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
Ollie Robinson reaches major milestone in England’s final Test against Pakistan England seam bowler Ollie Robinson took his 100th Test wicket on the opening morning of the final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Robinson thought he had got the landmark wicket in his first over when Saim Ayub was given out, but the Pakistan opener overturned the decision on review. However,… 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
Marnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South Africa Australia’s selectors have kept faith in the 32-year-old despite a run of poor form The Independent UK · Sep 7
Azhar Ali: ‘Pakistan cricket cannot change in the space of a year’ One of the stalwarts of the Pakistan team that reached Test No 1 a decade ago tells Ali Martin the current side’s woes go far deeper than this tour of England The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat. AAP · Sep 7
Race for baggy green hots up as Australian men’s cricket enters transitional period Many have decried the state of Australian batting but a group of a dozen or more Test aspirants should be a source of excitement, according to chief selector George Bailey The Guardian - AU · Sep 3
Old master Gooch offers hope for modern great Root in battle against lbws Batting is all about solving problems, and the grand old man of Essex backs the England captain to find a way past this one – just like he did The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
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
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 26
Jasprit Bumrah loses No.1 Test bowling rank; here's who dethroned the Indian after two years Jasprit Bumrah's long reign ended after his absence from recent matches with Mitchell Starc claiming the world's top Test bowler ranking for the first time. Starc achieved this milestone with a remarkable 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant made significant gains in the Test batting rankings. Ravindra Jadeja continues to… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Root reads from same old script in latest episode of England’s off-field soap opera Captain followed trend of discussing nightclub incidents rather than cricket before the second Test against Pakistan The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Brydon Carse dropped by England as investigation begins into handcuffs incident Brydon Carse has been stood down from England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan this week after footage of him in police handcuffs outside a bar in Derby emerged The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
English cricket’s latest shame raises deeper question about sport’s relationship with alcohol COMMENT: The fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub. Harry Latham-Coyle asks why England do not seem to be learning the lessons of a troubled period The Independent UK · Aug 24
AAP · Aug 22 Labuschagne form poses Test questions as Green shines Marnus Labuschagne's form has left his spot for the Test tour of South Africa in doubt as allrounder Cameron Green takes big strides forward.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 Trescothick keen on England role under incoming Fleming: ‘It’s a wonderful place to be’ Marcus Trescothick would like to remain part of Stephen Fleming’s backroom staff when the incoming head coach takes charge of England’s Test side after their series against Pakistan
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20 Maddison Levi: Wallaroos debut for explosive sevens star has New Zealand on red alert The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap
The Economic Times · Aug 19 Manav Sutra: Suthar’s 10-for powers India past Sri Lanka and offers a glimpse of his craft Manav Suthar secured ten wickets in the final Test match. His consistent bowling troubled Sri Lankan batsmen throughout the game. Suthar's skill and variations proved effective on the Galle pitch. KL Rahul and Gary Kirsten praised his Test match capabilities. India has found a promising spin bowling prospect for the…
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
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan Joe Root said he is not planning on ‘ripping up’ the work of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as England prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test in Leeds
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Joe Root will not ‘rip up’ Bazball as he outlines plan to get England back to winning ways Joe Root will begin his second spell as England Test captain against Pakistan this week
The Economic Times · Aug 18 Virat Kohli's 18 years in international cricket: 18 lesser-known records held by batting icon Virat Kohli's international cricket debut marked a significant career milestone. He has amassed over 28,000 runs and 85 centuries in his career. Kohli holds unique records, including most 150-plus scores by a non-opener. He is the only player with 20,000 international runs in a decade. Kohli also achieved a clean…
The Independent UK · Aug 18 The risk attached to Joe Root’s return to England captaincy A series against Pakistan is a relatively kind start to a new era but England risk burdening their returning Test skipper
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Gambhir is 'badhiya banda' but people can't digest his style sometime: Harbhajan Harbhajan Singh defends Gautam Gambhir against criticism for his coaching methods. He acknowledges Gambhir's straightforward approach may be difficult for some to accept. Gambhir's coaching saw India win major tournaments while facing Test defeats. Harbhajan believes Shubman Gill is an ideal leader for the Indian cricket team. He rates Gill…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 ‘Be adults’: Joe Root gets rid of England Test team’s midnight curfew Joe Root has abolished the midnight curfew for his England Test side after a string of late-night incidents