal ripping Australia's cricket stars and their families apart: How Sandpaper cheating scandal has sparked civil war, ruined friendships and gripped the nation
The scandal ripping Australia's cricket stars and their families apart: How Sandpaper cheating scandal has sparked civil war, ruined friendships and gripped the nation
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:07:52 GMT

A staggering act of cheating, tearful apologies, a botched investigation, prime-time  TV grilling and a team locked in a civil war that has dragged in family members, causing trauma and heartbreak. 

Tense moment Usman Khawaja refuses to give a straight answer on whether all his teammates knew about ball-tampering during grilling by ABC reporter
Tense moment Usman Khawaja refuses to give a straight answer on whether all his teammates knew about ball-tampering during grilling by ABC reporter
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:55:04 GMT

Usman Khawaja refused to enlighten cricket fans further after making bombshell claims the entire Australian Test team was in on the 2018 sandpaper plot.

David Warner unloads on Pat Cummins for throwing Usman Khawaja 'under the bus' over Sandpapergate - as he links the saga to his wife Candice's miscarriage: 'Life punishment'
David Warner unloads on Pat Cummins for throwing Usman Khawaja 'under the bus' over Sandpapergate - as he links the saga to his wife Candice's miscarriage: 'Life punishment'
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:25:32 GMT

David Warner addressed Pat Cummins' claims while commentating for Fox Cricket before Australia's one day international match against England at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday.

Pat Cummins reveals his wife urged him to 'be honest' about Sandpapergate after Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims: 'People are hurting'
Pat Cummins reveals his wife urged him to 'be honest' about Sandpapergate after Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims: 'People are hurting'
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:25:23 GMT

In a lengthy Sydney press conference, Cummins addressed dozens of questions about ball-tampering exposed during the third Test of the tour in Cape Town.

Australian ethics official admits he may have been LIED to by cricketers over Sandpapergate scandal following Usman Khawaja bombshell - as Joe Root hits back at claims 'the whole world' was guilty of ball tampering
Australian ethics official admits he may have been LIED to by cricketers over Sandpapergate scandal following Usman Khawaja bombshell - as Joe Root hits back at claims 'the whole world' was guilty of ball tampering
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:17:25 GMT

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Joe Root has played down Usman Khawaja's claim that 'the whole world' was tampering with the ball after the former Australia opener's revelations.

Jimmy Anderson completes stunning move to Surrey: England legend U-turns on retirement after brutal Lancashire axe and will play on next summer aged 45
Jimmy Anderson completes stunning move to Surrey: England legend U-turns on retirement after brutal Lancashire axe and will play on next summer aged 45
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:09:52 GMT

RICHARD GIBSON: Daily Mail Sport understands that he chose Surrey despite receiving a couple of more lucrative offers from other counties, lured by the chance to challenge for the title.

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