England soccer coach Gareth Southgate has been awarded an OBE in Queen Elizabeth II's New Year honors list while captain Harry Kane received an MBE
England has selected uncapped trio Rory Burns, Joe Denly and Olly Stone in its squad for the three tests in Sri Lanka in November
James Anderson became the most successful fast-bowler in test history by claiming the final wicket to clinch England's 118-run victory over India in the fifth test at the Oval.
After scoring 147 in his final test innings, Alastair Cook is only waiting for a win over India _ and the birth of his third child _ to complete the perfect ending to his England career
Alastair Cook was unbeaten on 46 in his final test innings as England reached 114-2 at stumps Sunday on day three for a 154-run lead over India in the fifth test
England's fast bowlers backed up an inspired innings from Jos Buttler by reducing India to 174-6 and grabbing command of the fifth test on day two at the Oval
Alastair Cook led England with 71 in his final test before it collapsed to 198-7 against India on day one of the fifth test at the Oval
James Anderson is set to become the most prolific fast bowler in the history of test cricket and Australian great Glenn McGrath believes that once the England paceman owns the record his tally will never be beaten