JOE ROOT
Record-breaking Ben Stokes leads England to ODI victory over New Zealand
An incredible innings from Ben Stokes helped England defeat New Zealand by 181 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.
England spinner Moeen Ali remains adamant his Test career is over
Moeen Ali admitted he would have forever rued turning down England's Ashes SOS but the spin bowling all-rounder was adamant his Test career is now over.
Ben Stokes confirms England will be unchanged for fifth Ashes Test at the Oval
England have named an unchanged XI for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval with record wicket-taker James Anderson keeping his place in the team.
Ashes: Vital Joe Root breakthrough gives England hope after frustrating day
England's chances of levelling the Ashes were just about alive after Joe Root claimed the only wicket of a rain-ruined fourth day at Emirates Old Trafford.
Joe Root: England can leave a legacy by taking different approach to Australia
England batter Joe Root suggested the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow in last week's Lord's Test could harm Australia's "legacy" in the game.
Australia punish lacklustre England seamers before Joe Root produces late boost
England bowled themselves into trouble on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, before two wickets in an over from part-timer Joe Root offered a late morale boost.
