Pakistan stand-in captain Salman Agha admitted that England outplayed his side across every department. He said Pakistan lacked consistency throughout the match.
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England dominate Pakistan as Australia face a Bangladesh fightback
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test, finishing the match inside three days. Joe Root's return as captain coincided with a dominant result.
12:24 PMAl Jazeera
Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer led England's seam attack as Pakistan were dismissed to complete an innings victory in 1053 balls. The wickets were shared across England's fast bowlers rather than carried by one individual.
12:14 PMESPN Cricket
Mitchell Starc dismantled Bangladesh's top order in Mackay, completing a five-wicket haul across only 22 balls on the opening day of the second Test.
10:49 PMESPN Cricket
The scorecard records the latest position in the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay, including the innings totals and individual performances.
8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Australia chose to bowl first in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, reversing the decision to bat first in Darwin. Bangladesh brought Shoriful Islam into the side for the match.
7:52 PMESPN Cricket
Bangladesh's coach expects Australia to provide a tougher test in Mackay after Bangladesh won the series opener. The visitors anticipate a strong response from the hosts in the second match.
4:34 AMAl Jazeera
Essex were forced to follow on against Somerset as Jack Leach and Lewis Gregory strengthened the hosts' control at Taunton, with spin increasingly influencing the match.
3:25 PMESPN Cricket
Mark Wood took six wickets as Nottinghamshire's fast bowling overturned Surrey's position, before their batters established a promising lead.
3:13 PMESPN Cricket
Kane Williamson's five-wicket haul put Kent in control as Middlesex conceded a substantial first-innings deficit, despite resistance from Toby Roland-Jones.
4:13 PMESPN Cricket
Kagiso Rabada suffered a right hamstring injury during winter training and was left out of South Africa's touring squad for Namibia. Most of the team's frontline attack was also omitted.
12:15 PMESPN Cricket
Joe Root says England players should have some choice over where they play Ashes Tests, as Headingley is set to lose its place in England's home schedule until 2029.
5:11 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Former Australia batter Mike Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Fleming, England's new red-ball coach, about a role connected to the Ashes. Hussey indicated he would be open to the possibility.
3:37 AMAl Jazeera2:48 PMESPN Cricket
Salman Agha: 'England outplayed us in every department'
Summary
Pakistan stand-in captain Salman Agha admitted that England outplayed his side across every department. He said Pakistan lacked consistency throughout the match.
Pakistan's problem was systemic rather than confined to one weak unit, which limits the value
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The admission points to a broad performance gap, not a one-off failure.
12:24 PMAl Jazeera
England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test
Summary
England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test, finishing the match inside three days. Joe Root's return as captain coincided with a dominant result.
England have taken immediate control of the series through a commanding all-round performance, with Pakistan
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The scale and speed of the defeat put Pakistan under pressure to respond before the series momentum hardens.
12:14 PMESPN Cricket
Tongue, Robinson, Archer lead the way as England seal three-day innings win
Summary
Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer led England's seam attack as Pakistan were dismissed to complete an innings victory in 1053 balls. The wickets were shared across England's fast bowlers rather than carried by one individual.
England's attack combined pace, variety and depth well enough to end the match inside three
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England's fast-bowling options are becoming a decisive advantage in the series.
10:49 PMESPN Cricket
How Starc completed his five-wicket haul in 22 balls
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Mitchell Starc dismantled Bangladesh's top order in Mackay, completing a five-wicket haul across only 22 balls on the opening day of the second Test.
The decisive shift came from Starc's ability to remove Bangladesh's main batting threats in one
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The spell shows how quickly elite pace bowling can turn a Test innings into a recovery effort.
8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Australia v Bangladesh - second Test scorecard
Summary
The scorecard records the latest position in the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay, including the innings totals and individual performances.
The match has been shaped by extreme inconsistency, with Bangladesh collapsing and Australia failing to
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The scorecard captures a Test in which Australia's result depends on whether its batters can finally support its bowlers.
7:52 PMESPN Cricket
Australia bowl first on Mackay's Test debut; Shoriful in for Bangladesh
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Australia chose to bowl first in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, reversing the decision to bat first in Darwin. Bangladesh brought Shoriful Islam into the side for the match.
Australia is betting that Mackay's conditions will offer early assistance to its bowlers, while avoiding
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The toss and team changes put early pressure on Bangladesh's batting and could shape the series before conditions settle.
4:34 AMAl Jazeera
Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
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Bangladesh's coach expects Australia to provide a tougher test in Mackay after Bangladesh won the series opener. The visitors anticipate a strong response from the hosts in the second match.
