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England demolished Pakistan inside three days at Headingley, but how much should we read into a crushing innings victory? Jamie Hall breaks down the key talking points.

Kate Cross, one of England Women's most reliable seamers over the past decade, has confirmed she will hang up her boots at the close of this summer. The 34-year-old departs with 140 international wickets to her name.

Josh Tongue produced a devastating six-ball spell to leave Pakistan reeling at 76-6 in their second innings, putting England firmly on course for an innings victory in the first Test at Headingley.

Joe Root's second spell as England captain got off to the perfect start as England crushed Pakistan by an innings at Headingley. Jamie Hall looks at what this emphatic result tells us about the direction of the side.

England wrapped up a commanding innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan at Headingley in just three days. Jamie Hall delivers his verdict on every player involved.

Ben Stokes delivered a commanding all-round performance on day two at Derby, scoring a fluent half-century and striking early with the ball as Durham built a commanding first-innings lead.

Joe Root's second stint as England captain got off to the perfect start as England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Pakistan were thrashed by an innings and 103 runs inside three days at Headingley, prompting serious alarm from pundits and former players about the state of Test cricket in the country.

Joe Root has spoken candidly about England's lack of control over Ashes venue selection, admitting it would be 'nice to have a choice' as Headingley sits out the 2027 home series despite being England's most dominant current Test ground.

Zak Crawley broke his County Championship duck for half-centuries this summer with a classy 81, combining with Sam Northeast in a 142-run stand to put Kent in a commanding position against Middlesex.

Mark Wood has spoken candidly about the shame he carries from England's disastrous Ashes campaign, insisting the Perth Test was a golden opportunity squandered. The fast bowler, who has not featured since that series opener, believes the whole tour hinged on a match England had in the palm of their hand.

Ali Usman announced himself on the Test stage with a five-wicket haul on day two at Headingley, giving Pakistan a significant advantage in the first Test against England.