Pakistan

Joe Root calls for sensible celebrations after England seal Pakistan series win

Joe Root asked England to mark their series win sensibly and brushed aside worries about his own form despite 14,000 Test runs.

Shamas replaces injured Alvi in Pakistan Asia Cup squad

ECB investigates Brydon Carse after handcuff video at Derby nightclub

England captain Joe Root voiced strong disappointment after Brydon Carse was withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

Joe Root leads England to innings victory over Pakistan

Joe Root's 68 helped England secure an innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley.

Jofra Archer secures BBL contract after Top End T20 hat-trick

Pakistan lose opening wicket for zero in both innings against England

ICC reverses demerit point on Gaddafi Stadium pitch

ICC reverses demerit point on Gaddafi Stadium after appeals panel finds pitch did not show excessive unevenness or spin.

ICC restores Gaddafi Stadium's demerit point after Australia ODI

PCB postpones President's Cup until December

The PCB shifted the President's Cup to December to give players rest before the international white-ball season.

Pakistan return to England ten years after Oval victory

India's selection of Manav Suthar signals left-arm spin succession planning

Manav Suthar's four-wicket haul in Galle alongside Ravindra Jadeja points to India's intent to develop a left-arm spin combination for the post-Jadeja era.

Josh Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses hat-trick against Pakistan

Josh Tongue takes consecutive wickets but misses hat-trick as Ali Usman claims five wickets on day two at Headingley.

Manav Suthar praises Jadeja's consistency after taking 4 for 76 in Galle

Manav Suthar took 4 for 76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run lead in Galle.

India bowl Sri Lanka out for 284 to take 178-run lead in Galle

Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets as India take commanding lead despite Dinusha's maiden hundred.

Jordan Cox set for unfamiliar No. 3 role against Abbas in Pakistan series

Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan series.

India close in on victory despite Sri Lanka resistance in Galle

India posted 460 for nine on day two in Galle, but Sri Lanka's middle order has kept the first Test alive into day three.

Pakistan name Fatima Sana captain for Asia Cup and Asian Games

Pakistan appointed Fatima Sana as captain for both the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games, replacing injured Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas.

Sri Lanka recall Dickwella and hand Nuwantha maiden Test call-up for India series

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad after a long absence. Offspinner Keshara Nuwantha earns his first call-up ahead of the series against India in Galle.

India name squad for Galle Test as Dickwella returns for Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad while offspinner Nuwantha earns his first call-up. India arrive with Devdutt Padikkal in place of the injured Sai Sudharsan for the 600th Test in Galle.

Jordan Cox to carry Virat Kohli advice into Pakistan Tests

England batter Jordan Cox says advice from Virat Kohli will stay with him forever as he prepares to bat at number three against Pakistan starting August 19.

Babar Azam retires hurt after blow to hand in England warm-up

Babar Azam took a blow to his right hand and retired hurt on five, leaving Pakistan with questions ahead of next week's Test series.

India-Pakistan clash ruled out in quarters, semis at Asian Games

India and Pakistan can only meet in the final or bronze-medal play-off at the Nagoya Asian Games.

Joe Root lifts England night curfew as Test captain

Root ended the post-Ashes curfew after replacing Stokes as Test captain. The ECB said the move was made to set new team standards ahead of the Pakistan series.

Joe Root abolishes England midnight curfew ahead of Pakistan series

Joe Root has ended England's midnight curfew, giving players freedom to make responsible decisions ahead of the Pakistan Test series.