Pakistan tour of Ireland, England and Scotland 2018
Scotland v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Edinburgh
Malik, Usman lead Scotland rout of 84 runs
Scotland made one change to their XI, meaning they fielded the same side that beat England on Sunday
May 14, 2024
Scotland v Pakistan, Only T20I, Edinburgh
Sarfraz and Shadab, the stars of a power-packed show
Scotland have made just one change from the side that beat England, replacing seam bowler Chris Sole with left-arm spinner Hamza Tahir
May 18, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Sarfraz Ahmed: We lacked discipline in both innings
The captain was disappointed by the lack of application Pakistan showed in the second Test, but insisted 1-1 was a good result
May 18, 2024
England vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Leeds
Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq dip when Pakistan need them most
As much as the runs what Azhar and Shafiq need to bring Pakistan's batting is the unmistakable sense that they are in charge
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
A victory that buys England time but India challenge looms large
Defeat at Headingley would have hastened calls for change. An innings win does not mean all is well, but it has stopped England's rot. For now.
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Jos Buttler shows the brains and the brawn on Test return
He may never be a consistent run-scorer at Test level, but he might be an occasionally brilliant one
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Mickey Arthur: 'We need to dish out a couple of hidings tonight'
Pakistan coach rues the inconsistency in his young team as England bounce back from a humbling defeat at Lord's
May 16, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley, 3rd day
Dom Bess saves his best for last, after Jos Buttler blitz floors Pakistan
Our rolling Live Report, featuring news, updates, statistics, graphics and insight from our reporters at Headingley for the second Test
May 18, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Graham Thorpe: Producing Test batsmen is becoming tougher
While England built a 128-run lead, Thorpe confessed to "a little edge of frustration" that every dismissed batsman in the top order reached 20
May 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Chasing the left-armer catches up with Joe Root again
The England captain didn't quite get far enough for another conversation about conversion, but there was still familiarity in how his innings ended
May 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Mohammad Amir is unlucky, but was he really that good before his ban?
He has now played more Tests since the break in his career than before, but his reputation is largely formed on one season when even Shane Watson was a handful
May 15, 2024
England v Pakista, 2nd Test, Headingley
Michael Vaughan responds to Stuart Broad: England haven't won Test yet
Michael Vaughan has suggested Stuart Broad feels he is beyond criticism after his comments at the end of the first day's play in Leeds
May 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
England batsmen put all hands to the pump to secure advantage against Pakistan
Our rolling Live Report, featuring news, updates, statistics, graphics and insight from our reporters at Headingley for the second Test
May 17, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Stuart Broad channels his anger at Michael Vaughan's criticism to lead England's revival
England's second highest wicket-taker of all-time did not take kindly to the suggestion he should be dropped from Test team. He responded on and off the field
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Live Report: England v Pakistan
An archive of our rolling Live Report, featuring news, updates, statistics, graphics and insight from our reporters at Headingley for the second Test
May 15, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
Pakistan go from perfect at Lord's to, well, less than perfect in Leeds
It was a case of role reversal on the opening day at Headingley. Did the sun work against Pakistan?
May 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Headingley, 1st day
Keaton Jennings puts his foot in it
Just two balls into his Test comeback, Keaton Jennings was being warned by the umpires for walking on the pitch
May 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley
England quicks swing the momentum as Pakistan rue a missed opportunity with the bat
Our new Live Report, featuring news, updates, statistics, graphics and insight from our reporters at Headingley for the second Test
May 18, 2024
Alastair Cook retires
Cooky's monster 158* and others: How well do you know your Test streaks?
