Pakistani cricketer and former Pakistan captain
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.
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.
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan remains in prison on corruption charges. His sons Suleiman and Kasim Khan have voiced concerns about his treatment and security in prison during media interviews broadcast during a Pakistan-England Test, while officials weigh potential tensions over the tour.
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 completes a 3-0 series win after a dramatic third Test at Edgbaston as Pakistan replaces head coach and drops seven players amid off-field turmoil. England’s pace attack dominates, with Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer leading a mouthwatering display; Pakistan’s squad reshuffle signals a turbulent phase.
Pakistan has replaced its head coach and seven players after heavy defeats to England, with Mike Hesson taking charge for the third Test at Edgbaston. The changes aim to restore balance and inject new talent as the tour nears its close.
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.