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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 abolished the midnight curfew for both Test and white-ball squads as a new leadership era under Joe Root and Stephen Fleming begins. The move aims to foster adult responsibility and a cohesive culture ahead of a three-Test series against Pakistan at Headingley.
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.
England has built a commanding lead over Pakistan on a damp Headingley day, with Brook narrowly missing a century but Root, Cox and Lawrence contributing, and Tongue and Robinson leading the bowling effort as Pakistan's attack struggles in the field.
England leads by 23 runs after Pakistan bowled out for 133 on day one. Gay and Brook build a 104-run stand for England; Tongue, Robinson, and Archer dominate with the ball. Debutants for Pakistan struggle as Razaullah shines briefly before dismissal.
England has completed a 3-0 Rothesay Series clean sweep after defeating Pakistan by eight wickets at Edgbaston. Root and Cox secure a calm chase of 130, following Razaullah’s fearless 81 from 63 and Abbas’s 4-42 in Pakistan’s first innings. The result caps a turbulent tour for Pakistan and a triumphant turnaround for England.
Aneurin Donald has opened the batting for England, marking a historic moment as the Glamorgan-born batter debuts at Cardiff after stepping up due to injuries in the squad. England’s white-ball series begins with a strong statement of intent as Donald pairs with Jos Buttler.
England have built a commanding 2-1 series lead after a second ODI victory at Leeds, with unchanged squads and key performances shaping the win over Sri Lanka. Rashid’s injury keeps him sidelined as Rehan Ahmed steps in. The series concludes with a decisive final match at The Oval.
England has named a 16-player ODI squad for the Pakistan tour with Jos Buttler injured, Adil Rashid returning, and Mason Crane earning a debut chance. Jofra Archer is rested. The tri-series in Pakistan runs from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31, with a Lahore final.