May 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Sarfraz Ahmed takes pride in triumph of inexperienced Pakistan
Captain credits tough Test against Ireland for battle-hardening his team ahead of famous victory
May 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Dobell: England's humiliation at Lord's was an accident waiting to happen
England's crushing defeat at Lord's exposed a regime and a system that has abandoned its responsibility to Test cricket
May 14, 2024
England vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Kimber: Clinical Pakistan produce the unexpected dissection of England
Pakistan were clinical and pragmatic in wrapping up a comfortable win at Lord's, two qualities that haven't always been associated with them
May 12, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Trevor Bayliss tells England batsmen to have 'a good, hard look at themselves'
The England coach accepted that progress "was taking longer than we would have liked" after a sixth defeat in eight Tests
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Another England collapse opens door for Pakistan's nine-wicket rout
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report, featuring match updates, graphics, statistical nuggets and breaking news from the first Test at Lord's
May 19, 2024
England vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Recriminations postponed as England revival masks dire day at Lord's
A spirited late revival papered over several cracks, but England's dire performance has not been entirely masked
May 12, 2024
England vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
"No nervousness" as tricky fourth-innings chase looms - Shafiq
Pakistan were on course for an innings win but a three-figure partnership between Jos Buttler and debutant Dominic Bess has set up a nervy fourth day
May 17, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Jos Buttler and Dom Bess give Pakistan the jitters after rescuing England from humiliation
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report, featuring match updates, graphics, statistical nuggets and breaking news from the first Test at Lord's
May 12, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Babar Azam's unlucky break provides the poignancy of which memories are made
A batsmen with all the talent in the world looked to be producing his defining innings until that Ben Stokes bouncer
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Babar Azam ruled out of tour with fractured forearm
Babar was on 68 when he was struck by a short ball from Ben Stokes and retired hurt
May 18, 2024
England vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Ben Stokes makes it happen but England still flounder
England weren't poor by any means, but what they tried didn't seem to come off for them the way it did for Pakistan
May 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Theresa May shows better moves than Mick Jagger in earning fast-tracked MCC membership
Prime Minister fast-tracked through waiting list ahead of visit to Lord's
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Pakistan's team effort builds hefty lead as England pay for mistakes
Follow day two of the Lord's Test with our rolling report, featuring graphics, stats nuggets and updates from our reporters
May 15, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's, 1st day
Another collapse in the age of white ball first
Batting collapses are no longer an aberration for England's Test team, but on Thursday they were out-Englanded, done in by seam and swing and perhaps their own emphasis on short-form cricket
May 18, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
#Abbasif? Mohammad Abbas's skills revive memories of Asif's best
The working over of Mark Stoneman was a masterclass in seam and swing bowling which set Pakistan on their way to a dominant day
May 13, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Alastair Cook: Farmer, nurdler, hunter, and Test-match survivor
Even at his most fluent, Cook cannot avoid being ungainly. But without him on the first day at Lord's, England would have been sunk without trace
May 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Pakistan's Apple watches get timed out
Anti-corruption officers have sought clarification from the Pakistan team management after a couple of their players were seen wearing what appeared to be smart watches
May 14, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Pakistan seize control at Lord's as Mohammad Abbas and Hasan Ali capitalise on England's errors
Follow the first Test of the English summer with our live rolling report
May 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Chastened England wait on Stokes as Pakistan target series win
Pakistan aim for repeat performance as England seek a response to Lord's humiliation
May 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
England and Pakistan looking to forge new Test identity in mid-table battle
England will include debutant spinner Dom Bess and Jos Buttler at No. 7, while Pakistan face a decision over their third seamer
May 19, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
England and Pakistan looking to forge new Test identity in mid-table battle
England will include debutant spinner Dom Bess and Jos Buttler at No. 7, while Pakistan face a decision over their third seamer
May 12, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Sarfraz Ahmed: The Pakistan captain who's yet to take the lead
He was widely credited for his role in the Champions Trophy win, but Pakistan's wicketkeeper has struggled to make his mark on the Test team
May 16, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
Dobell: England's stagnated Test side must show progress
Joe Root enters his second season as Test captain with England having many of the same questions to answer as 12 months ago
May 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's
What do Pakistan need to do to beat England (or not lose, at least)?
Pakistan are a far less experienced side than the one which drew 2-2 in England in 2016
May 14, 2024
Leicestershire v Pakistanis, Tour match, 2nd day, Grace Road
Desultory Pakistan have much to prove at Lord's
Mohammad Amir should be fir for the first Test and that was the most positive aspect that could be drawn from Pakistan's final workout against Leicestershire
May 18, 2024
Leicestershire v Pakistanis, Tour match, Grace Road
Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman lead way against modest attack
There were half-centuries for Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman and Usman Salahuddin as Pakistan enjoyed a gentle workout in Leicester
May 11, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
Ireland's maiden Test: An occasion that even made the trains stop at Malahide
A community club hosted a community sport, as Ireland rose above the emotion of their overdue arrival at cricket's highest level
May 15, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin, 4th day
Sarfraz Ahmed hails 'important' win after Pakistan pass fourth-innings test
Pakistan's captain admitted he had been worried about chasing when considering whether to enforce the follow on against Ireland
May 19, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin, 5th day
Imam-ul-Haq guides Pakistan home after Ireland scare
Follow Ireland's maiden Test with our new rolling report, featuring updates from the ground, stats and graphics, end-of-session reports, and more
May 17, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
The inevitable, indispensable Kevin O'Brien century
Kevin O'Brien isn't the best player Ireland has ever had, he's just the one who keeps producing their most important innings
May 18, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, Only Test, Malahide
Mohammad Amir's fitness just one part of Pakistan's puzzle
The Test against Ireland has posed some familiar questions for Pakistan which they need to answer before facing England
May 14, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
Kevin O'Brien joins a rare club
Kevin O'Brien became the fourth batsman to hit a hundred in his team's first Test match
May 19, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
'Bangalore century still No.1' says Kevin O'Brien after another slice of Ireland history
Despite the emotion of becoming Ireland's maiden Test centurion, batsman believes his finest hour has already happened
May 15, 2024
Kevin O'Brien, history maker
Reactions after Kevin O'Brien's landmark Test hundred on Ireland's debut
May 14, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin, 4th day
Kevin O'Brien's maiden Test hundred allows Ireland to dream
Follow Ireland's maiden Test with our new rolling report, featuring updates from the ground, stats and graphics, end-of-session reports, and more
May 12, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, Only Test, Malahide
Mohammad Amir, a mighty fast bowler who's mislaid his purpose
He is still undoubtedly the leader of Pakistan's attack, but Amir is not the bowler he used to be.
