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Brendon McCullum has welcomed Kevin Pietersen into England's white-ball dressing room as a specialist mentor, actively encouraging the former batter to challenge his coaching methods ahead of next autumn's 50-over World Cup.
Scott Borthwick has announced he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the current season, moving into a full-time coaching position at Durham. We reflect on the career of one of county cricket's most loyal servants.
Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith and Ollie Robinson all struck fifties as England built a commanding 268-run lead over Pakistan at Edgbaston, with rain providing the only interruption to a thoroughly dominant display.
Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox lit up Edgbaston with a pair of extraordinary diving catches, removing Shan Masood and Babar Azam at crucial moments on day three of the third Test against Pakistan.
Muhammad Abbas produced a devastating opening burst on day four of the third Test, removing both Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay without a run on the board to leave England in serious trouble chasing 130 at Edgbaston.
Joe Root lauded his England side for their professionalism and mental strength after completing a commanding 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan at Edgbaston, despite notable distractions off the pitch.
England nervelessly chased down 130 at Edgbaston to complete a 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan, though a dramatic two-wicket collapse in the opening over had the home side sweating. Root and Cox steadied the ship to seal a famous win.
Joe Root was given a massive lifeline at Edgbaston after being bowled by Mohammad Ali, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball. England were 35-2 at the time, chasing 130 to seal the series.
Mike Hesson has expressed genuine interest in taking Pakistan's Test coaching job on a permanent basis, while also revealing he turned down an approach from England earlier this year.
England sealed a commanding 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan at Edgbaston. Jamie Hall rates every player and identifies who has pushed their case for the South Africa tour.
Joe Root believes England have emerged stronger from a turbulent summer of upheaval, capping it all off with a clinical 3-0 series victory over Pakistan.
England swept Pakistan 3-0 but left Edgbaston with familiar doubts swirling. Jamie Hall asks whether this summer represents real progress or another chapter in a frustrating pattern of near-misses.