'Wasn't space' for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa. AAP · Aug 31
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
Marcus Trescothick talks up pace attack comparisons with 2005’s ‘fab four’ Crushing wins over Pakistan at Headingley and Lord’s have seen the current crop mentioned in the same breath as the 2005 Ashes stars. The Independent UK · Aug 31
England have found a winning formula – with one looming problem England’s seam quartet have proved too good for Pakistan in a long-awaited series win – but will a different balance be required moving forward? The Independent 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
Aussies ready to handle hostile crowds in South Africa Hostile crowds likely await Australia on their first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, but Josh Hazlewood says there is a reason why it won't worry players. AAP · 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
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue roll over Pakistan to give England series win England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s, as Ollie Robinson took 4-24 and Josh Tongue 3-46, putting them 2-0 up with one to play The Guardian - 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
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30 Durham finish off Gloucestershire on sixth ball of day; Surrey frustrate Essex: county cricket, day four – as it happened Durham completed a 10-wicket win over Gloucestershire to cement their place at the top of Division Two
The Independent UK · Aug 30 ‘That’s a joke’: Nasser Hussain critical of umpires over England vs Pakistan decision Play was abandoned in sunny conditions late on day three, with a sparse remaining crowd booing
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Dan Lawrence hails ‘different mentality’ as he strives to make up for lost time Dan Lawrence said he was ‘desperate’ to establish himself, after his unbeaten 50 helped England to a strong position against Pakistan at Lord’s
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Dan Lawrence determined to enjoy England ride amid uncertainty of regime change It is not clear how incoming head coach Stephen Fleming will shape his batting line-up.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Lawrence stretches lead against Pakistan as weather delays England victory push Dan Lawrence’s 50 not out steered England towards a winning position in the second Test against Pakistan, with the lead 357 with three wickets left
The Independent UK · Aug 29 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Durham v Gloucestershire, Glamorgan v Hampshire: county cricket, day three – as it happened Tanya Aldred reported on a day when rain played havoc with the schedule and Durham were made to wait by a peeved Gloucestershire
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 Archer illuminates fading summer as Pakistan’s marzipan men melt away The tourists offered little but Jofra again invited us to marvel at what he is and mourn what could have been
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Jofra Archer says England’s four-man pace attack might keep him playing until 40 This month’s Test series against Pakistan marks the first time Archer has lined up alongside Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 ‘Maybe the speed guns are dodgy’: Jofra Archer plays down fastest spell after England dominate The fastest spell of Jofra Archer’s career helped put England in a dominant position in the second Test against Pakistan
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