Pakistan tour of England 2019

England v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Headingley

Pakistan have made strides but fielding a 'real worry' - Mickey Arthur

Mohammad Amir still in contention for World Cup after recovering from chicken pox, says coach
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Headingley

'Every squad member should expect to play a World Cup role' - Eoin Morgan

Length of tournament, and nature of injuries, means that players who miss cut should not give up hope of involvement, says skipper
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Headingley

The scramble for England's World Cup 15 - how the contenders match up

England's squad candidates have done all they can, now it's over to the selectors to make one of the toughest calls ever
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Headingley

Chris Woakes' five-for shines at end of England's spotless World Cup warm-up

England rested several key players with Eoin Morgan choosing to bat first in fresh conditions as preparation for the World Cup
May 04, 2024
England v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Headingley

England keep their foot down, Pakistan battle to keep up

With the series decided, Headingley offers a final chance for those on the brink of World Cup selection to impress
May 02, 2024

Jason Roy scores emotional hundred after daughter's hospital dash

Opener steps up after sleepless night, as infant daughter is taken ill on eve of game
May 03, 2024
England v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Trent Bridge

Ben Stokes leads rescue as Jason Roy ton sets up England victory

Wood, Archer form pace duo for England, Pakistan ring in three changes
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Trent Bridge

Mark Wood steps up to make World Cup case

Tough gig as fast bowler becomes next to press his claims for selection on batsman-friendly pitch
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Trent Bridge

Another big run-fest on the cards as England face Pakistan at Trent Bridge

As England close in on 500-run innings, what better place to reach it than in Nottingham, scene of their world-record 481
May 02, 2024

Jofra Archer has boosted competition in England ranks - Woakes

Just as jostling for places has made England's batting line-up a force, the bowlers are now having to lift their game
May 05, 2024
England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Bristol

Jonny Bairstow fires England as Imam-ul-Haq's 151 goes in vain for Pakistan

England opt to field first, having brought in Joe Denly and Tom Curran for auditions with the ball
May 03, 2024

Joe Denly's big audition: The pros and cons of handing him a World Cup spot

Replacing leg-spinner Adil Rashid for third ODI, Denly has a chance to prove his worth as a back-up option
May 02, 2024

Ageas thriller sets stage for Bristol as England, Pakistan test World Cup options

Changes expected on both sides as final selections draw near
May 02, 2024

ICC satisfied England did not tamper with ball against Pakistan

Governing body say they are aware of unverified footage on social media and are 'comfortable that there was no attempt to change the condition of the ball'
May 03, 2024
World Cup 2019

How Asif Ali's brief burst of power may change Pakistan selectors' mind

A late display of six-hitting carried Pakistan's unlikely chase deep into the final overs, and may have forced a change to the World Cup 15
May 02, 2024

Jos Buttler finds another echelon as spotlight falls again on England's bowlers

Buttler scores second-fastest England ODI ton as Pakistan fall just 12 runs short of giant target to give hosts 1-0 series lead
May 02, 2024

Jos Buttler on top of the world as Pakistan make England work for win

Both sides ring in changes, Jofra Archer rested
May 03, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Ageas Bowl

Moeen Ali, Jason Roy, Shoaib Malik in contention after not-so-dry run

Both England and Pakistan could make changes as the teams head south with the series square
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st ODI, The Oval

Jofra Archer may have punched his World Cup ticket with fiery spell on damp day

England chose to bat after rain reduced the game to 47 overs and the possibly of DLS coming into play
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Ageas Bowl

James Vince's perfect timing revives England World Cup hopes

A magnificent 190 for Hampshire and the misfortune of a few others has put James Vince back in the frame
May 02, 2024
Pakistan news

Mohammad Amir seeks Oval encore in bid to revive World Cup prospects

Paceman returns to scene of Champions Trophy glory with hopes of emerging from lean 50-over form
May 02, 2024
England news

Alex Hales' dropping a message bad behaviour 'won't be tolerated'

England coach Trevor Bayliss says batsman deserved his punishment but left door open for a future return
May 02, 2024
England news

Liam Dawson could replace Joe Denly in World Cup squad - Trevor Bayliss

Denly faces a couple of defining games over the next few days
May 02, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st ODI, The Oval

World Cup preparations dominate agenda as England and Pakistan face off

The Jofra Archer audition process continues, while Pakistan are hoping for a sign from Mohammad Amir
May 02, 2024

'Finding a way to win' was crucial for England preparations - Joe Root

England Test captain focussed on defining summer after tricky challenges against Ireland and Pakistan
May 04, 2024

Joe Denly's jack-of-all-trades attributes face their defining test

England's utility option is a fine cricketer in his own right, but does he offer enough in each of his roles to be the World Cup stand-by?
May 02, 2024

Jofra Archer settles in, Eoin Morgan guides England to hard-fought win

Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hasnain, Jofra Archer and Ben Foakes also on T20I debut in Cardiff
May 04, 2024
England v Pakistan, only T20I, Cardiff

No issues with new team-mates, says Jofra Archer as he tries not to focus on World Cup

New recruit says he spoke to David Willey, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes about their comments in the media
May 05, 2024
England v Pakistan, only T20I, Cardiff

Jofra Archer watch continues as England, Pakistan seek World Cup pointers

England have called up Phil Salt as batting cover, while Ben Foakes, Ben Duckett and Mohammad Hasnain are in line for T20I debuts
May 02, 2024
Kent v Pakistan XI, Tour match, Beckenham

Imad Wasim fires Pakistan to comprehensive win in opening tour game

There were fifties from Fakhar Zaman and Harris Sohail to go with Imad Wasim's 117 not out as Pakistan notched a 100-run win
May 02, 2024
Pakistan news

Shadab Khan prescribed medication and rest in bid to be fit for World Cup

The legspinner saw a specialist in London and is set to return to Pakistan where he will undergo further tests
May 02, 2024