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England and Pakistan Open Fractious Test Series at Headingley Amid Babar Injury Blow

England and Pakistan open a fractious three-Test series at Headingley on 19 August 2026, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam sidelined by a hand injury and Salman Ali Agha stepping in as skipper.

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Ten Years After Oval Glory, Pakistan Face England Short on Firepower

Ten years after their famous Oval win, Pakistan arrive in England depleted, with captain Babar Azam ruled out of the first Test after a hand injury ahead of the Headingley opener on 19 August 2026.

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Root Returns as England Captain, Vows to Build on Stokes-McCullum Legacy

Joe Root returns as England Test captain against Pakistan at Headingley, pledging continuity rather than change, as Pakistan face their own selection issues after Babar Azam's hand injury rules him out of the opener.

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Leicestershire and Middlesex book One-Day Cup final spot at Trent Bridge

Leicestershire beat Nottinghamshire and Middlesex overcame Durham in dramatic One-Day Cup semi-finals, setting up a final at Trent Bridge on 20 September 2026.

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David Warner Fined and Convicted Over Drink-Driving, Says Media Coverage Hurt His Career

David Warner was fined A$1,500 and convicted over a mid-range drink-driving offence, with his lawyer arguing global media coverage had already cost him commercial opportunities.

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Weatherald Axed From Australia Squad Entirely After Darwin Test Loss to Bangladesh

Australia have dropped opener Jake Weatherald entirely from their touring squad after a poor showing in the Darwin Test defeat to Bangladesh, recalling Matthew Renshaw for the Mackay decider.

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Harry Brook Passed Over as Root Named England Test Captain Ahead of Pakistan Series

Joe Root has been named England Test captain over Harry Brook, with Rob Key saying the role came too soon for the 27-year-old ahead of a three-Test series against Pakistan starting 19 August 2026.

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Jordan Cox Relishes Selection Clarity as England Hand Him No 3 Role for Pakistan Tests

Jordan Cox will bat at number three for England against Pakistan after selector Marcus North guaranteed him the role, with Mohammad Abbas and an uncertain Babar Azam looming as key storylines.

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Charlie Dean Named England Captain for September ODI Series Against Ireland

Charlie Dean will captain England for a three-match ODI series against Ireland in September 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt and several senior players rested amid fitness management.

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Root and Fleming: A Mixed Start That Could Still Click for England

Joe Root returns as England Test captain alongside new head coach Stephen Fleming, with Marcus Trescothick overseeing the Pakistan series in the interim as the side looks to rebuild after a turbulent period.

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Bangladesh's Darwin Miracle: Cricket's Greatest-Ever Upset?

Bangladesh completed a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin, bowling the hosts out for 284 and chasing down 57 runs without losing a session across four days.

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Private Owners Transform The Hundred as Manchester Super Giants Claim Maiden Title

Manchester Super Giants won the men's Hundred title at Lord's under new owner Sanjiv Goenka, as private investment reshapes branding, ownership and identity across all eight franchises in the tournament's first season under new backers.

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