Stephen Fleming inherits intriguing squad after England’s unsettling summer The new Test head coach’s arrival and Joe Root’s calming influence as captain add to promising signs in the post-Stokes era The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Crash and burn: Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant Razaullah at least ensured a tour marred by mid-series sackings ended with a flicker of hope. The PCB banned then-captain Mohammad Yousuf and senior batter Younis Khan for an… The Economic Times · Sep 13
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
‘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
Marcus Trescothick admits England were hit by ‘perfect storm’ against Pakistan The tourists showed some overdue resistance with four players hitting half-centuries at Edgbaston. The Independent UK · Sep 11
Razaullah lights up for Pakistan to slow down England’s victory march in third Test Razaullah, Pakistan’s No 9, struck nine sixes on his way to 83 as Pakistan set England a target of 130 to win the third Test The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
England bowlers struggle as Pakistan finally show resilience at Edgbaston Razaullah crashed nine sixes in an astonishing assault from number nine to carry Pakistan to 449 all out in their second innings. The Independent UK · Sep 11
Pakistan debutant stuns England with incredible batting display in final Test Pakistan debutant Razaullah smashed 81 runs from just 63 balls to stun England on day three of the final Test at Edgbaston. England appeared to be on course for a routine victory until Razaullah came to the crease at number nine in the batting order. The 21-year-old fast bowler showed… The Independent UK · Sep 11
England close on series sweep against Pakistan: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened Over-by-over report: England’s batters produced a flurry of 50s before Ollie Robinson got to work again The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Razaullah, Pakistan’s new bowling sensation touted as next Waqar Younis, had no passport, was picked on bike from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when picked for England tour Pakistan fast-bowling sensation Razaullah’s journey to the England tour was anything but ordinary. The 21-year-old reportedly did not have a passport when he was selected, while his phone was switched off. His coach had to travel by bike into the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to find him before he… The Economic Times · Sep 10
‘I’ll be using it again’: Tongue unveils new trick as ‘raw talent’ Razaullah shines The England fast bowler, who took four wickets, revealed he’s learnt wobble seam from his teammate Ollie Robinson The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Josh Tongue jumps on wobble-seam trend to put Pakistan on shaky ground again Tongue claimed four for 42 while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer shared six wickets on day one. The Independent UK · Sep 9
Grim predictability blights Pakistan’s brief moments of light amid Test gloom Razaullah offered the tourists a glimpse of audacity but it was Babar Azam who embodied the wider loss of hope The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
The Independent UK · Sep 9 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 Guardian - UK · Sep 9 Gay and Brook put England in complete control after Pakistan crumble once more England lead by 23 runs after at Edgbaston, after 14 wickets tumbled on the opening day
The Independent UK · Sep 9 England’s seamers show no mercy to Pakistan in opening session of third Test A new-look Pakistan XI floundered amid a relentless onslaught from the hosts.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 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