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Pakistan’s Razaullah belts nine sixes on 81 off 63, guiding a 449 all out as England chase 130 to seal the series. Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Azan Awais contribute 50s; England’s bowlers struggle to stem the attack.
England’s cricket side has wrapped up strong performances in the ongoing series against Pakistan, with Ollie Robinson starring with 21 wickets and Zak Lawrence delivering consistent scores. The visitors’ batting has struggled, but England remain on top as they push toward victory.
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket after a dramatic Trent Bridge finish. The Guardian reports a verdict on Brendon McCullum’s leadership remains contested as England’s form wanes and a new era looms.
England's white-ball teams have surged on the back of Brook and Salt’s chase, with India defeated as England eye a first-world No. 1 ranking in the format after consecutive series wins. A developing ODI strategy emerges as Stokes' retirement and leadership changes ripple through the squad.
England’s one-day side is reshaping as Bethell eyes an ODI opening spot alongside Duckett, while Stokes’ retirement creates a leadership and selection vacuum. Curran and Coles emerge as other potential pillars as England chase a series win against India in the white-ball format.
Keir Starmer hints at a bank holiday if England wins the World Cup; multiple outlets report upcoming announcements at NATO summit and talks over timing of a potential holiday after the final.
England has named a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, with Joe Root returning as captain. Jordan Cox is moved to No. 3, while Dan Lawrence is slated at No. 6. Bethell misses the series through knee injury, and Ollie Pope provides batting cover. Stephen Fleming is not yet in post, with Trescothick acting as interim coach.
England has built a 195-run lead at Headingley as Jordan Cox leads a productive day with 73, Brook and Lawrence adding half-centuries, while Usman claims wickets for Pakistan. Sam Curran faces a groin injury and will miss the third Test.
Australia has leveled the two-Test series against Bangladesh with an innings-and-51-run win in Mackay, powered by Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul. The result follows a shock Darwin defeat and shifts momentum as Australia’s bowlers dominate, while the batting remains a work in progress.
England have completed a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan after a dominant batting display and a sharp bowling performance, sealing victory on day four with Root and Cox guiding a comfortable chase of 130.
England has completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan as Joe Root anchors a calm end to a turbulent summer, following Ben Stokes’ shock retirement and McCullum’s departure. New coach Stephen Fleming is set to take charge while a fast-bowling core shows promise.