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Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total of 171.

August 19, 2026

Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.

August 19, 2026

England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.

August 19, 2026

Bangladesh thrash Australia in one of Test cricket's greatest upsets

Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.

August 16, 2026

Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh move closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.

August 15, 2026

Pakistan win first away Test in three years to draw Windies series

Pakistan complete their first overseas Test win for three years with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Port of Spain.

August 5, 2026

Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.

July 30, 2026

West Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers

Jayden Seales takes 5-20 in second innings as West Indies' pace attack ruthlessly blow away Pakistan to secure a 90-run victory just after tea on day four of the first Test.

July 28, 2026

Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves takes five wickets without conceding a run during an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

July 27, 2026

Ecclestone battles for hard-fought 50

Sophie Ecclestone battles for a hard-fought 50 with England fighting to save the historic Test against India at Lord's.

July 13, 2026

England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat

England are bowled out for 186 before lunch on the final day of the Lord's Test as India win by 270 runs.

July 13, 2026

Gaud and Mandhana star as India take control against struggling England

Kranti Gaud takes five wickets and makes history, before Smriti Mandhana frustrates England with an unbeaten 69 as India close on 154-1, giving them a lead of 269, with the tourists in complete control of the one-off Test at stumps on day two at Lord's.

July 11, 2026

England toil as India take control in front of record crowd

India take a lead of 269 into day three of the one-off Test match at Lord's, after England are bowled out for just 170 in their first innings.

July 11, 2026

'They lose their captain!' - Sciver-Brunt goes with England toiling

England make the worst start to the afternoon session as captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is trapped lbw for 44, in just the second over after lunch, as the hosts fall to 142-6 in their first innings against India in the one-off Test at Lord's.

July 11, 2026

Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes

Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

June 28, 2026

England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.

June 28, 2026

'Trent Bridge falls silent!' - England lose three early wickets

England lose three wickets for eleven runs as Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Smith are dismissed early on day three of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

June 27, 2026

Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test

Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

June 26, 2026

'It will mean so much to him' - Duckett delights as England fight back

Ben Duckett makes a "very entertaining" 113 from 99 balls on his home ground of Trent Bridge for his seventh Test century, giving England the perfect start to their first innings, responding to New Zealand's 438 on day two of the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand.

June 26, 2026

'We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal

Controversy on the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand after Mitchell Santner is given out after the ball appeared to hit his glove, but the batter was convinced that the ball had hit his arm guard after the delivery from Ben Stokes which was his 250th Test wicket.

June 26, 2026

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England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each

There was an error Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test at Headingley. FOLLOW

bbc.co.ukAugust 19, 2026

Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era

Highlights: England in control of opening Test against Pakistan after day one First Rothesay Test, Headingley (day one of five) Pakistan 171 all out: Shafique 61; Tongue 5-46, Robinson 5-51 England

bbc.co.ukAugust 19, 2026

Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan

There was an error Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at s

bbc.co.ukAugust 19, 2026

Bangladesh thrash Australia for historic win

Hasan Mahmud (right) was named player of the match after taking nine wickets in the opening Test First Test, Darwin (day four of five) Australia 198: (Smith 71; Mahmud 6-55) & 284 (Green 104; Miraz

bbc.co.ukAugust 16, 2026

Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia

Bangladesh have never won a Test match in Australia First Test, Darwin (day three of five) Australia 198: (Smith 71; Mahmud 6-55) and 161-4 (Green 43*; Mahmud 2-33) Bangladesh 426: (Tanzid 101, Sha

bbc.co.ukAugust 15, 2026

Pakistan win first away Test in three years

Since their last Test away win, Pakistan had lost a three-match series in Australia and two-match campaigns in South Africa and Bangladesh Second Test, Queen's Park Oval, Port-of-Spain (day four of f

bbc.co.ukAugust 6, 2026

Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain

Stephen Fleming has held several coaching roles in T20 franchise cricket since he reitred from playing in 2009 Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England Test coach, wit

bbc.co.ukJuly 30, 2026

West Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers

Jayden Seales took his second-best career figures for West Indies against Pakistan First Test, Tarouba (day four of five) West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 181 (Joseph 38; Abbas 5-22) Pakistan

bbc.co.ukJuly 29, 2026

Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell

Justin Greaves' figures of 5-27 eclipsed his previous best of 3-39 against Sri Lanka earlier this year First Test, Tarouba (day three of five) West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 126-7 (Chanderpau

bbc.co.ukJuly 28, 2026

England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat

India bowl out England to win historic Lord's Test by 270 runs England v India, one-off Test, Lord's India 285 (Mandhana 83; Ecclestone 3-68) & 341-7 dec (Bhatia 113; Ecclestone 5-118) England 170

bbc.co.ukJuly 13, 2026

Ecclestone battles for hard-fought 50

There was an error Sophie Ecclestone battles for a hard-fought 50 with England fighting to save the historic Test against India at Lord's. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India - Day Four Available to UK us

bbc.co.ukJuly 13, 2026

England toil as India take control on day two

Highlights: Gaud and Mandhana star as India take control of one-off Test England v India, one-off Test, Lord's India 285 (Mandhana 83; Ecclestone 3-68) & 154-1 (Mandhana 69*; Ecclestone 1-46) Engla

bbc.co.ukJuly 11, 2026

Gaud and Mandhana star as India take control against struggling England

There was an error Kranti Gaud takes five wickets and makes history, before Smriti Mandhana frustrates England with an unbeaten 69 as India close on 154-1, giving them a lead of 269, with the tourist

bbc.co.ukJuly 11, 2026

'They lose their captain!' - Sciver-Brunt goes with England toiling

There was an error England make the worst start to the afternoon session as captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is trapped lbw for 44, in just the second over after lunch, as the hosts fall to 142-6 in their fi

bbc.co.ukJuly 11, 2026

England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

There was an error England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing

bbc.co.ukJune 28, 2026

Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes

'There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision Ben Stokes said retiring from international cricket is the "best thing" for him after he revealed England's final Test against New Z

bbc.co.ukJune 28, 2026

'Trent Bridge falls silent!' - England lose three early wickets

There was an error England lose three wickets for eleven runs as Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Smith are dismissed early on day three of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. FOLLO

bbc.co.ukJune 27, 2026

'It will mean so much to him' - Duckett delights as England fight back

There was an error Ben Duckett makes a "very entertaining" 113 from 99 balls on his home ground of Trent Bridge for his seventh Test century, giving England the perfect start to their first innings,

bbc.co.ukJune 26, 2026

Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test

Highlights: Stokes and Duckett lead England fightback on day two Third Rothesay Test, Trent Bridge (day two of five) New Zealand 438: Conway 157, Latham 151; Stokes 4-70 England 223-2: Duckett 113,

bbc.co.ukJune 26, 2026

'We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal

There was an error There was controversy on the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand with the dismissal of Mitchell Santner. Santner was given out after the ball appeared

bbc.co.ukJune 26, 2026