Wicketkeeper-batsman James Bracey to make Test debut at Lord’s

Player of the series at home in 2018 the all-rounder did not play in recent Test series

‘It would be a phenomenal achievement ... it’s a great motivator,’ says captain Joe Root

Rohit Sharma makes unbeaten half-century to put home side in control

Joe Root told a post-match press conference the all-rounder had ‘chosen’ to depart

England captain posts another huge hundred in Galle but Sri Lanka still lead tourists

38-year-old takes six Sri Lankan wickets before tourists’ openers fall cheaply again

Four overseas Test wins in a row for England — a streak last seen in the 1950s

Captain scores fine century as Sri Lanka are run ragged on second day of opening Test

England to continue using coded signals during the one-day series in South Africa

The team is a living artefact to their captain’s vision, electric personality and sheer talent

Tourists recover from 73 for five to take third and final game at Old Trafford

Captain hits brutal 66 off 33 balls as tourists are reeled in with aplomb at Old Trafford

Ireland put in spirited performance but trail 2-0 with one match to play on Tuesday

Three-match series will also count towards World Cup qualification

24-strong squad will prepare for three-match ODI series in Southampton

Dubliner hits 57 from 22 balls with seven sixes to get his side home in high-scoring clash

Opening one-day international in South Africa sees top order of world champions England crumble

Jofra Archer likely to miss out on second Test against South Africa in Cape Town

Proteas secure sorely needed win as tourists crumble in the face of new ball at Centurion