Pakistan pile on the pressure at Lord’s
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 pace rips through England
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 prepping perfectly ahead of Lord’s Test
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.
The end of the toss in Tests?
In a bid to stop home teams manipulating their wickets and riding home-ground advantage, the ICC is considering scrapping the toss.
Plenty of positives for Ireland in Pakistani defeat
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’s greatest sporting day ever!’
‘The hero of Bangalore is now the master of Malahide,’ cooed the commentator as Kevin O’Brien completed the two runs he needed to reach a century on Test debut.
Ireland’s first ball in Test cricket
Different views of Ireland’s first ball in Test cricket.
Shadab takes 10 ahead of first ever Irish Test
Shadab Khan, the big-turning teenage legspinner, took 10 for 157 in Pakistan’s tour match against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road ahead of the historic first Test against Ireland on Friday.
Elgar helps out at Surrey
Dean Elgar is to join Morne Morkel at Surrey on a short-term contract to cover for the injured Mitchell Marsh.
Gibson targets No 1 Test ranking
The primary focus of new Proteas coach Ottis Gibson is to take the team back to the No 1 position in Test cricket.
Smith, Bancroft decline to appeal
Disgraced former Australia captain Steve Smith will not appeal against his 12-month ban imposed for his role in the ball-tampering incident in the Cape Town Test against South Africa.
Faf: The best we’ve ever been
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas’ 3-1 Test series win against Australia was their best performance as a team.
Philander seals historic victory
Vernon Philander took 6-21 as the Proteas thrashed Australia by 492 runs to secure a 3-1 series win.
Elgar: I had to bite the bullet
Dean Elgar says his ability to absorb pressure allowed Faf du Plessis to play with freedom as the Proteas built a 611-run lead on day four of the final Test against Australia at the Wanderers.
Morkel cracks Aussie resistance
Morne Morkel, even while nursing a side strain, took two wickets as Australia ended day four on 88-3, chasing the impossible target of 611.
