Afridi claimed four wickets in the powerplay to put England under immediate pressure. Ben Duckett's hundred and a brief recovery with Sam Curran reduced the damage but did not erase the early setback.
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Pakistan's narrow win exposed pressure points beyond the scorecard
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
The podcast examines Pakistan's one-wicket win over England in Lahore, with reaction to the dramatic last-wicket finish.
1:39 PMBBC Sport Cricket
England lost a one-day international to Pakistan by one wicket in Lahore after appearing to have the match under control. Pakistan's final-wicket partnership completed an improbable chase.
12:34 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Pakistan chose to bowl, with Razaullah and Henry Crocombe set to make their debuts. Shadab Khan returned for the hosts, while Adil Rashid was left out of the playing XI.
4:33 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan has left captain Shan Masood out of its Test squad for the series in Sri Lanka. Agha and Mohammad Rizwan return, while Ali Usman is recalled after being sent home from the England tour.
6:27 AMAl Jazeera
James Anderson will leave Lancashire after 25 years, although the England great has not announced his retirement from cricket. He said he would have preferred a different ending as the club declined to offer him a new contract.
10:28 AMESPN Cricket
Cameron Green's return has intensified debate over Australia's team selection, with several players' positions and roles under scrutiny. The discussion centers on how the selectors can fit Green back into a side that has established combinations.
5:10 PMESPN Cricket2:29 PMESPN Cricket
Sensational Shadab Khan scripts one-wicket thriller for Pakistan
Summary
Afridi claimed four wickets in the powerplay to put England under immediate pressure. Ben Duckett's hundred and a brief recovery with Sam Curran reduced the damage but did not erase the early setback.
Afridi's opening spell gave Pakistan control before England's middle order could settle. Duckett's hundred restored
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The contest turned on Pakistan's ability to attack England before its batting depth could take effect.
1:39 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Test Match Special Podcast
Summary
The podcast examines Pakistan's one-wicket win over England in Lahore, with reaction to the dramatic last-wicket finish.
The result gives England little room to dismiss the defeat as an isolated oddity, because
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The reaction matters because England must turn an extraordinary loss into specific lessons before the pattern hardens.
12:34 PMBBC Sport Cricket
England lose to Pakistan after improbable last-wicket stand
Summary
England lost a one-day international to Pakistan by one wicket in Lahore after appearing to have the match under control. Pakistan's final-wicket partnership completed an improbable chase.
The decisive shift was England's failure to close out another match from a winning position.
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A second late collapse of this kind would point to a repeatable weakness rather than bad luck.
4:33 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan bowl, Razaullah and Henry Crocombe to debut
Summary
Pakistan chose to bowl, with Razaullah and Henry Crocombe set to make their debuts. Shadab Khan returned for the hosts, while Adil Rashid was left out of the playing XI.
The selection combines Pakistan's decision to chase with two debutants and the return of an
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The toss and selections could shape the contest early, with Pakistan betting on a chase and both sides adjusting to changed bowling resources.
6:27 AMAl Jazeera
Pakistan drops Shan Masood from Sri Lanka Test squad as Agha, Rizwan return
Summary
Pakistan has left captain Shan Masood out of its Test squad for the series in Sri Lanka. Agha and Mohammad Rizwan return, while Ali Usman is recalled after being sent home from the England tour.
Dropping Masood marks a clear change in Pakistan's Test selection after the England tour, while
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Pakistan is using a high-profile Test series to reset its lineup and test whether experience can restore stability.
10:28 AMESPN Cricket
Anderson to leave Lancashire after 25 years, but no retirement yet
Summary
James Anderson will leave Lancashire after 25 years, although the England great has not announced his retirement from cricket. He said he would have preferred a different ending as the club declined to offer him a new contract.
Anderson's departure ends his formal association with Lancashire but does not close the possibility of
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Lancashire loses its defining modern cricketer while Anderson remains available for a potential final chapter elsewhere.
