Mohammad Rizwan: Mohammad Rizwan approaches ICC Anti-Corruption Unit over mobile phone seizure by Pakistan’s cyber crime agency | Cricket News

Mohammed Rizwan approaches ICC ACU (Agency Image) Mohammad Rizwan’s troubles following Pakistan’s England tour have taken another turn, with the wicketkeeper-batter approaching the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) for clarity over the seizure of his mobile phone by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The move comes days after the Lahore High Court dismissed his…

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‘Even KP couldn’t come close’: Ben Stokes makes huge Harry Brook-Kevin Pietersen comparison | Cricket News

England skipper Harry Brook Ben Stokes has heaped praise on Harry Brook after the England white-ball captain produced another breathtaking T20I innings against Sri Lanka, even suggesting that the young batter’s talent surpasses that of Kevin Pietersen.Brook smashed an unbeaten 114 off just 49 balls in the first T20I in Southampton, striking 10 fours and…

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Pakistan’s England nightmare deepens: 11 WTC points docked, 50% match fee fine — here’s why | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Babar Azam, center, with teammates following his side’s defeat to England at Edgbaston. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s disastrous 0-3 Test series defeat against England has been compounded by a significant over-rate penalty, with the side losing 11 World Test Championship points and being fined 50 per cent of their match fee following the…

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‘A very unusual summer’: England’s Ben Stokes retirement, McCullum exit, Carse controversy and Root’s return end in 3-0 Pakistan sweep | Cricket News

England players, including captain Joe Root, celebrate following their series win over Pakistan. (AP Photo) England have emerged from a summer of upheaval with a perfect 3-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan, and returning captain Joe Root believes the way his side responded to an “unusual” period of change has been particularly encouraging.Root returned to…

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Pakistan stun England with stunning fightback as Razaullah and Abbas force final-day chase at Edgbaston | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Razaullah (AP) Pakistan produced a remarkable fightback on Day 3 of the third Test at Edgbaston, turning what looked like a straightforward innings defeat into a potentially tricky chase for England.After being bowled out for just 133 in their first innings and conceding a 320-run lead, Pakistan were expected to fold quickly in their…

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Three Tests, six innings, 20 runs: Pakistan openers register worst Test series in 35 years against England | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub (AP Photo) Pakistan’s opening batters endured a disastrous Test series against England, combining for just 20 runs across six opening partnerships in the three-match series, their joint-worst performance in 35 years. The latest failure came in the third Test at Edgbaston, where Pakistan’s opening pair was dismissed without adding a run to…

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Joe Root scripts history at Edgbaston, surpasses Steve Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Test cricket | Cricket News

England’s captain Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root scripted a new piece of Test history on Thursday, becoming the most successful fielder in the format after taking his 220th catch during the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.Root surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith, who had held the record with 219 catches, to move to the top…

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Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, moves closer to Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson for most Test appearances | Cricket News

England’s captain Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root continues to add to his remarkable Test legacy, surpassing Australia great Steve Waugh for the most Test appearances as he took the field against Pakistan in the third and final Test at Edgbaston.Root, who is captaining England in the series, has now featured in 169 Tests, moving…

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‘Everyone is worried’: Pakistan languish at WTC bottom after another heavy defeat | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket team (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan’s Test crisis deepened at Lord’s as another heavy away defeat left them languishing at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings, with pacer Mohammad Abbas admitting that “everyone is worried” about the team’s performances.Pakistan’s fortunes in the longest format have declined significantly in recent years, both at…

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