England Cricket

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.

Muhammad Abbas delivered a masterclass in seam bowling at Lord's, claiming five wickets for 57 runs to dismiss England for 208 early on day four of the second Test.

Joe Root is refusing to panic despite averaging just 29.44 in home Tests this summer, citing his record-breaking career as evidence he will find a way through his current lean spell.

England wrapped up the Test series against Pakistan with a match to spare, dismissing the tourists for 194 in their second innings to seal a 194-run victory at Lord's.

England sealed a series victory with a dominant 194-run win at Lord's. Jamie Hall hands out the player ratings from a Test that had plenty of highs — and a few concerning lows.

Dan Lawrence held firm with an unbeaten half-century to give England a commanding 357-run lead over Pakistan at the close of day three in the second Test.

Nasser Hussain branded the decision to curtail play at Lord's a 'joke' after umpires called off proceedings with up to an hour of viable playing time still available on day three of the second Test against Pakistan.

Muhammad Abbas produced a moment of genuine brilliance to dismiss Emilio Gay lbw almost immediately after play resumed following a lengthy rain interruption on day three of the second Test at Lord's.

Dan Lawrence struck an unbeaten fifty to help England close day three of the second Test at Lord's on 177-7, leading Pakistan by 357 runs and edging closer to a series win.

Michael Vaughan has thrown his weight behind Dan Lawrence following a composed half-century against Pakistan, arguing the 29-year-old has earned the right to stay in the England Test side even when Jacob Bethell returns from injury.