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5:10 PMESPN Cricket
Who stays, who goes? Green's return and a host of questions for Australia
Summary
Cameron Green's return has intensified debate over Australia's team selection, with several players' positions and roles under scrutiny. The discussion centers on how the selectors can fit Green back into a side that has established combinations.
Green's availability creates a selection squeeze rather than a straightforward upgrade. Australia must decide which
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Green's return could force Australia to redraw the balance of its first-choice team.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Worcestershire batter Adam Hose has signed a new three-year contract that will keep him with the county through the end of the 2029 season.
2:54 PMBBC Sport Cricket
The Pakistan Cricket Board has not issued no-objection certificates for players scheduled to take part in the Nepal Premier League, which begins Monday. Their participation is therefore uncertain.
9:14 AMESPN Cricket
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said the team has not completed its performances despite making progress. He acknowledged that rotating fast bowlers has been difficult, but said the workload management is designed to prepare the squad for upcoming one-day internationals and Tests against India.
6:28 AMESPN Cricket
Kyle Jamieson will leave New Zealand's T20I squad after the third match, while Blair Tickner will join the group for the final three games. The changes alter the team's fast-bowling options for the latter part of the series.
4:57 AMESPN Cricket
Shardul Thakur will miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match as he continues to recover from the finger injury sustained before the season. The seam-bowling allrounder has not yet regained full fitness.
4:51 AMESPN Cricket
Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan are competing for India A's batting places after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul failed again. New Zealand A lead by 98 runs heading into the third day and will look to finish the match with another effective bowling effort.
2:48 AMESPN Cricket2:54 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Hose signs new three-year Worcestershire contract
Summary
Worcestershire batter Adam Hose has signed a new three-year contract that will keep him with the county through the end of the 2029 season.
The deal gives Worcestershire continuity in their batting plans and commits Hose to the county
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Worcestershire secure a key batter and reduce uncertainty in their squad planning through 2029.
9:14 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan players in doubt for Nepal Premier League
Summary
The Pakistan Cricket Board has not issued no-objection certificates for players scheduled to take part in the Nepal Premier League, which begins Monday. Their participation is therefore uncertain.
The missing clearances put the players and Nepal league teams on a short deadline, with
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A late ruling could disrupt multiple teams and reinforce the PCB's control over Pakistan players' access to overseas T20 leagues.
6:28 AMESPN Cricket
Walter: New Zealand 'haven't been able to put the finishing touches' so far
Summary
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said the team has not completed its performances despite making progress. He acknowledged that rotating fast bowlers has been difficult, but said the workload management is designed to prepare the squad for upcoming one-day internationals and Tests against India.
New Zealand is prioritizing a broader, fresher pace group over short-term continuity. That approach could
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The India contests will show whether New Zealand's strategic preparation can translate into results against elite opposition.
4:57 AMESPN Cricket
Ferguson to skip third T20I, Henry to sit out remainder of series
Summary
Kyle Jamieson will leave New Zealand's T20I squad after the third match, while Blair Tickner will join the group for the final three games. The changes alter the team's fast-bowling options for the latter part of the series.
New Zealand will rotate its pace attack midway through the series, giving Tickner an opportunity
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The reshuffle will influence New Zealand's bowling balance and provide a clearer read on its pace options beyond the current series.
4:51 AMESPN Cricket
Shardul Thakur to miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match too
Summary
Shardul Thakur will miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match as he continues to recover from the finger injury sustained before the season. The seam-bowling allrounder has not yet regained full fitness.
Thakur's continued absence removes a key balance option for Mumbai, limiting their ability to combine
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Mumbai lose a proven allrounder at a time when his dual role could materially affect team balance and results.
2:48 AMESPN Cricket
Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan fight for India A after Jaiswal and Rahul fail again
Summary
Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan are competing for India A's batting places after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul failed again. New Zealand A lead by 98 runs heading into the third day and will look to finish the match with another effective bowling effort.
The repeated failures from Jaiswal and Rahul increase the pressure on India A's established top
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The match is becoming both a result challenge for India A and a direct audition for alternative top-order options.
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