
Bairstow and Root seal Headingley victory to complete a 3-0 series win over New Zealand
England completed a clean sweep against New Zealand, with a seven wicket victory over the visitors at Headingley by mid-afternoon on the final day.
England completed a clean sweep against New Zealand, with a seven wicket victory over the visitors at Headingley by mid-afternoon on the final day.
A sensational century from Jonny Bairstow led England to a stunning five wicket victory over New Zealand at Trent Bridge in the second test, which clinched a series victory over the current World Champions.
Another majestic knock from former captain Joe Root led England to a five wicket win in the first test against New Zealand at Lords.
A new era for England red ball cricket starts on Thursday when England play their first test match of the summer against the current World Test Champions New Zealand at Lords.
England have suffered a huge blow ahead of their forthcoming test series against New Zealand, with the news that fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the entire season after suffering a stress fracture of the lower back.
Yorkshire batter Harry Brook and Durham seamer Matthew Potts are called up for the first time. The 23-year-old Brook has started the season off in scintillating form having already scored 758 runs at an average of 151.60, including three centuries and four half-centuries.
England have appointed former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum as their new men’s Test team coach on a four year deal.
Aaron Finch hit a brilliant unbeaten 79 to set up a comfortable victory over New Zealand to lock the series at 2-2 with one game remaining in the series.
Ashton Agar was the star of the show as Australia got themselves back into the T20 series against New Zealand.
England women have made the perfect start to their ODI series against New Zealand overnight.
Tom Mason looks at the current scene in Test Match cricket with a number of nations facing off around the globe.
Tom Mason looks at the ICC player rankings as the end of year standings are revealed.