Cricket News

You don't often see a bowler chuckling at a missed catch - but Zulfiqar Babar couldn't help himself after a moment of comedy gold from Azhar Ali.

England took control of the third Test on a successful first day, and will now hope to chase down Pakistan's modest total of 234

Legends Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar headline a star-studded list of players contesting a series of three Twenty20s in America.

Moeen Ali shouldn't curb his positive mentality but his decision-making must get better if he is to thrive as a Test batsman, says Matt Prior.

James Taylor sent out the message 'I'm here to stay' with his maiden Test half-century, says Sir Ian Botham.

England are still awaiting a full diagnosis on Ben Stokes' shoulder injury but have already decided he will be unable to bowl again in the third Test against Pakistan.

England (222/4) trail Pakistan (234) by 12: Returning batsman ends the day unbeaten on 74 with tourists just 12 runs behind

James Taylor hit a maiden Test fifty as England closed day two of the third Test in Sharjah on 222-4, trailing Pakistan by only 12 runs.

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Fast bowlers Lewis Gregory and Olly Stone have been withdrawn from this winter's England Performance Programme (EPP).

David Lloyd went all Jose Mourinho in Sharjah by managing a side in England's traditional footballing warm-up.

England lost Moeen Ali early on day two of the third Test in Sharjah but an unbeaten 48 from Alastair Cook saw them to lunch on 87-1, 147 runs behind Pakistan.

England needed to be busy at the crease on day two in Sharjah and James Taylor's maiden Test fifty fitted the bill perfectly.