England Cricket

Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson returns to the England squad after two years out, joined by three uncapped players for the Lord's Test against New Zealand.

Durham's Emilio Gay chose to drive home to Bedford rather than phone his parents when he received his first England call-up for the New Zealand Test series.

Sarah Taylor has been appointed as England's fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, becoming the first woman to coach an England men's side in a major sport.

England director Rob Key has praised Ollie Robinson as 'world-class' following the fast bowler's recall to the Test squad after a two-year absence.

Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is on the cusp of achieving something not done for over 60 years - representing England at both football and cricket.

England's first Test squad announcement looms with crucial decisions needed at opener, spinner and in the pace attack as they rebuild from Ashes disappointment.

Gus Atkinson's concussion during Surrey's Championship match compounds England's pace bowling headaches as Test squad selection looms.

Ben Stokes scored only 14 runs in his first county appearance since the Ashes as Durham struggled against Worcestershire at New Road.

Ben Stokes delivered an exceptional performance on his return to county cricket, claiming two wickets for Durham against Worcestershire after months away recovering from serious injuries.

Ben Stokes marked his return to county cricket with impressive bowling figures of 2-40 as Durham restricted Worcestershire to 209-7 on day one at New Road.

Ben Stokes is poised to make his comeback for Durham against Worcestershire after recovering from cheekbone surgery sustained in February.

Durham's director of cricket Marcus North appears set to break new ground by becoming the first overseas appointment to England's chief selector role.