Pakistan squad cull came as a surprise to skipper Babar Azam Heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s were met with sweeping changes by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The Independent UK · Sep 8
It was clear Pakistan would struggle in England but they were set up to fail My heart has always belonged to Pakistan’s cricketers but the PCB’s nonsensical decision-making is breaking it The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Pakistan cricket hit by match-fixing controversy again: Players’ phones confiscated as seven players sent home Pakistan cricket has come under scrutiny after the PCB made sweeping changes during the England Test series. Seven players were dropped, several new players were added, and the board confirmed an internal disciplinary inquiry following reports concerning discipline and conduct. A report also claimed that some players’ phones were taken… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan’s mid-series meltdown after seven dropped and head coach axed: ‘Most shocking decision ever’ Sweeping changes were announced by Pakistan after falling 2-0 behind to England with another heavy defeat at Lord’s The Independent UK · Sep 1
Pakistan sack head coach and send seven players home after England Test series defeat Sarfaraz Ahmed has been sacked after Pakistan’s heavy defeat at Lord’s, with the white-ball coach Mike Hesson stepping in The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
England ‘not going to ease off the gas’ with 3-0 Pakistan series sweep in sight The interim coach Marcus Trescothick is hopeful of fielding an unchanged lineup in the third Test against Pakistan despite the series victory already being sealed The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
Misbehaving Lord’s pitch is a return to unpredictable era of unplayable chaos The wicket was not as bad as the one in June but presented enough challenges for the MCC to call in specialists The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
Joe Root urges England to celebrate Pakistan series win in ‘sensible, grown-up way’ Joe Root has called on his players to ‘celebrate in a sensible, grown‑up way’ after England clinched the series victory against Pakistan at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Aug 30
Welcome to Ozball, the low-key story of a low-key England summer Ollie Robinson’s metronomic medium-nip represents the new age – sometimes, you just get the heroes you need The Guardian - UK · Aug 30
Joe Root urges England to celebrate sensibly after series win over Pakistan Victory at Lord’s gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead. The Independent UK · Aug 30
Joe Root explains why balls could be to blame for low-scoring summer after England beat Pakistan Root’s side wrapped up series victory with another quick win over Pakistan at Lord’s The Independent UK · Aug 30
England seal series with dominant Lord’s victory in fitting finish to Pakistan’s decade of decline Joe Root’s side wrapped up another dominant success at Lord’s as Pakistan again showed how far they have fallen The Independent UK · Aug 30
England beat Pakistan by 194 runs: second men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened Ollie Robinson picks up eight wickets in the match at Lord’s and England take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series The Guardian - UK · Aug 30
Dan Lawrence helps England build commanding lead against Pakistan as weather delays Dan Lawrence made an unbeaten half-century as the hosts closed on 177 for seven in their second innings at Lord’s The Independent UK · Aug 29
The Economic Times · Aug 29 Rain frustrates England's bid for Pakistan series win Rain delayed play on day three of the second Test at Lord's. England holds a strong position with a lead of 261 runs. Pakistan was dismissed for 110 runs in their first innings. Opener Emilio Gay will resume batting on 30 not out. Harry Brook is unbeaten on seven, seeking…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 England v Pakistan: second men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened Dan Lawrence’s half-century grew England’s hefty lead but their progress was interrupted by rain and bad light
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 Olé for Robinson as England take firm control of Lord’s Test against Pakistan England dismissed Pakistan for 110 with Ollie Robinson taking 4 for 11 for a first-innings lead of 180, then reached 81 for three on day two of the second Test
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 England v Pakistan: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened Ollie Robinson took 4-11 and Jofra Archer bowled ferociously as England dominated Pakistan’s batters and opened a 261-lead at Lord’s
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Abbas dusts himself down to dominate England – and close in on the honours board The fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistency
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Mohammad Abbas pegs back England as improved Pakistan make their mark at Lord’s Seamer Mohammad Abbas claimed four wickets for the tourists while Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith led England’s resistance in the second Test at Lord’s
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Pakistan complain to Sky after interview with Imran Khan’s sons over father’s treatment The Pakistan Cricket Board has made a formal complaint to Sky Sports after it broadcast an interview with Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, during its coverage of the first day’s play at Lord’s
The Independent UK · Aug 27 England lose early wickets as Mohammad Abbas shines for Pakistan Abbas took three for 34 in his opening spell at Lord’s to reduce the hosts to 80 for four.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 England reach 248-9 against Pakistan before bad light: second Test, day one – as it happened Jamie Smith’s counter-attacking 61 helped England reach 248 for 9 on a tough day for batting at Lord’s
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 England reflect on new late-night drama as Pakistan seek Lord’s revival Joe Root’s side have golden chance to claim first series win since 2024 but are dealing with familiar off-field issues
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