England were wobbly with the bat, but hostile with the ball and outstanding on the field in a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their T20 World Cup opener here on Saturday.

Sam Curran bags five-wicket haul as England beat Afghanistan by five wickets in T20 World Cup 2022

England and Australia locked horns with each other in the second and penultimate T20I on Wednesday (October 12) at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. With a 1-0 lead, Jos Buttler & Co.

WATCH: Ben Stokes pulls off a BLINDER, saves a certain six in Australia-England 2nd T20I

England Test captain Ben Stokes responded to popular commentator Harsha Bhogle after he shared a strong-worded Twitter thread criticising the English fans and media for spreading "vitriol" towards Deepti Sharma after her run-out of England batter Charlotte Dean at Lord's.

Ben Stokes responds to Harsha Bhogle's criticism of England over Deepti Sharma's run-out

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum has revealed he was not ready to take the job when it was first offered to him but is now enjoying his stint with the team.

I didn't actually want the job, says England coach Brendon McCullum after 2-1 series win vs South Africa

Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen took a career-best 5-35 as South Africa bowled England out for 158 just 13 minutes into day four of the decisive third and final test at The Oval on Sunday.

Marco Jansen takes career best 5-35 as South Africa bowl out England for 158 in 3rd Test

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed he needs anxiety drugs to deal with his mental health issues after his father's death. Stokes' father passed away due to terminal cancer in December 2020 and the cricketer has since struggled to cope with the personal loss.

England Test skipper Ben Stokes reveals he needs anxiety drugs to deal with father's death

Ben Stokes remains a vital cog for England in Tests and T20Is, after retiring from ODI cricket last month. Stokes, the English Test team, often remains in the headlines and had made heads turn for all the wrong reasons in late 2017 when he was involved in a Bristol nightclub brawl.

'We don't want our kids...' - England Test captain Ben Stokes recalls Bristol nightclub brawl

England Test captain Ben Stokes opened up on his 'rivalry' with Virat Kohli and said they might have a go against each other on the field but remain good friends off it.

You look at Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios: Ben Stokes opens up on his rivalry with Virat Kohli

Ben Stokes stunned the cricketing fraternity with his sudden retirement from ODI cricket last month. At 31, Stokes remains one of the fittest cricketers in the modern-era and a vital cog for England across formats.

'It is a joke' - Ben Stokes comes hard at rigorous international schedule after ODI retirement

Ben Stokes was the difference between England and New Zealand in the 2019 ODI World Cup final, at Lord's. After 100 overs were completed, there was nothing separating both sides before a Super Over was held.

'He was keen': Ross Taylor reveals Ben Stokes was eager to play for NZ, shares interesting tale

Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021: Five players who can replace him

South Africa`s Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats of cricket if more games continue to be added to the sport`s packed schedule.

Playing all three formats will become tough, says South Africa's Quinton De Kock

England all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to retire from ODI cricket sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity. Earlier this week, Stokes took to social media to announce he will be quitting the fifty-over format as he felt it is 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game.

Joe Root pays touching tribute to Ben Stokes after his last ODI: Kids want to bat, bowl & field because of you

On Monday (July 17), Ben Stokes left the cricketing fraternity shellshocked when he announced that he will step aside from ODI cricket post the England-South Africa three-match 50-over series opener in Durham on July 18 (Tuesday).

Beware world cricket! Ben Stokes might be first of many to give up a format to ensure longevity

England's limited-overs captain Jos Buttler said Ben Stokes' shock retirement from ODIs should serve as a wake-up call as talks grow over the packed schedule taking a toll on cricketers.

'Definitely a wake-up call': England captain Jos Buttler on Ben Stokes' shock ODI retirement

Ben Stokes stunned one and all by announcing his decision to retire from ODI cricket on Monday (July 17). The decision came a day after England's home ODI series loss to India.

Watch: Standing ovation for Ben Stokes as he comes out to bat in farewell ODI during SA series opener

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday (July 18), a day after India won the 50-over series versus hosts Jos Buttler-led England (also a day prior to English side's ongoing home ODIs versus South Africa).

Look what happened to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson: Nasser Hussain reacts to Ben Stokes' ODI retirement

England all-rounder Ben Stokes said cricketers are not 'cars' as he opened up on his decision to quit ODI cricket. In what came as a shock to the cricketing world, Stokes announced his retirement from the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) confirming that he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

We are not cars you can fill up with petrol: Ben Stokes explains reason behind his shock ODI retirement

Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game.

'One of the greatest ever': Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England

Ben Stokes shocked the cricketing world with a surprise announcement on Monday (July 18) as the England Test captain confirmed he has decided to retire from ODI cricket.

'ECB banned me from T20s too': Kevin Pietersen recalls his early ODI retirement after Ben Stokes' announcement

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Test captain Ben Stokes' shock retirement from ODIs is disappointing news to say the least. Stokes announced his decision to quit the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) and confirmed he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

'Cricketing schedule is absolutely crazy': Ex-England skipper Nasser Hussain dejected as Ben Stokes quits ODIs

England all-rounder Ben Stokes shockingly announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Tuesday (July 18), confirming that he will play his final ODI for the country in the series-opener against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli reacts as Ben Stokes retires from ODIs: 'You're the most competitive bloke I've played against'

England all-rounder Ben Stokes surprisingly announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday (July 18). One of the best all-rounders in the world at present, Stokes was recently appointed as England's Test captain after Joe Root stepped down from the post.

England's 2019 World Cup hero Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket

England Test side has witnessed some major highs in the last few weeks. After whitewashing New Zealand 3-0 at home, Ben Stokes-led England beat India in the fifth and final rescheduled Test, in Edgabston, Birmingham, resorting to their newly-found bazball style of play; i.

ENG vs IND: Rahul Dravid shares his take on England's 'bazball' style of play after Edgbaston Test - WATCH

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