England v Pakistan: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take five wickets each to give England the upper hand in the Headingey Test The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
'Stands out': Carey hits 50 Tests after turning point Alex Carey is a must-pick in the Australia side as a gloveman but his batting alone justifies his place in the team after taking on every challenge with gusto. AAP · Aug 19
Self-saboteurs England and Pakistan face off in ‘El Dysfunctiono’ series With Pakistan at a low ebb and England at the start of their semi-reset the series at Headingly looks to be an interesting one The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Pakistan have pedigree but lack wizardry 10 years on from glorious summer Tourists return to England having won just two of their last 13 Test series amid rapidly changing personnel The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan Joe Root said he is not planning on ‘ripping up’ the work of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as England prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test in Leeds The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Joe Root will not ‘rip up’ Bazball as he outlines plan to get England back to winning ways Joe Root will begin his second spell as England Test captain against Pakistan this week The Independent UK · Aug 18
Australia swing axe after Darwin disaster with Jake Weatherald dropped for second Bangladesh Test Opener pays the price after scores of 23 and 0 in first Test defeat with Matthew Renshaw drafted into the 13-man squad in his place The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
Opener axed for second Test as Renshaw gets recall Queensland left-hander Matt Renshaw has been drafted into the Australian squad after the first Test debacle claimed the scalp of Jake Weatherald. AAP · Aug 18
The risk attached to Joe Root’s return to England captaincy A series against Pakistan is a relatively kind start to a new era but England risk burdening their returning Test skipper The Independent UK · Aug 18
It’s time for freakishly gifted Harry Brook to come of age in England’s post-Bazball era Test captaincy came too soon for 27-year-old but Pakistan series is latest chapter in year that could be the making of him The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Poor Test batting not the only issue facing Australia Australia were outplayed by Bangladesh in Darwin with the bat, ball and in the field but coach Andrew McDonald says it is not time for an emotional response. AAP · Aug 17
Jordan Cox embraces Test ‘clarity’ but with it comes unfamiliar role for England Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan series The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Jordan Cox reveals Virat Kohli advice ahead of England Test return Cox spent time with the Indian great at Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier this year The Independent UK · Aug 17
Jordan Cox hopes to use Virat Kohli advice to thrive in Test cricket for England Cox will bat at three in the first match of the post-Bazball era. The Independent UK · Aug 17
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Appointment of Root and Fleming has been a mess but they could be a good blend Joe Root should try to enjoy his second spell as England captain with Stephen Fleming bringing a more proactive approach
AAP · Aug 17 'Needs big runs': Australia mull change after Test loss Australia coach Andrew McDonald has left the door ajar for squad changes and addressed the lack of runs by Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald.
AAP · Aug 17 Bangladesh skipper sets his sights on 2-0 Test sweep After their greatest Test win and a call from their prime minister, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has turned to beating Australia again in Mackay.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17 How Australia found themselves on the wrong side of cricket’s most profound upset Despite overwhelming odds against them, Bangladesh still found a way to win – but their success wasn’t down to any Australian complacency
AAP · Aug 16 'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green Cameron Green came into the first Test against Bangladesh with his position under threat but a breakthrough home ton amid defeat has flipped the narrative.
AAP · Aug 16 Aussie ends dramatic week with The Hundred trophy Ash Gardner, with help from her Australia teammate Beth Mooney, has led the Trent Rockets to victory in the Women's Hundred tournament in England
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period The 26-year-old attracted scathing criticism from several ex-England players during last winter’s Ashes series.
AAP · Aug 16 Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton Bangladesh have secured a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin as the hosts crumbled with the bat again, apart from a Cameron Green century.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16 Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets on day four of first men’s Test – as it happened The comprehensive victory in Darwin was the first Test win for Bangladesh on Australian soil
AAP · Aug 15 'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call Australia's batsmen faced the toughest conditions on the opening day of the first Test but Josh Hazlewood insists captain Pat Cummins was right to bat first.
AAP · Aug 15 'My job': Hazlewood joins 300-club with six-for Josh Hazlewood proved he has lost none of his vim, with his 6-89 making the paceman the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets.