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Pakistan dismiss head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, recall seven players after England Test defeats

Pakistan remove head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and recall seven players following consecutive defeats to England, with white-ball coach Mike Hesson taking over ahead of the third Test.

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Nottinghamshire extend lead as draws dominate County Championship round

Nottinghamshire extended their lead at the top of Division One to 148 points with a draw against Warwickshire, as Somerset and Warwickshire remain close behind. Joe Clarke's 150 proved decisive, pushing him past 1,000 runs for the season. Five draws across the division produced minimal movement i...

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England targets Pakistan whitewash as Trescothick refuses to ease up

England's interim coach Marcus Trescothick is determined to complete a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan with an unchanged team, refusing to ease up despite already securing the series win at Lord's.

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Lord's Pitch Returns to Era of Unpredictable Chaos as Seamers Exploit Uneven Bounce

Lord's pitch during the Pakistan Test presented significant challenges for batsmen, though falling short of June's extreme conditions. England won by 194 runs, securing a 2-0 series lead. The MCC is engaging specialists to improve pitch quality after ICC criticism.

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Root urges measured celebration after England seals Pakistan series lead

England have secured a 2-0 series lead over Pakistan at Lord's. Captain Joe Root urges measured celebration while addressing his own batting struggles and pointing to altered ball characteristics as a factor in challenging conditions.

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Robinson's Redemption: How England Found Its Hero in a Subdued Summer

Ollie Robinson's extraordinary redemption arc defines England's subdued summer as they secure a 2-0 series victory over Pakistan at Lord's, with the bowler taking eight wickets in the match and establishing himself as a Test cricket great.

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County Cricket Day Four: Durham Chase Four Runs as Rain Disrupts Round 10

County cricket's round 10 matches continued on 30 August 2026 with Durham needing four runs to beat Gloucestershire, though evening light disputes and rain delayed the outcome. Essex led Surrey at Chelmsford, while rain prevented play at six other grounds.

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Lawrence targets England establishment with 'completely different' approach

Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten 50 as England extended their lead to 357 runs on day three of the second Test against Pakistan. The all-rounder emphasized his changed mentality and determination to establish himself in the Test team after a two-year absence.

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Lawrence's unbeaten fifty steadies England as rain curtails Lord's progress

Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty steadies England as rain curtails play at Lord's. England extend their lead to 357 runs on day three of the second Test against Pakistan, with improved weather forecast for day four.

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England v Pakistan: Day Three at Lord's Delayed by Heavy Rain

Heavy rain forces a delay to day three of England's second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, with the hosts holding Pakistan at 81-3. Persistent wet conditions are forecast throughout the day.

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County Cricket Day Three: Live Scores from Across England

County cricket day three continues across England with seven matches underway. Essex leads Surrey at Chelmsford, while Yorkshire faces Leicestershire at Scarborough on a bank holiday Saturday.

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Archer questions speed gun readings after 90.7mph spell helps England dominate Pakistan

Jofra Archer took three wickets at an average speed of 90.7mph as England dominated Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, but the bowler questioned whether the speed gun readings were accurate. England's pace attack bowled Pakistan out for 110, establishing a commanding 180-run first-innings lead.

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