Pakistani cricketer and former captain
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.
Imran Khan has remained in prison amid ongoing legal cases and health concerns. Family members describe isolation and anxiety; observers note diminished vision and mental strain. International coverage highlights calls for humane treatment and medical care.
Rain disrupted day three at Lord’s, limiting play to 24.5 overs. England’s first-innings lead stands at 357 as Dan Lawrence crafts an unbeaten 50, keeping pressure on Pakistan. Refunds are issued to ticket-holders as weather again tests the schedule in the three-Test series.
Pakistan has seen a rapid collapse in form and a dramatic but controversial shake-up of players and coaches during a Tests tour in England, prompting questions about management and future strategy. England leads the series after dominant wins, while the PCB faces an inquiry into conduct.
Pakistan has replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mike Hesson and handed debuts to seven players as part of a major reshuffle ahead of the Edgbaston Test against England. The move comes after back-to-back losses and a controversial row surrounding a Sky interview.
England has sealed a 2-0 series win after a commanding performance at Lord’s, with Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer spearheading a ruthless pace attack that dismantled Pakistan. Abbas earns Lord’s honours board with a five-wicket haul, while Saud Shakeel’s 97 proves valiant but ultimately in vain.
Pakistan has announced a major overhaul of its Test squad ahead of the third match in the England series, replacing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and seven players with Mike Hesson leading a mix of uncapped and new faces. The move follows heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s and signals a bid to re-balance the side amid criticism of the former regime.
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.