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Archer, Tongue named in England's T20 World Cup squad

Jofra Archer has been included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad after his Ashes-ending injury, with fellow fast bowler Josh Tongue also named in a 15-player group for February and March's tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

England

Atherton: Lack of spin bowling has made Ashes one-dimensional

We have seen plenty of action throughout an Ashes series played in fast-forward - but not much in the way of frontline spin bowling.

England

Brilliant Brook 'lost the plot' but survives Australia bouncer tactics

Harry Brook admitted he is in the midst of a battle against short-pitched bowling after surviving a notable scare during day one of the fifth Ashes Test as he helped England off to a strong start in Sydney.

Australia

Khawaja hits out at 'racial stereotypes' after announcing retirement

Usman Khawaja has hit out against a culture of "racial stereotypes" in coverage of Australian cricket, declaring the sport is "still very white" as he announced his international retirement.

Cricket

Stream England vs West Indies for FREE NOW on the Sky Sports App

Appy days! Everyone can stream England vs West Indies at the ICC T20 World Cup live for FREE on the Sky Sports App.

England

'Let's just see' - Cook responds to talk of England coaching role

Sir Alastair Cook says there has been "zero contact" with England regarding a possible role on the coaching staff - but that he would like to work with the side at "some stage in my life".

Australia

Retirement not on Smith's mind as Australian continues to 'have fun'

Australia's Steve Smith says he has no plans to follow team-mate Usman Khawaja into international retirement, increasing the prospect of one last Ashes trip to England.

England

'Domino effect' - Broad warns Ashes inquest could impact Stokes captaincy

Stuart Broad has warned that removing ECB managing director Rob Key could trigger a domino effect that puts Ben Stokes' position as England captain at risk.

Cricket

Former England batter and ECB chief executive Morris dies at age of 62

Former England and Glamorgan batter Hugh Morris has died following a battle with cancer.

West Indies

New Zealand secure West Indies Test series win after five Duffy wickets

Jacob Duffy took 5-42 as New Zealand bowled out the West Indies for 138 on a deteriorating fifth-day pitch to win the third Test by 323 runs and take the three-match series 2-0.

Indian Premier League

Green most expensive overseas player in IPL as Livingstone earns over £1m

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has become the most expensive overseas player in IPL history after being picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.77m (£2.09m) in the auction ahead of the 2026 season.

England

Smith earns first England central contract

Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has received her first full England women's central contract for 2025-26.

England

Bethell: Why I want to bat at No 3 and how IPL made me a better player

Jacob Bethell explained why he wants to bat at No 3 for England and how the IPL made him a better player as he sat down with Sky Sports’ Nasser Hussain ahead of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

England

Body language and new-ball woes - Broad's verdict on England bowlers

England's batters have taken quite the battering after numerous collapses contributed to a fourth successive Ashes series defeat in Australia.

England

Why England's wild MCG win only adds to Ashes frustration

England's "hollow" Ashes victory in Melbourne brought about feelings of "huge frustration" as it showed just how different the series could have been had had they focused from the start.

England

MCG Ashes pitch ruled 'unsatisfactory' by ICC following two-day Test

The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch has received a demerit point after being deemed 'unsatisfactory' by the International Cricket Council Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

England

England cope with the chaos to give fans some Christmas cheer

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England

Root: 'Silly' to change England management after Ashes defeat

Joe Root says it would be "silly" for England to change their management team after the Ashes defeat and insists the players are "absolutely committed" to the current set-up.