A star is born: Razaullah gives Pakistan fresh hopes despite England sweep The 21-year-old fast bowler’s eye-catching Test debut lit up an otherwise gloomy summer for the tourists The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
Joe Root makes most of no-ball luck as England win despite Pakistan scare England fell to two for two but beat Pakistan by eight wickets for a series whitewash, with Joe Root unbeaten on 62 after he chopped on a no-ball on 23 The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
Joe Root steers England home to end turbulent summer with Pakistan clean sweep The hosts were given a scare on the fourth morning when Mohammad Abbas removed both openers for nought in the first over The Independent UK · Sep 12
‘A perfect storm’: Trescothick refuses to blame England bowlers after Razaullah’s onslaught Marcus Trescothick described Pakistan’s late-innings onslaught as a ‘perfect storm’ after England were left with a target of 130 on day four The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Ollie Robinson shines as England take control of third Test against Pakistan Robinson was one of five players to make a half-century in England’s 453 all out and a mammoth lead of 320. The Independent UK · Sep 10
Bowlers shine again as England dominate dismal new-look Pakistan Josh Tongue claimed 4-42 while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer shared six wickets The Independent UK · Sep 9
England show no mercy as Pakistan bowled out for 133 on day one at Edgbaston Josh Tongue claimed four for 42 while there were three wickets apiece for Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer. The Independent UK · Sep 9
England seek calm end to chaotic Test summer against penitent Pakistan Late-night drinking incidents and a post-Bazball reboot have given the hosts plenty to think about, while the tourists have their own problems to sort out The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
It was clear Pakistan would struggle in England but they were set up to fail My heart has always belonged to Pakistan’s cricketers but the PCB’s nonsensical decision-making is breaking it The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
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
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
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
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 Guardian - UK · Aug 29
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 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 28 England v Pakistan: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened Ollie Robinson took 4-11 and Jofra Archer bowled ferociously as England dominated Pakistan’s batters and opened a 261-lead at Lord’s
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Abbas dusts himself down to dominate England – and close in on the honours board The fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistency
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Mohammad Abbas pegs back England as improved Pakistan make their mark at Lord’s Seamer Mohammad Abbas claimed four wickets for the tourists while Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith led England’s resistance in the second Test at Lord’s
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Jordan Cox takes lead for England against Pakistan The hosts scrapped to 248 for nine in bowler-friendly conditions.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox lead England’s resistance as Pakistan finally arrive England 248/9 (56 overs): An even first day was disrupted at either end by the weather as the two sides banished off and on-field woe respectively
The Independent UK · Aug 27 England lose early wickets as Mohammad Abbas shines for Pakistan Abbas took three for 34 in his opening spell at Lord’s to reduce the hosts to 80 for four.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 England reflect on new late-night drama as Pakistan seek Lord’s revival Joe Root’s side have golden chance to claim first series win since 2024 but are dealing with familiar off-field issues
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 England v Pakistan: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take five wickets each to give England the upper hand in the Headingey Test
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Pakistan have pedigree but lack wizardry 10 years on from glorious summer Tourists return to England having won just two of their last 13 Test series amid rapidly changing personnel