May 16, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, Only Test, Malahide
Kimber: After the dream, the reality for Ireland
Ed Joyce, William Porterfield and Niall O'Brien have waited most of their professional career for a chance at Test cricket: their first innings were done insight eight overs
May 14, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
'Chronic' knee problem revives worries about Mohammad Amir's workload
Azhar Mahmood, bowling coach, warns that fast bowler's workload must be managed across all three formats of the game
May 12, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin, 2nd day
Ed Joyce shows resolves after Ireland follow on
Follow Ireland's maiden Test with our new rolling report, featuring updates from the ground, stats and graphics, end-of-session reports, and more
May 10, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
Asad Shafiq steps out of the shadows as Pakistan's new senior pro
He's been a specialist No.6 for much of his career, but Shafiq's half-century at No.4 was a glimpse of post-MisYou stability
May 19, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
Pakistan's rookies Faheem Ashraf and Shadab Khan reveal the limits of Ireland's discipline
Ireland's hugely experienced debutants played a canny game, but the limits of their abilities had been revealed by the close
May 15, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin, 2nd day
Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan revive Pakistan after Ireland's early joy
Follow Ireland's maiden Test with our new rolling report, featuring updates from the ground, stats and graphics, end-of-session reports, and more
May 17, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
What's a washout in the grander scheme of Ireland's cricket history?
Ireland endured a disappointing first day of Test status, but they've endured greater hardships than this in the past
May 14, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin
Live Report: Ireland v Pakistan
The full archive of our rolling report on Ireland's debut Test against Pakistan at Malahide
May 17, 2024
Ireland's first Test match
The brief and untold history of Ireland-Pakistan
This might be the first men's Test between the two nations, but their cricketing trajectories have many surprising intersections
May 18, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
Ireland's golden generation reach the promised land of a maiden Test match
ESPNcricinfo previews Ireland's historic inaugural Test match against Pakistan at Malahide
May 11, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
Ireland prepare to be judged like never before
But you get the feeling for most of the players, and the coaching staff, they just want the game to start
May 19, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, Only Test, Malahide
A lot of people have devoted their lives to make this happen - Porterfield
The Ireland captain chose the eve of their maiden Test match to reflect on the efforts of everyone who had worked towards this moment
May 09, 2024
Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Malahide
An honour to play this historic Test - Sarfraz
Almost the entire focus has been on Ireland in their debut Test, which will suit Pakistan just fine as they look to start their tour on a winning note
May 17, 2024
Northamptonshire v Pakistan, Tour match, 4th day
Run-out adds to Azhar Ali's lean time but Pakistan buoyed by victory
Pakistan finally broke the back of Northamptonshire's resistance as Shadab Khan completed a 10-wicket haul and Mohammad Abbas also impressed
May 14, 2024
Northants v Pakistan, Tour match, 3rd day
Pakistan handed demanding workout by Rob Newton's century
May 11, 2024
Pakistan tour of Ireland, England and Scotland
Asad Shafiq century headlines dominant day for Pakistan
A hundred for Asad Shafiq and fifties for Haris Sohail and Babar Azam moved Pakistan into a dominant position on the second day against Northampton
May 14, 2024
Pakistan v Northamptonshire, Tour Match, 1st day, Northampton
Shadab capitalises on Yasir's absence with six-for
Adam Rossington's 90 revived Northamptonshire to 259 after a stuttering start on the first day of the warm-up game
May 14, 2024
Kent v Pakistan, Canterbury, 4th day
Joe Denly scores hundred as Kent, Pakistan play out draw
A match ruined by rain ended in an inevitable draw in Canterbury
May 16, 2024
Kent v Pakistan, Tour match, Canterbury, 1st day
Imam-ul-Haq makes fifty as Pakistan batsmen struggle
A half-century from Imam-ul-Haq was the one bright spot for Pakistan as they began their tour of the UK and Ireland by being bowled out for 168 against Kent
May 11, 2024