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Pakistan captain Babar Azam admits squad cull caught him by surprise: ‘It was news to me’

Seven of the tourists’ squad were sent home before the third Test at Edgbaston

The Independent UK · Sep 8

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

Former cricket captains issue fresh appeal to Pakistan for ‘humane treatment’ of Imran Khan

Cricket legends Michael Atherton, Michael Brearley, Kapil Dev, Belinda Clark, Adam Gilchrist, Steve Waugh and Kim Hughes ask Pakistan to grant Khan ‘basic decency’ of court-ordered medical process to be completed

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Former England players criticise Ben Stokes’ captaincy and Bazball ‘cult’ after Ashes thrashing by Australia

England arrived in Perth in November with big ambitions of a rare Ashes win on Australian soil but were outplayed for most of the five Test matches and leave empty handed

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for England coach Brendon McCullum to go

Boycott believes captain Ben Stokes should also face the axe if he fails to learn some tough lessons

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Robin Smith: Tributes paid to 'one of England’s most charismatic and popular players' after death at 62

Former team-mates including Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain recount fond memories of ‘The Judge’

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Mitchell Starc has got England’s number as Ben Stokes faces a dirty dozen in Brisbane

Australia quick is finding new ways to break records as he closes on Pakistan great Wasim Akram’s benchmark for the most Test wickets by a left-arm bowler

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025

Boland's MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip

England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.

AAP · Oct 11, 2025

Who is Dickie Bird? Quick Facts About Legendary Cricket Umpire and National Treasure Who Died Aged 92

Dickie Bird, the beloved cricket umpire and Barnsley legend, has died aged 92, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, eccentricity and enduring affection from players and fans worldwide.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025

Dickie Bird: The magnetic umpire ‘married to cricket’ who was impossible to ignore

Bird has died at the age of 92 after becoming a household name for his charismatic personality on and off the cricket pitch

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025