Chris Stocks

Chris has covered the England cricket team home and away for more than a decade, including multiple Ashes tours of Australia and world tournaments.

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Why England have stuck by Woakes, 35, but told Anderson to retire

Ben Stokes has faced questions over his selection after saying England wanted Anderson to retire so they could rebuild for next year's Ashes

Sport Analysis

England's new James Anderson bowls just like Stuart Broad

James Anderson bows out in emotional England farewell against West Indies

Article thumbnail: England's captain Ben Stokes (C) makes a succesful appeal for a leg before wicket (LBW) decision against West Indies Kirk McKenzie during play on the second day of the first Test cricket match between England and West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 11, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Rejuvenated Stokes equals Test record as England make mockery of West Indies

Atkinson steals the show for England to vindicate decision to axe Anderson

Welcome to the second age of Bazball - fraught with uncertainty and intrigue

CricketBig Read

The secrets that took James Anderson from young reject to England's greatest

CricketSport Analysis

England's punt on 'rare talent' Jamie Smith can't be judged until after Ashes

CricketSport Analysis

My T20 World Cup team of the tournament - and why Australia were biggest flops

England axe Bairstow, Foakes and Leach from Test squad for West Indies series