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