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Fifties from Ben Duckett and Harry Brook have earned England a lead of almost 300 runs in the second Test in Multan, with Pakistan falling from 142-2 to 202 all out and getting accused of becoming "entirely submissive"

Not even Abrar Ahmed’s 10-wicket haul could turn the mood for Pakistan as England built a 281-run lead by the end of day two, with five wickets standing

England have a lead of 281 runs in the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, with both Ben Duckett and Harry Brook scoring impressive half-centuries

An early morning collapse from Pakistan was the defining feature of a day where England took control of the second Test and the series.

A phenomenal performance from Pakistan’s 24-year-old debutant spinner Abrar Ahmed dominated a day of Test cricket played at breakneck speed here today.

Abrar took seven for 114 against England in Multan

Test matches are now played at 100mph. Runs and wickets were aplenty on the first morning in Multan, as England reached the break at 180-5. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope each registered half-centuries, but the star of the show was Pakistan’s debutant Abrar Ahmed, who claimed all five wickets in…

As he prepares for the second Test in Pakistan, the England captain relishes being one of ‘two blokes leading the charge with exactly the same mindset’

Marnus Labuschagne has returned to No.1 in the ICC Test batting rankings, with Steve Smith rounding out an all-Aussie top two for the first time in 14 years.

Approximately 13 to 14 members of England’s travelling group were affected by a viral infection

After England's incredible victory in Rawalpindi, it's hard to know where this side goes next. But it's abundantly clear how they're going to try and get there