England tour of Pakistan 2022/23
ICC rescinds demerit point for Rawalpindi pitch that hosted Pakistan-England Test
ICC's appeal panel reviewed match footage and concluded the pitch had " several redeeming features"
April 18, 2024
McCullum admits Ashes 'a big carrot' - but tells England to 'enjoy' Pakistan success first
Coach wants England to "call on good experiences" in bid to reclaim the urn from Australia
April 10, 2024
'Three-nil hurts', but Saqlain doesn't see 'a huge gulf' between Pakistan and England
"If you look at 3-0, it'll be shocking. But if you decode it session by session, Pakistan played great cricket"
April 09, 2024
Switch Hit podcast: History boys
Alan, Miller and Vish look back at England's unprecedented 3-0 whitewash success on their tour of Pakistan
April 11, 2024
Ben Stokes hails England's fun factor after 'releasing the fear of failure'
"It's a great time to be playing for England," says captain after securing 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan
April 09, 2024
Brendon McCullum talks up Rehan Ahmed ahead of IPL auction
England coach says "it would be awesome" if young spinner were to get picked up
April 11, 2024
'When you take a chance with youth, it takes time' - Babar feels lack of experience hurt Pakistan
"With new players, it's different because when the opposition attacks them, it places a sharper kind of pressure on them"
April 11, 2024
'I certainly feel ready now' - Duckett hungry for more, in all conditions, after impressive Test return
England Test opener says he had been liberated by the team's changed mindset under Stokes and McCullum
April 12, 2024
Pakistan's worst streak at home, and a rare defeat in Karachi
The top stats from the three-match series, including Brook's streak and England's run rate
April 12, 2024
Brendon McCullum: 'Scary' how good Ben Stokes' captaincy has been
Coach plays down own role in series marked by superb tactics and man-management
April 10, 2024
Ben Duckett 82* seals England 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan
Eight-wicket win completed inside first hour on fourth morning
April 12, 2024
Babar Azam offers delusion over solution as Pakistan's shortcomings are exposed
Pakistan captain faces whitewash but fails to recognise own part in team's downfall
April 11, 2024
Rehan Ahmed, putting the game in super fast forward
Eighteen-year old is already emerging as a difference-maker for an England team full of them
April 13, 2024
'Nighthawk' cameo caps Rehan Ahmed's match-seizing day
Stuart Broad gives seal of approval for short-lived batting cameo after five-wicket heroics
April 11, 2024
Rehan Ahmed five-for on Test debut helps England to close in on 3-0 sweep
Azhar Ali out for a four-ball duck in final Test innings
April 11, 2024
Harry Brook atones for Ben Stokes run-out by making history with third hundred
"It probably makes you concentrate more," explains England's record-breaker after comedy mix-up with captain
April 11, 2024
Harry Brook's third century secures slender lead after spinners turn screw
Stokes and Brook rebuild innings after three wickets, including Root for a duck
April 11, 2024
Everything goes to plan for Pakistan, but not quite their day
They chose to bat in potentially the best batting conditions of this Test, most of their batters got starts, but somehow England are still very much in this game
April 19, 2024
Rehan Ahmed shows early signs of substance as England relive their fragile legspin dream
Rookie grows into his first day of Test cricket, with help from a supportive captain and dressing-room
April 12, 2024
Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed limit Pakistan to 304, before Abrar Ahmed's first-over reply
Mohammad Wasim jnr makes debut too as Pakistan make four changes to XI
April 12, 2024
Azhar Ali always found a dignified way through utter turbulence
He has done virtually everything Pakistan cricket has asked of him and he did all of that with class
April 13, 2024
'Remembering your two double-centuries and one triple-century'
Tributes for Azhar Ali after the Pakistan batter announced his decision to retire
April 11, 2024
Stats - Azhar Ali: Pakistan's most prolific top-three batter
All the key numbers from Azhar Ali's 12-year Test career for Pakistan
April 11, 2024
James Anderson: 'I feel proud of the work I've put in over here'
Rested seamer reflects on Test success in Pakistan, Ben Stokes' captaincy and that ball to Mohammad Rizwan
April 10, 2024
Ben Stokes on Rehan Ahmed: 'We're very impressed with what we've seen'
Legspinner will become England's youngest men's debutant, but captain is convinced he's ready
April 11, 2024
Rehan Ahmed to make history as England gun for series clean-sweep
Azhar Ali hopes for farewell appearance as Pakistan seek to end series on a high
April 11, 2024
Azhar Ali announces retirement, Karachi Test against England to be his last
Pakistan batter will retire with 97 Tests to his name - the sixth most for his country
April 13, 2024
Rehan Ahmed to make Test debut in Karachi
