ENGLAND

Ben Duckett

Opening batter Ben Duckett backed to thrive long-term in second England chance

Ben Duckett has been backed to thrive long-term in a position that has given England a headache for several years after grasping his second chance at Test cricket with both hands.

Jason Roy

Jason Roy set to cancel England deal to star in new US competition

World Cup-winning batter Jason Roy looks set to cancel his England contract to take up a deal with Major League Cricket in the United States.

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Ollie Pope credits captain Ben Stokes for helping him believe in his ability

England's new Test vice-captain Ollie Pope has revealed how the backing he received from Ben Stokes last year helped rebuild his self-belief.

Ollie Robinson

Ollie Robinson becomes latest injury worry for England ahead of summer Tests

Ollie Robinson is set to undergo a scan on a sore left ankle on Monday as the seamer became the latest injury worry for England ahead of a Test against Ireland and the Ashes this summer.

James Anderson

James Anderson set to be named in England squad despite groin injury

James Anderson is set to be named in England's first Test squad of the summer despite the groin injury that forced him out of action for Lancashire last week.

Sam Billings

Sam Billings warns against dangers of continued sun exposure after cancer scare

England and Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings has revealed he had two operations to remove skin cancer from his chest last year and warned against the dangers of continued exposure to the sun.