England Test victory over Pakistan ‘one of finest ever’, says Michael Atherton Ben Stokes’ side pulled off a dramatic 74-run win on a gripping day five at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Aggressive England clinch thrilling first-Test win over Pakistan Ben Stokes’ bold captaincy paid off as the tourists narrowly beat the setting sun in Rawalpindi The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
England snatch famous Pakistan victory after thrilling final day Ben Stokes’s side secured a 74-run victory on a gripping day five at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
England win thrilling Test match vs Pakistan as bold Ben Stokes declaration pays off England did everything in their power to try and force a win on a lifeless Rawalpindi surface and they were rewarded for their efforts with a famous victory over Pakistan Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022
England beat Pakistan by 74 runs: first Test, day five – as it happened Some 22 years on from England’s miracle in the dark in Karachi came another famous win that beat the setting sun by a matter of minutes The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Ben Stokes tipped to go down as "one of the most significant England captains ever" Former England captain Michael Atherton has praised Ben Stokes for being "prepared to lose to win" after he made a brave decision to declare against Pakistan in Rawalpindi Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022
5 talking points as England go for the jugular on final day against Pakistan All results remain possible heading into day five of the first Test between England and Pakistan after captain Ben Stokes made an incredibly bold decision to declare Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022
England have ‘no fear’ ahead of a thrilling final day against Pakistan The assistant coach says the tourists are not scared of losing the first Test to Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
England’s daring declaration sets up thrilling final day against Pakistan Pakistan need 263 more runs to defeat England, with eight wickets remaining The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022
Stokes and Robinson grab wickets after England set Pakistan tempting target England declared on day four of the first Test, setting Pakistan 343 to win, then took the wickets of Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam before close of play The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022
England hunt remarkable Pakistan victory after Ben Stokes makes bold declaration All three results remain possible heading into the final day of the first Test between England and Pakistan after Ben Stokes made a bold declaration to keep the game alive Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022
T20 leagues: Ian Chappell warns of a breakdown of epic proportions NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels that with T20 leagues "popping up faster than weeds in summer", international cricket's ambitious but "implausible" future programme is headed for a breakdown of epic proportions. The Times of India · Dec 4, 2022
Nathan Lyon bowls Australia to first-Test win over West Indies at Perth Stadium, as it happened Australia beats the West Indies by 164 runs in the first Test in Perth, with Nathan Lyon taking six wickets in the final innings. Look back on how all the action unfolded in our blog. ABC News · Dec 4, 2022
Will Jacks stresses the need to be ‘flexible’ as England finish strongly against Pakistan For all the crash, bang, wallop that has become so synonymous with this England team, it was the turn of the brains of ‘Bazball’ to show-off rather than the brawn. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022 5 talking points as England make late fightback after Babar Azam's brilliant hundred England toiled hard on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi and got some just rewards as they picked up seven wickets on a lifeless pitch to remain in with a chance of winning
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Will Jacks keeps Pakistan in check as England dig deep in search of lead Pakistan closed day three of the first Test on 499-7, still 158 behind, despite centuries for Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022 England rewarded for perseverance as late Pakistan wickets offer hope of victory The hosts slid to 499 for seven at the end of day three in Rawalpindi, with England leading by 158 runs
Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022 England take late wickets to keep victory hopes alive after Babar Azam's superb century Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam all scored centuries for Pakistan, but England remain 158 runs in front heading into day four as Ben Stokes' men attempt to push for an unlikely victory
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022 England bowlers toil as Babar Azam’s century helps Pakistan past 400 Pakistan captain Babar played an elegant innings to become the seventh centurion of the Test
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022 Babar Azam hits century as Pakistan on demoralising afternoon for England Normal service was resumed in Rawalpindi after a morning session that had hinted at a bowlers revival was followed up by a wicketless session and a Babar Azam century for Pakistan.
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Harry Brook reveals typical Ben Stokes message that inspired record 27-run over Harry Brook hit a magnificent century in only his second test innings for England - and a record 27-run over was inspired by the words of Ben Stokes before day two
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022 Pakistan openers fight back in first Test in response to England’s mammoth 657 The Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique put on an unbroken 181 as England’s bowlers toiled on the flat pitch in Rawalpindi
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 5 talking points as Pakistan fight back after England break records on lifeless pitch The first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi has seen the batters make excellent use of a flat pitch, with Ben Stokes' side racking up 657 before the hosts made 181-0 in response
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022 England made to toil after Pakistan pile on the runs in reply to 657 all out Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique both moved towards centuries for the hosts.
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Harry Brook breaks Ben Stokes record before Pakistan's openers make England toil Pakistan reached 181-0 at the close of play on day two of the first Test against England in Rawalpindi, with Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq both scoring half-centuries after the visitors racked up 657