Pakistan Cricket

England found themselves in trouble early on at Lord's, but half-centuries from Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox steadied the ship to close day one on 248-9 against Pakistan.

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox dug deep in difficult Lord's conditions to give England a competitive platform of 248-9 on a truncated opening day of the second Test against Pakistan.

Jordan Cox announced himself on the Test stage with a composed and stylish half-century on day two of England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, delighting a home crowd hungry for a new star.

England's final two wickets tumbled inside 39 minutes on day three at Headingley, as Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue departed quickly to leave the hosts all out for 409 — a first innings advantage of 238 over Pakistan.

England powered to an innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley, with Jofra Archer delivering the decisive final blow as Pakistan crumbled for 135.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harry Brook produced another masterclass at Headingley on a shortened second day, helping England establish a 195-run first-innings lead over Pakistan in the opening Test.