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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.
Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's 16-man Test squad for next month's tour of South Africa, despite a difficult recent run with the bat that has raised serious questions about his place in the side.
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.
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.
New Zealand's Mike Hesson has stepped in as interim Pakistan head coach for the Edgbaston Test after sweeping squad changes left the tourists reeling. He says the players are handling the turbulence better than he is.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan have taken the extraordinary step of dropping seven players and releasing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed mid-series following two crushing defeats to England. Five uncapped players have been called up for the third Test at Edgbaston.
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.