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Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad faces doping ban
The Pakistan Cricket Board have tweeted that ‘a player has reportedly tested positive for a prohibited substance’.
The Pakistan Cricket Board have tweeted that ‘a player has reportedly tested positive for a prohibited substance’.
England levelled the series with a terrific second innings bowling display to claim a 55-run win over Pakistan.
Despite the loss of a full session’s play, England ground out a commanding lead of 128 over Pakistan on day two of the second Test at Headingley.
England’s pace battery set up a winning position when they restricted Pakistan to just 174 on the first day of the second Test at Headingley.
Pakistan crushed England on day four of the Lord’s Test to win by nine wickets and deal England a severe blow to their confidence.
England added just seven runs to their overnight total, destroying any hopes of setting Pakistan a challenging victory target at Lord’s.
Day three of the Lord’s Test between England and Pakistan saw a classic see-saw of fortunes for both teams that offered up some terrific Test cricket entertainment.
Test cricket’s obituary might well have been written by many on the IPL’s payroll, but Lord’s witnessed the subtle charm of Test cricket and why the body is far from cold.
After bowling England out for 184 on day one of the first Test, Pakistan pressed home their advantage to finish day two on 350-8.
Solid batting throughout the Pakistan lineup gave the visitors a 166-run lead at the close of the second day at the home of cricket.
Pakistan demonstrated that they are more than just home-ground bullies on day one of the first Test when they sent England packing for 184 on a green and grey Lord’s.
Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali put together a first-wicket stand of 121 off 28 overs in their 2-day game against Leicestershire to lay down their claims for a Test berth at Lord’s.
Ireland lost their maiden Test match by five wickets to a game Pakistan side, but the visitors didn’t have things all their own way.
Ireland fought to restore some pride in their inaugural Test after being forced to follow on, 180 runs behind Pakistan’s 310-9 declared.
Ireland’s first Test appearance was delayed by 24 hours after rain washed out day one of their inaugural Test against Pakistan. But day two has proved to be worth the wait for the Irish.