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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.
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.
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.
England Test captain Joe Root has spoken candidly about his frustration following Brydon Carse's nightclub incident, warning that repeated off-field mistakes are undermining the team's on-field progress.
Josh Tongue insists Joe Root's frank words to the England squad about conduct off the field have been taken on board, as the team prepares to move on from the Brydon Carse controversy ahead of the second Test at Lord's.
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.
The ECB has launched an investigation after videos emerged online appearing to show England pace bowler Brydon Carse being escorted from a Derby nightclub in handcuffs. The incident comes at a deeply awkward time for English cricket.
Jonathan Agnew has placed Harry Brook in the company of David Gower and Kevin Pietersen as England's most gifted batters — but insists the Yorkshire man isn't yet ready to wear the captain's armband.
Joe Root has launched his second spell as England Test captain with a call for his players to conduct themselves with greater responsibility, as England begin a new era against Pakistan at Headingley.
Joe Root has wasted no time putting his stamp on the England Test side, abolishing the midnight curfew ahead of next week's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
England opener Emilio Gay looks set to feature in the first Test against Pakistan after recovering from a shoulder scare, with a warm-up appearance at Beckenham all but confirming his place at Headingley on 19 August.
Surrey pair Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence earn England recalls for the opening two Tests against Pakistan, with the series beginning at Headingley on 19 August under new captain Joe Root.