England have had injury problems in the lead-up to the Ashes, with fast bowler Jofra Archer ruled out of the series and fellow quick James Anderson sidelined with a groin strain.
Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
England's fast bowling legend, James Anderson, who is nearing the end of his illustrious international career, has revealed that he enjoyed his battles against Sachin Tendulkar the most
England, chasing 251 to win the must-win third Ashes Test, closed the rain-delayed day three on 27/0.
'The nadir came in that hour and 20 minutes before lunch on the fifth day of the second Test, which must rank among the worst stuff I've seen from an England Test team in years.'
'He was really the legend of our times.' 'I couldn't have imagined that one day I'd be sharing a stage with him.'
Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.
England's Jonny Bairstow compiled his first century at Lord's -- and his second of the series -- to ensure the hosts completed a satisfactory first day of the final Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, finishing at 279 for six.
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said he was pleased to confirm two iconic venues for the next two cycles.
New Zealand will play the World Cup-opener against England on Thursday without key pacer Tim Southee, who is yet to recover from his thumb surgery.
Shree Jagannath Sena, a Puri-based outfit, submitted a memorandum to the President, seeking her intervention to facilitate the process of bringing back the Kohinoor diamond to the 12th-century shrine.
Australia ripped out England's top order to take a vice-like grip on the second Ashes Test after completely dominating the second day at Lord's on Friday.
Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Lord's Test.
The World Cup opener is set to be another barnstorming meeting between two of the favourites -- and a fitting way to start a cricketing feast.
London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred.
Here are the lowest innings totals in Test cricket:
England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia.
The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.
Khawaja steers calm course on Ashes rollercoaster
For the team management, it is a choice between a younger man's (Sarfaraz) flamboyance and fearlessness versus a seasoned campaigner who has been a Test captain and is part of the national set-up for a decade now.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the opening day of the Lord's Test.
Pakistan beat England by nine wickets in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday.
With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.
Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his 'old foe' James Anderson, calling it a "joy to watch" him bowl
India's women's team all-rounder Deepti Sharma was bestowed the honour of ringing the bell to mark the start of the fourth day's play in the second men's Test between England and India at the hallowed Lord's Cricket Ground, on Sunday.
'Sourav wanted the whole team to take off their jerseys and wave it.'
It was a special evening for the Indian team as they trounced England by 151 runs in the second Test and they celebrated it in some style inside the dressing room of the iconic Lord's stadium.
West Indies miss Anderson guard of honour as run out celebration goes too far
Australia, England fined for slow over-rate after first Ashes Test
IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Saturday.
It was a performance to remember for the ages by the Indian team as they thrashed England by 151 runs on a gripping final day of the second Test at Lord's on Monday.
The Indian team management will try to keep cards close and assess defending champions England's batting depth when the home team takes field for its first World Cup warm-up match game, in Guwahati on Saturday.
Strauss has also called for a change in England's top-order after another disappointing show by the batsmen.
South Africa frustrated England's attempts to force a result on the final day of the first test at Lord's on Monday with more stubborn defence on a somnolent pitch to earn a draw. A rearguard action, which started on Saturday evening when South Africa followed on 346 runs in arrears, ended on Monday with the visitors 393 for three in their second innings.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test between England and Pakistan played at Lord's on Saturday
England all-rounder Ben Stokes said that his team was extremely disappointed on not having bowled India out on the first day of the second Test at Lord's.
India's pacemen produced a terrific display of swing bowling to crush England by 151 runs in the second Test at Lord's on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
'I am very excited for him to put the England shirt on again. It's something he has worked very hard for and thoroughly deserves.'
England will play five bowlers in the second Ashes Test against Australia starting at Lord's on Thursday after releasing reserve batsman Ian Bell.
England pace bowler James Anderson took a career best of seven for 42 on Saturday to destroy the West Indies' batting on the third day of the third Test at Lord's and set up his team for a 2-1 series victory.
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