James Anderson and Stuart Broad have the chance to eclipse Australian greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath as the most prolific bowling partnership in Test history.
England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
New Zealand are scrambling to get their team together ahead of Thursday's first Test against England, with travel disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle playing a part.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood looks set to miss the opening Test match in India due to injury.
England's Harry Brook has been named as the International Cricket Council's (ICC's) men's player of the month following his outstanding Test series in Pakistan.
South Africa managed to hold off the Australian bowling attack to draw the third and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.