The Irish Times

Silverwood blames domestic game for Ashes embarrassment

England coach yet to be given reassurances over future following 4-0 loss Down Under

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 13:29

Joe Root praises England’s determination after drawing against Australia

Captain says injury-hit side’s display in Sydney was ‘small step forward’

Sun Jan 09 2022 - 22:28

Covid-19 continues to hit Ashes as match referee tests positive

Governing body scrambling to keep the series going amid England’s outbreak

Thu Dec 30 2021 - 16:32

Insipid England fail to accord enough respect to venerable Ashes series

Test rivalry still means something to ultra-competitive Australia: a gauge of character

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 17:18

Australia close to securing Ashes as bowlers strike in Melbourne

Covid scare in the morning far from ideal for tourists

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 10:43

England bowled out for 185 as Australia tighten grip on Ashes

The frustrated tourists’ top order crumbles on first day of the third test at MCG

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 13:24

Missed chances haunt England as Australia take control in Adelaide

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith reach stumps unbeaten as hosts dominate day one

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 13:39

Anderson and Broad declared fit for Adelaide day-night test

England left with questions on role of spinner Jack Leach and the balance of their attack

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 18:35

England’s sunset rearguard leaves Oval Test finely poised

India earn a healthy second innings lead but Hameed and Burns fight back on day four

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 20:04

Ollie Pope leads England fightback after early collapse

Pope hits 81 and Woakes 50 as England earn handy lead against India at the Oval

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 20:38

Pujara leads India fightback to frustrate England

Robinson and Overton strike but tourists battle on day three

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 21:36

Cricket: Anderson cuts through India as England prosper on day one

Anderson takes three wickets for six runs in pivotal third Test dominated by home side

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 22:30

Captain fantastic Root gives England the advantage after unbeaten 180

India wil start day four at Lord’s trailing by 27 runs

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 20:08

England rue drops and decisions as New Zealand take upper hand

Stuart Broad furious over Devon Conway ‘catch’ as opener goes on to make 80

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 19:45

Jofra Archer out of England’s two-Test series with New Zealand

Fast bowler could face an operation as he struggles with a persistent elbow problem

Mon May 17 2021 - 09:05

Bournemouth take advantage of bungling Burnley to make FA Cup quarter-finals

Premier League club had initially named ineligible player for Turf Moor clash

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 19:53

Dom Bess shines in the heat as England stay on top of India

Spinner takes prize wicket of Virat Kohli after Jofra Archer starts fast for tourists

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 14:08

Anderson claims historic 600th wicket in the fading light of England’s Test summer

Milestone the highlight of the day as third Pakistan Test is reduced to a damp squib

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 19:45

Anderson on the brink of 600 as weather and Pakistan combine to frustrate England

38-year-old made to wait a bit longer to reach famous milestone as tourists show some grit

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 19:56

Rain washes out most of fourth day in second test at the Rose Bowl

England and Pakistan were on the field for less than an hour in Southampton

Sun Aug 16 2020 - 17:23

Anderson swings back into form against Pakistan

England gain the upper hand after a difficult day for batting

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 19:52

Root confirms Anderson will start second Test

Bowler unimpressive in Manchester but given immediate chance to make amends

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 20:14

Stokes and Woakes drag England back into first Test with late flurry of wickets

Pakistan wickets tumble but offer warning to England batsmen

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 20:18

England get first Test jitters again as Pakistan attack show their teeth

Shan Masood makes brilliant century as Pakistan take advantage on day two

Thu Aug 06 2020 - 20:43

Babar Azam shines between showers as Pakistan make solid start in first Test

Batsman gives glimpse of his talent despite disruption to opening day

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 19:31

England face up to sterner test as Pakistan enter the bubble

Home side will have advantage of competitive series against West Indies under their belts

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 06:00

Holder shines with the ball as West Indies take control against England

Skipper takes six wickets as visitors adapt to English conditions with ease

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 19:23

Ben Stokes puts Bristol behind him to captain England

Joe Root to miss series opener against West Indies, leaving Stokes to become 81st man to lead England in a Test

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 21:31

South Africa remain in hunt against England as Newlands pitch refuses to crack

Hosts require 312 runs with eight wickets in hand on final day of second Test

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 16:51

Sibley’s coming of age innings puts England in firm control

Opener finishes day unbeaten on 85 as visitors open up 264-run lead in Cape Town

Sun Jan 05 2020 - 18:29

Pope offers some hope as England batsmen flatter to deceive in Cape Town

Six batsmen scored 29 or more yet just one was capable of reaching a half-century

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 17:47

Curran drags England back as De Kock denied century after thrilling knock

South Africa recover from 111-5 on opening day of Test at Centurion

Thu Dec 26 2019 - 17:19

Lord’s awaits Jofra Archer as England hope for instant impact

Joe Root needs Archer’s debut to be like that of Kevin Pietersen rather than Graeme Hick

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 20:59

Steve Smith - the best at his best, defying the odds

In a game that hinges on getting players out, what happens when you cannot get one out?

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 09:42