England Vs Pakistan

Ollie Robinson set the tone emphatically on day two of the Third Test, dismissing two Pakistan batters in his very first over without a single run being scored off his bowling.

Shan Masood produced a composed and elegant 95 to frustrate England in the third Test at Edgbaston, only to be denied a landmark hundred by a stunning catch from Dan Lawrence.

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 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.

Pakistan's disastrous tour of England has taken yet another turn, with the PCB confirming a formal internal inquiry into player discipline and conduct as the third Test at Edgbaston approaches.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has publicly condemned his country's decision to make sweeping squad and coaching changes mid-series against England, calling it the most shocking move he has ever witnessed from a selection committee.

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.

Pakistan's tour of England takes an extraordinary turn as the tourists are set for a royal audience with King Charles, just days after the series teetered on the brink of collapse following a controversial television interview.

Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has insisted he and his squad were completely in the dark about reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board threatened to cancel the remainder of their England tour over a televised interview involving Imran Khan's sons.

Joe Root has made a strong start to his second stint as England captain off the field, handling adversity with composure — but the real examination begins in the middle against Pakistan.

Joe Root has spoken of his excitement at leading England once more as the first Test against Pakistan gets under way, vowing to honour and extend the progress made under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.