Mark Wood of England bowls during Day two of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 19, 2024 in Nottingham, England. England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, ending an 11-year career after a long battle with injuries.The 36-year-old played 38…
Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel walks off dejected (AP) Pakistan‘s difficult tour of England has exposed plenty of problems with the bat, but batting coach Michael Smith believes the team’s young players need time and exposure to the Test environment before they can be judged.Pakistan’s struggles continued on the second day of the ongoing Test in Birmingham,…
Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif of Pakistan watch the big-screen replay during day two of the 4th Test Match between England and Pakistan at Lord’s on August 27, 2010 in London, England. (left) and archive photo of the front cover of the News of the World newspaper. (Photo/Getty Images) England has not often…
Imam-ul-haq, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha (Agency Image) The Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to send seven players and two coaches home after defeats in the first two Tests against England continues to throw up fresh details, with behavioural concerns reportedly playing a role in the removal of senior players Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Salman…
Michael Atherton has questioned the authority of Babar Azam and the role Pakistan’s captains are allowed to play after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes to the Test squad midway through the England series.Pakistan suffered defeats in the opening two Tests and responded by sending seven players home. Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha…
England’s captain Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root has called on England to enjoy their Test series triumph over Pakistan without letting the celebrations spill into unnecessary controversy.England wrapped up a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a 194-run victory at Lord’s, securing their first multi-match Test series win since 2024. With one game…
Pakistan’s Azan Awais ducks a bouncer (AP Photo) Pakistan’s struggles in England have deepened after their batting collapsed for 110 in the first innings of the Lord’s Test, prompting a brutal assessment from former England captain Michael Vaughan.Pakistan arrived at Lord’s hoping for a response after being beaten by an innings and 53 runs in…
England’s Jordan Cox, right, leaves the field after being bowled out by Pakistan’s Ali Usman (AP) Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has hit back at the British media after sections of the UK press branded the current Pakistan side the “worst team in 50 years” following their heavy defeat to England in the first Test…
With just about half a minute left for the hooter, England’s Tessa Howard fired a shot of strange menace and intent towards the top-right corner of the Indian goal — on the turn, and from the edge of the D.Hearts stopped for that moment, and some, as the ball flew as if in slow motion…
Joe Root and Stephen Fleming (Agency Image) Joe Root has hailed incoming England Test coach Stephen Fleming as a major reason behind his enthusiasm for leading the side again, saying the former New Zealand captain’s vision has left him excited about the team’s future.England confirmed Fleming as their new Test coach earlier this week after…