Legspinner would become England's youngest men's debutant if selected for third Test
April 13, 2024
Ollie Robinson 'considered retirement' in midst of injury-plagued English summer
Fast bowler in form and fitness of his life after playing starring role in England's series win
April 12, 2024
Ollie Pope: No animosity with Ben Foakes after unexpected keeping opportunity
Middle-order logjam caused by Harry Brook's emergence raises questions about Foakes' long-term future
April 15, 2024
Naseem Shah ruled out of Karachi Test due to shoulder injury
Fast bowler fails to recover from injury sustained during Rawalpindi Test
April 11, 2024
Rawalpindi pitch earns second 'below average' rating of 2022
Match referee Andy Pycroft ruled that the surface provided "almost no assistance to any type of bowler"
April 09, 2024
Chronicle of a collapse foretold - Pakistan's meltdown in Multan
For a while, Pakistan promised much in the second Test, but there would be no improbable fourth-innings glory, just another defeat
April 18, 2024
Mark Wood feels the ache of satisfaction after providing the speed that England need
Fast bowler back to Test cricket with a bang after proving he's not out of road yet
April 09, 2024
Stats - A rare duck for Pakistan's seamers; Stokes continues dream captaincy run
All the numbers that matter from the final day of the second Test that saw England take the series 2-0
April 09, 2024
Stokes: 'Phenomenal' Brook can enjoy all-format success like Kohli
"He's one of those rare players that you look across all formats and you can just see him being successful everywhere"
April 09, 2024
Stokes won't lose sight of the 'bigger picture' even as he celebrates 'rare' achievement
The tense victory in Multan made it eight wins in nine Tests for England since Stokes became the full-time captain in the format
April 11, 2024
Babar Azam on Saud Shakeel dismissal: 'We felt the ball had been grounded'
Crucial decision goes against Pakistan as umpire's soft-signal comes under scrutiny again
April 18, 2024
Mark Wood makes the difference as England seal the series in 26-run thriller
Sixth-wicket stand of 80 gives hosts hope until double-strike on stroke of lunch
April 17, 2024
England's seamers prove that Jaffas are not only Multan's fruit
Trio of world-class wickets briefly steals the show, but Pakistan battle back before the close
April 11, 2024
Saud Shakeel provides another flicker to Pakistan's ever-guttering flame
History says England have the series in the bag, but Pakistan's exceptions remain their rule
April 11, 2024
Pakistan battle in 355-run chase as late breakthrough buoys England
Five wickets in morning as England's third innings is wrapped up quickly
April 12, 2024
Pakistan, and the curious case of collapsing on flat tracks
It's a curiously Pakistani problem, and even when it isn't, there's still the issue of such pitches masking the brittle nature of a batting line-up in transition
April 09, 2024
Jack Leach takes the risks, earns the rewards in embodiment of England's new world
No point in judging spinner by his statistics, but his central importance to team is clear
April 19, 2024
England seek to sweep away the mystery as Abrar Ahmed presents a new spin challenge
England's attacking approach secures a foothold, where former sides might have crumbled
April 18, 2024
The Abrar Ahmed school of wizardry: come for the mystery, stay for the legspin
Affectionately known as "Harry Potter" in domestic circles, Pakistan's newest star bamboozled England with his skill and variations
April 13, 2024
Ben Duckett: 'No real mystery' to Abrar Ahmed's spin
Opener says England will not be blocking against Pakistan debutant in second innings
April 18, 2024
Stats - Abrar's record-breaking debut, and a rare all-ten for Pakistan spinners
England, meanwhile, smash the most runs scored by a team before lunch on the first day of a Test
April 18, 2024
Searching for the real Pakistan - from behind a security cordon
Islamabad-Multan diary: While the focus on safety is very understandable, it regrettably drains the travelling reporter's experience of authentic local flavour
April 18, 2024
Abrar Ahmed takes seven in debut innings as Pakistan cramp England's new style
Abrar Ahmed makes debut as Ashraf, Nawaz return for Naseem Shah, Azhar Ali
April 09, 2024
Little chance of conservatism from England as Pakistan search for bowling balance
It remains to be seen what happens to England's all-guns-blazing approach if Multan serves up a turner
April 13, 2024
Naseem Shah under injury cloud ahead of Multan Test
This increases the chances of a debut for Mohammad Wasim jnr as Pakistan attempt to level the series against England
April 14, 2024
Ben Stokes embraces the 'why not?' as England look to press harder still
Captain countenances innings forfeiture if play at Multan is limited by the weather
April 14, 2024
Ollie Pope retains gloves as Mark Wood returns for Multan Test
Stokes hints at selection poser as England seek means to overcome time constraints
