Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler Headline England’s Dominance It was a day to remember for England and Kent batsman Zak Crawley as his unbeaten century led England to a commanding position at the Ageas Bowl, with Jos Buttler also batting superbly. After all the rain, bad light, and general misery of the second Test today […] READ MORE
England and Pakistan Play Out Subdued Draw As has been expected for some time now, day five of the second Test match between England and Pakistan closed with the teams bumping fists to salute a weather-affected draw at the Ageas Bowl. Unlike the previous two days, which had been all but wiped out by the […] READ MORE
Rain Derails Second Test Match The second Test between England and Pakistan is heading steadfast towards a draw after yesterday’s abandonment. More rain meant there was only an hour’s play on day four at the Ageas Bowl. Just 96.2 overs have now been bowled in the match out of a possible 360 scheduled. This, because […] READ MORE
England v Pakistan – Mohammad Rizwan Shines For Visitors It was a day of ups and downs for England as the hosts were left frustrated by a defiant by the Pakistan wicket keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan. Plus, yet more bad weather on day two of the second Test at the Ageas Bowl. Rain meant a […] READ MORE
England Edge Pakistan Thanks To Jimmy Anderson Despite losing the toss and being asked to field, England edged Pakistan on day one and James ‘Jimmy’ Anderson, in particular, had the better of a rain-affected first day at the Ageas Bowl. In fact, all the bowlers had a day out. Prior to the toss, England confirmed […] READ MORE
Ben Stokes Withdraws From England Squad England all-rounder and regular saver of the day, Ben Stokes has stated that he withdraws from the test squad. He will play no further part in the Test match summer. He will fly to Christchurch, New Zealand to be with his family and more particularly his father who is […] READ MORE
Chris Woakes Guides England To Famous Comeback Victory Chris Woakes helped England snatch victory on an enthralling fourth day at Old Trafford in their first Test match against Pakistan. Both Buttler and Woakes were the heroes with the bat as England secured a nail-biting three wicket win. The day began with a flourish from the […] READ MORE
England v Pakistan – Ben Stokes Claws England Back England’s regular hero Ben Stokes was on hand once more to give the hosts hope after an enthralling day’s cricket at Old Trafford as Pakistan remain just about on top. The first test between England and Pakistan was seemingly becoming a tough game for the hosts […] READ MORE
England v Pakistan – Shan Masood And Pacers Star On day two of the first Test between England and Pakistan, it was Pakistani opener Shan Masood who took control of proceedings, on an uncharacteristically sunny in at Old Trafford. Masood walked out to the middle with his not out overnight partner Babar Azam. However, James […] READ MORE
England vs Pakistan Day One Summary A rain affected England vs Pakistan day one came to an end just after 6 PM UK time. Following the England Test teams 2-1 series victory over West Indies, comes the arguably sterner test of a series with Pakistan. On day one of the first Test, the hosts endured […] READ MORE