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Abbas takes four as Pakistan fight back at Lord's in finely balanced Test

Mohammad Abbas claimed four wickets to give Pakistan a strong position in the second Test at Lord's, though England recovered through half-centuries from Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith to reach 248 for nine.

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County Cricket: Final Rounds Begin as Promotion Battles Intensify

County cricket's final rounds begin with five matches across England. Nottinghamshire's leaders face Warwickshire at Edgbaston in a pivotal promotion battle, while Sussex seek redemption against Somerset and Durham fight for survival.

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England v Pakistan: second Test at Lord's finely balanced after Pakistan's strong bowling display

Pakistan have mounted a spirited response to their opening Test defeat, bowling with discipline to restrict England to 248 for nine at Lord's. Mohammad Abbas claimed four wickets as Pakistan position themselves to chase a first-innings lead and challenge England's series dominance.

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ECB seeks free-to-air expansion as Sky and ITV explore cricket-sharing deal

The ECB is planning to expand free-to-air cricket coverage from 2029, with Sky potentially sharing rights with ITV. Test cricket has been behind a paywall since 2006, but ITV could broadcast a Test match for the first time since 1968.

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Root's 'robust conversation' resets England standards, says Tongue

Josh Tongue confirms Joe Root's firm address to the England squad at Lord's has reset conduct standards, as the fast bowler reflects on his eight-wicket performance against Pakistan and the team's cultural reset.

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Pucovski sues Brighton Grammar over 2014 concussion he claims derailed cricket career

Former Test cricketer Will Pucovski has sued Brighton Grammar over a 2014 head injury during an Australian rules football training session, claiming the school's mishandling of the concussion triggered a cascade of brain injuries that ended his cricket career at 27.

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Root Confronts Recurring Discipline Crisis as England Prepares for Pakistan Test

Joe Root addresses recurring off-field discipline issues as England prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, emphasizing new standards of player conduct following another nightclub incident.

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Root 'Hacked Off' Over Carse Incident as England Seeks Cultural Overhaul

England captain Joe Root expresses frustration over Brydon Carse's off-field incident and outlines plans to reshape team culture. Carse has been dropped from the squad pending investigation, with Sonny Baker called up for the Lord's Test.

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Fleming must act now to restore discipline in England's dressing room

England's latest player conduct crisis exposes a cultural problem that current leadership has failed to address. With Stephen Fleming set to take charge, urgent action is needed to restore discipline and standards.

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Australia's batting puzzle remains unsolved after Bangladesh series

Australia's two-Test series against Bangladesh has left the team's batting order more uncertain than ever, with only Cameron Green's number five position clarified ahead of the South Africa tour in October.

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Nottinghamshire lead tight Championship race as Somerset and Warwickshire close in

Nottinghamshire hold a three-point lead at the top of the County Championship Division One, but Somerset and Warwickshire are mounting serious challenges. With only six matches remaining, the title race remains wide open as the season enters its final phase.

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England's Test team finds hope in chaos as new era begins

England's chaotic summer of Test cricket—marked by captain Ben Stokes' mid-series retirement and coach Brendon McCullum's removal—may ultimately benefit the team. Under Joe Root's captaincy and with fresh coaching structures in place, the squad shows signs of genuine renewal.

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