April 14, 2024
Labuschagne displaces Root to become No. 1 Test batter
Steven Smith and Babar Azam complete the top three among batters, while James Anderson moves to third on the bowling charts
April 09, 2024
Hasan Ali in line for Pakistan return as Haris Rauf replacement
Pakistan looking to add experience to fast-bowling options for Multan Test
April 15, 2024
James Anderson, Ollie Robinson forge new seam alliance to drive England's famous win
Tireless final-day display speaks of conditioning and endurance on inhospitable pitch
April 18, 2024
Stats - 1768 runs, and a rare Test win in Pakistan
Stats highlights from a run-fest in Rawalpindi, where England claimed a famous victory following a brave declaration
April 14, 2024
'We don't do draws'
England sealed a dramatic win over Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Monday evening. Here's how the cricket community reacted
April 15, 2024
Pakistan's craven conservatism no match for England team on a mission
Determination not to lose at all costs defeats the purpose of inviting the big teams to play
April 15, 2024
James Anderson: 'One of the best wins I've been involved in, if not the best'
Veteran seamer describes "incredible" Stokes as "someone you want to play for"
April 13, 2024
Ben Stokes hails 'greatest away Test win' as England stick together in adversity
Captain proud of team's selflessness and resilience in overcoming sickness and pitch
April 13, 2024
Nasser Hussain on Ben Stokes: 'I do not think I've seen a better week of captaincy'
Michael Atherton describes dramatic Rawalpindi victory as "one of England's finest-ever Test-match wins"
April 17, 2024
Haris Rauf ruled out of remaining two Tests against England
The 29-year old Pakistan fast bowler's further participation in the series is also in doubt
April 14, 2024
Ben Stokes' England seal win for the ages in Rawalpindi's dying light
England pushed back after taking early wicket of Imam on final morning
April 11, 2024
Liam Livingstone ruled out of rest of Pakistan tour with knee injury
Allrounder will return to UK after jarring his knee in the field on debut in Rawalpindi
April 13, 2024
England stay true to their word on changing the face of Test cricket
Commitment to the brand just became a little more meaningful
April 11, 2024
Agha Salman's spark helps Pakistan shift Rawalpindi narrative
His quickfire fifty played a part in what has suddenly turned into a very exciting Test match
April 20, 2024
England, Pakistan in victory race as bold declaration transforms Pindi Test
Jacks took the last four wickets, albeit not before the hosts had staged an hour-and-a-half worth of resistance
April 15, 2024
It's time to restrict Test cricket to the countries with the infrastructure for it
A strong first-class system is the foundation of a healthy Test nation, and not every country can afford to invest heavily in one for relatively limited returns
April 10, 2024
Babar Azam repays Pindi debt with a masterpiece
The Pakistan captain made up for not scoring a ton against Australia in March, and gave his fans what they came for
April 16, 2024
Will Jacks continues quiet rise to help give England window of opportunity
Novice offspinner showcases good fundamentals as well as a knack for taking wickets
April 10, 2024
Joe Root, Abdullah Shafique promise to 'fight it out' as slow-burn Test reaches end-game
England, Pakistan commit to going for the win after three tough days for bowlers
April 16, 2024
Late wickets give England an opening after Babar leads big Pakistan show with the bat
Pakistan go to lunch on the third day at 298 for 3, still 359 behind England's huge first-innings total
April 20, 2024
Harry Brook: 'If it's there to drive, drive, and if it's there to cut, cut it'
Non-nonsense approach from rookie reaps rewards in record-breaking display
April 12, 2024
Pakistan and the consequences of fixing what wasn't broken
Once upon a time, only two years ago actually, batting in Rawalpindi was hard work. Now not so much
April 19, 2024
England feel the funk in bid to overcome unforgiving Pindi pitch
Stokes rings his changes and keeps attacking intent, but moribund surface is winning so far
April 12, 2024
PCB chairman slams Rawalpindi pitch as 'embarrassing' as bowlers toil in Test
Ramiz Raja warns that the country is paying price for lengthy exile from international cricket
April 09, 2024
Harry Brook's quick 150, Zahid Mahmood's forgettable debut
The full round-up of records from England's first-innings total of 657 in 101 overs
April 09, 2024
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq dig deep after England post towering 657
Pakistan take last six wickets but not before England pass 650 at more than a run a ball
April 09, 2024
Rawalpindi opening gambit suggests Crawley-Duckett partnership may stay the course
Complementary styles and contrasting backstories could help put an end to post-Strauss blues
April 09, 2024
Stats - England and their four centurions break a 112-year Test record