Australia now has the clearest incentive to adjust quickly and prevent Bangladesh from setting the
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A second Bangladesh win would turn an upset into a series-defining shift and sharply increase pressure on Australia.
3:25 PMESPN Cricket
Essex battle in follow-on as Leach, Gregory tighten Somerset's grip
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Essex were forced to follow on against Somerset as Jack Leach and Lewis Gregory strengthened the hosts' control at Taunton, with spin increasingly influencing the match.
The follow-on leaves Essex fighting simply to survive, while Leach's spell and Gregory's pressure have
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Somerset have converted first-innings dominance into sustained pressure, with Essex now facing a survival exercise.
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3:13 PMESPN Cricket
Stone takes six as Nottinghamshire turn the tables on Surrey
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Mark Wood took six wickets as Nottinghamshire's fast bowling overturned Surrey's position, before their batters established a promising lead.
Stone's six-wicket burst has been the match's decisive swing, putting Surrey under pressure after Nottinghamshire
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A dominant spell of pace has transformed the champions from being under pressure into the side dictating the match.
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4:13 PMESPN Cricket
Milnes five-for puts Kent in charge against Middlesex
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Kane Williamson's five-wicket haul put Kent in control as Middlesex conceded a substantial first-innings deficit, despite resistance from Toby Roland-Jones.
Milnes' five-for has created the decisive advantage by exposing Middlesex's batting and giving Kent a
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Kent's bowling has turned the match into a recovery job for Middlesex rather than an even contest.
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12:15 PMESPN Cricket
Rabada suffers right hamstring injury during winter training
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Kagiso Rabada suffered a right hamstring injury during winter training and was left out of South Africa's touring squad for Namibia. Most of the team's frontline attack was also omitted.
Rabada's injury removes South Africa's leading pace threat from the immediate schedule and adds uncertainty
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South Africa's pace depth will face an early test while Rabada's recovery timeline remains unclear.
5:11 AMBBC Sport Cricket
'Shambolic' - Stokes and Root question Ashes venues
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Joe Root says England players should have some choice over where they play Ashes Tests, as Headingley is set to lose its place in England's home schedule until 2029.
The dispute is about player influence over a heavily controlled international calendar. Removing Headingley from
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The Ashes venue debate exposes the gap between players' preferences and the governing bodies that control the schedule.
3:37 AMAl Jazeera
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
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Former Australia batter Mike Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Fleming, England's new red-ball coach, about a role connected to the Ashes. Hussey indicated he would be open to the possibility.
England is already looking beyond its current setup for expertise ahead of the Ashes, with
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England's approach signals that Ashes preparation has begun with a willingness to use unconventional expertise.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Bartlett's determined innings kept Northants competitive at Old Trafford, while Lancashire lost two wickets in reply as the promotion race intensified.
3:43 PMESPN Cricket
Former England captain Ben Stokes scored a half-century and took two wickets as Durham moved into an imposing position against Derbyshire.
3:13 PMESPN Cricket
Matthew Hill took five wickets and Adam Lyth made a half-century as Yorkshire set about building a defendable target, before Felix Organ struck for Hampshire in the third innings.
3:08 PMESPN Cricket
George Hill's five wickets and Adam Lyth's half-century kept Yorkshire and Hampshire trading blows in their County Championship match at the Utilita Bowl.
3:05 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Day three highlights from the Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
3:01 PMBBC Sport CricketEngland bowled Pakistan out for 171 on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley. The day included major contributions from Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue, who each took five wickets.
2:02 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Sussex and their title rivals remain closely matched after a gripping second day at Edgbaston. Haines has emerged as the pivotal figure as the contest moves toward its decisive phase.
2:54 PMESPN CricketLeicestershire remain level with Glamorgan in a low-scoring match dominated by seam bowling. Mike and Holland have kept Leicestershire competitive, while Crane has produced Glamorgan's leading score.
2:54 PMESPN Cricket
Leicestershire captain Ian Holland took a season-best 4-30 to help his side recover against Glamorgan.
2:51 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Chris Woakes and Michael Booth took wickets for Warwickshire before Sussex fought back at Edgbaston.
2:48 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Worcestershire recovered through a determined half-century from Edavalath after Gloucestershire were bowled out for 150. The visitors moved into the lead despite Allison taking five wickets.
2:01 PMESPN Cricket
Injury replacement Rahaan Edavalath made a career-best 63, with Brett D'Oliveira providing support as Worcestershire built a lead over Gloucestershire.
