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England’s home Ashes schedule excludes Headingley for the next two summers. Notably, Nottingham’s Trent Bridge will host the northerly match in 2027, with Headingley and Old Trafford out of the men’s rotation. England’s win over Pakistan at Headingley secures momentum, but fans face years without a Headingley Test.
England has abolished the midnight curfew for both Test and white-ball squads as Joe Root leads England in a new era. Marcus Trescothick is interim coach, Stephen Fleming is set to take over later, and the team focuses on adult responsibility and a strong culture ahead of the Pakistan series.
West Indies have claimed a 90-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Tarouba, with Jayden Seales taking 5-20 as Pakistan collapse from 244-3 to 282 all out. The home side leads the series 1-0 after setting 211 for Pakistan, who were dismissed for 120 in the second innings. Roston Chase dedicates the win to Garry Sobers.
England has built a 195-run lead at Headingley as Jordan Cox leads a productive third-day performance with 73, while Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence contribute with fifties. Pakistan faces a challenging reply, with Ali Usman taking five wickets for 92. Sam Curran faces a groin injury, ruling him out of the third Test.