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England produced a commanding day one performance at Edgbaston, dismissing Pakistan for just 133 before ending the day 23 runs ahead with six wickets in hand.

England continued their dominance over a beleaguered Pakistan side on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston, dismissing the tourists for just 133 before building a 23-run first-innings lead.

Kevin Pietersen is returning to the England set-up as a specialist white-ball mentor, with his role beginning immediately for the upcoming Sri Lanka series and running through to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

England wrapped up the ODI series against Ireland in emphatic fashion at Derby, cruising to a six-wicket win with 27 overs remaining. Wong starred with a standout performance as the hosts left no room for doubt.

With Hollies Stand tickets for next summer's Ashes Test at Edgbaston rising to £165, fans are asking whether ordinary cricket supporters are being pushed out of the game entirely.

Derbyshire opener Aneurin Donald and Sussex seamer Henry Crocombe have been rewarded for their brilliant domestic form with maiden England white-ball squad selections ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

Brydon Carse has been left out of England's squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, as the hosts look to seal a historic series whitewash. Sonny Baker retains his spot following an otherwise largely unchanged selection.

Ben Stokes has ended his international retirement with a move into franchise cricket, signing for Adelaide Strikers ahead of the BBL 16 season starting in December.

Jofra Archer provided England with an electric start to Pakistan's first innings, removing captain Shan Masood for just one run with keeper Jamie Smith taking the catch, leaving Pakistan reeling at 5-1.

A stunning direct hit from Pakistan captain Babar Azam removed Josh Tongue and brought England's second innings to a close at 208, setting up a mammoth 389-run chase at Lord's.

Jonathan Agnew has drawn a striking comparison between Ollie Robinson and Australian great Glenn McGrath, as the England seamer continues to dismantle Pakistan with metronomic precision this summer.

Marcus Trescothick says comparisons between England's emerging pace attack and the iconic 2005 Ashes winners are entirely justified, as Robinson, Archer, Atkinson and Tongue click into gear.