The run fest in Rawalpindi against Pakistan threw up some amazing numbers
April 11, 2024
Pitch imperfect from Pakistan as duff selection deepens their woes
England cut loose against an ill-balanced attack, on another benign Pindi surface
April 10, 2024
Ben Duckett hails team environment as England's quartet of centurions make hay
Positive intent from the get-go reaps rich rewards as England smash records in Rawalpindi
April 11, 2024
Crawley, Duckett, Pope, Brook centuries in record-breaking romp
Pakistan hand out four new caps as first Test gets underway as scheduled
April 18, 2024
Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan and England to begin as scheduled
The ECB informed the PCB on Thursday morning that they had enough fit players to field an XI
April 10, 2024
Naseem Shah's latest arrival feels like the real thing
He's still only 19, but the highs and lows he's packed into a 13-Test career have accelerated his growth into a hugely impressive cricketer
April 11, 2024
'If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen' - Liam Livingstone
Good things worth waiting for as allrounder is relaxed at prospect of delayed Test debut
April 11, 2024
Ben Stokes leaves door open for possible U-turn on ODI retirement
Holding firm on 50-over decision would mean twiddling his thumbs during England's World Cup defence
April 11, 2024
'We are excited about the prospect of playing the WTC final' - Babar Azam
Pakistan will need to win four of their remaining five Tests this cycle to remain in contention
April 10, 2024
Morning decision for Rawalpindi Test as sickness bug disrupts England plans
Changes could be made to England XI after half the squad is laid low by virus on eve of match
April 11, 2024
First Test could be delayed by 24 hours after illness sweeps through England squad
The issue is thought to be a virus or bug rather than food poisoning, but England might now struggle to put a fit XI on the field in Rawalpindi
April 11, 2024
Liam Livingstone to make England Test debut against Pakistan
Lancashire allrounder gets nod above Will Jacks, Ben Duckett confirmed as opener for first Test
April 11, 2024
James Anderson feels the rare thrill of the unknown ahead of Pakistan Test bow
Veteran of 2005 tour prepares to play first Test in country in 19-year international career
April 18, 2024
Brendon McCullum puts best feet forward as England brace for test of new resolve
Selections of Livingstone and Ahmed proof of England's willingness to challenge convention
April 09, 2024
Brendon McCullum: 'We'll be pushing for results. If we get outplayed, that's okay'
England coach says team will stick to positive approach for first Test series in Pakistan since 2005-06
April 09, 2024
Ollie Pope embraces senior status after taste of England leadership
Captaincy during low-key warm-up is another step in the development of England No.3
April 10, 2024
Mark Wood in doubt for first Test after World Cup hip injury
Fast bowler currently in UK, and unlikely to be risked with series beginning on December 1
April 19, 2024
Rehan Ahmed could become youngest man to play a Test for England after call-up for Pakistan tour
Brendon McCullum impressed by 18-year-old's "raw potential" as he joins full squad
April 13, 2024
Imran Khan gives assurances about Rawalpindi Test ahead of planned protest march
Former PM meets with PCB, UK High Commissioner to quell uncertainty over England tour plans
April 09, 2024
Ollie Pope to captain England in warm-up as Ben Stokes sits out
Jofra Archer primed to bowl for Lions in three-day tour match in Abu Dhabi
April 09, 2024
England hire team chef amid concerns about Test tour catering
Move follows concerns about food preparation on T20 leg of Pakistan tour
April 18, 2024
Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali get maiden call-ups for England Tests; Fawad, Hasan, Yasir dropped
Shaheen Shah Afridi is not fit and available for selection yet
April 09, 2024
Rawalpindi to host first Pakistan-England Test as originally scheduled
The potential of political unrest had raised the prospects of the match being moved to Karachi
April 11, 2024
Karachi could host first Test as switch from Rawalpindi looms
PCB, ECB discuss back-up plan as political unrest continues near venue of scheduled series opener
April 14, 2024
England put faith in Pakistan security advice as concerns mount in wake of Imran Khan shooting
First Test at Rawalpindi may face rearrangement following postponement of domestic match
April 12, 2024
Liam Livingstone and Will Jacks in England Test squad for Pakistan tour
Uncapped pair join recalled Keaton Jennings, Ben Duckett in squad as Alex Lees, Matthew Potts are dropped
April 15, 2024
Moeen Ali reverses decision on Test comeback
Allrounder won't tour Pakistan for three-Test series having previously said he was "unretired"
April 15, 2024
Will Jacks follows Moeen Ali's lead in Test allrounder bid
Surrey spinner "working as hard as I can on my bowling" ahead of England's return to Pakistan in December
April 11, 2024