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Bartlett battles to give Northants a fighting chance at Old Trafford
Summary
Bartlett's determined innings kept Northants competitive at Old Trafford, while Lancashire lost two wickets in reply as the promotion race intensified.
Bartlett's resistance has denied Lancashire a clean start, and the two early wickets give Northants
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A promotion rival's early reply wobble has kept Northants within striking distance in a tight race.
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3:13 PMESPN Cricket
Stokes stars with bat and ball as Durham dominate Derbyshire
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Former England captain Ben Stokes scored a half-century and took two wickets as Durham moved into an imposing position against Derbyshire.
Stokes' all-round contribution has driven Durham's advantage, adding runs before helping disrupt Derbyshire's reply. Derbyshire
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One player's impact in both disciplines has put Durham close to converting control into a decisive result.
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3:08 PMESPN Cricket
Yorkshire battle for defendable target as low-scoring thriller heads for showdown
Summary
Matthew Hill took five wickets and Adam Lyth made a half-century as Yorkshire set about building a defendable target, before Felix Organ struck for Hampshire in the third innings.
The match now turns on a modest target, making every Yorkshire run and Hampshire wicket
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In a low-scoring match, the contest has narrowed to whether Yorkshire can add enough runs before Hampshire's attack takes control.
3:05 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Hill stars for Yorks on day two against Hants
Summary
George Hill's five wickets and Adam Lyth's half-century kept Yorkshire and Hampshire trading blows in their County Championship match at the Utilita Bowl.
Hill gave Yorkshire a major advantage with the ball, but Lyth's contribution shows Hampshire have
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Yorkshire have made the key breakthrough, but Hampshire remain close enough to keep the match open.
3:01 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Cricket: Today at the Test
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Day three highlights from the Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
The third day's play should determine whether the match moves toward a chase or a
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The match's direction now depends on whether either team can turn the third-day position into a clear fourth-innings advantage.
2:02 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Today at the Test: Highlights from day four of third Test
Summary
England bowled Pakistan out for 171 on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley. The day included major contributions from Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue, who each took five wickets.
Pakistan's collapse has put England in control after one day's play. The scale of the
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England have seized the early advantage in the series with Pakistan already under pressure.
2:54 PMESPN Cricket
Haines holds key for Sussex as gripping contest hots up
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Sussex and their title rivals remain closely matched after a gripping second day at Edgbaston. Haines has emerged as the pivotal figure as the contest moves toward its decisive phase.
The match remains finely balanced, leaving Sussex with little margin for error in the next
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A tightly poised result could directly reshape the title race.
2:54 PMESPN Cricket
Mike, Holland keep Leicestershire level-pegging in seam-dominant contest
Summary
Leicestershire remain level with Glamorgan in a low-scoring match dominated by seam bowling. Mike and Holland have kept Leicestershire competitive, while Crane has produced Glamorgan's leading score.
Neither side has established a decisive advantage because the conditions and seam attack have restricted
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In a low-scoring game, a narrow first-innings edge can decide the result.
2:51 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Holland helps Leics fight back against Glamorgan
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Leicestershire captain Ian Holland took a season-best 4-30 to help his side recover against Glamorgan.
Holland's spell halted Glamorgan's progress and restored Leicestershire's position in the contest. The recovery will
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Leicestershire have stopped Glamorgan from turning early control into a decisive lead.
2:48 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Woakes in wickets as Sussex scrap in Birmingham
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Chris Woakes and Michael Booth took wickets for Warwickshire before Sussex fought back at Edgbaston.
Warwickshire made the early gains with the ball, but Sussex's response prevented the hosts from
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Sussex have limited the damage after Warwickshire's bowlers threatened to dominate.
2:01 PMESPN Cricket
Edavalath lifts Worcestershire response after Allison five-for
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Worcestershire recovered through a determined half-century from Edavalath after Gloucestershire were bowled out for 150. The visitors moved into the lead despite Allison taking five wickets.
Allison's five-for gave Gloucestershire control with the ball, but Edavalath's resistance prevented that advantage from
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The match has turned from a strong Gloucestershire bowling display into a contest shaped by Worcestershire's ability to build a lead.
1:51 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Edavalath & D'Oliveira turn it around for Pears
Summary
Injury replacement Rahaan Edavalath made a career-best 63, with Brett D'Oliveira providing support as Worcestershire built a lead over Gloucestershire.
Edavalath's unexpected contribution has shifted the match towards Worcestershire after their batting came under pressure.
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A replacement batter has turned a precarious innings into a platform for Worcestershire to control the contest.
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